Regardless of your economic situation and location in the world, it's almost impossible to avoid talk of the Occupy Wall Street protests, which have now spread to cities around the world.
Beginning with a protest against the uneven distribution of wealth in America, the #Occupy movement has now come to mean a variety of things to people globally, but the strong message of the "99%" remains. Blowing up on the blogosphere, the movement has spawned Tumblr accounts like 'Hot Chicks of Occupy Wall Street' and 'We Are the 1 Percent,' a blog that urges those more fortunate to join the 99% in speaking out against the current state of the global economy.
Whether you belong to the majority or not, these Occupy Wall Street innovations are truly inspiring, and even offer some laughs with lighthearted takes on the movement. Check out this slideshow for the coolest and most creative #Occupy finds.
10 Occupy Wall Street Innovations
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Moving Minority Blogs
The 'We are the 1 Percent' Tumblr is a Heartwarming Boost for Humanity
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Protesting Puppet Parodies
The Occupy Sesame Street Movement is Rioting Based on Reality
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Female Protester Tributes
'Hot Chicks of Occupy Wall Street' is Surprisingly Inspiring
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Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
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Protesting Pooch Portraits
The Buzzfeed 'Dogs of Occupy Wall Street' Snaps are Animal Outcries
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Protest Currency Campaigns
Occupy George Involves Circulating Fake Bills with Infographics on Them
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Anti-Wealth Protesting Posters
The Fro Designs Visually Represent the 1% of Occupy
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Dejected Game Board Art
The Banksy Monopoly Sculpture for Occupy London is Revealing
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Heavily Armored Segways
The T3 NLRV is Designed for Extreme Crowd Control
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Cute Protesting Playthings
The WildAmmo '#Occupy Andy's Room' Snaps Show Turmoil Among Toys
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Self-Balancing Electric Scooters
OMOWAY OMO X Scooter Uses Ai and Robotics for Stabilized Riding
Anti-Slop AI Pop-Ups
Anthropic Took Over a NYC Newsstand to Welcome Slowing Down & Thinking
Homeless Support Backpacks
The Makeshift Traveler Backpack Has a Solar Panel and More
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Next-Gen 90s Dolls
Manhattan Toy is Reviving Groovy Girls for a New Generation of Kids
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Irish Stout Campaigns
Guinness Unveiled its St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
Cheeky Burger Billboards
The Habit Burger & Grill Humorously Calls Out Five Guys
Wellness Swap Pop-Ups
Bragg's Trendy Trade-In Helped People Exchange Fads for ACV
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Terrain-Combating Electric Bikes
Segway Introduces the Xyber with Intelligent Systems
New Yorker-Approved Campaigns
New York’s StreetEasy Urges You to Never Become a Former New Yorker
Minimalist Footwear Retail Designs
OWIU Design Designs VEJA's Retail Destination in Venice Beach
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Cumbia Culture-Inspired Footwear
Dr. Martens and Awake NY Join on their First Collaboration
Sauce-Proof Shirts
Shake Shack Created Disposable Fashion Inspired by Tray Liners
Sophisticated Wardrobe Essentials
UNIQLO: C Launches the 'Modernity in Motion' Collection
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Artistic Spray Paint Events
Rust-Oleum Will Debut Artist-Friendly Rust-O with an Exciting Event
Nostalgic Cartoon-Joint Streetwear
Kith Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts Comic Strip
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Artfully Designed Soccer Shirts
OOF x UMBRO Partner for Limited-Edition Shirts
Viral Temporary Renamed Stores
67-Eleven Replaced 7-Eleven Branding at a Stockholm Location
Bold Skate Shoe Campaigns
The New Vans Off the Wall Campaign Celebrates the Authentic Sneaker
College-Focused Accessibility Campaigns
Apple Launched its 'I'm Not Remarkable' Video Ad
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Menu-Inspired Dorm Decor
Urban Outfitters x Chipotle Created the 'A Little Extra Dorm' Collection
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Boundary-Pushing AR Outdoor Exhibitions
Coventry Debuts the 'This is Me, This is Us' Exhibition
Foggy Self-Care Billboards
eos' Windows of Self-Care Let Passersby Interact with Unique Personas
Stylish Poppy-Inspired Cooler Bags
Out of the Woods Debuts the Poppy Collection
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
E-Ink Mobile Concepts
Marko Lazić Introduced Offone Wisephone Prototype
Emoji-Centric Campaigns
Hubba Bubba's New Campaign Offers a Petition for a Bubble Gum Emoji
Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables
The Uncomfortable Table by Capitalism Has 34 Legs
Limited Collaborative Streetwear
HIDDEN.NY x UGG Classic Boot Becomes Prize in Citywide Contest
Authentic Footwear Campaigns
Crocs' Wonderfully Unordinary Marks a New Chapter for the Brand
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Emoji-Style Sneakers
Josewong's Shoe 1 Mimics the Look of an Iconic Emoji
Practical Valentine's Candies
Sweethearts Conversation Hearts Share "Love in This Economy" Phrases
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Accessible Mobility Rehabilitations
Wandercraft's 'Walk in New York' Addresses Walking Impairments
Cinematic Finance Campaigns
Robinhood Launched its 'Your Money, Your Move'
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Cinematic Denim Campaigns
Levi’s Enlists Shaboozey and Matty Matheson to Reimagine Western Staples
Housing Crisis-Focused Campaigns
Habitat for Humanity Launched the Let’s Open the Door Campaign
Holiday Activewear Pop-Ups
Gymshark Pop-Up Brings Fitness Energy to SoHo
Protest-Inspired Ice Creams
Watermelon Ice Cream Supports Palestine Through Creative Activism
High-Profile Home Improvement Pop-Ups
VEVOR Celebrates Black Friday at Times Square
Statement-Making Oatmeal Outfits
Quaker Oats Debuted a Porridge Dress at London Fashion Week
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Anime-Inspired Creative Tablets
Wacom Has Unveiled the MovinkPad Pro EVA Edition
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Aussie-Style Hot Dog Trucks
Tourism Australia is Bringing a G'day Dogs Food Truck to NYC
Sofa-Centered Marketing Activations
This Sofa Club Activation Encouraged Consumers to Take a Seat
Art-Transformed Home Products
Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog Sculptures are Now a Light and Speaker
Custom Painted Handbag Events
Bark Jacobs by Marc Jacobs Kicked Off with an Exclusive Soiree
Future Urban Mobility Cars
Volkswagen Numa Concept Imagines Cars as Part of Shared City Life
Affordable Housing Prototypes
Harshit Singh Kothari and Tanvi Jai Complete the Tiny House
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Protest Art Exhibitions
CART Department’s Ai Weiwei LEGO Story Revisits Censorship and Activism
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Gamified Back-to-Campus Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' UO Haul Supports Gen Z Through Transition
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
Flag Obscured Sculptures
Banksy Waterloo Place Statue Shows Suited Figure Blinded by a Flag
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Animated Footwear Campaigns
Vivobarefoot Unveils Free Your Feet Campaign Through Joyful Animation
Literary Tourism Innovations
Jane Austen Festival Launches Character Trail Through Bath Streets
Interactive Embrace Billboards
giffgaff's Huggable Poster Conveys the Feeling of Being Valued
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Live Art Creation Events
Secret Walls Has Significantly Expanded Since Its Founding
Early-Stage Global Innovation Competitions
Red Bull Basement 2026 is Accepting Applications
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Collaborative Reworked Skate Sneakers
JJJJound and OTW Vans Present the New Half Cab Sneaker
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Bold Mobile Work Seating
Omniseat Portable Productivity Seat Adapts to the Mobile Workforce
Smart Mobility Vehicles
The Strutt ev¹ Features Tech Pioneered for Autonomous Cars
Idea Generation Tools
One Million Ideas Offers Endless Inspiration for Companies and Users
Auto-Inspired Online Marketplaces
Goodyear's The Vault is Sure to Excite Auto Enthusiasts
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Instant Inspirational Quotes
Quotz Offers Quick Curated Inspirational Quotes for Businesses
Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
Primark Created "Kim Parr" to Challenge Preconceptions
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Miniature Household Cleaners
The 5% Collection by Grove Co. Shares an Important Recycling Reminder
Europe-Focused Global Leader Campaigns
SIT Debuts 'Step into the Map. Every Street Teaches'
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Conscientious Tourism Campaigns
Evaneos Advocates Against Overtourism in a New Campaign
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Celebrative BIPOC Campaigns
Toyota Launches its 'You Can't Stop My Drive' Campaign
Public Bench Interpretation Exhibitions
Eight Designers Form the Works in Progress III Show
Architectural Wall Designs
Heatherwick Presents Humanise Wall at the Seoul Architecture Biennale
Wealth Gap Pop-Ups
Oxfam's Pie Society Served the People’s Pie & Mash and The Upper Crust Special
Adorable Remixed Board Games
Tokidoki Edition Monopoly Turns Classic Strategy into Pastel Pop Art
All-Electric Pope Vehicles
Pope Francis Introduces a New Popemobile by Mercedes-Benz
Celebrative Brand Films
Clarks Celebrates 200 Years with 'From Somerset To The World'
Community Voices Installation
Unheard Voices Pavilion Spotlights Labor of London’s Night Workers
Environmental Film Platforms
Patagonia Films Emphasizes the Power of Storytelling
Pre-Production Vehicle Milestones
Faraday Future & Faraday X Mark a Milestone for the FX Super One
Luxurious Porcelain Wall Objects
Schoemig Porzellan Unveils Its New Haven Wall Objects
Startup Growth Strategies
Do Things That Don't Scale Offers Startup Tactics for Growth
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Ball Game-Promoting Urban Initiatives
London Sport and Saatchi & Saatchi Run 'More Ball Games'
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Reimagined Annual Fundraising Events
Housing Works Restructures its Design on a Dime Benefit
Celebratory Innovation Coins
The United States Mint 2026 $1 Innovation Coins Come in Four Designs
Inflation-Themed Lighters
Money-Lighter Lights Cigars with $100 Bills During Inflation Times
Real-World Business Ideas
People Problems Discovers Real Business Opportunities From Daily Needs
Housing Affordability-Focused Campaigns
The Housing Canada Coalition Runs 'End the Housing Game'
Marathon-Inspired Cryptocurrency Campaigns
CoinW Marked Eight Years of Operation
Digital Craft Platforms
The Apple and Design Miami Collaboration Explores Creative Innovation
Young Leaders-Focused Initiatives
Universities Organize the Global Campus Gen-Z Leaders Exchange
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Sustainability-Focused Scooter Campaigns
iScooter Has Initiated Its Annual Black Friday Campaign
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads
A Spotlight on Underpaid Women Shakes Up Belgium’s Employee Day
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Access-Focused Performing Arts Organizations
SHOWAbility Emphasizes Disability Inclusion
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Women-Empowering Photograph Campaigns
Ownever Made a Statement This International Women's Day
Nostalgic Slap Bracelet Giveaway
The Human Bean Gives Slap Bracelets With its 90s-Inspired Drinks
Museum Street Art Exhibits
London Museum Preserves Banksy’s Piranha Tank as Permanent Display
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
Reinvented Compact Living
An Affordable Housing Prototype Meets Modern Needs on a Micro Scale
Popular Art Fairs
the OFFSCREEN Art Fair Saw Record Attendance This Year