# Smoking Mitten by Tobias Wong By Design Crack | Published 2007-02-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoking-mitten-by-tobias-wong References: [designcrack](http://designcrack.com/v2/2007/01/26/smoking-mitten-by-tobias-wong/) & [conduitgroup.org](http://www.conduitgroup.org) Tobias Wong, one of the most prolific and innovative designers I know, created this mitten way back in 2004, but I just had to include this today because the concept is as strong as ever, and I guess I just think it's funny. Anyone who lives in a cold weather location, and likes to smoke will have discovered that new laws here in the U.S. prevent people from [lighting up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-lighter) in bars and restaurants. I'm all for this law, but for the people who have to feed their habit they would have to freeze their hands on a [cold winter's night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-hand-warmer) just to enjoy a smoke. Fret no more, smokers. Now you have available the [smoking mitten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-oven-mitts). Two simple, well positioned holes in the mitten between the index and middle fingers now keep you warm and toasty and full of nicotine. Thank you Mr. Wong. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smoking Accessories:** Opportunity to design innovative smoking accessories that address smoking restrictions in cold weather locations. - **Tech-infused Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to integrate technology into fashion items like mittens to cater to specific needs. - **Personalized Winter Gear:** Potential for disruptive innovation by creating customized winter gear that caters to specific activities like smoking. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to explore new product designs that cater to niche needs like smoking in cold weather. - **Tech:** Integration of technology into fashion accessories creates opportunities for the tech industry to collaborate with fashion designers. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for outdoor gear manufacturers to create specialized winter gear for smokers who need to smoke in cold weather. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cigarette Waste Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearling-style-hat.md) - [Clamping Windproof Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamping-windproof-ashtray.md) - [Leather-Made Outdoor Oven Mitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-campers-mitten.md) - [Wavy Smoke Wear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-smoke-wear.md) - [Bespoke Textile-Focused Mittens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkdesigns.md) - [Design-Conscious Cannabis Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-ashtray.md) - [Candle-Shaped One-Hitter Glass Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehitter-glass-pipe.md) - [Sleek Smoking Set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-puff.md) - [At-Home Cocktail Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cocktail-smoker.md)