Abstract Advertising – Fascinating Audi RS6 Commercial Showcases Gymnasts, Not Car (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) This captivating ad for the Audi RS6 Avant features gymnasts, acrobats and outstanding camera work. But it doesn’t really feature the car.

The tagline is, “performance from every part.” The gymnasts dramatize this rather well in the 56 second black and white ad.

The 60 second piece was created…

Living Furniture – Bushy Bench by 5.5 Designers

(TrendHunter.com) If making your grass furniture out of scratch is too much effort (and mess) for you, then this fresh bench by 5.5 Designers collective is a good alternative.

The bench comes with built-in compartments for you to easily grow your favorite plants in the armrests and backrest areas.

The result is a …

See-Through Chair – The $10,000 ‘How High the Moon’ Nickel Plated Chair

(TrendHunter.com) What chair? Oh! That thing UNDER the model. I kind of see it and now that you mention it, I think NOT seeing it is kinda the point. Designed back in the 1980s, this expanded nickel-plated steel mesh chair was recently made by German-based, Vitra. The chair goes for $9975 USD and even has a “mini me”…

Airplane Lighting For Your Home – Charles Cha’s Jet Set Lite

(TrendHunter.com) Do you ever find yourself missing air travel? Probably not… But now you can spice up your home with cabin lighting.

This lighting design was inspired by the 1950’s “jet set” of the rich and famous. “Transforming from front illuminating wall lamp to a beaming up-lighter is as simple as slidin…

Computer-Generated Art – Margret Eicher’s Gobelins Tapestry (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This week, Trend Hunter featured computer generated novels, and now we have computer generated art.

In this example, Margret Eicher has revamped the art of Gobelins Tapestry which has been traditionally hand-embroidered and sewed by skilled craftsmen/craftswomen. Using religion and pop culture ic…

24k Gold Sex Toys – Aptly Named, ‘F*ck’

(TrendHunter.com) This is a very straight forward, simple-looking design of a vibrator aptly named “F*ck”.

The Limited Edition model was created by the Jimmyjane label in collaboration with the Citizen studio, is made out of gold and will cost you about $300.

A vibrator made out of gold? Maybe there’s som…

Creating Higher Education – KAUST, The $10 Billion Saudi University (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) In September 2009, doors will open to the soon-to-be-famous King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST).

Over the last year, the 9,000 acre KAUST campas has been in a construction phase. The world class facility, near Mecca, made headlines when it was announced that it will open wi…

Commercializing Religion – The Pope is for Sale (and His Bobble Head) (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) “The pope is for sale,” ntoes the New York Daily News. Pope Benedict XVI’s imminent visit to the United States has unleashed a totally expected wave of commercialism. The article notes, “Memorabilia on sale at the (St Patrick’s Cathedral) Fifth Ave. house of worship ranges from a $4 Pope Benedict bo…

Styrafoam Robots as Art – The Robots Exhibit: Evolution of a Cultural Icon (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) This huge styrofoam robot, Styrobot, was unveiled at the San Jose Museum of Art recently. The Styrobot which is 22 feet long, is made out of that white foamy polystyrene packing material most of us are familiar with.

The Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon exhibit will be on display until Octobe…

Banksy Outdoes Himself – Three Story ‘One Nation’ Graffiti Next to CCTV Camera

(TrendHunter.com) Graffiti legend, Banksy, has plastered his finest work yet, a three story piece of work on a post office guarded by a CCTV camera. The commentary reads, “One Nation Under CCTV.” At its base, a graffiti watchman, with signature Banksy design, looks over the work.

To create the work, Banksy erected…

Milan Design Week 2008 – 4 Zaha Hadid Creations (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Infamous designer Zaha Hadid brings her unique vortexes, microsmic extrusions and four-dimensional creations to Milan. Here we present you with four of her designs that are set to be featured next week.

Mesa for Vitra: Writer Edwin Heathcote describes it as, ‘Mesa becomes a microcosmic extrusion of…

Milan Design Week 2008 – 5 New Designs by Xavier Lust (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Arguably one of the most talented Belgian designers of his generation, the prolific Xavier Lust introduced an exciting set of new designs at the Milan Design Week 2008.

The designs from top to bottom, left to right, are:

1. Baobab coatrack for MDF Italia.
2. Spring Bud swivel stool for MaxDesign.…

Adjustable & Collapsible Bed – The Delta Bed (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The incredible Delta bed by designer Nicola Bern is currently being shown at Salone Del Mobile 2008.

According to the designer, the bed utilizes fiberglass reinforced plastic tubes that can be telescoped in order to be adaptable to different sizes of the mattress. The angled frames can be arranged …

Banksy Outdoes Himself – Three Story Work, the Largest Graffiti in London To Date (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Here are some pictures of the new Banksy art which appeared on a Post Office RIGHT NEXT to a CCTV security camera. The work appeared this week-end, in Newman Street, London. It is his largest work in London to date and uses the theme of the fact we are a nation being watched by CCTV. As you can see…

Art Collage Bags – Wool, Trinkets and Eccentricity (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The hand knitted, one of a kind Art Collage Bag is hand-made of wool and red trim. Some of the items that can be seen showcased on the bag are book binding, a pair of glasses with text on them, a hand-knitted felted rose and a small book with its own bookmark. The Art Collage Bag measures 8″w x 6″h …

5 Impressive Mosaics – Including Handwritten Script Godfather Poster (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Trend Hunter has featured many image collages created via computer software using numerous images, but how about if I tell you that this Godfather poster is created by handwriting the entire movie script!

This incredible artwork of the highest grossing film of its time, which was directed by Franci…

Malt Liquor Cozies – ‘Bringing a Little Class to the Front Porch’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Malt Liquor is rarely perceived as a luxury drink. In fact, the drink is often consumed on the streets in a paper bag. But now, Malt Liquor Cozies from 40 Cozy bring a little extra to your malt liquor consumption.

The company’s tag-line is, “Bringing a little class to the front porch.”

True to t…

Convertible Stool Matress – Nap at Work With The Teo Stool Matress (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Teo is the perfect stool to have at your office. Why? Because it’s also a mattress.

The stool which is designed by Matali Crasset for Domeau & Peres is easily transformed into a comfortable napping mattress.

And it comes complete with a “Do Not Disturb” sign.

Just don’t let your boss catch you…

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…

Big Buck Pop Art – Banksy’s Kate Moss Sells for $150,000

(TrendHunter.com) These prints by the suddenly-ubiquitous graffiti artist Banksy, recently sold for £96,000(about $152,000) at the Bonham’s Urban Art auction. The painting is the artist’s take on Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe. Only instead of Monroe’s image, Banksy has used Kate Moss. Luxist notes, “In terms of p…