The top September 2014 unique ideas offer no shortage of bizarre, unexpected and -- at times -- completely outlandish products and services. Brands are pushing themselves more than ever to create the most unusual items for consumers.
This month ushers in a variety of oddities that can be experienced in many ways; some can be eaten, some can be rode and some can even be worn. Some of the most noteworthy items include the purple potato milkshakes from McDonald's that is available in Japan and the drinkable marijuana by Mirth Provisions that is actually legal.
Food brands are the only ones pushing boundaries when it comes to offering one-of-a-kind consumer experiences. Businesses such as the cat-operated pizza shops and the 8-bit karaoke provide consumers unforgettable niche experiences.
For other examples and more research of the top September 2014 unique ideas, check out Trend Hunter's Unique Trend Report.
Top 75 Unique Ideas in September
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Paper-Inspired Water Bottles
The Super Slim Memobottle is Easy to Pack for Everyday Use
74
Futurist Meeting Spaces
The Long Now Foundation's The Interval Encourages Long-Term Thinking
73
Deep Fried Spaghetti
Dudefoods' Spaghetti Dog Recipe Puts Deep Fried Pasta on a Stick
72
Animal Awareness Tattoos
WWF Russia's Wild Animal Tattoos Encourage Permanent Inking for Awareness
71
Aquarium Kitchen Islands
Kolenik's Unique Kitchen Counter Has Places for Storage and Fish
70
Cliff-Hanging Houses
Modscape Conceptualizes a Contemporary Home that Dangles Off of a Cliff
69
Whimsical Galactic Photography
Photographer Mako Miyamoto Depicts Wookies Hanging Out on Earth
68
Smart Toilet Paper Holders
The RollScout Sends an Alert When People are Low on Bathroom Tissues
67
Ugliest Cake Contests
Susan Quick is the First Place Winner with a Cat Litter Cake
66
Phone-Connected Glasses
Fun'iki High Tech Glasses Provide Seamless Smartphone Notifications
65
Swirling Rock Walls
Artists Andreas Kunert and Naomi Zettl Create Stony Murals
64
Carved Dragon Shoes
LanVy Nguyen of Saigon Socialite Creates Artistic Asian Platforms
63
Flexible Cellular Seating
Lilian Van Daal's 3D-Printed Chair is Inspired by Plant Cells
62
Edible Bathroom Suites
This Sweet Belgian Chocolate Toilet Has a Matching Tub, Sink and Bidet
61
Simplistic Shedding Shoes
The Model 1 by Lou Moria Lets You Clean Canvas by Cutting it Off
60
Edible Chocolate LEGO
Akihiro Mizuuchi Designs Delicious Building Blocks for All Ages
59
Electrifying Dresses
Anouk Wipprecht and Arcattack Design a Superhero-Worthy Outfit
58
Egg-Spinning Dessert Toys
Takara Tomy's Dessert Maker Toy Turns Eggs into Custard
57
Made Up Vacations
Zilla van den Born Devises a Prank to Explore Reality Presented on Social Media
56
Bacon-Fueled Motorcycles
Hormel Foods Promotes Its Black Label Bacon Line in a Badass Way
55
Land-Made Art
The Station to Station Machine Creates Abstract Drawings on a Moving Train
54
Outlandish Heimlich Posters
New York Restaurants are Revamping Government Mandated Choking Posters
53
Supermodel Shaped Glassware
The 34 Kate Moss Coupe Celebrates the Model's Iconic Bust
52
French Fry Pizzas
Clifford Endo of Foodinese Creates a Clever Gluten-Free Pizza
51
Aquarium Desk Dividers
Freshwater Software Separated Its Cold Callers in a Fishy Way
50
Poutine-Eating Contests
This Poutine-Eating Contest Was Sponsored By Smoke's Poutinerie
49
Fish Matrix Systems
The Oceansphere Will Produce 1,000 Tons of Tuna
48
Handy High Heels
Hands On by Charlotte Olympia is Chic and Creepy
47
Alcoholic Tea Mixers
Owl's Brew Tea Drink Mixers Use English Breakfast and Black Teas as Bases
46
Wave-Infused Canals
The RiF010 in Rotterdam will Become Home to Surfers and Water-Lovers
45
Matchmaking Pheromone Parties
Judith Prays Lets People Smell Used Tees to Find Their Match
44
Wearable Futon Apparel
King Jim's Puffy Polyester Suit is Equipped with Bedding and Padding
43
Inviting Umbrella Lights
Umbrella Here Indicates to Strangers You Would be Willing to Share
42
Drinkable Marijuana
Mirth Provisions Creates a Cannabis-Infused Drink Line Called Legal
41
Outsourced Apology Services
Japan's Apology Agencies Help You Tell Someone You're Sorry
40
Edible Water Closest Concepts
The Chocolate Bathroom Comes in at 9.4 Million Calories
39
Futuristic Invasive Jewelry
Naomi Kizhner's Accessories Harvest Kinetic Energy from Wearer
38
Shark Scare Pranks
Discovery Channel's Shark in the Lake Prank Alarms Unsuspecting Boaters
37
GoPro Selfie Attachments
Never Take a Basic Selfie Again with the GripSnap
36
Carbon Fiber Athletic Gear
Russell Athletic Football Shoulder Pads are Made from Boeing Leftovers
35
Doodled Wedding Gowns
The Angelina Jolie Wedding Dress is Decorated with Her Children's Artwork
34
Yam-Shaped Ice Creams
Japan's Roasted Sweet Potato-Shaped Ice Cream is an Icy Treat
33
Collagen Chicken Skewers
Japan's Chicken Suspended in Collagen is a Weird Food Snack
32
Anti-Router Gadgets
Cyborg Unplug Guards Against Surveillance Devices for the Unusally Paranoid
31
Underage Smoking Experiments
YTV Network's Social Experiment Video Makes Smokers Question Health
30
Portable Toilets
The Doctor Loo Encourages People to Take a Time-Travelling Washroom Break
29
Anime Banking Campaigns
Okinawa’s Bank of the Ryukyus Bank Ad Campaign Stars Colorful Characters
28
Grandma Styling Pranks
SPC's Back to School Prank Styles Students in Outrageous Clothes
27
Pop Can Safes
The Hawaiian Punch Can Diversion Safe Will Keep Valuables Cleverly Hidden
26
Savory Vegetable Yogurts
Blue Hill Yogurt is Made with Vegetables Like Beets and Parsnips
25
Purple Potato Milkshakes
This McDonald's McShake is an Unusual Purple Sweet Potato Milkshake
24
8-Bit Karaoke Bars
The Highball Lets You Belt Out Tunes in a Mario-Inspired Room
23
Contactless Payment Saddles
People Can Use Contactless Payments for Donkey Rides at this UK Beach
22
Handbag-Integrated Hoodies
Moschino's Unique Shirt Design Doubles as a Purse Holder
21
Landscaping Dog Treats
Hov-Hov Bakery's Dog Cookies Turn Pet Messes into Flowers
20
Cheesy Noodle Pizzas
Dimo's Mac 'N' Cheese Pizza Swaps Marinara & Pepperoni for Cheesy Noodles
19
Pasta Pirate Weddings
This Bizarre Wedding Theme Blends the Seven Seas with Spaghetti
18
Heating Monitor Technology
Heat Seek NYC Allows People to Track Violations During Colder Seasons
17
Artistic Heavyweight Sports
Bart van Polanen Petel Will Inspire People to Box with Paint
16
DIY Safety Suits
Inventor Colin Furze Makes a Distinct Body Protection Design
15
Outsourced Wake-Up Apps
Wakie is an Alarm Clock App Where a Stranger Will Call to Wake You Up
14
Emoji Messaging Apps
The Emojli App Only Lets You Communicate with Emoji Icons
13
Cat-Operated Pizza Shops
Pizza Cat is a Web Series by Pizza Hut That Replaces Employees with Cats
12
Unmasked Skincare Videos
Thomas Leveritt Uses a UV Camera to Reveal Skin Damage from the Sun
11
Tennis Data Music
IBM and James Murphy Make Tennis Music from US Open Data
10
Magical Reflective Denim
The Naked & Famous Reflective Denim Debut is Raw Genius
9
Sweat-Inducing Pranks
Gatorade's 'Sweat It to Get It' Prank Features Peyton Manning
8
Oxygenating Workout Apparel
1st Round's Innovative Workout Gear Boosts Oxygen Levels in Muscles
7
Summery Watermelon Bagels
Japan's Bagel & Bagel Chain Makes Tasty Watermelon Flavor Bagels
6
Rain-Activated Ads
Bumbershoot's Creative Ad Puts the Constant Seattle Rain to Work
5
Dark Basement Mats
This Eerie Carpet Looks Like Your Heading into a Sinister Space
4
Kitchenless House Pranks
Uncle Ben's Showed a House with No Kitchen to Promote Home Cooked Meals
3
Satellite Space Selfies
SpaceBooth Wants to Help You Take a Selfie in Space
2
Pooch Pool Parties
This Idaho City Threw a Pool Party for Dogs to Raise Money for Its Dog Park
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Thrilling Caped Crusader Rides
Batman: The Ride 4D Roller Coaster Will Delight Hardcore Comic Fans
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McDonald's is Launching a New Grimace Shake in June of 2023
Remixed QSR Meal Menus
The McDonald's Remix Menu Offers New Takes on Classic Items
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Fantasy Energy Drink Activations
Monster Energy Ultra Taps Pinky for a New Brand Activation
Beastly QSR Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Godzilla Burgers Come in Three Varieties
Artist-Designed Streetwear Collections
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Expansive QSR Toy Ranges
McDonald's Japan Hello Kitty Happy Meals Mark the Character's Birthday
French Fry-Shaped Pop-Ups
McDonald's Fry-Thru Only Serves Medium Fries & International Sauces
Charming Autumnal Cafe Products
The Starbucks Japan Halloween Drinkware Collection is Cute
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Anime-Themed Cafe Menus
The Pronto Pokémon Menu Features Food and Coffee
Filmic Pink Burgers
The BK Barbie Combo is Made with a Smoky Pink Sauce
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Cat-Themed Soda Cans
Pepsi Cat Cans Commemorate the Growing Number of Cat Owners in China
Soda-Infused Ketchups
Pepsi Colachup is Coming to Select Baseball Stadiums on July 4th
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Moon Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Tokyo Treat Boasts a Moon Festival Theme with Its Latest Box
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Grayscale Burger Restaurants
Burger King France Made a Visually Striking Anti-Bullying Initiative
Pet-Inspired Culinary Celebrations
Fancy Feast is Marking International Cat Day with a "Feastival"
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Stunning Celebratory Custom Cakes
SusieCakes Offers Various Seasonal and Custom Cake Designs
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Pizza-Inspired Streetwear Collections
Dinner Service Ny Debuts the Prince Street Pizza Collection
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Nostalgic QSR Cafe Menus
The McDonald's Japan Kissa Mac Range Includes Three Items
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Pumpkin Spice Cafe Pop-Ups
Gay Lea Introduces a New Fall-Ready Product and a Seasonal Pop-Up
Playful Cafe Merch Collections
This Dunkin' Merch Celebrates the Summer Season
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Fair-Exclusive Deep-Fried Pizzas
The Pizza Pizza Doritos Pickle Pizza Will Be at the 2023 CNE
Burger-Flavored Potato Snacks
Mos Burger Potato Torottama Cheese Teriyaki Burger Flavor is Tasty
Celebratory Cartoon Movie Shakes
The Shake Shack Poppy’s Sugar Cookie Shake is Rainbow-Colored
Elevated Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Celebrates the Autumn Moon Festival with Snacks
Cartoon Underdog Soda Campaigns
Tractor Beverage Company Launches a Moving New Campaign
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Illusory Yogurt Billboards
Müller Yogurt is Relaunching a 90s Favorite with a Gen Z Twist
Indian Cuisine-Inspired Pizza Menus
The Papa Johns Tandoori Menu is Launching in the UK
Moon Viewing QSR Menus
The McDonald’s Tsukimi Family Menu Includes Several Delicious Items
Video Game-Inspired Desserts
Nékter Juice Bar and Nintendo Created the Mario Kart Cookie Cruiser
Rapper-Branded QSR Pop-Ups
Snoop Dogg Just Unveiled a Snoopified Dogg in Tha Box Restaurant Pop-Up
Pickle-Topped Ranch Pizzas
Pizza Hut Introduces the 'Pickle Pizza' at a Special Location in NYC
Pizza-Inspired Fragrances
Slice Society by Snif Has Notes of Bail and Tomato Sauce Accord
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
NYC-Inspired Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Come on Baby! N.Y. Burgers Come in Three Options
Munchies-Themed QSR Menus
Popeyes Munchies Menu is Launching for a Few Days Only
420-Themed Restaurant Promotions
Fatburger is Offering its Classic Burger at a Discounted Price
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Bar Snack Pizzas
The Tombstone Bar Snacks Pizza Shares a Sampling of Favorite Late-Night Eats
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
QSR-Collaborative Skate Collections
The Palace McDonald's Collection is an Unconventional Capsule
AI-Generated Pizzerias
Pizza Hut is Bringing the Pepperoni Hug Spot to Life in Toronto
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Restructured Bakery Brands
McDonald's Announed that it is Discontinuing the 'McCafe Bakery' Brand
Chromatic Pride Month Milkshakes
The Habit Burger Grill Rainbow Shake is Deliciously Celebratory
New Year-Inspired Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat New Year's Box Offers Special Snacks for the Season
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Culinary Brand Packaging Redesigns
Mousline Partnered with Marks Design on Vibrant New Packages
Expansive Cauliflower Pizza Products
These New Caulipower Products are Arriving This Month
Plush Toy-Inspired Desserts
McDonald’s Canada Just Debuted a New Squishmallows McFlurry
Mystery Milk Beverages
Milk2Go's Mystery Flavour Challenges Canadians to Guess the Newest Release
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Halloween-Ready Cafe Menus
Paris Baguette Rolled Out its New October Menu for Spooky Celebrations
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
All-Natural Color-Changing Spirts
Unicorn Distillery Makes Transformative Vodka & Tequila
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products
Pretzelized Pretzel Crackers and Pizza Chips are Flavorful
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Premium Autumnal Cafe Collections
Peet's Coffee Fall Menu Will Arrive in Late August
Remixed Spiced Cheese Snacks
These Frito-Lay Snacks Include New and Returning Flavors
Peachy Pride Month Shakes
Next Level Burger Just Debuted Its New Peachy Passion Pride Shake
Potato Ice Creams
Veg of Lund Secured Swedish Patent Protection for Potato Ice Cream
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Spicy Pepper QSR Foods
These Burger King Ghost Pepper Menu Items Pack the Heat
Branded Dairy Recipes
Dairy Farmers of Ontario Reveals New Dairy Stats and Meal Ideas
Jalapeño-Topped Beef Burgers
McDonald's Debuts a New Version of its Quarter Pounder on July 10
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Employee-Designed Milk Cartons
EveryDay Milk Shares Artwork by the Town and Country Markets Team
Bright Red Halloween Tacos
Jack in the Box is Introducing a New Angry Monster Taco
Savoy Pumpkin Pizzas
Dewey's Pizza Created a Smashing Pumpkin Pizza for Psl Season
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Vegan Soft Serve Pop-Ups
The First Oatly Soft Serve Shares Three Oat Milk Frozen Dessert Flavors
Pizza-Scented Game Controllers
Microsoft's New Video Game Controller Smells of Fresh Pizza
Pizza Brand Burger Menus
Happy Joe's Pizza Has a New Happy Joe’s Pizza Burger Menu
Holy Month Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Indonesia Just Unveiled a New Pedas Nusantara Menu for Ramadan
Brownie-Inspired QSR Shakes
These Burger King Shakes Come in Two Dessert-Like Flavors
Consumer-Driven QSR Menu Offerings
This Burger King Vote Encourages Fans to Have Their Say
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Autumnal Americana QSR Items
These New McDonald’s UK Menu Items are Here for the Fall
Alcohol-Free Lavender Cocktails
Mellow Mushroom's Lavender Groove Mocktail is Tart & Sweet
Savory Tomato-Based Juice Drinks
Natalie's Orchid Island is Introducing Two New Refreshments
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Brewery-Backed Dog Merchandise
BrewDog Launches a Dog Collection for International Dog Day
Sweet Potato QSR Pies
The Burger King My Sweet Potato Pie is Available in Japan
Spiced Recipe QSR Menus
The Shake Shack Hot Menu is Bringing the Heat This Fall with Four Items
Seasonal Convenience Store Coffees
These 7-Eleven Seasonal Menu Items Embrace Cold Weather Flavors
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Tasty Convenience Retailer Snacks
The Rutter's Lover's Inspired Food Menu is Available 24/7
Autumnal Lunar Burgers
The Mos Burger Tsukimi Focaccia is Arriving for Fall in Japan
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Adorable Cartoon-Themed QSR Meals
McDonald's Hello Kitty Prosperity Meal Celebrates 50th Year
Creamy Crispy QSR Burgers
McDonald's Chunky Potato & Beef Creamy Jalapeňo Burger is Only in Japan
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Stylish QSR-Backed Apparel
Panera Bread Unveils its New Menu-Inspired Merchandise Collection
Creamy Pistachio Nut Shakes
Wayback Burgers Just Debuted a New Pistachio Shake for the Holidays
Customer-Driven Pizza Menus
The Pizza Guys Fan Favorites Lineup Has Four Options
Plant-Based QSR Collections
Shake Shack Launches the New Veggie and Non-Dairy Menu Items
Gourmet Collaboration QSR Menus
The Shake Shack x Ikoyi Menu is Only Available in London
Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Has Unveiled Its Summer Picnic Series for August
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Cannabis-Friendly Pizza Promotions
&pizza Introduced a Series of Themed Deals for 4/20
Blended Pie Slice Shakes
Nation’s Giant Hamburgers Just Added a New Pumpkin Pie Shake
Content-Inspired QSR Meals
McDonald's As Featured In Meal Takes After Meals in Movies and More
Griddled Food Fairs
The 2023 Iowa State Fair's Introduces 64 New Foods
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Retro-Inspired Yogurt Snacks
Müller Corner Originals Revives a 90s-Inspired Yogurt Product
Fakeaway Grocery Store Products
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Meat-Themed Brand Experiences
The Jack Link's Meat Retreat Celebrates National Jerky Day
Savory Ice Cream Treats
Milk Bar’s Seasonal Summer Offerings are Available at Bakeries Nationwide
Curry-Packed QSR Menu Items
These Shake Shack Curry Items are Available in Japan
Berry Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw Created an Indulgent Berry Ice Cream Collection
Fall-Themed Burger Menus
These New Wayback Burgers Menu Items Come in Three Options
Chilled Autumnal Cafe Menus
The Caribou Coffee 2023 Fall Menu Debuts the Pumpkin Espresso Shaker
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs
Customizable Donut Menus
Desert Donuts' Build-Your-Own-Donut Menu Shares Fresh, Fun Treats
Pumpkin Frozen Coffees
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is Serving Cooling, Comforting Drinks
Autumnal Private Label Products
These SEG Seasonal Own Brands Products are Limited-Edition
Blended Seasonal Pie Milkshakes
The BurgerFi Pumpkin Pie Shake is Made with Real Pumpkin