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Top 50 Tech Trends in February 2012
From Underwater Dog Photography to Eco Illuminating Cords:
Trend Hunter Robot — Feb 28, 2012 — Tech
For the month of February 2012, these are the Top 50 tech trends, which include Underwater Dog Photography, Flying Baby Photography and 3D-Printed Wedges. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2538 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (343 trends), Jana Pijak (284), John Ibbitson (211), Amelia Roblin (193), Jason Soy (167), Sophia Pelka (154), Katherine Vong (142), Leslie Chen (128), Rebecca Byers (126), and Michael Hines (123).Also make sure to check out Top 20 Trends in 2012, our latest episode of Trend Hunter TV.If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2012 Tech Trend Reports and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Underwater Dog Photography
Seth Casteel Captures Adorable and Frightening Pets Swimming
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Flying Baby Photography
Rachel Hulin Mysteriously Captures Little Henry in Mid-Air
48
Brain-Gobbling Game Sculptures
Kody Koala Turns Princess Peach Into an Undead Menace
47
Interior Greenery Technology
The E Home Concept Connects People with Nature Using Digital Tech
46
Mountain-Sized Monster Depictions
Nicolas Ferrand Renders Gigantic Creatures Terrorizing Citizens
45
3D-Printed Wedges
Hoon Chung Footwear Collection Offers Curvy & Cute Styles
44
8-Bit Movie Cast Caricatures
Ty Lettau Renders Star Wars Characters in Mega Man-Like Style
43
Repurposed Fridge Furnishings
Van der Kooij Endless Collection is Robot-Made from Old Appliances
42
Mathematics-Based Fashion
Arena Page's Collection is Made Using 3D Modeling
41
Skater Smartphone Covers
The Skate Deck iPhone Case is Perfect for Tech-Savvy Boarders
40
Floating Refuelling Rafts
The S2S Project Makes it Possible to Live Light on the Earth's Oceans
39
Retro Canvas Cases
The Love Energizer iPhone Cover is Old-School
38
Vintage Gangster Lookbooks
Mashkulture.net Collects Sharp and Classy Historical Mugshots
37
Frying Pan Photography
'Dirty-Dish Art' Features Scratched Pans That Look Like Planets
36
Smartphone Photography Totes
The iPhone Lens Wallet Can House Four Lenses and a Tripod
35
Skull-Faced Photography
Intuition by Carsten Witte is Haunting
34
Mobile Finger Painting
The Phone Arts Tumblr Displays Pictures Made Entirely on Handhelds
33
Cross-Eyed Animal Ads
The Panasonic Lumix Campaign Shows the Camera's Zoom Capabilities
32
High-Tech Serenity Gardens
The 3G Zen Coffee Table is Mesmerizing to Watch
31
Futuristic Medieval Fantasy Females
XiaoBo Tong Renders Warrior Women that Transcend Time
30
Broadleaf Urban Generators
The uTree Concept Soaks Up the Sun and Supplies the City Grid
29
Swiveling Camera Concepts
The Apple Quicktake is an Intelligent and Intuitive Device
28
Portable Diagnostic Imaging
The Radio Fast Radiology System Would Reduce Waiting Times in the ER
27
Ergonomic Tablet Grapplers
Comfe Hands Helps Make Handling the Device More Comfortable
26
Mangled Anatomical Architecture
Primal Parts by Kyd Kitchaiya Explores the Biology of Building
25
Bath-Friendly Phone Covers
Aqualife Waterproof Case Protects Your Handset Up to One Meter Below
24
Snapping Camera Stands
Modahaus Steady Stand Makes Overhead Pictures a Snap
23
Sci-Fi Steampunk Masks
Paul McCue Gives Pop Culture Robot Characters a Victorian Makeover
22
Suctioned Smartphone Stands
Barnacle by Monocomplex is a Conveniently Clingy Mobile Companion
21
Historical Game Hero Infographics
'30 Years of Super Mario' Follows the Journey from 8-Bit to 3D
20
Somber Space Suit Retrospectives
Matthias Schaller Photographs Old Astronaut Gear Emotively
19
Continuous Screen Smartphones
This BlackBerry's Display Extends Beyond That Restrictive Window
18
Specialized Social Handsets
The MYbox Pocket Netbook Keeps You in the Conversation On the Go
17
Tubular Tablet Audio
The Zooka Wireless Speaker Bar Also Provides a Durable Grip
16
Built-In Mobile Chargers
The Autonome Smartphone Has Snap-Out Prongs for Easy Socket Access
15
Endangered Animal Covers
The Adorable ‘Anicase' iPhone Designs are Eco-Conscious
14
Miniature Future Fighter Jets
Autonomous Nano Quadrotors are the Most Futuristic Invention Yet
13
Cleverly Disguised Camera Dolls
The Barbie Photo Fashion Toy Takes Stylish Pictures
12
Playful Punctuation Posters
John Scarratt Illustrates Quirky Versions of the Exclamation Mark
11
Water Pollutant Photographs
'Soup' by Mandy Barker Puts An Artistic Spin on Ocean Garbage
10
Candid Apple Store Captures
'Unintended Consequences' by Irby Pace Uses Everyday Test Photos
9
Anti-Snooze Timekeepers
The Ramos Alarm Clock Will Change Your Mornings
8
Eco Illuminating Cords
The Dexim Visible Green Sync Cable Lets You Observe Your Power Consumption
7
Wearable Tablet Stands
The GoPad Lets You Walk and Type Safely
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Luxury Auto-Inspired Phones
Indulge Yourself With the Constellation Quest Ferrari by Vertu
5
Intelligent Rifle Ammunition
The Sandia Self-Guided Bullet Can Hone in on Target
4
Realistic Anatomical Jewelry
Wear Your Insides as Accessories with Designs by Lou Giesen
3
Stylish Bio-Magnetic Accessories
Geoff Wright's BlueField Jewelry Has Health-Boosting Properties
2
Leafy Resource Reapers
Mango by Adam Miklosi Makes Efficient Use of the Sun and Falling Rain
1
Cardboard Laptop Protectors
GreenCase by Mika Becktor is Practical and Eco-Friendly
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Anime-Style Superheroes
Santi Casas Illustrates Western Comics with Eastern Aesthetics
Gritty Villainous Visages
David Rodriguez Renders Batman's Enemies in Horrifying Style
Action Hero Avengers
Alex Tuis Paints His Ideal Casting Choice for Superhero Films
Invasive Pop-Up Illustrations
Chris Booth Sculpts Paintings that Come Off Their Canvases
Gold-Laced Girl Illustrations
Ikenaga Yasunari Uses Expensive Element as a Medium
Litter-Hiding Photography
Davide Bellocchio Has a Strong Sense of Character and Narrative
Hilariously Insightful Illustrations
‘Awful Drawings' by Matthieu Barrere Will Induce
Cut-Up Doll Depictions
Peihang Huang Paints Pictures of Brutally Injured Toy Figurines
Prismatic Paper Jewelry
Suite by Kirsten Hassenfeld Addresses Wealth and Luxury
Mountain-Sized Monster Depictions
Nicolas Ferrand Renders Gigantic Creatures Terrorizing Citizens
Bottled Society Sculptures
Cristina Barbero Encases Miniature Figurines in Protective Jars
Four-Eyed Fashionista Drawings
Mercedes deBellard Renders Girls with Chic Glasses
14 Food-Inspired iPhone Accessories
From Meaty iPhone Sleeves to Cupcake Phone Cases
Calligraphic Asian Artistry
Jungshan Paints Provacative Images with Stylishly Smeared Ink
Painterly Pop Culture Characters
Bryan Lee Shows Off His Sleek Rendering Style with Kid Favorites
Latched Smartphone Covers
The Grat Leverage iPhone Case is Designed for Elegance and Protection
Satirical Pop Culture Cartoons
Bastian Preussger Provides Viewers with Cerebral Visuals
Disturbed Killer Depictions
Benjamin Marra Renders Memorable Scenes from American Psycho
8-Bit Movie Cast Caricatures
Ty Lettau Renders Star Wars Characters in Mega Man-Like Style
Rude Cartoon Romance Cards
'Bad Valentines' By Anna Strain Repels Rather than Attracts
Smeared Wildlife Silhouettes
Robert Farkas Digitally Paints Inky Animal Illustrations
Angelic Airbrushed Females
Anna Dittmann Paints Heavenly Women Evocative of Religious Figures
European Couture Doll Lines
The 2012 Barbie Fashion Model Collection Based on 'Atelier' Theme
55 Stylish Tech Protectors
From Couture Phone Cases to Luxury Leather Sleeves
Skater Smartphone Covers
The Skate Deck iPhone Case is Perfect for Tech-Savvy Boarders
Fire-Raining Photography
‘Spinning Wool' by Steven Shubert is a Shower of Red Sparks
Retro Canvas Cases
The Love Energizer iPhone Cover is Old-School
Pocket-Peeping Handsets
The Glance Smartphone Enables Hands-Free Notification Monitoring
Origami-Inspired Seating
The Star Chair by Michael Samoriz is a Crafty Addition to Any Interior
Gory Gothic Fantasy Art
Hong Kuang Renders Spellbinding Images of Macabre Concepts
Funambulist Children's Furniture
Flip for Kids Encourages Dynamic Physical Development
Modern Masterpiece Mash-Ups
Alexandre Madureira Contemporizes Classical Artistic Creations
Abstract Angle Artistry
Geco Hirasawa Renders Illustrations From Complex & Inventive Perspectives
Ignited Animal Illustrations
Martin Wittfooth Renders Wildlife on Fire
Morbid Metropolitan Captures
The Photography of Paul Hermes Documents Macabre Scenes in Melbourne
Sinful Beast Renderings
'7 Deadly Monsters' Depicts Animals as Personified Evil
Passport Stamp Ads
The Developing World Connections Campaign Urges International Volunteering
Saggy Resin Seating
The Family -ERT Collection Reinterprets the Conventional Forms of Furnishings
Musical Corpse Couples
Paulo Rocker Illustrates Celebrity Lovers as Skeletons
Enigmatic Sorrowful Sculptures
JinYoung Yu Crafts Transparent Beings with Sad Childlike Faces
Surreal Evaporating Subjects
Michael Molloy Renders People Disintegrating into Thin Air
50 Trash Treasures
From Barack "Garbage" Obama to Tiger "Junk" Woods
Soaring Human Stunts
'Flying People in New York City' Promotes Upcoming 'Chronicle' Movie
Elegant Vampiric Jewelry
The 'Luv AJ Heavy Metal Lover' Collection Features Edgy Pieces
Broadleaf Urban Generators
The uTree Concept Soaks Up the Sun and Supplies the City Grid
Helicopter Errand Ads
The New York Lottery's Powerball Campaign Shows the Disgustingly Rich
Glass Athlete Ads
The Sprim Sport Isotonic Juice Campaign Refills Players with Energy
Feline-Wrapped Techcessories
The Kiki Case Offers an Adorable Way to Protect Your Phone
Spooky Stuffed Animal Skulls
Teddy Bear Natural History is a Creepy Spin on a Childhood Classic
Ergonomic Tablet Grapplers
Comfe Hands Helps Make Handling the Device More Comfortable
Sharable Music Playlists
Herd.fm is Starting a Revolution of Mixtape Giving
Underwater Webchitecture
Aquaria Floating Pavilion Behaves Like Coral Amidst the Swell of the Sea
Minimalist Villain Visuals
Adam Dello Buono Renders Batman's Rogues Gallery with Famous Quotes
Gigantic Vegetation Visuals
Kei Kobayashi Paints Humans Amid Humungous Fruits
Maned Hairbrush Marketing
The Biothymus F Anti Hair Loss Scalp Serum Ads are Sensitive and Silly
Eco Endangered Jewelry
'While They Await Extinction' Emphasizes Environmental Awareness
Wicked Wax Furnishings
The Oroboros Collection is Freely Formed with Liquid Paraffin
Infant-Friendly Mobile Covers
Laugh & Learn Baby iPhone Case Safely Let Kids Play with Phones
Solidly Upholstered Seating
The Costume Collection Defies Expectations of Material Composition
Extra-Terrestrial Dining
Sushi in Space Promotes Out-of-This World Taste
Retro Gaming Caricatures
Brendan Corris Renders Nintendo Heroes with Exaggerated Features
Spinning Top Seating
The Spin Chair Provides Cozy Low Cushions and a Simple Way to Rotate
Flat-Faced Graphite Drawings
Oriol Angrill Jorda Renders Subjects Squished Upon a Level Surface
Hidden Speaker Systems
The JMC Soundboard Blends into Any Environment and Provides Awesome Sound
Blood Vessel-Obsessed Visuals
Lisa Perrin Incorporates Veins and Arteries into Her Illustrations
Paper Bag Mugshots
Chris Crites Illustrates Criminals On Disposable Canvases
Specialized Social Handsets
The MYbox Pocket Netbook Keeps You in the Conversation On the Go
Sculptural Newspaper Dresses
Jordan Chavez Captures an Industrial Black and White Scene
Zombified Celebrity Mugshots
Daniel A. Nardes Turns Famous Stars into Undead Corpses
Food Peeper Ads
The LG Fridge Voyeur Campaign Promotes its Door in Door Refrigerator
Molten Smartphone Covers
The Melt iPhone Case is Functionally Viscous
Reggae Boombox Packs
Groove to the Music with the Bag of Rhythm Portable Audio System
Built-In Mobile Chargers
The Autonome Smartphone Has Snap-Out Prongs for Easy Socket Access
Cursive Contoured Seating
Iris Chair by Emanuele Cecini Relies on Curved Planes to Provide Support
Personified Planetary Drawings
Andrew Mark Hunter Depicts Celestial Bodies as Beautiful Women
Ladle-Like Seating
The Spoon Chair by Philipp Aduatz Scoops its Sitter Like Soup from a Bowl
Accelerometer Fitness Bracelets
The Nike+ FuelBand Monitors Everyday Activities for Healthy Living
Seasonal Body Paintings
Huang Yan Re-Creates the Calender on Human Skin
Budding Rebel Ads
The Harley-Davidson Hand-Picked by the Establishment Campaign is Anarchistic
Interactive Love Installations
Times Square Heart Sculpture Will Glow & Beat At Your Touch
Tablet-Charging Tabletops
The Apple Desk Doubles as an iPhone and iPad Dock
Locksmith-Inspired Bling
Jewelry by William Llewellyn Griffiths is Intricately Crafted
Minimalist Tablet Sound Accessories
The SOOT Acoustic Kickstand Ups the Sound of the Kindle Fire
Abstract Red Robot Renderings
Georgios Dimitriou Paints Images of a Bleak, But Endearing, Cyborg
Shimmery Organic Chandeliers
The Rain Light Installation by Thierry Gaugain Resembles Rain Drops
Augmented Reality Surgeries
The CAMDASS May One Day Turn Astronauts Into Doctors
Powerful Re-Charger Pods
The Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Keeps Dying Phones Alive at CES 2012
Smelly Shoe Ads
The Baruel Tenys Pe Campaign Fights Foot Odors
Glass Block Speakers
Tuned by Kenwood Looks Like a Clean Chunk of Ice
Mom-Celebrating Lotto Ads
The New York Lottery Happy Mother's Day Campaign Pays Her Back
Tactical Touchscreen Workspaces
The Adam Benton iDesk Concept is One Advanced Office Surface
Layered Sack Receptacles
The Vanishing Bin Scraps the Tediousness in the Disposing of Trash
Eolic Avian Eco Chargers
Txan Txan Harnesses Wind Power on a Small Scale to Supply Your Devices
Customizable Magnetic Jewelry
The Akiko Oue Earrings Offer and Endless Amount of Combinations
Colorful Reminder Accessories
Bravo Company's REMEMBERINGS are Stylishly Useful
Device Charger Lights
The Hodge Podge USB Lamp by Arik Levy is Multifunctional
Survivalist Jewelry Designs
The Flint and Steel Bracelet is Ideal for 'Man VS. Wild' Fashionistas
Retro Camera Accessories
The Popa iPhone Attachment Combines Old School with Modern
Rustically Engraved Jewelry
The Erica Weiner Sweetheart Necklaces are From the '70s
Winged Smartphone Sound Systems
The Glide iPod Docking Station Lets Your Music Take Flight
Magnetic Tablet Docks
The Magnus by Ten One Design Magically Holds the iPad
Eccentric Escargot Seating
The Lu Chair by Sand & Birch is the Perfect Place to Curl Up
Delicate Cement Art
Doreen Westphal's Concrete Lace Installation Hangs Like a Curtain
Nightstand Smartphone Docks
The JVC N-BX3 is the Company's First Product for Apple Devices
Spherical Panoramic Photography
Wouter Van Buuren Creates Worlds of Vast Horizons
Slick USB Socket Converters
The RCA USB Wall Plate Can Conveniently Charge Gadgets Directly
Retro Avian Art
Pixel Angry Birds Takes the Popular Mobile Game Back in Time
Mossy Chain Link Jewelry
The Deadly Ponies Hurrichain AW 2012 Offers Stylish Plants
Sagging Ceiling Installations
Anna Hepler's The Great Haul is Made Out of Plastic
Scrap-Tipped Shoes
The Christian Louboutin Havana Trash Flat is Made Out of Designer's Own Garbage
Stylish Steampunk Boots
These Kicks by Alex Steshak are Chic
Downsized Speaker Docks
The SCD Also Doubles as an Alarm Clock and Portable Hard Drive
Tiny Zen Garden Trenchers
The Timeless Emotional Tasting Tablet Serves Up Savory Serenity
Meaty Mancessories
The Steak Cufflinks Will Make Your Wrists Look Raw
Kneeling Coffee Tables
Mesa Java by Alejandro Banda Invites You to Take a Seat and a Sip
Fashionable Solar Illuminators
The Aahana Solar Lantern Bracelet is Designed for India
Enlightening Airport Areas
The SFO Yoga Room Gives Travelers a Place to Calm the Mind
Pixelated Plumber Game Kicks
Converse One Star Super Mario Bros OX Stylizes Vintage Nintendo
Jewelry-Like Openers
The Irish Pocket Corkscrew Makes an Elegant Gift for St. Patrick's Day
Gross Garbage Captures
The 'Pourri' Series by Frederic Delangle is Artistically Disgusting
Attacking Machinery Ads
The Greenpeace Become David Campaign Illustrates One Man's Fight
Fringe Art Totes
The Incase x Shepard Fairey Capsule Collection Features Bags, Totes and Backpacks