Colored Toilet Paper – Renova Adds Neon TP (Update) (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Nearly two years ago Trend Hunter introduced you to black and red toilet paper by Renova. Now the company has expanded their line to include neon orange and green TP.

Now there’s a different way to brighten your day! The designer sheets from Portugal add crisp design to an item that’s otherwise ov…

Geek Chic Illusion Drapes – ASCII Computer Code Curtains (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Does anybody remember ASCII code and games that used characters from the old computer code? Old fuddy-duddys do.

Designer Nieke Sybrandy pays homage to the early game designers, but does it in a very cool way. She’s taken the coding and made luxurious, sheer curtains that resemble something entir…

Washing Machine Toilets – WashUp (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The newest and most innovative washing machine is now here. Sevin Coskun developed the WashUP concept that positioned a washing machine on top of your toilet.

The water that’s used to clean your clothes is preserved where it can be used later to flush the toilet. Now that’s a unique way to con…

Ergonomic Ultra Mobile PC – Jean Hong’s Microsoft Pix-L

(TrendHunter.com) This is one of the latest concepts in UMP’s (Ultra Mobile PC). The Microsoft Pix-L which was conceptualized by Jean Hong, looks like a digital clock but its usability (conceptually at this point) goes beyond giving the time.

The Pix-L’s ergonomic design allows for the base to be attached and detac…

Solar Pedal Boat – Jonathan Mahieddine’s Eco Design (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This hot tub-shaped boat from French designer, Jonathan Mahieddine, apparently runs off of a giant solar-tree/sun-roof. Not exactly sure how.

What does the stored sunlight power? The televisions or the steering-wheel-less rudders? A closer look reveals another potential power source: two sets of p…

Luxury High Rises in Russia – Moscow’s City Of Capitals (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is most certainly not the images of Moscow that we are used to.

This is the new generation of skyscrapers in Moscow’s International Business Centre. No spires or domes. The City Of Capitals design has two multi-purpose towers: Moscow and St Petersburg, named after Russia’s two capital cities.…

Apple’s Dual Trackpad Phone – iPhone Flip

(TrendHunter.com) iPhone lovers may have a clam in their future. Patents have been filed for an iPhone design that opens like a clamshell to make a “dual sided trackpad.”

That means you can access the interface from both front and back of the phone, and, when you want to dial number, all you have to do is draw the…

Perfume Inspired Phones – Lolita Lempicka Samsung U600 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) When you buy fragrances, you get excited for that extra goody on the side, like a scented lotion to match, right? How about a matching cell phone?

Lolita Lempicka’s beautiful perfume bottles have become such an adored design, that the French designer has created the Samsung U600 in a design to mat…

Cubic Concept Cars – Scion Hako (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Concept designers are really honing in on the looks of cars that boomers made into hot-rods. This concept Scion Hako has a great resemblance to what was called a “tub” design.

Scion says the vintage design influence was widely accepted by Tokyo trendsetters. A Scion executive called it a sporty bo…

Motorcycle Cars – Suzuki S-Ride (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Many concept cars today are aiming at the younger generation, and the Suzuki S-Ride is one of them.

The S-Ride is developed mainly at replacing the motorcycle as the choice of in style transport vehicle. Additionally, this mini-car combines pleasure with practicality with its aluminum exterior cov…

Touchscreen Digital Painting – Palette Digital Artist (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Among the new gadgets that emerged out of the Next-Gen PC design competition is the Palette-Digital Artist. This is a palette that makes it possible to paint digitally on a touchscreen without using the mouse or a painting program.

The Palette-Digital Artist gives painting a more natural feel for …

Recycled Carpet Sample Furniture – Rugburm Lounge Chair

(TrendHunter.com) The Rugburm Lounge Chair is an interesting piece of furniture, merging hollow tubes of chocolate brown and pastel blue, purple and seafoam green to create a unique piece of recycled seating.

The colourful tubes are actually made of cardboard wrapped in castoff, carpet sample tiles. The project was…

Futuristic Supercars – Bertone B.A.T. 11 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This sleek prototype B.A.T. 11 was conceived by Italian design house Stile Bertone to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show.

The B.A.T. 11 “is based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione high performance coupe, but the B.A.T. 11 was named to reconnect to the studio’s famous B.A.T. 5, B.A.T. 7 and B.A.T…

Urban Body Graffiti – Walee’s Graphic Designed Skin (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) If you’re talented at graphic arts or have a gift for graffiti, why limit yourself to traditional mediums? Walee (Waldo Lee) doesn’t. He uses the female body as his canvas, putting his design skills toward creating the ultimate art project; one that is carried on the skin of his girlfriends.

The c…

3 Eco Chic Wastebins – Trash with Class (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Want to offset the environmental damage you do through your trash? One quick and easy way is with one of Urban Outfitters’ wastebaskets of recycled tin cans. The 12″ high bins are protected with rubber bottoms so you don’t have to worry about the eco-chic container scratching your floors. As they’re…

Fruit Stack – A New Way To Store Fruit

(TrendHunter.com) The practicality of this gadget remains to be seen, but it is an interesting idea. Unlike the traditional fruit bowl or basket, the Fruit Stack stores fruit vertically, allowing it to “breath and ripen without bruising”, claims the the Chiasso website. Obviously, it would take up less space on the k…

Living Business Cards – “Another Bloomin’ Designer” Card (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Make sure your prospective client would want to keep your business card on their table rather than in their pocket by giving the gift of green with your contact information! The “Another Bloomin’ Designer” business card by Jamie Wieck treats its recipient to an extra feature you do not expect …

Exotic Trikes (x3) – The Cirbin V13R Power Trike (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The Cirbin V13R is reminiscent of a classic hotrod by having just design hints to give lookers a clue. The roadster is powered by a 1250cc Harley-Davidson, linked to a five speed. The incredible fiberglass body is over a tubular chassis that is reinforced for safely. If you want more chrome, the ch…

Floating Interactive Architecture – Burble London (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) If you’ve ever wondered what award-winning interactive architecture looks like, you’re seeing it right now.

The Burble London by Haque Design + Research Ltdd with Seth Garlock and Rolf Pixley is running alongside six other projects in six different genres. The burble is the finalist in the Interac…

Unique Seats – 100 Chairs in 100 Days by Martino Gamper (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Martino Gamper, who was born in Italy and studied sculpture and product design in Vienna, is one of seven finalists in the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year contest. The art project which resulted in his nomination under the furniture category, is called “100 Chairs in 100 Days.”

Just as…