http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 bcbeef's Latest Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-11-29T22:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-watch ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Mirror Watch by SDWorks is a pretty simple idea, with a great presentation. As a winner at China’s Most Successful Design Award competition, Cheuk Kee Lai’s design features an LED digital watch that… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Watches http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-watch 2009-11-28T15:00:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-puyl-battery-free-combination-bike-pump-and-light ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Winner of the 2009 Eurobike Award, the PUYL is sure to be on the Christmas wish list of any avid cyclist. The combination bicycle pump and light uses electromagnetic induction, which charges the battery… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-puyl-battery-free-combination-bike-pump-and-light 2009-11-27T02:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rejection-hotline ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Have you ever been stuck trying to reject an unwanted solicitor or bar pickup, without being rude? If so, the rejection hotline is just for you! On the rejection hotline website, you can find local phone… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Romance and Dating http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rejection-hotline 2009-11-25T12:10:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bottle-lock ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This combination bottle lock is certainly a new way to control alcohol consumption. Without the need for a key, the only stumbling block that must be avoided is forgetting the combination to the Bottle… Luxury Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bottle-lock 2009-11-22T16:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pardo- ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Pardo (short for the Spanish word “guepardo” meaning “cheetah”) was designed by Pablo Lopez, to allow humans to simulate the animal’s travel mechanics.  This design was an entry into Innovar, a national… Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pardo- 2009-11-18T23:00:12Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-teddy-bear-worst-toy-ever ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A seemingly cuddly teddy bear with a cactus for a head just doesn’t seem right. It’s funny for a gag gift, but you really must wonder what to do with it after the novelty wears off. It can’t be played… Life Stages Baby Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-teddy-bear-worst-toy-ever 2009-11-17T01:10:12Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downhill-ice-skating-roller-derby-meets-hockey-at-red-bull-crashed-ice-comp ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In Quebec City, downhill ice skating has a huge following among adrenaline junkies and residents alike. With four teammates barreling down an ice surface at ridiculous speeds, this somewhat contact sport… Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downhill-ice-skating-roller-derby-meets-hockey-at-red-bull-crashed-ice-comp 2009-11-14T20:10:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-wieners-pasta-infused-hotdogs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These spaghetti wieners might not look so appealing to pasta or hot dog purists, but it does make a funny picture!  Personally, I wonder how much time and trouble it took to string the spaghetti through… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghetti-wieners-pasta-infused-hotdogs 2009-11-10T00:20:12Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/female-cranial-fillet ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I’m sure we’ve all drawn happy faces on our pancakes or cookies with syrup or icing, but this butcher shop product just isn’t the same. Female cranial fillets are rather disturbing, since it’s tough to… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/female-cranial-fillet 2009-11-10T00:10:45Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/barcode-variations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) When retail commercial items become mainstream enough to earn a barcode—Universal Product Code (UPC) numbers—one can safely assume that these items have earned some degree of widespread popularity. Perhaps… Business Trends Retail Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/barcode-variations 2009-11-03T14:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happiness-hat ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Happiness Hat designed by Lauren McCarthy might not be the best selling piece of headwear on the market, and it definitely isn’t the most pleasant for the user. The comfortable looking Happiness Hat… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happiness-hat 2009-10-29T10:19:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerotech-evolution ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The AeroTech Evolution, designed by Scicon Technical bags, is the most compact, yet secure bicycle case on the market. The protective, hard-shelled ABS casing with Velcro straps is moulded specifically… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Global Trends and Hip Travel Travel Hot Spots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerotech-evolution 2009-10-24T19:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julian-scarf ]]> (TrendHunter.com) By adding zippered pockets to an already comfortable scarf, Wintercheck Factory’s Julian scarves are great examples of the ever-popular combination of function and fashion. With such a simplistic idea,… Luxury Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julian-scarf 2009-10-24T11:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/pi-3.14 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Having seen the movie “Pi” and talking to a bunch of guys that are pretty enthusiastic about their mathematical knowledge, I thought I’d peruse Trend Hunter for some “Pi” related trends, as I can’t seem… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/pi-3.14 2009-10-23T13:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-firescreens ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These burning cityscapes were designed by Gabrio Ghezzi of GSpot Design. Featuring the cities of London and Rome, these steel artistic firescreens bring an artistic and cultured look to any living room.… Modern Art and Design Trends Customization Design Trends Home Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-firescreens 2009-10-17T15:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-can-design-auction ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Danish company VIPP, innovators of the rubber foot lever on garbage cans, is celebrating their 70th Anniversary by hosting a charity auction in New York City. VIPP is working with design retailer… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Social Trends Charity Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-can-design-auction 2009-10-16T02:09:49Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/vacuums ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Vacuum devices are nothing new to the average household, but like anything else, once an interesting twist is added, the normally mundane house cleaning chore becomes somewhat of a game! Whether these… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/vacuums 2009-10-02T10:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-camera ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Punch Camera, invented by Matty Martin, made an apperance at the recent Intel University Design Expo. The camera’s novel feature is that it can print a halftone “rasterized” image on any type of paper… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Digital Cameras and Photography Audio Visual and Home Theater http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-camera 2009-09-30T10:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/marathons ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Whether these “marathons” are of the physical, mental, or silly variety, I can’t help but wonder where the most ideal balance of discipline, exercise, focus, and boredom might be. Obituary marathons on… Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/marathons 2009-09-27T16:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-costumes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As you might imagine, Michael Jackson costumes have been the most popular outfit request at Halloween stores all over North America due to the King of Pop’s recent passing. In a recent conversation with… Marketing Strategy Celebrity News Celebrity Products Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-costumes 2009-09-27T16:09:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-o-meter ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tim Schwartz, a former Assistant Curator of Digital Media at NYC’s Museum of the Moving Image, has invented a funny, but curious device that monitors the number of Internet search results and news stories… Celebrity News Luxury Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Viral Humor and Comedy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-o-meter 2009-09-19T10:19:43Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enicycle ]]> (TrendHunter.com) When it comes to electric vehicles, lightweight cars, scooters and bikes can be further streamlined into a more compact unicycle: Meet the EniCycle. The EniCycle unicycle, as pictured here, is apparently… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enicycle 2009-08-21T11:39:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/cactus-inspired-innovations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Whether one associates a cactus’s symbolism with pain, the desert, a tequila hangover, or otherwise, the innovations listed here are simple ways to exploit the cactus’s image. Architecture, furniture,… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/cactus-inspired-innovations 2009-08-18T11:59:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-handed-speed-drawing ]]> (TrendHunter.com) ThePortraitArt brings together several impressive artistic feats in this featured youtube video.  Imagine the following: 1. Drawing a portrait 2. Drawing a GOOD portrait 3. Drawing two good portraits… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-handed-speed-drawing 2009-08-13T12:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/jackass ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The popularity of MTV’s hilarious, dangerous and unbelievably stupid 'Jackass' franchise has led to an even more extreme following. The adoption of the ‘Jackass’ brand name has appeared in penguin personal… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Naughty Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/jackass 2009-08-08T17:49:56Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-urban-bike-the-teague-pulse ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The “Pulse” is a new urban concept bicycle designed by Teague for the most safety and comfort conscious commuter. The main features of the Pulse are: 1. A fluorescent illuminated frame, for greater night… Technology Trends and Gadgets Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-urban-bike-the-teague-pulse 2009-08-05T13:59:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-futility-celebrating-terrible-parking-jobs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Celebrating bad parking skills, or human futility in general, has become quite a popular and long lasting trend, which can provide hours of entertainment.  The photos here are pretty good examples, but… Auto and Motor Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre Social Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-futility-celebrating-terrible-parking-jobs 2009-08-04T12:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-space-saving-garages-tal-vertipark ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The TAL-Vertipark, designed by TAL Manufacturing in India, is an innovative parking garage where cars and other vehicles park on multiple “floors” so as to only occupy the ground space of about three vehicles.… Auto and Motor Trends Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-space-saving-garages-tal-vertipark 2009-07-31T23:19:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathe-in-money-dissolvable-bandai-bills-create-bubble-baths ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As a silly novelty for the upper class (or those wishing to play make believe), these “Bandai Bubble Money” bubble bath sheets share the likeness of the 10,000 Japanese yen, which is the equivalent of… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathe-in-money-dissolvable-bandai-bills-create-bubble-baths 2009-07-28T11:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeshift-prison-escape-tools ]]> (TrendHunter.com) German photographer Marc Steinmetz has captured a series of innovative prison escape instruments that were designed by some creative inmates who had access to the an in-house workshop. Among others, these… Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Special Features http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeshift-prison-escape-tools 2009-07-25T11:49:59Z