Robot Inspired Footwear – I Ashi Bionicus Shoes by Liam Fahy (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Chosen from six finalists, U.K. resident Liam Fahy was the recent winner of the Fashion Fringe Shoes award. These ‘ankle shoes’ designed by Fahy, are from his concept line called ‘I Ashi Bionicus’.…

Geeky Babooshka Dolls – The Matryoshkus Nero Set Teaches Data Sizes

(TrendHunter.com) A matryoshka (or Babooshka) is a set of dolls that are placed one inside the other. Art Lebedev uses this popular nested doll mechanism in their nerdy Matryoshkus Nero.

Matryoshkus Nero is a set of Matryoshka…

London Jewelry Week – Swarovski’s Fantastic Collection (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Celebrated London Jewelry Design Week (the jewelry world’s equivalent of fashion week) runs from June 11 to June 15. The event will be attended by top designers, artists, celebrities and British royalty…

Optical Illusion Tic-Tac-Toe – The XO Game (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Created by the Peleg Design studio, “XO” is a new game that adds a twist to the classic game of tic-tac-toe. The game is composed of half-parts which are intact with their reflections. It’s a simple idea…

14 Funky Cups and Saucers (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) If you’re looking to spice up your next garden fete, creating a chic table display can be as easy as serving your guests with innovative dishware. This gallery includes some spectacular examples of stunning…

Designs to Raise Eco Awareness – Plugless Sink (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) No matter how often environmentalists preach about saving water, people seem to find it hard not to leave their faucets running. That is why we need proactive designs that remind us how much water we are…

Pod Hotel (Review) – Citizen M Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I announced the Citizen M Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, a new pod hotel concept in September last year. With a bunch of journalists and fellow bloggers, I was invited to their launch party on Tuesday June…

Designer Superhero Dolls – Zaha Hadid + Karim Rashid + Jaime (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) ZAHA! Empress of Architecture! KARIM! King of Plastic! JAIME! Chief of Ceramic!

I love this collection of Limited Edition Designer Dolls which pokes fun at the Design cognoscenti. The super heroes of…

Coral-Themed Design – Opulent Home Accents Inspired by the Sea (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) While using real coral for design is increasingly considered unethical, there’s nothing taboo about using designs inspired by the marine organisms.

Plenty of designers are harnessing the beauty of unique…

Personal Media Pods – Customizable Ovei (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designed by Lee McCormack and engineered by McLaren Applied Technologies, the Ovei pod is the hottest new personal entertainment center. Launched at CEDIA in the UK on June 24, the pod offers you an enclosed…

Recycled Football Furniture – Green Designs for Soccer Fans (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Europeans are the happiest football fans in the world this year. With the Euro 2008 championship ending (this Sunday we will know who is going to the the European champion), every single European that…

Shag Carpet Fridges – The (Ugly) Retro Energy Saver

(TrendHunter.com) While shag carpets are terribly tacky, the retro look could possible make a comeback. This time, however, it won’t be featured on the floors, but on refrigerators.

If it weren’t for its eco-friendly…

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…

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…

3-D Modelled Lamps – Flight 815 : Flight of the Fireflies

(TrendHunter.com) This organically flowing lamp was designed using 3D modeling technology. As such it can’t be represented on 2-D blueprints and can’t be easily mass produced. You can see why the design is called “Flight…

9 Surprisingly Fun Band-Aids (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Remember how much better your wound felt when mom put a fun band-aid on it as a kid? Why should adults deny themselves that same comfort? There are so many unique bandage designs on the market, there are…

Ultra Luxury, Monster Cruise Ships – The Oasis of the Seas (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) If, for some reason, you’ve ever dreamed of having a cocktail in an elevator, you might want to consider book a cruise on the world’s largest cruise liner, the Oasis of the Seas.

Cruisers can enjoy a…

Fake Exploding Light Bulbs – Northern Lighting ‘Scheisse’ Fixture (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This fantastic pendant light, by Norway’s Northern Lighting, is spectacular in its ironic depiction of an exploding incandescent light bulb, the bulb which we are now trying to make obsolete due to its…

Money Clips Made of Real Bills – Ready Made or DIY Clips (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Forget about brand names and show your wallet’s real worth with these awesome Cash Money Clips that are made from real money. You can even use the money clip as currency when you are low on cash!

Designer…

Measuring Tape Bedsheets – Designwise Sheets Stop Blanket Stealing

(TrendHunter.com) Need a solution to sheet hoggers? Then you have to get the Couple 100% cotton bedsheets which have a ruler printed on the top edge which tells each partner how much he or she can pull or how much space…