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Top 50 Tech Trends in February 2011
From Malleable Mobile Phones to Braided Eco Towers:
Trend Hunter Robot — Mar 1, 2011 — Tech
For the month of February 2011, these are the Top 50 tech trends, which include Malleable Mobile Phones, Dazzling Digital Retouching and Haute Couture Coups. The rankings are based on millions of views and 3222 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (383 trends), Jordan Markowski (362), Amelia Roblin (335), chalaine (327), Francis Tiangson (302), Renee Ramsarran (282), Matt Ho (281), Peter Vallas (197), Michael Hines (152), and Summer Luu (113).If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2011 Tech Trend Reports and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Malleable Mobile Phones
The Flexiphone by Philip Pearce is Shape-Shifting and Fast-Charging
49
Nightmarish Photo Manipulation
These Masterful Leszek Bujnowski Images Will Haunt Your Dreams
48
Dazzling Digital Retouching
Dale May Photography Highlights the Magic of Photo Editing
47
Haute Couture Coups
The FS Monogramed Mini Cooper is a 252hp Louis Vuitton Handbag
46
Color-Changing Cars
The Futuristic Liviu Tudoran Honda Native Concept Design
45
Award-Winning Eco Housing
The KTLH1.5 by LivingHomes is a LEED Platinum Abode
44
iPhone User Infographics
The '7 Types of iPhone Users' Celebrates the launch of Verizon iPhones
43
USB Jewelry
The Memoring Lets You Keep Your Favorite Files on Your Finger
42
Micro Spy Cams
The Mame-Cam is a Miniscule Image Recorder
41
$80,000 Watches
The Hublot Masterpiece MP-01 is a Stunning Work of Art
40
Air-Powered Motorcycles
Super-Sustainable Engineair O2 Pursuit is Fueled by Compressed Air
39
Hauto-Inspired Boats
The Conceptual Lamborghini Yacht is Luxury at its Best
38
Photog Phone Add-Ons
Attach the Conice Zoom Lens for Super Magnified Phone Pictures
37
Redesigned Supercars
Andrus Cirprian's Audi Onix is a Mean Street Machine
36
Faux Apple Promotion Sites
The Scoopertino Website Parodies Fake Apple News and Products
35
Surreal Digital Imagery
Stefan Luhrmann Graphics Feature Lush and Spectacular Dreamworlds
34
Terrifically Transparent TVs
Michael Friebe's Loewe Invisio Blends in With Your Home Decor
33
Personal Entertainment Pods (UPDATE)
McCormack Ovei Compact Capsule is Customizable
32
Pre-Fab Flatpack Shelters
The Pre-Fab AbleNook Offers Economical Disaster Relief Housing
31
Cute Captioned Chronographs
Zach Weiss Orbo Watches Tell More Than the Time
30
Braided Eco Towers
The Concept for the Houston Drum 25 Hour City is Ahead of its Time
29
$35,400 Golden iPhones
Victoria Beckham's Golden Stuart Hughes iPhone Redefines Luxury
28
iPad Accessory Collections
The Elecom TK-FBM023 Series Adds Some Much-Needed Convenience
27
Chic Camera Straps
The Olympus XZ-1 Holder is a Stylish Photography Accessory
26
Hotel Debauchery Shoots
The Silencio Shoot by Lynsie Roberts is Devilishly Daring
25
Floating Eco Villages
‘Coral Reef' by Vincent Callebaut Is A Sustainable Haitian Parad
24
Rain-Catching Renovations
The Trial Bay House Addition is a Sweeping Sustainable Eco Home Retrofit
23
Amazing Microscopic Photography
These Stunning Science Photo Library Pics Detail Everyday Objects
22
Water-Powered Chargers
The MyFC PowerTrekk Keeps Your Gadget Juiced Up Anywhere
21
Personified Website Stereotypes
The Social Media Class of 2011 is the Web's Pop Culture Prequel
20
Domed Camping Enclosures
The Spherical BubbleTree Tent is a Futuristic, Pneumatic Abode
19
Gory Gadget Stickers
The Android-Eating Decal Gobbles Up Your Apple Logo in a Competitive Design
18
Homemade Death Rays
19-Year-Old Eric Jacqmain is Shaping Up to be the World's Dr. Evil
17
Amphibious Surfer Cars
The SandYou Concept Vehicle is at Home in Sand or Surf
16
Bridging Eco Condominiums
Off Architecture Solar Park South Wins for Green Infrastructure
15
Accordion Tablet Smartphones
The LG Triptych Concept Phone Folds Out to a Full Screen
14
LEGO Cell Phone Handles
MoFones by Morrisa Maltz Makes it Easier to Hold Your Mobile
13
Avian Super Bowl Ads
This Angry Birds Super Bowl Trailer Is Comedically Brilliant
12
3D Flower Petal Fashions
The Iris Van Herpen 'Escapism' Collection is High-Tech High Fashion
11
Convenient Curved Kitchenettes
Snaidero Kitchens Stir Up Undulating Space Solutions
10
Bio-Conscious Drink Containers
Corn-Based Renew X Can Could Replace Aluminum
9
Tablet Phones
The LG Triptych Concept Phone is a Multitasking Mobile
8
Sci-Fi Timepieces
The Solaris Series Concept Watches Have a Futuristic Aesthetic
7
Monorail Motor Vehicles
The OU S3 Electric Motorcycle Turns Private Transport Public
6
Low-Tech Minimalist Tablets
The NoteSlate is the Cheaper iPad Alternative
5
Indestructible Mobile Holsters
Jon Eicher's Military Grade iPhone Case Will Take It All
4
Handmade iPad Clothing
These iSockit iPad Cases are Perfect for Your Tablet
3
Scuba Diving Aids
Lithium-ion-Powered Diver Propulsion Vehicle Generates Oxygen for Longer Dives
2
Alluring Digital Designs
These Ryan Rachmanto Works Feature Seductive Iridescent Women
1
Tactile Timekeepers
The Haptica Braille Watch Indicates the Hour to Your Fingertips
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Malleable Mobile Phones
The Flexiphone by Philip Pearce is Shape-Shifting and Fast-Charging
Scandalous Digital Drawings
These Kittozutto Illustrations are Simultaneously Beautiful and Daring
Dazzling Digital Retouching
Dale May Photography Highlights the Magic of Photo Editing
80s iPhone Cases
The Awesomely Bulky Thumbs Up 80s Phone
Passionate Lip Locks
The Slippery Solve Sundsbo 'Lips or the Edge of Reason' Shoot
Sculptural Haute Couture
The Iris Van Herpen SS11 Collection Combines Fine Art With High Fashion
Shipping Container Sushi Joints
The SushiBOX Restaraunt is an Eatery That Knows How to Pack it In
Residential Green Rooftops
The Meera House by Guz Architects is an Eco Abode Like No Other
Sleek Ebony Luxury Yachts
The Ladislaus Superyacht is a Big Fish for Any Pond
Detailed Newspaper Sculptures
Nick Georgiou Transforms Old Papers into Works of Art
Frosty Femme Photography
These Beautiful Oleg Ti Pictures are Fiercely Feminine
Stylish Glowing Yachts
The Red Square Dunya Yacht is the Perfect Boat for Evening Trips
Adolescent Stereotype Snapshots
'Gym Class Heroes' Frames High School's Main Characters
Dewdrop Tents
Treetents are Ideal for Environmentalists
Sturdy Refugee Residences
The NIDO Portable Shelter is an Efficient, Effective Homeless Refuge
Crazy Collage Photography
These Hilary Pecis Creations are Literal Explosions of Imagery
Surreal Digital Imagery
Stefan Luhrmann Graphics Feature Lush and Spectacular Dreamworlds
Relativity Time Tellers
The 4D Watch by Matej Korytar Displays The Hour at Every Angle
Beautifully Creepy Illustrations
These Yuta Onoda Artworks are Hauntingly Mesmerizing
Fantasy DSLR Add-Ons
The Bokeh Kit for Cameras Creates Magical Nightscapes
Eco-Amphibious Autos
The Manta Concept is a Three-Wheeled Wave Runner
Reclaimed Wood Residences
Fallen Maples is a Fantastic Home Made from Fallen Trees
Green-Roofed Retreats
The Argentinian Mountain Home by Studio Ramos is an Eco-Friendly Paradise
$35,400 Golden iPhones
Victoria Beckham's Golden Stuart Hughes iPhone Redefines Luxury
Kill Bill-Style Spreads
Tino Oac Shoots Sarina Nowak in a Thrilling Action Editorial
Underwater Webchitecture
The Dancing Water Pavilion Revitalizes Interaction with the Han-River
Chocolate-Covered Cars
The Q-Pot Smart ForTwo is the Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift
Red-Rimmed Racers
The BMW Nazca C2 Concept Celebrates the Original's 20th Anniversary
Floating Eco Villages
‘Coral Reef' by Vincent Callebaut Is A Sustainable Haitian Parad
Insectile Electric Cars
The Chevrolet NGO is an Efficient Organic Automobile
60 Apocalyptic Abandoned Artworks
A 'Snowmageddon'-Inspired Collection of Desolate Photos and Art
Time-Altering Timepieces
La Cle du Temps from Hublot Lets the Wearer Calibrate the Hour
Divine Luxury Beds
A Royal Sleep in the Baldacchino Supreme Luxury Bed is Only $6.35 Million Away
Legendary Landscape Photography
These Paul Blachford Photos Capture the Majesty of New Zealand
40 Awesome Digital Artworks
These Manipulated Graphics Will Blow Your Mind
Futuristic Family Highrises
The Vertical Village is Combines Form and Function
High-Def Derelict Photography
Brian Roach Captures Awesome Abandoned Structures
Recycled Sports Pavilions
The Templestowe Football Club is Made Out of the Bones of an Old Stadium
Indestructible Mobile Holsters
Jon Eicher's Military Grade iPhone Case Will Take It All
Illuminating Eco Architecture
The Lantern Pavilion Sheds Light on Sustainable Design
Futuristic Breathing Hotels
The Cocoon Hotel by Dodeca Architects Features "Skin" Technology
Deceptive Eco Architecture
Hotel Sotelia Blends Seamlessly and Efficiently Into Its Environment
Sustainable Desert Cities
BOOM Communities is a Major Project from an All-Star Team of Architects
Mystical Mobile Phones
The Kingyo Design Athena Smartphone Exudes Beauty and Wisdom
Pre-Fab Nomadic Pods
The Lifepod is an Adaptable Abode for Travellers With Wanderlust
Pop Culture Digistrations
These Jan Folgmann Artworks Reinvent the Familiar in Exciting New Ways
Sustainable Urban Skyscrapers
‘New York by Gehry' is a Massive Residential Eco Tower
30 Examples of Lightweight Mini Mobiles
Inspired by the iPhone Nano Rumors on the Web
Scrumptious Food Photography
Jason Gamble Gets Up Close to Create These Mouth-Watering Pictorals
Sleek Apple Tablets
The iPad 2 Rumors That You're Dying to Know
Three-Screen Phones
The Nokia Kolmio Concept is Made to Emphasize Lifestyle
Futuristic Concept Timepieces
The AK Geneve HYBRID MVT Watch is Eco-Friendly
Giant Honeycomb Gardens
The Orquideorama is a Modular Eco Architecture Masterpiece
Sustainable Soccer Stadiums (UPDATE)
Qatar's 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadiums are Eco Marvels
Urban Green Redesigns
The Langfang Eco-Smart City Wins an Award for Its Vision
Social Network Growth Graphs
The Foursquare Infographic Illustrates Fascinating Facts
Heritage Solar Barns
This EXiT Architetti Associati Mountain Retreat is Incredibly Sustainable
Behemoth Bubble Biodomes
The Eden Project is the Largest Greenhouse Complex in the World
79 Solar-Powered Structures
From Skyscrapers to Stadiums, Here Comes the Sun
Handset Smarphone Docks
Talk Comfortably & Charge Batteries With the iFusion iPhone Dock
Arched Silver Stands
The New Twelve South BookArc Stand for the Macbook Air
Colossal Science Centers
This OFF Architecture Proposal is a Mountainous Eco Structure
Bamboo Storm Structures
This Hardy School by Eleena Jamil is Built to Bamboozle Storms
Splitting Smartphones
Upgrade Your Memory with Ease With the HTC Tube
Funky Stereotypical Characters
Daniel Brokstad Illustrates Popular Pigeonholed People
Reversible Plug-Ins
Insert the Double U USB Port From Both Sides
Chaotic Destruction Imagery
Benjamin Lowy Photos Capture the Harsh Realities of Conflict
Eco Educational Complexes
The 'Plaza Ecopolis' by Ecosistema Urbano is a Sustainable Marvel
Explosive Gadget Photography
Todd Mclellan Creates Amazing Images Using Broken-Up Technologies
Playful Digital Illustrations
Jr Dragao Breaks The Mold With These Unusual Graphic Artworks
Stringy Swivel Seating
The Jiujie Chair by Jamy Yang is a Knitted Hoodie for Sitting in
Sun-Loving Creviced Condos
Sydney Boston University Residence Draws Light to the Interior
Spectacular Green Roofs
The Augustenborg Botanical Garden is a Vibrant and Thriving Eco Statement
Quirky Miniature Huts
Suzanne Husky Designs Environmental Dens
Fiery Concept Watches
The FIRE Watch by Andy Kurovets is a Hot Timepiece
Super Sleek Turbo Ships
The S-Move Designs Yacht Treads the Ocean in Style
80-Megapixel Camera Attachments
The Phase One IQ180 Displays Ridiculously Detailed Photos
Tokyo-Inspired Timepieces
The Iron Geisha LED Watch has Feminine Flair
Horn-Shaped Speakers
The ArkCanary II Amps Up Your iPhone Sound
96-Hour Solar Chargers
The PowerMonkey eXplorer Keeps Your Phone Juiced for Four Days
Mesmerizing Digitized Celebs
These Yohan Tison Digital Photos are Magical Manipulations
Dome-Shaped Government Buildings
The New Abu Dhabi Parliament Building is Dazzling
Laced-Up Phone Covers
'Play Hello iShoes' Case Dresses Up Your iPhone in Sneakers
Student-Specific Tablets
The Kineo Android Tablet is Made for School Settings
Dairy-Inspired Watches
Yogurt by Nooka Comes in Six Different Flavours
Imaginative Sci-Fi Illustrations
These Nook Artworks are Eclectic Futuristic Compositions
Breathtaking Bulgarian Photography
These Georgi Velichkov Shots Capture Some Stunning Landscapes
Snazzy Shaded Institutions
The Arizona Life Sciences Building is a Marvel of Passive Design
Crisp Transparent Cameras
The Klipp Concept by Mac Funamizu is a Crystal Beauty
Handy Headphone Photography
The iPhone Camera Mic App Snaps Pics on Contact
Militaristic Designer Covers
Glam Up Your Mobile With the Bathing Ape iPhone Case
Dazzling Digital Modifications
These Surrealist Graphic Designs are Mindblowingly Awesome
Wavy Eco Architecture
The Aragon Convention Center Bears Good Tidings for Green Design
Whitewashed Checkitecture
Assisted Residences by Aires Mateus Create an 8-Bit Building
Eco Biking Paths
The SolaRoad Will Turn Bike Paths into Energy-Generating Surfaces
Sunny Eco Chargers
Joos Portable Solar Charger Keeps Your Devices Energized Under the Sun
Designer Digital Timepieces
The Bape x G-Shock DW-6900 for Spring 2011
Bizarre Eco Buildings
The Waldspirale by Friedensreich Hundertwasser is a Quirky Green Structure
Lattice-Skinned Schools
Dress Code by Complex City Explores Creative Structural Cladding
J-Pop Star DSLRs
The Limited-Edition Pentax K-r Bonnie Pink Camera
Gloomy Graphic Art
This Maciej Zelaznowski Artwork is Sinister but Captivating
Eclectic Digital Artworks
This Diego Rodríguez Collection is a Symphony of Styles and Influen
All-In-One Cameras
The Panasonic Lumix TS3 Shoots, Records and Even has a GPS
Infographic Biographies
This Pheonomenal Nicholas Felton Creation Honors His Father's Memory
Sleek Hybrid Cameras
The JVC GX-PX1 Combines Camera and Camcorder Technology
Uploadable Athletic Watches
The Ernst Nike+ Sport Band Has an Integrated USB Flash Drive
Distorted Dextrous Handsets
The w00t Mobile Phone Offers the Best of Both Worlds
Otherworldly Auto Spots
This 2011 Volkswagen Super Bowl Commercial is Forceful
Cutting-Edge Eco Complexes
The Rocky Mountain Innosphere is a High-Tech LEED Platinum Facility
Multifunctional Army Tools
A Chinese Military Shovel Performs More Than 20 Hardcore Tasks
Luxurious Leather Accessories
Leather Factory Roberu Makes Anything Look Good
Magical Mycelium Molds
Growing Car Parts From Mushrooms Could Become Commonplace
Stalking TV Screens
The Trak-Kit by Shadi Sharokhi Will Never Leave You Alone
Interactive Football Apps
The Vualla iPad App Makes Super Bowl-Viewing an Interactive Experience
Sleek Silver SLRs
The Pentax K-5 Silver Edition has a Luxurious Look
Colorful Metallic Timepieces
The New G-Shock DW-6900 Colorways are Flashy
Eco Time-Tickers
The G-Shock ‘Green Colors' Collection is Solar-Powered
Interactive Football Sites
Go Inside Super Bowl XLV With Visa Puts Tweets in One Spot
Doctorial Super Bowl Advice
The Dr. Phil Super Bowl Commercial is Comically Advising
Micro-Organism Movies
The Silja 'Warm Signal' Video is Abstract and Wondrous
Edamame Electric Vehicles
The Genovation G2 Car May be Made Out of Soybeans
Unsympathetic Superbowl Ads
This Fantasy Video Greetings Ad Won't be Showing on TV
Braille Label Makers
The Braille Punch Sticker Easily Creates Labels for the Visually Impaired
Plastic Manga Cameras
Superheadz Have Released Limited Edition Fly TLR Cameras