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Top 50 Tech Trends in May 2011
From Tuitionless Ivy League Education to Techy Sport Timepieces:
Trend Hunter Robot — May 29, 2011 — Tech
For the month of May 2011, these are the Top 50 tech trends, which include Tuitionless Ivy League Education, Electrifying Light Suits and Slide-Out Tablet Trackpads. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2638 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (328 trends), Amelia Roblin (206), Michael Hines (189), Carly Foy (183), Emily Evans (179), Jamie Danielle Munro (168), Jason Soy (153), Olivia Gissing (147), Jaime neely (145), and Peter Vallas (142).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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Tuitionless Ivy League Education
Open Culture Brings Classes to Your Desktop for Free
48
Lethal LEGO Body Armor
Lego Enthusiast Benny Culkin Creates Halo-Inspired Body Armor
47
Creepy 3D Printed Sculptures
Artist Theo Jansen Constructs Cool Printed 'Strandbeests'
46
Slide-Out Tablet Trackpads
The Magic MacBook Pro Incorporates a Retractable Touchscreen
45
Electrifying Light Suits
Visual Drugstore's Latest Projects Seem Inspired by 'TRON: Legacy'
44
Futuristic Tech Interiors
The IBM Executive Briefing Center Looks Like a High-Tech Spaceship
43
Digital Eye Makeup
Lulin Ding Digitized Eye Shadow Project Merges Beauty and Tech
42
3D Tech Tatts
'cranberryzero' Gets Himself a Unique Augmented Reality Tattoo
41
Modular Multi-Purpose Appliances
The Astro Studios KitchenScape Reduces Clutter for Clean Look
40
Tactile Tablet Overlays
The iPad iKeyboard Makes Makes Typing a Nightmare No More
39
Paper-Thin Laptops
The Tommaso Gecchelin 2020 Concept Makes Technology a Pocket-Sized Plaything
38
Spherical Computer Concepts
The Immersive Cocoon Goes from the Movies into Our Future Lives
37
Tri-Folding Laptops
The Feno Folding Notebook is Thin and Flexible
36
Fist-Fighting Gamer Weapons
The Replica FFXIV Bagh Nakhs Will Give You Plus 10 Attack
35
Twistable Cameras
The Nikon D5R Digital SLR Camera Concept Gives Photographers an Ergonomic Edge
34
Loopy Solar Loungers
SOFT Rockers are Oscillating Recliners that Charge Your Gadgets Outdoors
33
Apple-Branded Accessories
Computer Key Jewelry by Creative Dexterity is Stylishly Nerdy
32
Tablet-Friendly Fashion
The iPad 2 Tactical Pants Offers the Perfect Pocket for Tech Portability
31
Ductile Concept Refrigerators
The Electrolux Future Fridge Changes Shape to Fit Your Food
30
Cellphone-Inspired Stencils
Smartphone UI Stencils are Targetted at App Designers
29
Built-In Computer Desks
The Custom-Created L3P D3SK Features a Futuristic Design
28
Cozy Tablet Cushions
Cushi iPad Pillow Makes You and Your iPad Comfortable
27
Compartmentalized Gadget Docks
Bento Book by Rene Lee Creates a Virtual Laptop
26
Flexible Tablet Concepts
The Flex Tablet Bends but Doesn't Break
25
Vintage Eco Gadget Cases
The iPostcard Will Keep Your iPad Safe and Your Conscious Clean
24
Popping iPhone Alarms
The Day Maker is a Toasty Design to Wake Up To
23
Secret-Keeping Beverages
Sip and Share Your Gossip With Tempt Cider
22
Phone-Controlling Rings
The Ringbow Lets You Use Your Touchscreen Phone from Afar
21
Da Vinci Smartphone Designs
The iSteamPhone Steampunks Your Favorite Touchscreen
20
Hipsteriffic Cams
The Ben Watts Bondi Hipstapak Camera Lens Makes Everyone Look Hipster
19
Killer Key Holders
The Keyport Slide Lets You Store Your Keys With High-Tech Style
18
iPhone Camera Covers
The HipstaCase for iPhone 4 is Inspired by 80s Toy Cams
17
Sci-Fi Touch-Screen Laptops
The Crowd Notebook Seems Inspired by Star Trek's Control Panels
16
Psychedelic Temporary Pavilions
One Fine Day's The Treehugger Sheds Light on Computational Designs
15
Oversized Clothes Peg Fixtures
Steffi Min Fashions the Peg Lamp for Quick Light Bulb Changes
14
Pliable Film Smartphones
The PaperPhone Promotes a Different Twist on Tactile Tech Interaction
13
Earthy Modern Techcessories
Duplodo Collective's Wooden Laptop Stand Makes Life More Convenient
12
Techy Sport Timepieces
Julien Bergignat's Tima PulsWatch is the Ultimate Social Sports Tracker
11
Body-Scanning Size Detectors
The 'My Best Fit' Helps Shoppers Figure Out Their True Sizes
10
iPhone-Accommodating Keyboards
CompuExpert Wow-Keys Merges Media at Your Fingertips
9
Perforated Phone Covers
Incase Releases New Lightweight Perforated iPhone Snap Case
8
Convenient Car Gadget Mounts
Bendi is the Easiest Way to Enjoy Nano on the Road
7
Web-Friendly Laptops
The Samsung Chromebook Operates on the Google Chrome OS System
6
Robin Hood Camera Bags
The Urban Quiver Holds Your Photography Gear Like Bows and Arrows
5
Incognito Van Tents
The VW Camper Van Tent Lets Forest Hippies Camp Out in Style
4
Jaws Lighting
The Lamp Shark by Mukomelov Studio is Perilously Practical
3
Eraseable Laptop Keyboards
The Keyless Lifebook from Laura Lahti Lets You Customize Your Keys
2
Lucky Horseshoe Lamps
The LED Magnetic Night Light Will Bring You Good Fortune
1
Adaptable Gossamer Autos
The Eco EALO Concept Car is Highly Sensitive to its Surroundings
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56 Cool Camping Shelters
Innovative Tents & Caravans, from RV Bikes to Steel Sanctuaries
Museumlike Bike Shops
The Barcelona Pave Bicycle Store is Arranged Like an Art Gallery
Boldly Modern Interiors
Mark Tracy of Chemical Spaces Designs an Ultimately Chic Penthouse
Slide-Out Tablet Trackpads
The Magic MacBook Pro Incorporates a Retractable Touchscreen
Hollow Treehouse Dwellings
Nest by UID Architects is Open to the Forest Beneath It
Revolutionary Wireless Cameras
The Wvil Camera Puts All the Hardware into the Lens, Not the Body
Paper-Thin Laptops
The Tommaso Gecchelin 2020 Concept Makes Technology a Pocket-Sized Plaything
Spherical Computer Concepts
The Immersive Cocoon Goes from the Movies into Our Future Lives
Tri-Folding Laptops
The Feno Folding Notebook is Thin and Flexible
Ironic Tablet Covers
The Recycled iBook iPad Sleeve is Mactastic
Wacky Wallpaper Wonderlands
These Chrissie Cremers Stylized Interiors are Fabulous and Fun
Mechanical Monster Illustrations
The Steampunk Characters Series is a Badass Take Pop Culture
Luxury Car Furniture
The Bugatti Grand Prix Desk Boasts a Retractable Apple Computer
10 Mobile Money Holders
From Compartmental Cellular Covers to Rugged iPhone Cases
Cozy Tablet Cushions
Cushi iPad Pillow Makes You and Your iPad Comfortable
Compartmentalized Gadget Docks
Bento Book by Rene Lee Creates a Virtual Laptop
Flexible Tablet Concepts
The Flex Tablet Bends but Doesn't Break
Wind-Powered Watches
The Eole Watch Tells Time Only When the Wind Picks Up
Funky Rapper Watches
Beastie Boys X Nixon Time Teller P Watch Fights For Your Right to Tell Time
Circular Camera Bulbs
The Ring Flash Adapter Provides Stunningly Soft & Glowing Photos
Behemoth Timber Pavilions
Sevilla's Metropol Parasol is the Largest Wooden Structure in the World
Tron-Inspired Photography
'Tronized Beauty' by Photographer Ludovic Taillandier Looks Magical
Retro Smartphone Video Cameras
Slow Photography Lets You Take Photos like Its 1959
Futuristic Luxury Vehicles
The Volve Concept Universe Car is Fit for Future Riders
Transparent Tech Tablets
The Nesting PC Virtual Tablet Welcomes Input From All Devices
Summer Hang-Out Photography
The Elle France 2011 Hi Miami High Editorial is Gorgeously Fashionable
Self-Assembly Lighting
The Palm Lamp by Klickity Hooks onto Any Existing Pendant Light Fixture
Touchscreen Phone Tappers
The Finger Stylus Makes it Easier to Use Your iPhone
Psychedelic Temporary Pavilions
One Fine Day's The Treehugger Sheds Light on Computational Designs
Weeping Makeup Merchandizing
Konad Cosmetics Flobu Waterproof Ads Shed Competitors' Tears
Ancient Greek Timepieces
The Diana Watches Combine Ancient Symbols With New Technology
Dual-Purpose Subcompacts
The Duno by Ben Herron Offers Two Forms of Efficient Urban Transit
iPhone-Accommodating Keyboards
CompuExpert Wow-Keys Merges Media at Your Fingertips
Faux Tablet Notepads
Simplify and Go Low-Tech With the iPad Dry Erase Board
Contemporary Iconic Illuminators
Chrysalide Lamps are Caricatures of their Classic Counterparts
Sporty Staircase Houses
The Nendo Puma House Tokyo is an Exsquisitely Original Event Space
Web-Friendly Laptops
The Samsung Chromebook Operates on the Google Chrome OS System
Mirror-Like Computer Peripherals (UPDATE)
The Cool Leaf Keyboard Concept Becomes Real
Elliptical Outdoor Loungers
The Solpuri Lagoon Daybed is a Refined Place to Repose
Vibrant Alien Portraits
Michelle Webb Uses Paint and Bald Caps in Her Makeup Masterpieces
Kinetic Time Keepers
Studio Hannes Wettstein Watches are Powered by Wrist Movement
Colorful Heating Lamps
The Allison Kindle Heater is Easy to Warm Up To
Eraseable Laptop Keyboards
The Keyless Lifebook from Laura Lahti Lets You Customize Your Keys
Fashion-Minded Refreshments
Monsieur Qui Bottle Green Packaging is Dressed to the Nines
Literary Smartphone Covers
Speck x Out of Print Novel Cases Bring Back Classic Stories
Caged Couture Lingerie
Gisele Bundchen Intimates Shows off Animal Instincts
Bony Branch Illuminators
The CP New Growth Lighting Series Has an Organic Opulence
$24,000 Tablet Covers
The Celine iPad Case Box is the World's Most Expensive to Date
Break Apart Computers
Dae Hoon Jung's Split Laptop Incorporates the Case in the Design
Retractable Screened Smartphones
The LG Slide Makes Internet Browsing a Breeze
Chromed-Out Headphones
The ColorWare Beats Chrome Headset Blends Great Sound and Sleek Styling
Lucky Horseshoe Lamps
The LED Magnetic Night Light Will Bring You Good Fortune
Safekeeping Literature
Conduit Press Creates Unique Book Safes
Flask-Based Lighting
These Alessandro Marelli Lamps are Experimentally Industrial
Social Good Matching Sites
Sparked MicroVolunteering Network Makes It Easy to Donate a Little Time
Mutual Mood Meters
The LightSync by Philip Gordon Shares Sentiments Amongst Coworkers
Tough Military Laptops
The Topaz Notebook Computer is Made for Use During War
Gritty Classic Timepieces
Nixon The Monopoly Watch is Both Modern and Traditional
Mobile Designer Tablets
The M Pad is Designed for Modern-Day Designers on the Move
Automotive Coastal Conveyances
The California Beach Transit Makes Movement Convenient
Luxury Smartphone Camera Cases
The Leica i9 is Designed for iPhone Shutterbugs
Promise Ring Pendant Lamps
Diamonds from Amsterdam is a Magnified Jeweled Illuminator
War-Ready Computer Cases
Skip Station's Tank PC Case Mod Keeps Your Files Safe Under Fire
Steampunk Story Art
Ry-Spirit Captures a Sensational Sci-Fi World with Anime Inventiveness
Enchanting Fairy-Tale Hotels
The Mondrian Soho in New York Was Inspired by Beauty and the Beast
Pivoting Food Prep Areas
The Transgenerational Kitchen Spins to Satisfy the Chef's Height
Powerful Stain-Removing Appliances
Electrolux KEWA by Pietro Russomanno Gets Rid of Greasy Stains
Nautical Nutcrackers
The Orca Nutcracker Will Leave You Longing for Willy
Eco-Friendly Touch Laptops
The Lifebook Leaf is an Eye Catching Solar-Powered PC
Frozen Apple CEOs
Star Wars Fans Will Get a Kick Out of the Steve Jobs in Carbonite iPhone Case
Smartphone-Powered Tablets
The Piggyback Tablet Turns Your Smartphone into a Touchscreen Gadget
Luxury Clothing Cameras
The Leica Uniform Experiment D-Lux 5 is Perfect for Stylish Shutterbugs
Tablet Typewriter Add-Ons
The Logitech iPad Keyboard Case Transforms Your Gadget Into a Laptop
Pet House Planters
Mini Garden-Topped Pet Homes by Pousse Créative
Bubbly Water Watches
The O Watch from Tokujin Yoshioka is Inspired by H20
Lofty Food Fridges
The Up-in-the-Air Refrigerator Frees Up the Floor Plan of Your Kitchen
Sentient Cellphone Concepts
Kinneir Dufort Revive Transcends a Technological Relationship
Posh Personalized Timepieces
The Crown Royal Black Pocket Watch is a Complex Custom Time-Teller
Angle-Oriented Tablet Stands
Hinge for iPad Gives You Multiple Ways to View Your Screen
Pipe Laptop Pedestals
The A-Stand Looks Like Something a Plumber Would Use
Eco iDocks
The i-Log for iPad Uses Reclaimed Wood for an Elegant Nature-Friendly Effect
Wrist-Wrapping Smartphones
The Paperphone is Being Touted as the Phone of the Future
Search Engine Laptops
The Google Chromebook is an Internet-Only Device
Wireless Data Storage
The Seagate GoFlex Satellite Hard Drive Lets You Forgot About Wires
Cute Throwback Carton Cameras
The Incredibly Adorable Milk & Juice Box Cameras
Palm-Sized PCs
Raspberry Pi Aims to Teach British Kids to Program
Bronzed Blossom Cosmetics
The MAC Surf Baby Collection is Summer-Ready and Cheery
Road-Kill Cafes
Hillbilly Tea Offers Up Meals That are Au Naturel
Roll-Up Keyboards
The Scosche FreeKEY is Designed for Tablet and Smartphone Typists
Paperclip Pendant Lamps
Lukas Peet's Hanging Light Hangs From Its Electrical Cord
Flourishing Phone Accessories
Stem by Samuel Davies Makes Mobile Use More Natural
Retinal Password Keepers
The Hoyos Eyelock USB Iris Scanner Helps Your Date Stay Safe
Rugged iPhone Cases
The Handmade iPhone Wallet From CXXVI Holds all Your Important Belongings
Psychedelic DSLRs
The TOWER RECORDS×PENTAX RAINBOW K-r is a Vibrantly Colored Camera
Adorable Cartoon Cameras
The Superheadz Wide Lens Camera Series Features Colorful Characters
Miniature Candlelit Lamps
The Tea Light Shadow Lamp by Norm Architects Has Interchangeable Shades
Light Bulb Bouquets
The 85 Lamps Chandelier by Rody Graumans is an Unusual Fixture
Time-Telling Bangles
Leaves Bracelet by Andy Kurovets Infuses Jewelry & Gadgetry Together
Sleek High-Perfomance Buds
The Moonrock Black Headphones are Rocking Music Accessories
Time-Less Timekeepers
The Nixon Axis Summer 2011 Watch for Men is Skeek & Sophisticated
Squeeze-Worthy Juicers
Make Delicious Lemonade Quickly With the Lemon Press by Luki Huber
Miniature Capsule Lamps
Relax and Give Your Room Some Ambience With the Chill Pill Mini Light
Braille iPad Tech
The iSense by Kikki Tham Sterner and Johan Ollashas is a Tool for the Blind
Skinny Colorful Laptop Stands
The AViiQ Portable Quick Stand is Great if You're on the Go
Elegant Boutique Bakeries
Theurel & Thomas is a Mexican Pastry Shop With French Class
Shady Desk Lights
The LED Shade Lamp is a Light Bulbless Illuminator
Tightened Toggle Lights
The Lloop Basic Lamp Lets You Control its Hanging Height
Portable Palm Peripherals
The itablet Thumb Keyboard Contributes to Your Texting Convenience
Grippable Music Gadgets
Memorex TagAlong Boombox Lets You Tote Your iPod and Audio
Magical Mushroom Illuminators
The USB Mushroom Lamp is Super Mario-Inspired
Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Pinhole Camera is a Fully Functional Picture Taker
Deadly Gamer Guns
The Modified Dead Space Plasma Cutter Can Pop Balloons and Light Matches
Mentally Disturbed Computers
University of Texas Researchers Create a Schizophrenic Computer