Cutlery Pen Caps for Dining in 2015 – Din-ink (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Din-ink is so much more than just a pen cap as I’m sure you’ve noticed. It’s pen cap cutlery. Spoon, Fork and knife caps that conveniently fit over the end of your pen so you can do your homework and eat it too! Made of 100% biodegradable and atoxic and packaged in compostable material “the …

Packing Tape Portraits – Mark Khaisman Tapeworks (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Believe it or not, these phenomenal works of art are made out of translucent brown packing tape. By layering the tape on top of a sheets of Plexiglas, Mark Khaisman was able to craft these creations that look a lot like sepia-toned negatives.

Some portraits are more retro, and look as if they were…

Ambiguous Art – The Blur of Gender (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) According to Sigmund Freud, “Neurosis is the inability to tolerate ambiguity.”

For most people, the state of ambiguity is an uncomfortable one, from the blurring of gender roles to gender itself. The world as we think we know it is constantly being challenged. Primetime television had three gender…

Computer Cases Get Faces – PC Personality by Ross McBride

(TrendHunter.com) Ross McBride’s computer tower faces concept gives PCs a personality.

Now comes the sad face. The design is currently stowed away in the designer’s “idea” file, and it doesn’t appear that he has plans to produce these. Too bad. I’d love to see an entire server room filled with these, all w…

Coyote Fur Hammock

(TrendHunter.com) How yummy does this fur hammock look? It’s coyote fur! But don’t let that make you think this isn’t just like a plush fur coat. Imagine hanging this where you can watch the roaring fire and enjoy the gentle rocking motion. Like a baby in your mother’s arms – if she was furry. Black cotton backed, me…

Skateboard Furniture – Skate Study House

(TrendHunter.com) Pierre-André Senizergues, the owner of Etnies Shoe Co. along with Gil De Le Bon Lapointe, have developed a collection of furniture for an upcoming exhibition in Paris.

Skaters and snowboarders has been building furniture for years out of broken skateboards and last year’s snowboards. The differen…

Funky, Useful Pod Desk – Globus Flex Workspace (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) There are so many times a small, but secure workspace is needed. The Globus flexible workspace fills that need efficiently and beautifully. When it’s closed it’s intriguing, when open, it’s fully functional as a mobile space with comfortable swivel chair attached.

Imagine this in flex offices, or …

Renovating Religion Part II – Converted Churches as Hotels (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Less people go to church today, hence these buildings are often converted to other uses. Some of them for instance become hotels, and here are a few examples.

Located in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland, the Auld Kirk is a fine example of a Victorian Scottish Free Church building.
Converted i…

Shower With Touchscreen Lighting – Whitewater by Ravak

(TrendHunter.com) The Whitewater is a new ultra-luxury shower by Ravak that is not only beautiful, but also trendy and functional. This shower is made with real glass and aluminum for a stunning, contemporary look. The Whitewater can be customized with touchscreen controlled lighting and a steam generator. Talk ab…

1996 Web Aesthetics – Old Skool Design Hot Again (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) As a backlash to the ultra sleek, sophistication of corporate web pages, young creative web designers are returning to a more primitive web era. The 1996 aesthetics are popping up on art, photography, fashion and music sites.

Good examples can be found at :

http://www.maiuk.com
http://www.bad.bornbrightdesigns…

Fancy Folding Furniture – Case Coffee Table

(TrendHunter.com) There are card tables, those flimsy cardboard things with folding legs that we use in our basements to play cards. And then, there is the Case Coffee Table, one made of birch wood and spring loaded locking hinges that can withstand up to 100lbs. This table is handmade, has a nice, light finish, and …

Human Bone Chapel – Sedlec Ossuary (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) If you’re afraid of haunted places, this church is probably worth avoiding. The inside of this historical Christian building near Prague, Czechoslovakia is covered in the remains of over 40,000 people. The matter in which it’s done is quite extraordinary as they’ve managed to create some elaborate w…

Renovating Religion – Converted Churches as Homes (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These heavenly buildings are actually churches which have been converted into modern homes.

The richly historic architecture of these U.K. buildings makes for a fascinating framework for modern design. Notable features include old beams, arches and pointed ceilings as well as very unique windows. …

Buttonless Phone Interface – LED Cellphone

(TrendHunter.com) Unless you have been living inside of a cave for the past 10 years, chances are good that you know what a cellphone user interface looks like: buttons with numbers 0 through 9, on/off, and send. Even with a proliferation of new mobile phone designs, how you interact with that phone has stayed the sa…

The MDI Air Car – The Ultimate Green Machine (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) After working on the air powered car concept for the past 15 years French engineer Guy Negre is about to bring this revolutionary vehicle to the masses thanks to a contract with India’s main car manufacturer; Tata Motors. Not only is this the worlds cleanest car but it is also functional with MDI …

Edible Landscapes – Foodland (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These peculiar photos were created by a Russian artist named Tanusha.

She created landscapes made of food items using some type of photo manipulation software, and has done a tremendous job in the collection of images she’s titled Food Land.

Her images contain mountains made of bread, broccoli t…

3 Top Concept Camera Designs (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) It seems digital cameras are getting sleeker, sexier and more functional; so much that they are almost becoming a staple item to have with you at all times. To be honest with you camera’s seem to be everywhere from your cell phone to your watch but they mostly seem to be on the conservative side. Ho…

Pen Cutlery – Work N’ Eat With Din-Ink

(TrendHunter.com) DesignBoom.com, a design news blog, recently held a design competition called dining in 2015. With an impressive 4843 entrants from 98 countries, three designs tied for first place. This was one of the winners – din-ink by Andrea Cingoli, Paolo Emilio Bellisario, Cristian Cellini, and Francesca Font…

Furniture for Lovers – The Tantra Chair

(TrendHunter.com) If you and your partner are into exploring the sometimes acrobatic positions in the Kama Sutra, the Tantra Chair is here to help. The Tantra Chair is a beautiful piece of furniture in itself and is available in a variety of fabrics.

This isn’t the first example of furniture for lovers that we’ve s…

Nordic Metro Art Installation – The Tunnel of Light Escalator (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Escalators generally aren’t considered a source of entertainment… unless of course you enjoy the immaturity of running against the natural direction of the stairs. This funky Norwegian escalator, however, doubles as an art installation, and is a visually delightful light show.

The video shows The…