Mosaics With a Message – 4,000 Americans Dead

(TrendHunter.com) It is becoming a trend using all types of products to create a mosaic. Used metro tickets, pieces of scrap or what ever inspire people to assemble an artistic object.

However I have never seen something so lugubrious and at the same time so brilliant and breathtakingly sensitive that words fail me.…

Swarovski Crystal Fireplace – Justin Ladda Luxury

(TrendHunter.com) Austrian Swarovski crystals really are every where… even on fireplaces.

This fireplace was custom designed by artist Justin Ladda in a building from the late 19th century. The pit is easily accessed for cleaning and loading through the two doors in the form of bay windows. The red curtains are m…

Futuristic Surrealism Vodka Ads – Absolut World (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These might just be the most artistic and creative ads I have seen for a long while. The artistry and effort that was put into making them is very evident and would make even Salvador Dali proud.

Absolut Vodka released these new super creative ads as a promotion for their Absolut Machines interacti…

Snap-On Shoe Skins – Evisu Shoos Changeable Sneakers (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Evisu Shoos in Dusseldorf Germany created a line of changeable shoe designs which were presented at the autumn/winter 2008/09 collection during the international event for shoes & accessories held in Düsseldorf from March 14 to 16 , 2008.

The sneakers were designed to allow for the skins on the s…

Public Art in Shanghai – Fungus Chairs by Ma Yansong (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These are Fungus chairs created by Chinese architect Ma Yansong of the Chinese architecture firm MAD as part of a public art display in Pudong District, Shanghai, China.

Thematically, this display is “Looking into the urban environment from the biological point of view, the MAD fungi are the benig…

Hip Cape Town Hangouts – Afro Cool at Afro Coffee (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Afro chic, afro funky… Afro Coffee is all the rage in South Africa. Afro Coffee is a new brand of coffee and a cafe that brews true African coffee. As they say, “no colonial stuff”.

Not only is the coffee awesome, the cafe is the hangout in Cape Town right now. The owners pride themselves on mo…

Engineless Gravity Racing Car – Mercedes-Benz Silbervogel (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Mercedes-Benz Silbervogel was designed by Jakob Hirzel for the Xtreme Gravity Series in Irvine, California.

The automobile is a gravity racing car that has no engine. Its bionic shape and load-bearing carbon structure were designed to meet the challenges posed by the physical forces at play du…

Designer Roll-On Fragrances – Pucci Vivara To Go

(TrendHunter.com) If the funky Pucci pattern on the container weren’t enough to entice you, perhaps the unique application of the roll-on Pucci Vivara eau de parfum to go is.

Unlike traditional perfumes you spray on, or slightly scented lotions you smooth into your skin, the new Emilio Pucci fragrance rolls onto yo…

Wearing Nothing (II) – Heidi Klum Body Paint Shoot (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Although Supermodel Heidi Klum had a funny shoot with comedian Will Ferrell in the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, I guess she felt a little left out from the hot “Body Paint” shoot. So Heidi decided to take things in her own hands. Who needs SI?

Here are the fun sexy photos of a new Body…

Edible Cartoons – Face Food Bento Boxes (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Japanese bento box, or lunch box, dates back hundreds of years in Japanese history. The contemporary bento box has been influenced by pop culture elements such as movies, TV shows and manga.

The bento box is “Comprised of food crafted into visually creative, appealing and recognizable forms, a…

3 Cups in One – Stacked! Coffee Cup (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) You know, I get confused enough with the things modern designers come up with, but now there’s this stacked-up, three-handled, trompe l’oeil tower of cups. Supposedly the Stacked! Coffee Cup is comfortable in the hand and very amusing to the eye. Uh-Uh.

Shoes as a Canvas – Pimp My Flats (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) A plain, white pair of tennis shoes provides way too much creative potential to leave them as they come. Case in point, the Pimp My Flats exhibit has some stellar designs, showcasing ordinary plimsol shoes that have been taken to the next level of hip.

Each pair of Lazy Oaf shoes has been decorated…

Pillows with Arm Holes – Get Cosy pillow (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This specially designed, hug-friendly pillow is perfect for when you’re cold, lonely or sick; for when you’re feeling just miserable and sorry for yourself and no one will lay any lovin’ on you.

No one wants to get your flu germs they say; if they loved you, they’d do it anyway you say. So since yo…

Top 23 Cutting Edge Utensils – Cool Cutlery Designs (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Eating is a necessity, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Dressing up the table also doesn’t have to be restricted to interesting dishes; there’s a variety of really innovative cutlery available from leading designers around the world.

From niche items for kids or car freaks to fun, glow-in-the-dar…

Flaming Instruments – Man Plays Burning Piano (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Talk about a dramatic performance.

Earlier this month, Japanese pianist Yosuke Yamashita plopped down on the bench of grand piano as it went up in flames. Fortunately, he played it safe by not only jumping into a fireproof suit pre-performance, but his seaside location was also thought through.

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Edgy Urban Meets Nature – Hotel Aire De Bardenas (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) With large glass settee windows overlooking the natural beauty of the landscape, the 20 rooms and four suites of the Hotel Aire De Bardenas located in Navarre, Spain offer tranquility and respite from the busy city life.

Faux Movie Posters to Announce Babies – 5starbaby.com (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Finally your precious bundle of joy has arrived, and you want to shout your little baby’s name from the rooftops and bombard your friend’s inboxes with photos. But why do it the traditional way? Your little one is worthy of so much more!

One innovative alternative are these faux movie posters feat…

Chopper RVs – BadAss Camping Gear

(TrendHunter.com) So road warrior, are you ready for some lakeside marshmallow and wienie roasts this summer? Don’t stick it out in a tent. Instead, seek inspiration from this badass RV attached to a chromed out motorcycle.

Complete with angry flames, the orange RV has an open seating concept in the front that look…

Painting With Light – The Art of Eric Staller (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Eric Staller is a New York-based artist whose light experimentation techniques include using a tripod and long exposures of light to create spectacular artwork against the backdrop of urban environments. His light drawings, permanent artwork in public places, sculptures, and photography date back to…

Trash Into Art – Amazing Beer Can Butterflies (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) NYC’s trash is Paul Villinski’s art. These beautiful art pieces explore themes of transformation and recovery through the metamorphosis of crushed beer cans from the streets of New York into flocks of realistically crafted butterflies.

I like the transformation of what we look at as garbage with no…