Drinking Pondwater – Jennifer Connelly for CharityWater (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Actress Jennifer Connelly stars in this very compelling public announcement for CharityWater.org. Blackbook says, “Jennifer Connelly starred in Dark Water, now she’s drinking it. This PSA for CharityWater.org is disturbing in its reality, but having the Blood Diamond starlet as the “lead” is sort …

Olympic Footwear – Nike Unveils New Designs for Beijing (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Nike has introduced its line of athletic footwear for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The magnificent black Equestrian boot was the first fashionable footwear to catch my eye… I want a pair for myself…and I don’t have a horse!

All sports are covered including; sailing, boxing, fencin…

One Card ID – DC Wallets Get Thinner With Resident + Student + Access Combo

(TrendHunter.com) Designers and futurists alike have promised a simpler way of interacting with the communities we live in. They have predicted the use of cellphones to take the place of movie tickets and credit cards; I’ve even heard mention of devices that will be implanted under our skin that act as our identifica…

Nudevertising for Wine – Avondale Wine Goes ‘Au Naturel’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The “Au Naturel” campaign for Avondale Wine is simple and straight to the point: we are getting back to nature.

The brand made a decision a few years ago to produce wine in a natural way that will not harm the environment. They use cover crops instead of fertilizers to restore the balance of the so…

Controlling the Weather (UPDATE) – Beijing to Use Rockets to Stop Rain for Olympics

(TrendHunter.com) In 2007, Trend Hunter featured the concept that Beijing would be controlling the weather during the Olympics. Despite some controversy (which is hardly new for these games), messing with mother nature will continue. So here’s the update on HOW.

To assure perfect weather for the 2008 summer Olympi…

Pixel Reducing Table – Buy Now Before The Table Gets Too Small (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) “This table will self-destruct,” notes the product page. Well, not literally. The table is made by Studio1am and the way it works is that every time they make a table, it will be slightly smaller than the previous one by virtue of the fact that one pixel will have been removed. That tells us that 1…

Taking a Break on the Red Carpet – ‘KitKat Senses’ Teamed With ‘Girls Aloud’ (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) In another attempt for chocolate companies to target women, the KitKat Senses chocolate bars are being promoted in conjunction with Girls Aloud. The spot works in favour for both — KitKat chocolate is promoted with a young, hip, female celebrity endorsement, and the girl band is using it as PR dam…

Animals of the Future – Exhibit Showcases Future Climate Change and Evolution (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) During a virtual safari, visitors of the Futuroscope in Poitiers (France) can learn about future animals. The exposition shows how the fauna of our planet evolve over the next million years.

It is not likely that anyone of us will have the pleasure to experience the changes and meet the future an…

Smart Stick-On Notes – Electronic Version Of The Popular Post-It-Type Reminders

(TrendHunter.com) Stick-on notes are about to become digital and re-usable!

One of the problems with the popular Post-It brand notes can sometimes be that they are just too darn popular. It is so easy to write yourself a note and stick it up somewhere, that you can easily create a Post-It jungle in no time at all.…

Stylish Fire Protection – FireInvent (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) FireInvent is a company that combines fire safety products and home decor. Their fire safety boxes come in six different versions. Here is the Designer one. It features “unique colors and a design that makes them blend into the home.” Each kit includes a fire extinguisher, a fire blanket, a traditio…

Multi-Tasking Aid for the Car – Digitize Your Distractions With Michael Roller’s ‘Tame’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Michael Roller came up with a concept called “Tame” that is supposed to digitalize multi-tasking while driving and minimize the distractions-and dangers- involved in trying to do too much while behind the steering wheel of a vehicle.

Musical Furniture – Fumiaki Goto’s Dining Table (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Fumiaki Goto came up with the idea or concept of a musical dining table. I find this to be a strange concept.

This table, which is built like a marimba, creates different tones when struck enabling the hungry marimba player in you to eat and play music at the same time? I don’t quite get …

Messenger Dolls – USB Powered ‘Fairy Elf’ Flutters When You’re Pinged (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) How many times you walked away from your computer while a MSM is coming in and you missed that ooohhh sooo important contact. The solution, as so many, comes from Japan. The USB powered Fairy Elf Messenger Doll from Shanghai Donya starts to attract your attention as soon as a message comes in. Condi…

Top 18 Hello Kitty Products – Childish Icons for Adults (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Hello Kitty has invaded the world, growing from a pop culture craze in Japan to becoming a world wide icon. There’s are products like the Hello Kitty toaster featured, Kitty shotguns, contact lenses and even an entire air line in theme.

The little white, anime cat looks like a children’s cartoon c…

Creative Toilet Signs – Bathroom Humor (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These toilet signs are so funny, and so very creative! I particularly like the sign with the underwear and the one made with rope. But I think all five of the toilet signs are very well made. I have a gripe though. I don’t think looking at something I find humorous would help me in the least while I…

Fashion that Gives Directions II – Michael Chen’s Reactiv

(TrendHunter.com) London design student Michael Chen came up with a concept for a jacket for bicycle riders he calls the Reactiv. This jacket uses a accelerometer to track movement. The high-tech garment has LEDs (light emitting diodes) on the sleeves that change colors depending on the cyclist’s actions–such as gre…

Baby Strollers with Skates – The Roller Ruby

(TrendHunter.com) The “Roller Ruby” stroller designed by Valentin Vodev, is a good idea so long as you don’t drink and drive with the baby on board.

Failed attempts at humor aside, this stroller, which comes with brakes, horn and security handlebars, tries to make a fun experience out of taking the cute little spaw…

Bottle Holsters – The Wine Quiver

(TrendHunter.com) Leave the brown paper bag at home! Graf & Lantz has designed a stylish “Quiver” for wine transport.

The Quiver keeps the bottle cool and protected for a day at the beach or a visit to friends.

“The Quiver is made of elegant bi-color 3/16” (5mm) thick merino felt and vegetable tanned leather deta…

Award-Winning PSAs – Animated Amnesty International “Signatures” (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The “Signatures” animated PSA for Amnesty International has just won the Grand Prix at the International Advertising Association (IAA)’s first Socially Responsible Communications Awards 2008.

The 140 seconds ad which was created by TBWA ad agency, Paris with the message, “Your signature is more pow…

Artistic Eco Tableware – Origami Crockery (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Why settle for these ugly disposable plates when designer Oksana Bazanova offers you an artisticly cool and environment-friendly alternative?

The Origami Crockery come as flat sheets of waterproof paper that you can fold whenever you need to use.

When you have a big party, let each person fold his…