If you're looking for something to make you smile, these positive innovations should do the trick! While our Trend Hunters always make it their goal to seek out positive innovations from around the world, there are a few articles which focus specifically on spreading joy, happiness, optimism and cheer. Below we've collected some positive innovations which we feel are uniquely upbeat!
Implications - The stresses of everyday life have people seeking positivity in different areas of their lives. Industries of varying mediums are injecting playful ideas into some of their products to ease the anxious individual. The strategy provides consumers with amusing items which allows them to take things less seriously.
38 Positive Innovations
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Guerrilla Sunshine-Spreading
The 'I Love You' Project
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Positive Body Image Photography
Vogue's Annual Shape Issue 2009 Features 8 Beautiful Bodie
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Supermodel Smiling Lessons
Tyra Banks Shows 275 Smiles
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Smiley Surgical Masks
Colgate Promotes White Smiles in Hamburg, Germany
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Recession-Era Self-Marketing
Cardsofchange Emphasizes the Positive Side of Downsizing
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Laughing Rocks
Hilarious Grinning Stone Sculptures by Hirotoshi Ito
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Happy Face Editorials
Sasha Pivovarova is Liza Minnelli in September's Vogue Paris
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Slowmo Liquid Laughing
Dutch Comedy Central Commercial Makes One Fun Mess
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Positivity Towards Strangers
'Validation' Reinforces the Power of Empathy
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Laugh-And-Sniff Cards
What Earl Really Smells Like
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Negativity Refuse Bag
Positive Thinking Gadget
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Psychology of Happiness Tests
Identifying Fake Smiles
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Viral Laughter
Infectious Internet Giggle
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Positive Media Boosts
Attitude Improvement, Global Optimism & Consumer Confidence Rising
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Positive Deck Designs
Luis B-Boy Skateboard Art Meant to Encourage & Inspire
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Happypreneurs
San Francisco Positivity Conference
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Charitable Graphic Tees
Shade Clothing Creates Positive & Endearing Shirts
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Upbeat Symbolic Accessories
Handy Shft Pendants and Keychains Remind You Everything is Okay
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Printable Positivity
E.M. Papers' Bookmarks Feature Affirmations to Brighten Your Day
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Socially Uplifting Photosets
Smiles In Poverty
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Fun and Expressive Fashion Ads
Yulia Kharlapanova Smiles and Sizzles for Moschino S/S '09
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Happy Face Furniture
Expressive Emo Chairs Exist to Serve Your Butt
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Smiley Couture
Vintage Symbols Make A Happy Fashion Comeback
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Monday Rebranding
‘What a Great Day to Start the Week' Poster Uses Positivity
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Crowdsourced Smile Collections
Yoko Ono's 'Smiling Face Film' Invites Participation Via Flickr
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Dishware That Inspires Happiness
The Smile Cup
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Subversive Positivity
Everything is OK Activist Kits (UPDATE)
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Tech for Positive Feelings
The emWave 'Personal Stress Reliever' Lets You Relax
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Laughter Yoga (UPDATE)
Now in Moscow, LA, Texas, Chicago
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Positive News Filters
The Recession Blocker Blacks Out Unwelcome Words
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Policing Positivity
Japanese Rail Firm Adopts Smile Scanners to Gauge Customer Service
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Political Power of Positivity
Peruvian Shamans Send Good Karma to Obama
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Positive Job Loss Flicks
‘Lemonade' Celebrates the Opportunity of the Recession
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Timed Public Art
Citizens Smile for Google Satellite
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Automotive Animations
Honda Conveys Sunny Message With Hybrid Car Smiles
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Acid House Smiley Kids
Has UK School Gone Too Far?
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Glow-in-the-Dark Smiles
Colgate Junior Lights Up the Neighborhood
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Vogue's Annual Shape Issue 2009 Features 8 Beautiful Bodie
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Unexpected Aerial Art
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Evil Motivational Posters
The Joker As Ronald McDonald
Passionate Accessories Ads
Sizzling Guess Accessories & Watches Fall & Spring 09 Campaigns
Silly Surgical Masks
Fun Face Masks to Fend Off Swine Flu Symptoms (UPDATE)
Quirky Motivational Posters
‘Today I Will Be Happier Than a Bird With a French Fry'
Vintage Vixen Photography
Lara Stone is a 40s Fashionista for September's Vogue Paris
DIY Pebble Animals
Hand-Painted Pet Rocks
10 Business Cards To Keep, Not Trash
56 Hearts and Soles
Juxtaposing Our Love of Shoes
Vintage Housewife Shoots
Natascha Zivadinovic Makes Staying at Home Look Hot
Superfluous Virus Prevention
Macabre Surgical Masks to Fend Off H1N1, aka Swine Flu
25 Ways to Relieve Stress Like Kimbo Slice
Bloody Nudetography
Liquid Place's 'Clot' Photo Series is Splashtastic
Hedonistic Underwear Ads
Agent Provocateur Models Engage in Dionysian Delights for New Campaign
Recession-Proof Workouts
Forbes Riley's Spin Gym is a Fast, Cheap Way to Stay Fit
Leggy Tourist Editorials
Terry Richardson Takes (Vogue) Paris by Storm
Pop-Up Business Cards
Clifton Alexander's 3D Creation Features a Pop-Up Self-Portrait
64-Page Fashion Editorials
'DN de la Mode' in Vogue Paris August 2009 is a Fashionista's Dream
Birdcage Veils
Vintage Headwear Makes a Comeback for Brides & Fashionistas
Movies About Diet Books
French Women Don't Get Fat to Star Hilary Swank
Recession-Proof Jobs
Careers Promising Prosperity and Stability in 2009
14 Easy Ways to Brighten Someone's Day
Simple Sunshine-Spreading You Can Do Today
Party-Girl Editorials
‘Lara by Night' Makes Cigarettes Look Fashionable in Vogue Paris
Photo Shoots For Body Image
Dancing With The Stars Cast Poses For Glamour
Fashionable Impersonation
Isabeli Fontana as Amy Winehouse in Vogue Paris
Projector Bracelets
The Snowcorn Camera Is Also A Translator and Business Card Scanner
Sexy Skateboards
Will These High-Fashion Skateboard Designs Be as Controversial as Burton's?
DIY Credit Crunch Fashion
Dame Vivienne Westwood S/S 2009
Positive Body Image PR
Meghan McCain Stands Up to Laura Ingraham on Twitter
Strip-Searching Body Scanners
Australian Security Gadget Finds Contraband Down Under
Military Stress Relievers
Humor Under Fire
35 Ways to Spread Sunshine
Optimistic Innovatiions That'll Brighten Someone's Day
Interactive Fitness Cards
'Yoga One' Business Cards Turn Your Fingers into Thighs
Giant LEGO Jewelry
"My First Royal Jewels" Are Perfect for Accessory Fiends On a Budget
Organic Beach Portraits
The Stoned Face
Credit Crunch Punks
‘Children of The Revolution' in FutureClaw
Encouraging Physical Interaction
The ‘Touching Strangers' Project
Red Carpet Jewelry Bids
Robyn Rodes Collaborates with Stars for Charity
Toys as Business Cards
Custom Made Miniature LEGO Figurines To Represent You
Weird Workplace Motivation
‘Words to Work By' Posters From Publicis Mojo
Random Mail Intimacy
Asia Wong's 300 Love Letters Project
Credit Crunch T-shirts
“I Can't Afford to Heart NY”
Drab Recession Chic
SENSE Magazine Editorial Features Gloomy Menswear for Fall 2009
Visual Product Surgeries
Photographing Toothpaste Guts
Pocket-Sized Social Networking
MingleStick Packs a Business Card Into a USB Device
Birdcage Chairs
'Nest Armchairs' From Autoban Design Studio
Celebrity Recession Sales
Sienna Miller Tries to Sell Mansion Below Purchase Price
Theatrical Editorials
Vogue Paris Features One Model as Different Characters
Papercrafts for Charity Fundraisers
The Luminaire PaperLove Project
Credit Crunch Fashion Ads
Donna Karan Opts for Runway Images as Spring 2009 Ads
Superstitious Politicians
Sarah Palin's Protection Against Witchcraft
Slow Motion Employee Food Fights
Creative Christmas Card Video by Boxer
Scandinavian Eco-Tees
The Stockholm ‘TShirt Store' Puts the Soul Back Into Fashion
Charity Couture Footwear
Stuart Weitzman Annual Celebrity Shoe Auction
Painted Rocks
Russian Gift Stones Feature Iconic Logos
Recession-Proof Cars?
Lexus HS250 Hybrid Projected to Sell 25,000 Units in First Year
Anime Skate Decks
Discoteca Tokidoki is One Illustratively Stellar Skateboard
Positivity Towards Strangers
'Validation' Reinforces the Power of Empathy
Bright Colorwashed Furniture
Vibrant Pine Adirondack Deck Chairs Pack a Visual Punch
Postal Eco-Accessories
Old Postcards, Stamps and Magazines Reused in Jewelry
Credit Crunch Cover Stories
Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Elle Promote Budgeting
Global Presidential Voting
IfTheWorldCouldVote.com (Obama Would be President)
Insect Infested Dishware
Ant Covered Plates by Re Jin Lee
Paint Splashing Music Videos
Robyn Gets Artistically Messy in Cobrastyle
Playful Symbolic Jewelry
The Whimsical 'Jocale' Collection by Musuc
Psychology of Happiness Tests
Identifying Fake Smiles
Online Business Cards
.Tel Domains Make Phone Books and Paper Self-Promotion Obsolete
Flintstone Architecture
Home Rocks Under A Solar Umbrella
$15,000 Front Doors
Choate Carbon Fiber Entrance Features Biometric Fingerprint Scanner
Positive Deck Designs
Luis B-Boy Skateboard Art Meant to Encourage & Inspire
DIY Activism
Caution Tape For Social Commentary
Happypreneurs
San Francisco Positivity Conference
Coffee Cup Mouths
Yawning Aroma Coffee Ads
Pixelated Armchairs
Tiny Little Eye Chart Chairs Showcased at Milan Furniture Show
Musicians as Designers
Yellow Bird Project Musician Designed T-Shirts for Charity
Recession-Conscious Comics
Chris Sims Takes a Look at the Most Depressing Animated Creations
Extreme Happiness Promotions
Britney Spears Tells Rolling Stone She's Better
Robot Layoffs
In Japan, the Recession Also Extends to Human Replacements
Vintage-Inspired Aprons
Rad Retro Kitchen Apparel Lets You Cook in Style This Summer
Postage Stamp-Inspired Watches
The ‘P.S. I Love You' Collection
Fuel Cell Supercars
The Honda FC Sport Concept
Surf-Inspired Skateboards
Carver Skateboards Lets You Ride Streets Like Waves
Teeny Flower Vases
Carved Beach Stones by Mitsuru Koga
Tooth Visors
Aquafresh Whitening Toothpaste Campaign
Opportunistic Swine Flu Gear
The USB Surgical Mask Fends Off H1N1 Influenza, Wastes Energy
Elegant LEGO Jewelry
Whimsical 'Forever Young' Accessories Blend Old and New
Printable Positivity
E.M. Papers' Bookmarks Feature Affirmations to Brighten Your Day
Bold Graphic Sneakers
Vans Sk8 Hi ‘All-Over Check' May Cause Seizures
Perforated Sculptural Seating
‘Another Longchair' Reveals Attitude From Material Gap
Chunky 80's-Inspired Jewelry
Gold and Silver 'Love' Rings by Chutapat Wittaya
Measuring the "Greeness" of Lawns
The Grass Scanner
Monday Rebranding
‘What a Great Day to Start the Week' Poster Uses Positivity
Graphic Apartment Shirts
Skin and the City Fashion
Bizarre Stress Relievers
The Head Kenzan Massager
Hidden Campaigns
Colgate Has A Sweet Surprise For You To Inspire Teeth Brushing
Recession Rebranding
RecessIsOn Pursuades Us to ‘F_ck the Recession'
Stellar Skateboard Portraits
Florian Nicolle's Illustrations Showcase the Female Form
Political Skateboards
Obama Art Decks From Urban Outfitters
Dishware That Inspires Happiness
The Smile Cup
Subversive Positivity
Everything is OK Activist Kits (UPDATE)
Beef Jerky Business Cards
Edible Cured Meat Seared With Your Contact Details
Vengeful Stress Relief
‘Squeeze the Banker' Stress Dolls Crush Financial Pain
Tech for Positive Feelings
The emWave 'Personal Stress Reliever' Lets You Relax
Fruity Skate Decks
Anthony Cozzi's Fresh Skateboard Has a New Look
Viral Video Awards
The Short Film Festival Berlin
Muscular Rocking Chairs
The 'Ruby' On Rails Chair Ab-solutely Rocks at Motivating You
Buying Happiness
Danish Boutique Challenges Old Adage
Real-Life Happiness Awards
Hershey Kisses ‘Off to Work' Down the Red Carpet
Self-Help Stress Relief
Foam Healing Hands Massage Away Tension
Policing Positivity
Japanese Rail Firm Adopts Smile Scanners to Gauge Customer Service
Political Power of Positivity
Peruvian Shamans Send Good Karma to Obama
Inner Tube Chairs
'Drops' by Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen Features Recycled Upholstery
Stress-Busting Furniture
The Creative Wedge
Inspiring Entrepreneurship
Grasshopper Gives Innovators Hope Amid the Recession
Surreal Joyvertising
Coca-Cola Promotes Sugary Fizz With ‘Open Happiness' Campaign
Guerrilla Wish-Gathering
'Fifty People One Question'
Economy Crusaders
The 3/50 Project Helps Support Recession-Threatened Retailers
Musical Mugs
The MyPod Coffe Cup
Effort-Free Charity
ReplyforAll Lets Your E-Mail Signatures Advance Your Cause
Recession-Inspired Entertainment
Hollywood's Movies & TV Shows Reflect Today's Hard Times
Recession-Era Celebrations
The Unemployment Olympics Will Take Over Tompkins Square Park
Giving $100 Bills To Strangers
Guerrilla Secret Santas Give Out Cash in 3 States