Jewelry for Writers – ‘Nib’ Series from Tatty Devine (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Tatty Devine ‘Nib’ jewelry series is a collection that’s perfect for a writer or anyone who loves a good piece of quirky jewelry.

There are six pieces in the ‘Nib’ jewelry series: a brooch, two…

Waste-Free Lighting – The ‘Sticky Lamp’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The ‘Sticky Lamp’ by Chris Kabel utilizes its packaging within the design for a truly waste-free product.

The clear casing that protects the ‘Sticky Lamp’ bulb from breaking is actually a part of the…

Deceptive Luxury Ads – Greater Chicago Food Depository Campaign

What looks like an ad for an expensive and luxurious product is actually a call for help by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Created by the ever talented Leo Burnett ad agency, Chicago, the disguised…

Gas Mileage Super Hacks – 80 MPG Mustang Delivers 400 Horsepower

(TrendHunter.com) You’ve heard the rumor… Detroit holds the patent making a car capable of 100 miles per gallon, but won’t release it. Doug Pelmear has a lot of secrets too, but he did prove that his Mustang was capable…

Crowdsourcing: Everything Old is New Again, and Again


Jones Soda, along with Japan's Mixi and Cup Ramen, are examples of brands successfully using the social power of crowdsourcing.

Custom-Coded Cars – The Peugeot Touch (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Auto designer Enache Florin’s Peugeot Touch brings a whole new level to personalized luxury automobiles.

Touch-sensitive sensors with fingerprint recognition are placed throughout the lightweight body…

If Ad Fests Want to Stay Relevant, They Need to Ask Tough Questions


Blogger Roger Pe addresses the topics that the biennial Phillippine Advertising Congress needs to address.

Viral Music Video Parodies – Womanizer by Venetian Princess (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Since its release one week ago, this parody of Britney Spears’ Womanizer video, done by Venetian Princess, has attracted over 1,308,900 views.

The Womanizer parody is not set to the tune of the original…

Nylon Architecture – Sewn Home Replicas by Do-Ho Suh (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Korean-born artist Do-Ho Suh was inspired by the difficulties and emotions that accompany immigrating to a new country, thousands of miles away. Suh moved to the United States as a child, and lying awake…

Jet Pack Canyon Crossings – Eric Scott’s Record Breaking PR Flight

On November 24, 2008, Eric Scott took his spot in the record books, flying the highest and furthest with a jet-pack. If it was not already a daring enough record attempt, he decided to set the record flying…

Living Sporting Arenas – The Minneapolis Target Center’s Green Roof

(TrendHunter.com) If all goes well, the Minneapolis Target Center, a sports arena, will be sporting a green roof as shown in the photo, come February 2009.

The Minneapolis’ Target Center green rooftop will cover an impressive…

Susan Lucci Takes Pay Cut as Ads Dry Up for Soap Operas


LOS ANGELES (AdAge.com) — The auto-sales slide is hurting even soap-opera star Susan Lucci. As advertising dries up for soap operas — particularly from the genre's traditional mainstay, local automotive dealers — Ms. Lucci, a megastar of the daytime world who has played Erica Kane on "All My Children" since its inception in 1970, is being handed a pay cut, Ad Age has learned.

24/7 Lifestyle Mapping – 2itch.com

(TrendHunter.com) Night owls rejoice! 2itch.com is a map-based site that features businesses that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The site currently has about 4,600 locations marked, including restaurants, pharmacies,…

Gazeta Mercantil: Tug of war, Mortgage

Tug of war, Mortgage

It’s not easy to understand the financial universe

Advertising Agency: JWT, São Paulo, Brazil
Creative Directors: Mario D’andrea, Roberto Fernandez
Art Director: Pedro Izique
Copywriter: Christian Fontana
Illustrator: Pedro Izique
Published: November 2008

Gazeta Mercantil: Tug of war, Cars

Tug of war, Cars

It’s not easy to understand the financial universe

Advertising Agency: JWT, São Paulo, Brazil
Creative Directors: Mario D’andrea, Roberto Fernandez
Art Director: Pedro Izique
Copywriter: Christian Fontana
Illustrator: Pedro Izique
Published: November 2008

Gazeta Mercantil: Tug of war, Cattle

Tug of war, Cattle

It’s not easy to understand the financial universe

Advertising Agency: JWT, São Paulo, Brazil
Creative Directors: Mario D’andrea, Roberto Fernandez
Art Director: Pedro Izique
Copywriter: Christian Fontana
Illustrator: Pedro Izique
Published: November 2008

Children’s Charity SuperCars – The 1,000 Wiesmann Roadster

Wiesmann, a remarkable manufacturer of exclusive and individual sports cars, shows that they have “a heart for children.” The 1000th handmade Wiesmann not only has a unique design marked with a ‘1000’,…

Fairytale-Inspired Jewelery – Alice in Wonderland Pocketwatch Locket

(TrendHunter.com) This beautiful Victorian pocketwatch-style locket from Rock ‘n Rose Jewellery is just like the one sported by the White Rabbit in the Alice in Wonderland fairytale.

The 2” locket has the typical push…

Renault Logan: Internal Space, Power Gen Italia

Internal Space, Power Gen Italia

Isn’t it awful when things get crowded together?
Renault Logan, the roomiest car in its category.

Advertising Agency: Exclam Comunicação, Curitiba, Brazil
Creative Director: Lipsio Carvalho
Copywriter: Peterson Klug
Art Director: Alexandre Miyaki
Published: September 2008

Renault Logan: Internal Space, Kids Exchange

Internal Space, Kids Exchange

Isn’t it awful when things get crowded together?
Renault Logan, the roomiest car in its category.

Advertising Agency: Exclam Comunicação, Curitiba, Brazil
Creative Director: Lipsio Carvalho
Copywriter: Peterson Klug
Art Director: Alexandre Miyaki
Published: September 2008