Ana Lopez

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I have lived in 5 different countries. I consider myself a true citizen of the world.

What is unique that's not in your bio?

I'm ambidextrous.

What's your favorite accomplishment?

My New York and Barcelona internships.

How do you define cool?

Trend Hunter.

What is your secret to uncovering trends?

Read, research, read.

What is your favorite trend?

Travel and luxury trends.

What are your tips for writing a juicy post?

I think the best tip is to write about something cool and make it sound cooler to readers.

How do you reset to be creative?

A tea break or a catnap.

What inspires or excites you?

Traveling, yoga and books!

Predict something awesome for 2020?

Faster planes!

Double-Eyed Cat Campaigns

The Pet Show Pet Food Ads by Hermandad are Dizzying

Cats can be picky eaters, which is why the Pet Show Pet Food company created a line of two flavored cat foods, and to promote it they commissioned the Brazilian agency Hermandad to design their advertising… MORE

Dutch Reflective Stools

Anneke Von Bommel was Inspired by Her Family Roots

Wanting to incorporate her family history into her designs, designer Anneke von Bommel created the Delft Stools. These furniture pieces bring together her Dutch background with Canada's postwar agricultural… MORE

Bestial Cobalt Portraits

Sarah Esteje Gives a New Color to the Animal World

It's difficult to guess by looking at the mesmerizing drawings by young artist Sarah Esteje that they were made using a Bic Pen, as the high level of detail and realism of each art piece is surreal. These… MORE

Multipurpose Asthma Aids

The Anemos Gas Concept by Danilo De Roberto is Also a Nebulizer

Still a concept, the Anemos Gas, designed by Danilo De Roberto, is a modern device aimed to help those suffering from asthma. Conceptualized to make the life of asthmatic patients easier, this smart inhaler… MORE

Apocalyptic Maternal Art

'Peace' by C215 Sends Out a Positive Global Message

The French street artist Christian Guémy, who goes by the name of C215, recently unveiled his latest graffiti entitled Peace. Located at Vitry-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris, France, this touching piece… MORE

Melodramatic Recycled Sculptures

The Designs by Khalil Chishtee are Made of Plastic Bags

Although plastic bags are an environmental hazard for numerous reasons, Pakistani artist Khalil Chishtee found them useful when creating these introspective sculptures. These real-size, human-looking figures… MORE

Smart Shower Systems

The Aqua Station by David John is Designed to Help the Elderly and Obese

Although showering is a necessary habit for humans, some people -- due to health reasons or simply age -- are not able to carry out this task as easily, which is why designer David John created the Aqua… MORE

Upcycled Canvas Portraits

The Paintings of David Agenjo Fuse the Old with the New

The stereotypical image of an artist angrily throwing away a canvas after making a mistake or simply realizing that the artwork is not what he or she was expecting is quite famous in movies; however, this… MORE

Artsy Screen Cleaning Cloths

The Declan Microfiber Fabric Designs Keep Devices Spotless

Fingerprints, dust and dirt are the main reason devices' screens need to be constantly cleaned, and, being aware of this issue, the company Declan Microfiber created a cloth that combines functionality… MORE

Savvy Leaf-Shaped Seating

The Ottawa Chair by Karim Rashid Brings Nature Inside the House

Part of the Ottawa Collection for BoConcept, the Ottawa Chair by Karim Rashid is an elegant and delicate furniture piece that beautifully decorates spaces. Shaped as a pointy leaf, this minimalist chair… MORE

Modular Appetizer Kits

The Ape Aperitivo Set by Giulio Iacchetti Will Make Hosting a Party Easy

For some people, food and drinks are the light of the party, which is why the Ape Aperitivo Set by Giulio Iacchetti is perfect to elegantly serve guests delicious appetizers. This set beautifully integrates… MORE

Hidden Treasure Sculptures

The Exchange by Ben Blanc Has a One-Of-A-Kind Gold Nugget Inside

This project entitled The Exchange by Ben Blanc will catch the attention of even those who dislike art. Like a golden ticket inside a Willy Wonka chocolate bar, one of the 200 handmade pieces by the artist… MORE

Boat-Shaped Candles

These Wax Pieces by Roman Ficek are Ready to Sail

These floating candles by Slovak designer Roman Ficek are shaped as a boat to draw a connection between the action of floating and sailing. It's quite common to find water arrangements with flowers and… MORE

Chromatic Streak Collages

The Artwork by Hollie Chastain is a Retro Rainbow of Color

The sketches by American artist Hollie Chastain wonderfully bring together a retro style with a bright splash of colors. Using aged, yellow paper as her canvas, Chastain incorporates elements like scribbles,… MORE

Sleek Malleable Lamps

The Sol ‘Source of Light' by Jinwoo Han is Slim like Paper

The Sol ‘Source of Light’ by Jinwoo Han is a modern-looking table lamp that is almost invisible, as it consists of a thin strip of light. By only illuminating the area needed, this slim fixture is eco-friendly,… MORE

Plane Underbelly Photography

The Captures Jeffrey Milstein Focus on Plane Underbellies

Catching an airplane flying across the sky is a mesmerizing experience, which is why renowned photographer Jeffrey Milstein patiently waits outside airports to find the right instance when an aircraft… MORE

Colossal Comic Collages

Mike Alcantra Creates Artistic Superheroes With the Pages of Books

By bringing together years of excellent drawings and exciting stories, Mike Alcantra truly pays tribute to unforgettable Marvel and DC superheroes. These large collages were made using the pages of old… MORE

Elongated Fashion Renderings

The Anne-Marie Jones Illustrations are Stylishly Manly

The illustrations by Anne-Marie Jones for the StyleSalvage A/W 2012 men collection are fascinatingly fashionable. The British artist beautifully captures runaways as the center of creation of inexplicable… MORE

Astonishing Allegorical Illustrations

The Art Pieces by Alejandro Ivan Fuentes are Surreal

Alejandro Ivan Fuentes aka Los Fokos has an incredible portfolio of artistic work where colors and bizarre figures create fantastic worlds. Inspired by his kids, personal memories and metaphysics, this… MORE

Intimate Enclosed Seating

The Object-O by Seung-Yong Song Creates a Private Space

The Object-O by Seung-Yong Song was inspired by the designer's childhood memories. The Korean artist always dreamed about having his own secret space where he could felt protected from enemies. This need… MORE

Mobile Encased Illuminators

The Rong Portable Light by Seung-Yong Song Can be Moved Around

For those who need a portable lamp that looks nice and can be easily moved around spaces, the Rong Portable Light by Seung-Yong Song might be what they're looking for. This multifunctional fixture is both… MORE

Wounded Animal Ads

The 'No to Mining in Palawan' Campaign by DM9JaymeSyfu is Heartbreaking

Not many people are aware of the environmental damage caused by mining, which is why the 'No to Mining In Palawan' campaign by Philippine-based agency DM9JaymeSyfu produced a series of ads about this important… MORE

Powerful Lens Prints

The GE X500 Camera Ads by Bangkokshowcase Bring Monuments Closer

To show the zoom power of the GE X500 camera by General Electric, Thailand-based agency Bangkokshowcase brought the monument itself to the hands of tourists. These clever camera ads remove the distance… MORE

Perforated Modular Lights

The Apollo Lamp by Marc Bell & Robin Grasby is Full of Layers

For those who enjoy rearranging their household accessories according to their needs, the Apollo Lamp by Marc Bell & Robin Grasby is a modular pendant lamp that can be easily configured to satisfy personal… MORE

Counterfeit Cup Lamps

The Becherlicht by Martin Neuhaus Appears Bigger Than it Really Is

At night, the lamp called Becherlicht by Martin Neuhaus looks like an extremely chic, sophisticated light; however, when the light goes off, it takes on a whole different aesthetic. This deceiving fixture… MORE

Anatomical-Inspired Accessories

The Organ Jewelry by Anna Szabo is Stylishly Vital

Although most human organs are soft and delicate, the Organ Jewelry by Anna Szabo feels harder as it's made of concrete. From hearts to lungs, these organ pendants are perfect for any anatomy class. Playful… MORE

Microscopic Meal Boxes

The Tiffin Lunch Kit by Lorea Sinclaire is Easy to Carry Around

This adorable set, entitled Tiffin Lunch Kit by Lorea Sinclaire, was designed to redefine the meaning of on-the-go dining. This pair of stacked bowls is the cutest way to carry your food. Portable and… MORE

Parisian Perpetual Decals

The Rollout Eiffel Tower Wallpaper Uses the Construction Multiple Times

From its gorgeous buildings to its romantic cafes, Paris is never out of style, especially its famous architectonic landmark, as shown by the Rollout Eiffel Tower wallpaper. The Canadian studio is launching… MORE

Green Canvas Campaigns

The Plant for the Planet Ads by Legas Delaney are an Eco-Friendly Reminder

The gorgeous Plant for the Planet ads are not only pieces of art, but they also a clever way to direct the world’s attention towards the importance of planting more trees. The advertising group Legas Delaney… MORE

Spacecraft-Inspired Surfaces

The Starship Enterprise Coffee Table is for Star Trek Fans

Sci-fi movies are a strong influence for many products in today's Internet age, with pieces like the Starship Enterprise coffee table by designer Barry Shields fitting in perfectly with modern pop culture.… MORE

Surreal Polychromatic Paintings

The Artistic Pieces by Vanessa Dakinsky are an Explosion of Dreams

The artistic movement of Surrealism seems to still have presence in the minds of many artists, like France-based painter Vanessa Dakinsky. Her series, entitled Fantasmagories and Unportrait, is full of… MORE

Rocking Date Trackers

The Furniture Piece by Katsumi Tamura is Also a Calendar

If you want to take note of time passing while relaxing on a chair, the 2012 Rocking Chair Sculpture Calendar by Katsumi Tamura might be what you're looking for. This furniture piece is both a rocking… MORE

Retro Tequila Flasks

The Canteen Packaging by Think Kaleidoscope Has Swagger

With the intention of appealing to the party crowd, the Canteen bottle by Think Kaleidoscope sports an unconventional retro design to attract the attention of young, chic urban dwellers. This... MORE

Hallucinatory Pop Culture Images

The ‘Rock Dreams' Series by Guy Peellaert is Surreal

For rock and roll lovers, the series entitled Rock Dreams by artist Guy Peellaert is astonishing. The art style of each painting is filled with a rocker vibe that elevates these iconic figures to spiritual… MORE

Modular Traffic Lights

The Sólo Signals Can be Disassembled to Serve Various Purposes

Designers Matheus de Luca, Moreira Pinto and Porto Alegre created a versatile system of traffic lights called Sólo. This multifunctional product was designed as a set of lights that could be disassembled… MORE

Pocket-Sized Toy Replicas

Bruce Lowell Uses LEGO to Create Miniature Sculptures

From giant Christmas trees to marriage proposals, there seems to be a LEGO version of pretty much anything artists can think of; however, the miniature sculptures by Bruce Lowell are probably the smallest… MORE

Featured Ideas

Green Grenades Captures

The Explosive Fruits and Vegetables by Alan Sailer Will Blow Your Mind

For American photographer Alan Sailer, it’s not unusual to be surrounded by explosions and grenade-like objects, as he enjoys blowing up pretty much everything that crosses his mind. Using a pellet gun… MORE

3D Glass Sculptures

The Art Pieces by NFN Kaylan are Fragile and Real

The series titled Nature of the Beast by NFN Kaylan is a collection of glass portraits. These reflective sculptures project the faces of political leaders and other iconic figures like Barack Obama, the… MORE

Flammable Shoe Lookbooks

The Jeffrey Campbell Resort 2012 Collection is High in Colors

The Jeffrey Campbell Resort 2012 collection is simply irresistible because of its bold colors and stunning prints and designs. The Los Angeles-based shoe designer never ceases to create fantastic fashion-forward… MORE

Butterfly-Filled Tributes

The 'Book of Life' by David Kracov is Beautifully Inspiring

The Chernobyl disaster is still strongly present in many people's lives, which is why artist David Kracov created the 'Book of Life,' a tribute to the late director of Chabad's Children of Chernobyl Rabbi… MORE

Perforated Modular Lights

The Apollo Lamp by Marc Bell & Robin Grasby is Full of Layers

Gorgeous Giant Gowns

The Redddress by Aamu Song is Rich in Color and Big in Size

London Design Week is packed with mesmerizing concepts and projects like the Reddress by Aamu Song. The giant rouge dress is a fashionable art installation that accommodates 238 people in its pockets.… MORE

Color-Blasted Pastry Stores

The Cioccolato Boutique by Savvy Studio is a Adorably Sweet

White walls decorated with colorful details are found in the pastry boutique Cioccolato designed by Mexico-based agency Savvy Studio. This visually stunning store is a festival of vibrant hues. In order… MORE

Dandy Deformed Lights

The Frozenplastic Lab Creates Spontaneous Designs for Its Products

Frozenplastic Lab was founded in 2011 by Itai Arbel with the interest to understand and play with concepts such as flexibility and spontaneity in an industrial market where control and mass production… MORE

Crazy Competitive Campaigns

The Sheridan College Design Ads are Distinguishably Designed

The latest Sheridan College Design Ads brilliantly deliver the message that art and design is serious business. The campaign, done by the Canadian advertising Agency Rethink Communications, cleverly illustrates… MORE

Brain Teaser Art

Alvaro Arteaga Sabaini's Illustrations are Clever Depictions of Pop Culture

Artist Alvaro Arteaga Sabaini created a series of illustrations that are complete visual comedy. Pop culture’s history and its unforgettable characters are always present in art. The illustrations themselves… MORE

Minimalist Melting Furniture

The Tom Gottelier Paraffin Table is Appropiated for Hot Dishes

Many furniture surfaces can be ruined by hot plates and cups, which is why it’s necessary to use potholders and hotpdas; however, the Tom Gottelier Paraffin Table doesn’t need any kind protection. This… MORE

Wooden Volcanic Furniture

The Janina Loeve Tettonica Stool and Table are Nature-Inspired

The Janina Loeve Tettonica stool and table are excellent home decor pieces because of their organic shape, natural materials and ability to bring the best of mother nature’s landscapes into the comfort… MORE

Magical Book Trailers

The Type 'The Joy of Books' Video is a Symphony of Fictional Worlds

Books are more than pages filled with words, they are a world full of stories, fantasies and imagination, as shown by the Toronto bookstore Type video called The Joy of Books. This incredible stop-motion… MORE

Decorative Lead Structures

Twisted Pencil by Giha Woo is the Perfect Addition for Stationeries

The Twisted Pencil by Giha Woo gives a new spin to wooden writing tools. Playing with irony, the Korean designer defines his geometrical, 3-D pieces as “pencil vases.” The boxy structures are made of… MORE