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Top 50 Tech Trends in September 2011
From Space Age Concept Vans to Dazzling Digital Drawings:
Trend Hunter Robot — Sep 29, 2011 — Tech
For the month of September 2011, these are the Top 50 tech trends, which include Space Age Concept Vans, Retractable iPad Keypads and Black Hole Wristwatches. The rankings are based on millions of views and 1995 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Matt Ho (320 trends), Souzan Michael (205), Amelia Roblin (202), Michael Hines (164), Omar Yusuf (158), Marie C. Hudson (119), Meghan Young (98), Susan Keefe (81), Marriska Fernandes (66), and Ana Lo (61).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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Space Age Concept Vans
The Citroen Tubik is the Sleek People Mover of the Future
49
Retractable iPad Keypads
Levitatr iPad Keyboard Provides a Stylishly Elevating Accessory
48
Addictive Avian App Infographics
'The Global Appeal of Angry Birds' Takes Flight
47
Slim Mobile Cover Chargers
The ppyple Active Case AC4 Expands Battery Life without the Bulk
46
Social Media Players
A Facebook Music Service Will Promote More Procrastination
45
Heroic Light Paintings
Photos By Dennis Calvert Are Dazzlingly Superhuman
44
Projected Touch-Screen Computers
Augmented Interface Turns Any Surface Into a Touchable Display
43
Black Hole Wristwatches
The SF View Concept Watch is a Minimalist Sci-Fi Tribute
42
Cordless Stone Stoves
The Electrolux Stoov Cooker Suctions to Pots to Start Them Simmering
41
Camouflaging iPhone Cases
No One Will Know You're on the Phone Thanks to the EARonic
40
Power Button Bling
The iNecklace by Adafruit Makes Computer Tech an Accessory
39
Arboreal Eco Lampposts
KiBiSi Street Lights Treat Urban Illuminators Like Trees
38
Traumatic Alarm Clocks
The OKITE App Will Embarrass You on Twitter if You Hit the Snooze Button
37
Sci-Fi Tablet Cases
The Trooper Limited Edition ClamCase Protects Your iPad with The Force
36
Cellular Traveller Captures
Jason Hill's iPhoneography Uses His Cell Phone
35
Tron Concept Kitchens
The i Food Kitchen Features a Touch-Screen Fridge and Stove
34
Hue-Infused Branding
Josa Lightbulb Packaging Emits More Color Than Most
33
Sleek Cellular Skins
The Calypso Crystal Phone Case is Comfortable and Luxurious
32
Water Strider Rescue Boats
Molnarka by Daniel Lorincz is Fit for Saving Struggling Swimmers
31
Realistic Digital Paintbrushes
The Sensu Brush is the Ultimate Painting Device for iPad
30
Lifeguard-Inspired Concept Bikes
The Sharpshooter Rescue Bicycle Features a Built-In Winch
29
Audacious Audiophile Telephones
The Samsung B&O Concept Phone is Designed to Save the Music
28
Future-Predicting Motorbikes
The Gladiators Bike Offers a Glimpse into the 22nd Century
27
Opulent Lighting Displays
Bentley Meeker Creates a Unique Brand of Party Enhancement
26
Solar-Powered Tablet Shields
LilyPad 2 is an Eco-Friendly and Multifunctional iPad 2 Case
25
Slim Leather Tech Bags
The Match Point Laptop Case Totes Computer and Tablet
24
Sun-Loving Subcompacts
The BASF Smart ForVision Will Make the Most of Renewable Power
23
Paired Transparent Mobiles
The Space3 Smartphone Keeps You on the Map
22
Preferential Packaging Concepts
Eyo Cellphone Branding Appeals to Different Tastes
21
Twee Typography Tools
Japanese Designers Spread Happiness with the Animal Font App
20
Badass Shell Tricycles
The Hase Bikes KLIMAX is a Three-Wheeled Terror
19
Privacy-Pushing Campaigns
The CBS Person of Interest Interactive Billboards are Borderline Creepy
18
Stylish Military-Grade Headsets
The Jawbone ICON HD + THE NERD Offers Sleek Quality
17
Time-Traveling Tech Graphs
'The Internet of Yesterday and Today' Travels from 1996 to 2011
16
Gamer-Themed Board Games
Fallout Monopoly Fuses Video and Analog Pastimes Into New Entertainment
15
Emotive Smartphone Docks
The Koriko iPhone Dock Features a Shape-Shifting Tail
14
Next-Gen Gadget Guardians
The Case-Mate iPhone 5 Cases Quell Suspicions About Apple's New Look
13
Sleek Pivoting Presses
This Iron by Adam Wendel Affords a More Fluid Maneuverability
12
Click-In Closets
Netrobe is a Handheld Virtual Wardrobe That Will Reorganize Your Clothing
11
Dazzling Digital Drawings
Seikou Yamaoka Creates Startling Portraits with His iPod Touch
10
Mysterious Sculpture Stunts
‘The Big Hands' by Nikon is a Ground-Breaking Camera Campa
9
Futuristic Search-Inspired Mags
Think Quarterly Embodies Google's Spirit of Innovation
8
Artsy Mobile Decals
The SlickWraps Starry Night iPhone Skin is a Masterpiece
7
Skewed Laptop Skins
The Deface Laptop Skins Will Turn Heads and Induce Laughs
6
Malleable Mobile Keypads
The SmartKeyboard Offers the World's Thinnest Physical Smartphon Keyboard
5
Interactive Fountains
The Tropism Well Senses Your Presence, Offers Water
4
Erosive Foreclosed Houses
'Scenes From Surrendered Homes' Faces the Financial Crisis
3
Open-Source Auto Apps
Ford Introduces OpenXC, a Plug-and-Play Platform for Cars
2
Gigantic Immersive Images
The Gigalinc Project Puts You Inside the Photograph
1
Intuitive Nonprofit Site Templates
Easy-to-Build Websites by Bellstrike Could Double Donations
Related Ideas
Hilariously Awkward Photography
Jackson Eaton's 'The Third Wheel' Series is Creepy Yet Endearing
Peculiar Pairing Portraits
Robert Moses Joyce Photographs Unusual Subjects With Artist Twists
Adventurous Outsider Photography
Chad Moore Captures Deviance in Unconventional Places
Laughable Ludicrous Tweet Collections
The ‘Dumbest Tweets Ever' Tumblr is Hilarious
Sci-Fi Street Bikes
The Parker Brothers Lightcycle is an Exclusive 'TRON' Replica
Inner Beauty Branding
Fruute Packaging is Decorated on the Inside
Passionate Plane Photography
Fly the Friendly Skies With the Red Eye Series
Branding Bomb Books
Guerrilla Advertising 2 by Gavin Lucas Explores Untraditional Marketing Themes
Passionate Monochrome Portraits
Eduardo Izquierdo Captures Raw Emotion in his Subjects
Bohemian Belle Photography
The Julia Saner Playing Fashion September 2011 Shoot is Hot and Hip
37 Augmented Reality Innovations
From Fully Immersive Video Games to Perspective-Altering Glasses
Retractable iPad Keypads
Levitatr iPad Keyboard Provides a Stylishly Elevating Accessory
Prehistoric Creatures Light Photography
Darren Pearson Dinosaur Light Photography is Amazing
Addictive Avian App Infographics
'The Global Appeal of Angry Birds' Takes Flight
Four-Legged Off-Roaders
The Futuristic Citroen Taranis is Designed to Greenly Conquer Any Terrain
Human-Powered Motorcycles
The Tesla E-max Runs on Human Body Heat
Nutty Baby Names
The Taxonomy of Celebrity Baby Names Infographic is Mind-Boggling
Deglamorized Intergalactic Graphs
The Star Wars Infographic Imagines Dull Droid Earth Life
Scandalous Sin City Infographics
'What People Do in Vegas' Takes You to the Strip
Tablet Books
The Innovative A3 Tablet Book by Phil Pauley
Social Media Site Demographics
The Facebook VS Twitter Infographic Breaks Down Who Uses Each Site
Unfastened Box Branding
TK Food Wheat Cookie Packaging is Too Tiny for its Contents
Compact Hi-Tech Headsets
This Sony Vaio Bluetooth Concept Makes Geeky Gear Chic
Chic Carousel Flapper Photography
The Auguste Abeliunaite Vogue Portugal September Issue is Hot
Elegant Forest Photography
The Tanya Mityushina Hamptons Magazine Editorial is Free-Spirited Fresh
Eerily Illustrated Photography
The Salon des Creatures Series is Dark and Dramatic
Dapper Schoolboy Fashion
The Taras Koltun BlackBook Photoshoot is Incredibly Gentile
Humiliating Social Media Moms
7 Reasons Your Mom Shouldn't Be Your Facebook Friend
911 Social Media Stats
The 'How Americans Use Social Tools in Emergencies' Infographic is Shocking
Camouflaging iPhone Cases
No One Will Know You're on the Phone Thanks to the EARonic
Electrified Urban Installations
Artic Mass-Painting Inspires the Mind to Think Spatially
Surprise Party Spoiler Guides
'The Rules of Spilling a Secret' Does Damage Control
Sci-Fi Tablet Cases
The Trooper Limited Edition ClamCase Protects Your iPad with The Force
Hexagonal Hole Branding
Nooka Mindstyle Packaging Embraces the Nature of its Contents
Fallen Foliage Branding
Hampi Natural Tableware Packaging Upholds an Organic Image
Liquid Personality Decoders
The 'What Your Drink Says About You' Infographic is Revealing
Sleek Cellular Skins
The Calypso Crystal Phone Case is Comfortable and Luxurious
Retro Race-Ready Motorcycles
Madella Simone Updates the Classic Peugeot 515 for the 21st Century
Wacky Motocross Hybirds (UPDATE)
The MXB Shocker Motocrossboard Blends Boarding and Biking
Two-Wheeled Timepiece Sculptures
Dan Tanenbaum Crafts Intricate Watch Parts Motorcycles
Opulent Lighting Displays
Bentley Meeker Creates a Unique Brand of Party Enhancement
Solar-Powered Tablet Shields
LilyPad 2 is an Eco-Friendly and Multifunctional iPad 2 Case
Futuristic Sport Headgear
The New Voztec Helmet May Revolutionize Tramuatic Head Injuries
Motorcycle Safety Illustrations
The IC4Design 'Ducati for ANCMA' ad is Stunning and Hyperdetailed
Hexagonal Seedling Branding
Park Seed Packaging Appeals to Budding Home Gardeners
Intimate Inner-Tube Editorials
Elodie Daguin's Photography has Fun and Colorful Undertones
Intimate Outing Photography
The Masato Seto 'Picnic' Series is a Walk in the Park
Preferential Packaging Concepts
Eyo Cellphone Branding Appeals to Different Tastes
Charming Cardboard Branding
Librito de Mi Packaging Makes Recipients Feel Special
Edible-Inspired iPhone Skins
Suetake Sample Cases are Made from Hyperreal Food Sculptures
Lightweight Urban Cruisers
Travel the City with the Ultra Portable MyWay
Organic Melancholy Portraits
Laura Leal Captures Genuine Moments of Lonely Introspection
Moody iPhone Wraps
Slickwraps Mood Ring Wrap Senses Your Emotions
Dashing Denim Designs
The Victoria Beckham Denim Fall 2011 Collection is Full of Chic Must-Haves
Social Media Success Charts
This 'Twitterpalooza' Infographic Celebrates Terrific Tweets
Leaky Sink Tablet Mounts
The Nendo Elecom Faucet Stand for Electronics is Water-Friendly
Home-Cooked Pasta Packaging
Pasta Nona Branding Embraces Grandma's Culinary Cachet
Scenic Quote-Pairing Projects
Julian Bialowas' 365 Day Project Combines Quotes & Scenery
Fetching Pet Food Branding
Fish, Bird, Dog & Cat Packaging is Pussycat-Approved
Slitted Silicone Smartphone Covers
The Elasty Provides Protection & Storage for Mobile Users
Appliance-Inspired Motorcycles
The Dyke Bike References Dyson Bladeless House Fans
Skull-Dangling Lighting
This Work by John Beck Challenges Traditional Furniture Designs
Digital Dependence Comics
The 'Always Connected' Infographic is Plugged In
H20-Friendly Tablet Sheaths
The '+Simplism' Waterproof iPad Case Keeps Gadgets Liquid-Free
Artsy Mobile Decals
The SlickWraps Starry Night iPhone Skin is a Masterpiece
Pixelated Loose Leaf Branding
Dilmah T Packaging Adopts a More Contemporary Image
Caped Crusader Commutes
Dean Gorissen Illustrates Superheroes Riding the Subway with Pedestrians
Qwerty Tablet Keypad Cases
Transform Devices into Laptops with the Logitech Fold-up Keyboard
Playfully Printed Footwear
The Christopher Shannon and Pointer Shoe Collection Offers Hip Designs
Malleable Mobile Keypads
The SmartKeyboard Offers the World's Thinnest Physical Smartphon Keyboard
Retro Retirement Homes
The Armstrong Place Senior Housing is Full of Life
Living Dining Hybrids
Warmpath by Michael Harboun Marks the Merging of Two Rooms
Gullwing Daily Drivers
The Ford Evos Mixes Exotic Styling With Innovative Cloud Connectivity
Suave Danish Mobiles
The Æ+Y Phone Provides Fresh Looks for Telecommunication
Modernized Religious Institutions
The Holy Family Shrine is an Epic Place of Worship
Digital Graffiti Fashion Films
The Patrick Rochon 'Supernovae' Video Shines Through
Sappy Social Networking Graphs
'How Facebook Affects You and Your Relationships' Breaks it Down
Modular Molecular Furniture
Bagigio by Myyour Takes on a Limitless Array of Shapes
8-Bit Arcade Techcessories
The SPACE INVADERS by Case Scenario Dresses Up Gadgets
Affluent Eco Cars
The Mercedes-Benz F125! Brings Luxury to the Green Car Game
H20-Resistant Smartphone Covers
The EscapeCapsule Waterproof Case Keeps Mobiles Dry
Film-Friendly Tablet Cases
'Movie Mount' Helps Enhance Video-Making on iPads
Futuristic Dining Tables
Fireplace by Marti Guixe Cooks Food in Its Center
Hardcore Tablet Protectors
The Padded G-Form Extreme Edge is Serious About Gadget Protection
Charming Gadget Stations
The Etsy Woodguy Charging Dock Refuels Your Devices in Old School Fashion
Long-Nosed Mammal Lamps
The ARIKUI Anteater Lamp Licks the Light On
Triangular Tea Leaf Branding
Aura Health & Wellbeing Packaging Bridges East and West
Stimulant Smuggling Submarines
The Narco Subs Infographic Breaks Down Underwater Cocaine Smuggling
Calla Lily Lighting
Avmazzega's Zante Lamp Looks Like a Bouquet of Exotic Flowers
Staticky Cinematic Starlet Shoots
The VS Magazine FW 2011 Covers are Gritty and Glam
Divided Diva Depictions
The What's in a Beyonce Infographic Breaks Down the Pop Star's Personality
Cardboard Campfire Lighting
Let the Urban Camper Project by Chieh-Ting Huang Light Up Your Life
Fashionable Flowcharts
The Master Chart of Fashion Influence Flowchart Explains the Fashion World
Tablet Sound Boosters
The Logitech Tablet Speaker for iPad Pumps Up the Tablet's Speakers
Same-Sex Spousal Graphs
The 'All's Fair in Love' Infographic Shows Positive Change
Battleship Boarding Houses
The Tianjin Binhai Aircraft Carrier is a Majestic, Floating Resort
High-Tech Art Boards
The Wacom Cintiq 24HD Provides the Ideal Device for Digital Artists
Celeb Social Media Stats
The 2011 MTV VMAs Infographic Demonstrates the Importance of Social Media
Desktop Tablet Displays
The Bureau Computer Workstation Makes the Desktop Computer Portable
Gadget Cooler Docks
Elecom Tablet Cooling Stand Eliminates the Problems of Overheating
Octagonal Time Tellers
The Kisai Night Vision Watch from Tokyoflash is Surprisingly Easy to Read
Outrageous Online Video Statistics
The Most Disliked Videos on YouTube Infographic is Hilarious
Stove-Heated Presses
The Squeeron Iron Warms Wirelessly with Induction
Melodious Concept Chronometers
The Laszlo Note Watch was Designed for the Musically Minded
Time-Telling Waterfalls
The Osaka Station City Fountain is a Wild Water Feature
Social Networking Nixers
The ‘Is It Time to Delete Your Facebook Profile' Flowchart
Smartphone TV Converters
The Logitec LDT-1Si41 Provides Prime Time Entertainment for Users
Geographical Online Analogies
Social Media Forms the Bermuda Triangle of Productivity
Revolutionary Tech Organizers
Orange22's Grid-It Offers an Exceptional Object Retention System
Simplified Website-Making Tools
Adobe Muse Allows Anyone to Create Their Own Working Site
Beautifully Balanced Lighting
Matt Downer's Crane Floor Lamp is Elegant and Romantic
Ethically Responsible Cookbooks
'Odd Bits' Encourages Us to Eat the Entire Animal
Snot-Spraying Fountains
The Naldecon Drippy Nose Statue in Sao Paulo Makes a Splash
Handmade Luxury SUVs
The Eterniti Motors Hermera Features In-Car iPads and a Drink Chiller
Youth-Oriented Pod Cars
The Vauxhall/Opel Concept EV Lets Young Adults on a Budget Drive Green
Mariachi Dress Shoes
The Christian Louboutin Loubi Flat is Inspired by Mexican Culture
Social Media Chat Apps
Facebook Messenger App is Due to be Relased as a Stand-Alone
Tablet Kitchen Mounts
Belkin iPad Kitchen Accessories Keep Your Tablet Close to the Cook
Social Media Test Scores
The Facebook Study Reveals Scores Based on Website Behavior
Social Media Studying
Buy Readable Textbooks on Facebook Using Kno
Old-School Gaming Tablets
The Atari Arcade Makes iPad Gaming Feel Retro
Multi-Outlet Travel Adapters
Energizer iSurge Charging Station Charges Several Devices at Once
Social Media Film Streaming
Catch up on Flicks on the Go with Facebook Movie Rentals