Cowbag
Creative
London · Member since Mar 2007
1,973Published Articles
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To come - did not want to write something glib so I'll sit on this for a bit (not literally).
Featured Ideas
Copulating Welcome Statues
6 Shocking Designs for St Pancras InternationalControversial Artwork — Controversial public artwork is becoming more accepted and can serve as a marketing tool for tourism
Album-Inspired Art
Iconic British Artists Respond to The FutureheadsMusic-Art Collaboration — Opportunity for musicians and artists to collaborate and create unique artworks inspired by music.
Disco Doctor Training
Perfect Chest Compressions with "Stayin' Alive"Music-Driven CPR — The use of specific songs with the right beats per minute to maintain ideal chest compressions during CPR.
Celebrating Romance
‘Le Love' PhotoblogPhotoblogs for Emotional Content — 'Le Love' provides users with a heavy emotional content that can be replicated in content creation trends.
Doggie Dress-Up
10 Brutal Pet Halloween CostumesPet Dress-Up — Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating unique costumes and accessories for pets, tapping into the growing trend of pet owners wanting their pets to join in on special occasions like Halloween.
Eco Computer Landscapes
Alex McLeod's Whimsical 3D Art Renderings3D Art Renderings — The increasing popularity of 3D art renderings presents opportunities for businesses in industries such as interior design, advertising, and entertainment to create unique and captivating experiences for their customers.
Clever Christmas Cupcakes
Cute Mini Cake InspirationMini Cake Trends — Explore the growing trend of mini cakes as a versatile and customizable alternative to traditional cakes.
‘The Simpsons' Street Art
Rebellious Cartooned Graffiti That Would Make Bart ProudCartoon Street Art — The increasing popularity of street art featuring beloved cartoon characters presents an opportunity for artists to innovate and create new, unique works that capture people's attention.
Misbehaving Dust Bunnies
“Dust Is Embarassing” CampaignInteractive Print Advertising — Opportunity to create engaging print advertisements that grab attention and convey a message effectively.
Cockroach-Infested Heart Art
Twisted Anatomical Posters by Derya OzturkDark Art — Create art that combines familiar elements to create unique and intriguing pieces.
Bespoke Fast Food
Off Menu OrderingBespoke Fast Food — The trend on customized fast food orders is disrupting the traditional fast food industry.
Morbid Disco Decor
Badass Skull-Shaped Glitter BallsMorbid Disco Decor — Creating unique and unusual home decor options using alternative aesthetics, such as skull-shaped glitter balls, can appeal to consumers looking for unconventional design choices.Q&A with Cowbag
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I wrote so many tattoo trends I ended up getting one on my birthday in 2008.
How do you define cool?
You can't define cool - that's it's definition.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Don't be sacred of offending people or that you have to be safe - always look for your own trends and news. Don't always rely on discoveries from other sites but hunt down your own. A great example of this (if I say so myself) is my tattoo or cupcake trends - amongst my most viewed. Find what inspires YOU - be it a piece of street art or amazing bakery - take it as your spring board and go discover. Always think about how you can build on it, or make it that little bit more funny or even more sick and twisted.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
It is hard proof / fact that every single day creative brilliance is created for the World to share and enjoy. Also a merry band of people from around the World meet in this one place to share ideas and news. People from all background who would never meet in real life. That ROCKS!
What is your favorite trend?
Please don't make me choose - it changes daily as it indeed should!
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Always think about how you can build on it, or make it that little bit more funny or even more sick and twisted. Never be scared of offending people.
How do you reset to be creative?
My best piece of advice is if you can't do it you just can't do it. If you have to step away from yourself for a few days just do it. I know when I am in bad creative zones so do things overtly offline / creative like go horse riding, visiting Dungeness Nuclear Power Station or just walking the dog on the beach.
am not a snob - I will do ANYTHING from reading a children's book (Enid Blyton is great for inspiration) to going to an art gallery.
What inspires or excites you?
Heartbreak was particularly inspiring - apparently you can see that dark period in my trends portfolio.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
I think (fear) children will be taught online. Awesome but not great.
Author Categories
Prison Replication Inns
Edible Pop Star Treats
Fishy Fundraising
Fugitive Holiday Documentaries
Film-Inspired Paste-Ups
Whistleblowing Elf Tweets
Metal Band Mixing Apps
Album-Inspired Art
Subversive Cake Snapshots
Crowdsourced Art Shows
Edible Horror Movies
Cake Harvests
Album Art Shows
Musical Art Shows
Limited Edition Art Stores
Artistic Film Competitions
Subtlemobing
Bad Contestant Haircuts
Online Pantomime Planning
Elderly Yoga Masters
Amphibian Taxidermy
Movie Monster Costumes
Noseless Celebrities
Ancient Automobile Photographs
Full-Face Tattoos
Unisex Body Painting
Explosive Body Art
Macho Olympics
Cutevertising for Conservation
Knitted Cigarette Packs
Cheerleader Photodocumentaries
'Tomb Raider' Gardens
Grilliant Ink Designs
Celebrating Bad Hair
Tragic Tattoos
