Invisible Outfits II – Desiree Palmen’s Camouflage Art (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Rotterdam-based Dutch artist Desiree Palmen has been featured in Trendhunter before.

Now, we want to re-introduce you to her work which revolves around the concept of camouflage. She merges her models…

Bouncing Boobs to Charge iPods – The Chest Charger

(TrendHunter.com) A very innovative research experiment examined the possibility of boobs charging iPods. The questions is, could the energy created by bouncing boobs during exercise generate enough electricity to power…

Ad decree leaves industry in the dark

JAKARTA – Confusion reigns in Indonesia’s ad industry following the introduction of a decree that places restrictions on foreign-made advertising.

Super Hybrid Cars – Antro Solo is Solar, Human & Gas-Electric (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Antro Solo from Hungary is a gas-electric hybrid car with a unique power arrangement that also utilizes solar energy. When all power sources fail, you can even peddle your way.

The Antro Solo seats…

Dead Trees & Floral Prints – Roberto Cavalli Spring 2009 Men’s (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Roberto Cavalli offered a paradoxical contrast in patterns in the Spring 2009 menswear collection. One recurring theme was that of floral patterns, seen on everything from pants to pajama-like robes; the…

Celebrity Robots – Interactive Elvis Bust (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The King has been reincarnated, this time as a lifelike, singing and talking robot. WowWee has used motion capture to recreate the expressions of the best selling solo artist in U.S. history. The Robot…

Beehive Architecture – Honeycomb Housing Complex (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This very low budget social housing complex for young families and couples in Slovenia features a unique Honeycomb design inspired by the kingdom of bees.

Located on the Slovenian coast in Izola, the…

Retro Gaming Meets Scenic Photography – Cartoon Characters in Real Life (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This fun series of images depicts retro cartoon characters from games like Donkey Kong, Yoshi Island and Street Fighter embedded into actual photographs. The series is quite well done and the graphics…

Tourism marketer to lead Dubai drive

SINGAPORE – Singapore Tourism Board marketing head Winnie Pua is leaving to spearhead the regional marketing drive of Limitless Company, the real estate arm of Middle Eastern conglomerate Dubai World.

Eco-Friendly Man Bags – The Heat Pressed Murse (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Gregor Timlin wanted to come up with a bag design that can be manufactured through a simple, inexpensive, and eco-friendly process.

After experimenting with heat pressing, he came up with this…

Restaurants For Dogs – Doggy Style Deli West (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) All breeds are welcome at the “Doggy Style Deli West,” a dining facility for the canine set, located in Edmonton, Alberta.

The restaurant serves dog favourites such as, “German Shepherd Pie, Cheesy…

Top 5 List Generators – MakeFive

(TrendHunter.com) MakeFive is a social networking site that allows users to create top 5 lists of anything, share it with others, and meet like-minded individuals based on their interests. Based on these interactions, users…

Solar-Powered Cars Inspired by Vacuums – Dyson Powered Eco-Vehicle

(TrendHunter.com) Marketing superstar and industrial designer extraordinaire James Dyson, the creator of the trendy Dyson bagless vacuum cleaner, is setting his sights on developing a solar-powered car. If the success he…

Sportstyle Lounges – VIPseating Sports Ball Chairs (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) German company VIPseating, has designed these stylish sports ball seats for companies such as Coca-Cola and Heineken, imagine a couple of them in your own games room. The ball seats are made from supple…

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Beijing reins in online video

BEIJING – China’s online video sector is coming under intense Government scrutiny, raising questions about its future as an advertising medium.

New marketer joins Coca-Cola in China

SHANGHAI – Coca-Cola has appointed a new marketing director for brand Coke in China.

Renault-Nissan calls for media buying review

ASIA-PACIFIC – Renault-Nissan is reviewing media buying and planning duties for two Asian markets, as part of an ongoing pitch originating in Europe.

China Times announces drastic downsizingg

TAIPEI – Taiwan’s China Times has announced it is to produce a dramatically smaller paper and drastically cut staff.

Ogilvy to bolster its Japanese presence

TOKYO – Ogilvy is to reinforce its presence in Japan with the appointment of Paul Matheson (pictured) as executive planning director for the market.