Hotels / Airlines Forced to Accommodate Pets As “Emotional Support”

(TrendHunter.com) The New York Times recently published a story about a rise in the incidence of airline passengers, hotel guests and restaurant patrons who insist that their dogs be admitted “emotional assistance” animals.

The idea is that assistance dogs for those with emotional needs should be granted the same ac…

Champagne Inspired Buildings – The Bubble Windows of Dubai’s Pixel Tower (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Where else but Dubai would you get a champagne inspired tower?

The 18-story Pixel Tower by James Law Cybertecture, which is planned for Dubai’s Waterfront, is inspired by the moving bubbles in a champagne glass with a design that targets the young and trendy.

The geometry of the openings minimize…

Saving Lives – Cell Phone With Defibrillator (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) It may be just a concept right now, but the cell phone defibrillator would feature electrodes in the buttons that would jolt the heart back to a regular beat when pressed to the someone’s chest. It would also contain a heart monitor for identifying problems and GPS tracking once the defibrillator is…

Google Goes Dark

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Google, a company which vows to do no evil, tonight “went dark” to support World Wildlife Fund’s “Earth Hour.”

Intent To Purchase (American)

This Cadillac CTS spot has been on air for a number of months, and while I should be immune to this pitch, I have to admit it’s working on me. Let me just say this, a Caddy has never before been a car I would consider buying. That’s clearly changing and not just because I’m aging. The product is transforming and the brand with it.

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8 International Black Outs – Earth Hour 2008 (SUPER GALLERY) (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) All around the world today, voluntary black outs will be experienced, or have already occured, as people flick off their lights and power down their electronics. The global movement stems from inspiration by last year’s event in Sydney, Australia in which 2.2 million people participated.

After gath…

Sexy Sheets Emboss Your Skin – Rise and Sigh Bed (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Lines on your face aren’t pretty, even when they’re only temporary ones created from sleeping on creased sheets. Intentionally denting your skin with a message, however, could be very interesting!

At first glance, the Rise and Sigh sheets look like ordinary white bedding, but run your hand over th…

VisPop – TrendHunter.com/VisPop is so Much Fun

(TrendHunter.com) While upgrading parts of TrendHunter’s design, I created VisPop today. VisPop is a visual way to check out what’s popular! The page features JUST the pictures of the most popular trends (1) Today, (2) This Week; (3) This Month; and (4) This Quarter. Enjoy!

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Candid Camera Advertising – Beauty is From Within

With most ads these days resorting to the quick fix of using sex (it does sell) and shock-factor; it is nice to see those who think outside the box and create a campaign that smartly reflects the selling point of the product.

In order to highlight the fact that White Babyface by Smooth E works from…

Custom Tooth Art – Dental Tattoos (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I, in my naivety, thought that I had seen the last frontier for body tattoos when I saw people getting inked inside their eyes. I was so wrong! But it never occurred to me that some people would want to get tattoos on their teeth!

Tooth artist (what is that? A trade, a craft or a profession?) Hewar…

Edible Tableware – Rice Design Plates and Bowls You Can Eat (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Sick of wasted paper, a Japanese chef specializes in making edible menus and tableware. We’ve featured these menus before. This is somewhat different, but the premise is similar.

Instead of using plastic bowls, plates and chopsticks, the tableware is made of hardtack which is a biscuit dough made …

Marine Inspired Architecture – The Fleet of Putrajaya, Malaysia (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The first time I visited Putrajaya, Malaysia I was blown away by the futuristic and creative architecture. Putrajaya was created a few years ago as the new federal administrative centre of Malaysia, about 30km south of Kuala Lumpur and close to Cyberjaya, the IT center of Malaysia.

Putrajaya is abo…

Leather Space Boots – Matsumoto Sneaky Boots (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Sneakers made of cow hide – patent and premium leather – are at once stunning and styling. Ato Matsumoto’s brand was highlighted when Kanye West had a pair of boots. Now the Japanese designer has a new set consisting of black, and all silver. Two velcro straps keep things tight. They will be release…

Candid Camera Advertising – Beauty is From Within (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) With most ads these days resorting to the quick fix of using sex (it does sell) and shock-factor; it is nice to see those who think outside the box and create a campaign that smartly reflects the selling point of the product.

In order to highlight the fact that White Babyface by Smooth E works from…

Reconfigurable Keyboards – DX1 Input

(TrendHunter.com) Have you ever wondered why our keyboards our organized the way they are? It’s called QWERTY – the 6 letters run across the top of modern-day keyboards. It goes back to when typewriters were first produced. Original keyboards were arranged in alphabetical order but, due to the use of actual keys, the…

Drainage Graffiti (Part II) – Asics Brazil Ads

A while ago we saw some fantastic sidewalk art in Brazil for the 6eimeia project.

Apparently, people were so wild about the clever drain ads, shoe company Asics decided to have a go at the unique street art too. The Face the Streets campaign in São Paulo features very vibrant paintings that cleve…

Pop-Up Offices – Crate Spaces in 24 Hours

As companies outgrow their original spaces, they find themselves needing temporary offices in a hurry. Dutch designer Jack Brandsma has a unique and attractive solution he will be showing at the design show next month in Milan. Any vacant building can be an office in 24 hours, and then gone just as …

Pedal Pubs – Everybody is a Designated Driver (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Anytime I’ve been on a bike with four people pedaling, at least two are just loafing along. Add beer to the mix and this Pedal Pub isn’t going to go far or fast. After starting in Germany and the Netherlands, it is now in the U.S. 16 people can ride, with five pedaling seats and the driver.

Brass-Knuckle Umbrella – Umbuster (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Knuckle is the new black in design!

Only recently Trend Hunter featured a cluster of six bad-ass knuckle-inspired designs. And here we bring you yet another, a kick-ass brass knuckle umbrella.

According to the designer, this brass knuckle inspired, Umbuster, has been “classified a Class 5 weapon …