http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 cooldotspot's Latest Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-12-06T20:20:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metrocs-carton-furniture-series ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This Carton Furniture Series was originally designed in 1965 by Riki Watanabe and has been reproduced by Metropolitan Gallery in Tokyo. Stemming from the origami culture of Japan, the designer wanted to… Environmental Trends Life Stages Baby Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metrocs-carton-furniture-series 2009-07-12T13:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-life-urn-matilda-wigg-erixon ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Matilda Wigg Erixon’s message for her ‘My Life Urn’ project is to, as she says, “embrace life by reminding yourself of your mortality.” The urn starts its journey as a planter, into which you plant a… Life Stages Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-life-urn-matilda-wigg-erixon 2009-07-11T22:29:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antique-plates-series-revamped ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I love it when old things are revamped and given a brand new look. These pieces of second hand antique china have been altered by Karen Ryan who removed part of their surface decoration to form some surprising… Business Trends Retail Trends Modern Art and Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antique-plates-series-revamped 2009-07-04T14:59:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-puppet-lola-bailey ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This “Shadow Puppet” collection by Lola & Bailey was spurred by the current economic doldrums and the spirit of DIY home entertainment back in the good old days when there was no TV or computers. Lola… Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-puppet-lola-bailey 2009-07-02T23:09:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colosseum-cepezed-theatre-modern-amphitheatre ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Netherlands-based Cepezed Architects have developed plans for an amphitheater in the Malieveld in The Hague. The Hague plans to be the European Capital of Culture in 2018. The Cepezed Architects design… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colosseum-cepezed-theatre-modern-amphitheatre 2009-06-30T16:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallin-town-hall ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Recently there was an international competition to design the new town hall in Tallinn, Estonia. The Danish architects Bjarke Ingels Group, together with Adams Kara Taylor of the UK, came out winners for… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallin-town-hall 2009-06-29T12:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underground-chapel-in-a-slovenian-cemetery ]]> (TrendHunter.com) OFIS (an Italian architecture firm) built this chapel for an existing Slovenian cemetery close to Ljubljana. The chapel is cut into the rising landscape and the shape is follows the contours of the geographical… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underground-chapel-in-a-slovenian-cemetery 2009-06-25T20:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iv-bag-lamps ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Berlin designer Daniel Lorch named this kooky lamp creation ‘X, Y and Z’. These lamps are metal cylinders pinched together at one end that remind me of IV bags in hospitals. The only difference is that… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iv-bag-lamps 2009-06-23T17:59:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splatter-ink-murals ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Splatter Ink murals by Tonky Designs are a fun way to brighten up your walls in the office or home. The Splatter Ink murals are about 7x7 inches each, and are easily applied on any smooth surface. Removing… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splatter-ink-murals 2009-06-22T15:39:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-island1 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Shenzhen was awarded the ‘City of Design’ in 2008 by UNESCO. Living up to that status, their new landmark cultural and transportation hub will be built by Dutch architects (OMA) and Shenzhen-based architects… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-island1 2009-06-19T15:49:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-home-accessories ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These modular home accessories double up as functional vases, tables, bowls, flower pots, ashtrays, or umbrella stands. They're a part of the latest designs from Ettore Sottsass, who works with British… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-home-accessories 2009-06-19T15:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-water-world ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Fancy living at sea--actually, living on a floating city with resources grown and harvested from the sea? A project called Open Sailing is building a vision of life at sea, pioneering a new form of marine… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-water-world 2009-06-19T10:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-biodegradable-plates ]]> (TrendHunter.com) UFO by Andrea Ruggiero here means Unidentified Feeding Object. It is a picnic plate made of a mixture of blended birdseed, potato starch, guar gum and seaweed as binding agent. After use, the UFO plate… Environmental Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-biodegradable-plates 2009-06-18T14:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensombra-parasol ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Cool sunshades--I can’t help but to admire this sleek looking parasols designed by Gandia Blasco of Spain. A great way this summer to add fun and style to your outdoor space at home while providing some… Modern Art and Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensombra-parasol 2009-06-18T13:39:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourgeois-punk ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Party Noire is a label by Romanian couturier Alina Cosma. Her latest collection called Bourgeois Punk was launched in May 2009. With the current preoccupation with vampires, I am convinced (since as… Celebrity News Celebrity Fashion Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourgeois-punk 2009-06-17T22:09:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-bags-the-60-bag ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Polish designer Katarzyna Okinczyc and photographer Remigiusz Truchanowicz designed the 60 Bag, a carrier-bag that degrades in 60 days. Responding to the growing demand of carrier bags that are green… Business Trends Retail Trends Environmental Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-bags-the-60-bag 2009-06-17T21:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-rock-chic-bags ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Check out these latest retro music inspired handbags, from Living Dead Souls’ shoulder guitar bags, to Momaboma’s vinyl record-shape handbags. Living Dead Soul is known for their punk music inspired fashion,… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-rock-chic-bags 2009-06-16T20:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-vase-mp3-player ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Well, you have flower pot PCs, so why stop there? Joongho Choi and WonHo Son have created a flower vase MP3 player, created for Samsung. The motif is inspired by the image of a flower inside a vase,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio Visual and Home Theater Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-vase-mp3-player 2009-06-16T19:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-asian-inspired-lighting ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Korean designer, Joongho Choi, has designed a modern re-interpretation of traditional Korean lanterns called Chorong. Chorong comes in 2 versions: one with traditional light bulbs, and the other with… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-asian-inspired-lighting 2009-06-16T18:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Slingback-Your-Cables ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Talk about tidying up all the cables around your workstation while still looking smart, the ‘Sling Back’ by Quirky is a universal wire retractor that can suck up 3-feet of cable at one time. Quirky is… Business Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Slingback-Your-Cables 2009-06-16T18:29:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madeleines-madteater ]]> (TrendHunter.com) When visiting Madeline’s Madteater, I felt like Alice in Wonderland attending one of Madhatter’s tea parties. It is like having all your senses bombarded at the same time, with the core focus being food.… Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madeleines-madteater 2009-06-16T12:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shambala-art-with-a-modern-twist ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Gonkar Gyatso, a Tibetan working and living in London, is an artist to watch. His artwork is in display here in Venice for the 53rd Biennale, which runs until November 22, 2009. Using ink, pencil, stickers,… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shambala-art-with-a-modern-twist 2009-06-14T11:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-want-my-own-starbrick-light ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I love modular designs, and here is another one: Olafur Eliasson’s Starbrick light is an experiment of light modulation and space. The design was made for a company called Zumtobel. Starbrick is a convergence… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-want-my-own-starbrick-light 2009-06-14T11:09:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clouds-fabric-tiles ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Bourellec brothers’ new showroom in Kvadrat, Copenhagen has the main theme of ‘Clouds’ showcased. Kvadrat has now released this new design by the designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. ‘Clouds’ is… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clouds-fabric-tiles 2009-06-13T15:19:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetal-chairs-inspired-by-tree-branches ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ronan and Erwan Bourellec took four years to develop and create this universal chair for indoor and outdoor use. The chair was inspired by the historical gardens of the 20th century and was for Vitra.… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetal-chairs-inspired-by-tree-branches 2009-06-13T13:09:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-series-by-fernando-and-humberto-campanas ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A collection of chairs, sofas, tables, stools and bowls by Campanas (Fernando and Humberto of Brazil) have Asian culinary influences. The duo started with favelas, overlapping pieces of fabric together… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel Regional Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-series-by-fernando-and-humberto-campanas 2009-06-12T03:09:50Z