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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Menu-Themed Plush Items
Jellycat Expands its 'Fish & Chips' Experience with Additional Plush Toys
Sauce-Inspired Sodas
Olipop and Hidden Valley Created a Savory Four-Pack for April Fool's Day
Matcha-Mayo Condiments
Heinz x PerfectTed Matcha Mayo Unites Two Favorite Products
Cartoon Cat-Inspired Cafes
Universal Opens a New Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe with Themed Treats
Irish Stout Campaigns
Guinness Unveiled its St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
Nostalgic Adult QSR Meals
McDonald's McDonaldland Meal Revives a Classic Marketing Campaign
Sci-Fi Show QSR Meals
The Mcdonald's x Stranger Things Menu Introduces Collectible Figures
Romantically Playful QSR Menus
Dunkin’ Drops a Valentine’s Day Lineup
French-Inspired Functional Drinks
Journée Uplifts the Mind-Body with Natural Caffeine & Mushrooms
Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus
Starbucks' Summer Menu Revives Seasonal Favorites and Adds New Items
Vegetal Ice Cream Collections
The Farmer's Market Series by Salt & Straw Has Fresh-Picked Flavors
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Summer-Ready Pizzeria Menus
The Latest Mellow Mushroom Menu Update Boasts New Food and Drinks
Sauce-Proof Shirts
Shake Shack Created Disposable Fashion Inspired by Tray Liners
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Potato-Based Ice Creams
Mr. Charlie's Mr. Fluff-Head Features an Ear-Shaped Mike Tyson Chocolate
Nostalgic Snack-Inspired Accessories
Typo Creates a Unique Capsule Honoring Pepsi and Cheetos
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Beaded Beverage Carriers
Six Specialty Drinks are Coming to McDonald's This Spring
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Potato-Inspired Jackets
Aldi's Jacket Potato Jacket Pays Tribute to a Top-Selling Comfort Food
Vertical Pizza Boxes
Pizza Hut UK Paraded a First-of-Its-Kind Pizza Box on the Streets of London
Vibrant Nautical-Themed Cartoon Meals
Burger King x SpongeBob SquarePants Launch an Exclusive Menu
Fluffy QSR Baked Potatoes
The Subway Spudway Range is Arriving the UK with Several Flavor Options
Spooky QSR-Branded Merchandise Lines
Tim Hortons Debuts New Halloween-Themed Seasonal Merchandise
Chilled Autumnal Retailer Refreshments
The 7-Eleven Fall Drinks Have Made Their Official Launch
Korean-Themed Menu Expansions
Shake Shack Unveils a New Menu with Korean Flavors
Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus
The Burger King Monster Menu Doubles Down on Halloween Themes
Innovative Snack Launches
Utz Brands, Inc. Unveils a Variety of Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Customizable Lunar Year Boxes
Tokyotreat Spotlights the Lunar New Year Goodies
All-Purple QSR Menus
McDonald’s Germany Grimace Menu Celebrates the Brand's Character
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Banana-Themed QSR Merch
Dunkin's New Banana Land Merch Celebrates Its Latest Banana Drink Lineup
QSR Sandwich Shop Streetwear
Subway Introduces a Limited-Edition Line of Streetwear
Mixtape-Inspired Cafe Drinks
The New Dutch Bros Spring Menu Features Three Drink Options
Affordable Pet Products
Target Adds New Items to its Affordable Pet Brand for National Pet Month
Floral-Inspired Spring Menus
Peet's Coffee Revealed Its Limited-Time 2026 Spring Menu
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Adorable Cat-Themed Menus
FamilyMart Showcases its Super Cute Mofusand Collaboration in Japan
Exclusive Flavorful Soda Shakes
Whataburger Unveiled the 'Dr Pepper® Blackberry Shake'
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
THC-Infused RTD Launch Events
TeaPot Hosted a New Beverages Launch Event in Toronto on 4/20
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
Van Holten's and Pringles Unveiled an Unconventional Product
Feline-Inspired Culinary Experiences
Purina Fancy Feast Creates Human-Friendly Italian Pop-Up
Filmic Asian Fusion Menus
Disney's Freakier Friday Inspired P.F. Chang's Freakier Flavors Menu
High-Value Pizzeria Promotions
The Little Caesars More for $9.99 Promotion Maximizes Value
Autumnal Japanese QSR Menus
McDonald’s Japan Tsukimi Menu Has Savory and Sweet Items
Korean-Themed Pizza Menus
Pizza Maru Delights Toronto Residents with Korean-Inspired Pizzas
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Twelve-Day Promotional QSR Events
QDOBA Mexican Eats is Running Diptember in September
Munchies-Themed Donut Boxes
Voodoo Doughnut is Serving Up a New 'Blunt Box' for 4/20
Anniversary-Celebrating Brand Evolutions
Smoothie King Debuts 'The Best Kind of Delicious'
Indulgent Korean Pizzas
Mr. Pizza's 'Special Quattro' Features Four Premium Pizzas in One
AI-Powered Pizza Ordering Experiences
This DoorDash Pi Day Experience is Arriving This Month
Rice-Infused Yogurt Drinks
Yogost Offers Refreshing Yogurt-Based Treats Mixed with Purple Rice
Summery Bakery Takeovers
The Grey Goose Berry Rouge Pâtisserie Features a Special Cronut
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Pizza-Themed Spas
Channel 4 and Domino's Pizza Dreamed Up a World-First Spa Experience
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Ranch-Topped Pickle Pizzas
The Pickle Pizza at Stoner's Pizza Joint is Savory, Salty and Sweet
Limited-Edition Mint Cloud Tops
Aroma Joe's Debuted the 'Mint Cloud Top'
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Strawberry-Themed Ice Cream Menus
Baskin-Robbins National Strawberry Month Offers Sweet Treats
Better-For-You Snack Branding
Unique Snacks Undergoes Another Brand Update
Extravagant Qsr Menu Reveals
Taco Bell Debuts 2026 Menu Roadmap with Live Más LIVE
Crafted Fast Food Beverages
McDonald’s Expands into Refreshers, Dirty Sodas and Energy Drinks
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Limited-Edition Designer-Forward Collaborations
Black Market Debuts the Highly Anticipated Capsule
Munchies-Satisfying Donuts
Voodoo Doughnut 4/20 Treats Celebrate the Cannabis Event
Regional Culinary Identity-Inspired Menus
Culver's Reveals a "Forward-Looking Menu Strategy"
Fair Food-Inspired Chocolate Ranges
Maeve Debut the Fantastical Fair Foods Capsule This Summer
Seasonal Restaurant Menu Refreshes
Emmy Squared Pizza Enhances Its Food and Beverage Offerings
Deceptive Dessert Cakes
M Street's April Fools Cakes Look Like One Thing and Taste Like Another
QSR-Branded Food Truck Tours
Shake Shack Canada is Embarking on Its First-Ever Food Truck Tour
Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series
Mofusand and KFC Singapore Join on a Special Series
Bartering-Focused Frozen Pizza Promotions
RED BARON® Launches the Stuff for Stuffed Campaign
Gourmet Autumnal Menus
Paris Baguette Unveiled its 2025 Fall Menu Featuring Pumpkin and Biscoff
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Premium Shake Releases
Smashburger Unveils Two New Indulgent, Banana-Forward Treats
Bakery-Inspired Food Toppers
What’s Barking’s Shakers Food Toppers Make Dogs' Meals More Fun
Region-Specific Pizza Campaigns
Emmy Squared Pizza Launches Regionally Inspired Pizzas in the US
Strawberry-Themed Restaurant Menus
Perkins Strawberry Freshtival Showcases the Summertime Fruit
Vibrant Superfood Fries
Actual Veggies' Purple Sweet Potato Fries are Colorful & Nutritious
Spooky Patisserie Dessert Menus
The Paris Baguette Halloween Menu is Spooky and Delicious
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Holiday Season Milkshake Menus
The Latest Rita’s Milkshakes Focus on Comforting Flavors
Limited-Time Asian BBQ Pizzas
Happy's Pizza Launches an Asian BBQ Menu
Globally Inspired Plant-Based Patties
Taste of the World Burgers Let Recognizable Vegetables Shine
Birthday Cupcake Promos
Edible Celebrates Its New Limited-Edition Cupcake Line With Free Treats
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Pizza Rental Pop-Ups
Daiya's Crustbuster Invited Visitors to Sample Dairy-Free Flavors
Hybrid Burger-Inspired Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Cheeseburger Pizza Was Created with Big Zuu
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Cold Foam-Topped Cafe Refreshments
These New PJ’s Coffee Menu Items Embrace Springtime
Seasonal Grocery Aisle Launches
Sainsbury's 'Taste the Difference' Range Appeals to Summer Foodies
3D Potato Bites
Star-Shaped Pop Stars Snacks Deliver Multidimensional Flavor Experiences
Savory Burger-Inspired Pies
The Pukka Cheeseburger Pie is a Limited-Edition Fakeaway Offering
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Mexican Cuisine-Inspired Pizza Menus
Mountain Mike's Pizza Pizza de Mayo Menu Has Three Items
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Dairy-Free Ice Cream Campaigns
Over the Moo Taps Dog Cat & Mouse for a National Marketing Push
Sweet Potato Mousse Lattes
Starbucks Japan's Newest Mousse Latte is Full of Roasted Flavors
Limited-Edition Burger Brand Menus
These New Burgerville Menu Items Come in Six Varieties
Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus
McDonald’s UK Unveils a Summer Menu with New Customizations
Illusory Dining Concepts
A Taste Illusion Experience Plays with Diners' Perception on April 1st
Interactive Unboxing Activations
Peperami Created a Dynamic Chicken Tikka Skewers Experience
NYC-Inspired QSR Burger Menus
The McDonald's Japan New York Burgers Come in Four Options
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Fall-Themed Donut Menus
Voodoo Doughnut Launched Two New Menu Items for Fall
Curated Pet Subscriptions
Genius Dog's Limited Monthly Boxes Create Moments Between People & Pets
QSR Color-Shift Cups
Mcdonald’s Launches Limited-Edition Color-Changing Cold Cups
St. Patrick's-Inspired Milkshakes
McDonald's Relaunches its Popular Shamrock Shake for 2025
Retro QSR Meal Revivals
Mcdonald’s Brings Back Mcdonaldland Icons in a Collectible Meal for Adults
Autumnal Barbecue-Inspired QSR Foods
The White Castle Fall Menu Offers Comforting Flavors
Celebratory Mexican Cuisine Promotions
Taco John's Month of Mucho Promotion is Arriving for May
Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers
The Shake Shack French Onion Menu is Packed with Rich Flavor
Personal-Sized Plant-Based Pizzas
Odd Burger Marks an Expansion of Its Canadian Menu
Milkshake-Themed Dessert Menus
Sugar Factory Unveils its National Chocolate Milkshake Day Menu
High-Quality Beef Recipes
Pre Brands Celebrates National Beef Month with a Range of Recipes
Icy Cartoon Movie Refreshments
ICEE and Smurfs Partnered to Celebrate the New Movie and Summer
Prepackaged Vegan QSR Foods
The Odd Burger CPG Products Bring Plant-Based QSR Fare Home
Regionally Inspired Plant-Based Foods
These New The Tofoo Co. Products Come in Tw Options
Plant-Powered Restaurant Takeovers
Lidl is Bringing Plant-Based Food to Four German Hotspots
Special Occasion Cakes
Paris Baguette Launches Handcrafted Cakes for Moms, Grads, and Dads
Convenience Store Cat Campaigns
The Family Mart Family Nyart Major Campaign Celebrates Cat Day
Monthly Caesar Salad Promotions
The Salad House 'Caesar of the Month' Series Starts This Month
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Cartoon Card Qsr Meals
Mcdonald’s Japan Serves Exclusive Pikachu Promo Cards in Happy Meals
Mystery Ice Cream Shops
Surprise Scoop Invites Ice Cream Lovers to Play Flavor Roulette
Autumnal Thanksgiving Donut Ranges
The Pinkbox Doughnuts Thanksgiving Treats Come in Eight Options
Autumnal Breakfast Dishes
Sunny Street Café is Launching Four Pumpkin-Inspired Items
Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Emphasizes Fresh European Produce
Customizable Potato Snacks
Potatoes USA is Highlighting Fry Bags for National French Fry Day
Celebratory Artisanal Pizzas
The California Pizza Kitchen National Pizza Month Promotion is Tasty