Bizarre

Reflecting a generation consumed with self-expression and individuality, Trend Hunter’s bizarre category showcase the most abstract ideas in brand and consumer innovation. Featuring everything from grotesque imagery to atypical designs and uncomfortable marketing tactics, these trends will showcase consumer fascination with the odd and abstract.

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Provocative Sustainable Materials

Natalie Zipfl Develops Blood Leather for Her Latest Collection

Dubbed ‘Do You Love Me Now?,’ designer Natalie Zipfl is challenging viewers with a newly developed material referred to as ‘Blood leather.’ The creative used pig blood and... MORE

Physical Experience-Mimicking Devices

RCA Students Debut Two Experiential Devices During COVID-19

Two very interesting experiential devices are debuted as part of a special project by Sandeep Hoonjan and Xianzhi Zhang—students of the Royal College of Art in London, UK. Dubbed ‘Feel the... MORE

Vagina-Scented Incense

Erykah Badu is Debuting a Progressive Incense Aroma on BADU WORLD MARKET

The BADU WORLD MARKET is a soon-to-be-opened (February 20th) online marketplace, where American singer-songwriter Erykah Badu will share some goodies with her fans and one of the first items for... MORE

Chicken Nugget Bouquets

Tyson Created a Unique Bouquet of Food for Valentine's Day

To help people celebrate Valentine’s Day in an unconventional way, Tyson created a contest based on a bouquet of food. As part of the Chicken Nugget Bouquet Contest, chicken lovers are invited... MORE

Bacon-Scented Patches

Strong Roots Collaborated on a Meat Patch to Fight Bacon Cravings

Oxford University professor Charles Spence, who specializes in sensory perception, collaborated with plant-based food company Strong Roots to create a “meat patch” that’s... MORE

Multi-Sensory Experimental Tableware

'Beyond Taste' by Teresa Berger Connects People to Their Food

‘Beyond Taste’ is an experimental collection of crockery that allows individuals to have a better understanding of their food — where it comes from and how it is prepared. It does so... MORE

Unconventionally Stylish Basketball Shoes

The New Rendition of the Air Jordan 13s Celebrates CNY

A pair of stylish basketball shoes, with a rather unconventional aesthetic, was released on December 31st, 2019, allowing consumers the chance to send off last year in style. The offering takes on... MORE

Adult Toy-Inspired Phone Cases

TENGA Boasts a New and Subtly Racy iPhone X and XS Case

A brand new iPhone X and XS case is offered to Apple fans, but this one embraces a rather unconventional inspiration. The product is produced by a popular Japanese company that is well-known for its... MORE

Intergalactic Consumerism

Products made in space gratify consumers' sense of novel indulgence

Trend - While our capacity for mass space travel is still years away, brands are offering consumers a taste of outer space through products that are partially or fully made in space. Be it a cookie or a pair of boots, these goods satiate shoppers looking to indulge their sense of individuality.

Workshop Question - What excites your consumer? How can you inject a bit of that into their experience with your brand?

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