0-Emission Fast Flight – A2 Mach 5 Commercial Plane Concept (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) One has only ever dreamed of being able to fly half way across the world in as little time as possible. Being in a cramped little seat next to Jabba the hut for 10 hrs is not ideal. However LAPCAT (Long-Term Advanced Propulsion Concepts and Technologies) is a project funded by Europa General R&D;tha…

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 …

Pre-Broken Ceramics – Greece VS China Plates

(TrendHunter.com) Greece vs China is a plate with a clear concept: take the plates needlessly broken during any traditional Greek wedding celebration. salvage them, and glue them back together to sell them as high minded design objects. But don’t worry about getting broken china chips in your hummus because the pla…

Ring Around the Cardigan – Chanel Couture Show in Paris (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) At his Spring/Summer 2008 couture show in Paris, Karl Lagerfeld and his models marched around a giant Chanel-branded fashion statue.

Taking center stage at the show was a gigantic cardigan, one of the key fashion pieces iconic of the Chanel design house, complete with intertwined C logo. Standing 7…

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…

Rubble as a Canvas – Brazilian Graffitti (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These incredible murals came with nothing more but the description “Brazilian Graffiti,” but that doesn’t make them any less awe inspiring. Whereas most people would look at the rubble as a form of aesthetic disturbance or allow it to put a damper on their daily walks, the artists behind these works…

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…

Fashion Photography as Fine Art – Click Chic Exhibit (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Is photography art? Is fashion design art? The answers to these two may determine whether or not you think fashion photography could be considered fine art. It seems more people than not are agreeing it is an aesthetically appealing, awe inspiring form of creation.

Photographs initially intended f…

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…

Human Leash – Goth Fashion Gets Couple Kicked Off Bus

(TrendHunter.com) A Gothic couple was recently asked not to board a bus after being told “dogs” weren’t allowed on board. That could sound discriminatory but Tasha Maltby was asking for it when the bus driver said “We don’t let freaks and dogs like you on.”

The man had his fiance on a leash attached to her collar, …

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…

Pin-Up Fashion – Wonderbra Signs Dita von Teese

(TrendHunter.com) Dita Von Teese has been announced as the new Wonderbra model for 2008. Along with the modeling contract, the burlesque star will also be designing her very own Lingerie collection that she claims will bring a touch of glamour to peoples every day lives. Dita Von Teese is known for a New York perform…

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. …