Rampfest – Massive BMW Launching Ramp Aims to Become ‘9th Wonder of the World’ (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Filmmaker Jeff Schultz is launching a clever online ‘documentary’ about a small town in Bavaria, Oberpfaffelbachen, where a giant BMW launching ramp was built (yes, its planted marketing).

The four video series is a conical of the mystery and legacy that surrounds the ramp.

The alleged goal of t…

15 Digital Paper / e-Paper / Electronic Ink Innovations (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) For several years, we’ve been watching breakthroughs and ideas in the world of digital paper / e-paper / electronic ink. The concept is that paper thin digital screens will eventually redefine our consumption of paper and applications for display technology.

Unfortunately, the world still hasn’t s…

Dentistry 2.0 – Massage Chairs, Internet, Flavored Oxygen and Digital X-Rays

(TrendHunter.com) Today I surfed the internet and had a massage from the comfort of a… dental chair? That’s right. There’s no reason that going to the dentist has to be ‘entirely’ unpleasant, which is why cutting edge dental offices are liberating the dental experience with a combination of high-end technology an…

Movie Inspired Technology – The Transformers ‘All Spark Cube’ USB Hub

(TrendHunter.com) Anyone who watched the Transformers movie knows the importance of The All Spark Cube. Basically, it is the source of the ability to make objects into Transformers.

Now you can have your own All Spark USB hub that gives you access to 4 USB devices. Furthermore, it speaks famous All Spark phrases, su…

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…

Spiced Retro – Can Leather High Tops Reignite the Converse Brand? (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) We’ve seen a number of attempts to reignite retro brands, with innovations from Converse topping the list.

The latest innovation from converse: Leather All Star High Tops. These shoes are covered in patent leather including the recognizable Converse ankle logo top. The Beams x Converse All Stars …

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.…

Upgraded Trend Hunter Portfolios – Sleak Design, Favorites, Comments, and More

(TrendHunter.com) All Trend Hunter Portfolios have been upgraded with a fresh design and new functionality. You can still customize your color, background, personal website, bio etc. However, you can also add favorites and showcase your comments on your front page.

Here are some of the big changes:
– Favorites – A…

Interactive Art – Talk to Dead Painters at Seoul’s ‘Alive Art’ Exhibit (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The Alive Art Gallery in Seoul, Korea has developed and is using a technology that allows visitors to have interactive chats with the works of art. So now, thanks to this development, folks will be able to ask Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa questions or “conversate” [sic] with Jesus and the disciples in The L…

Limited Edition Gadgets – Courvoisier Customized iPhone, Curve, iPod (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Famous Cognac brand Courvoisier has created an intruiging limited edition collection of customized iPhones, Curves, and iPods.

The collection features a surprisingly elegant shade of orange with artistic patterns in black.

I am not so big on the iPhone model, I always considered the iPhone a piec…

Frozen-in-Time Photography – From Splashing to Smashed Piggy Banks (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Life moves too fast for us to notice our surroundings. Accordingly, frozen-in-time photography slows us down to appreciate the moment.

The rise in high speed digital photography enables this style of photography more now than ever before.

One of the most interesting aspects of these photos is t…

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.

Bracelet Watches That Hide The Time – i/o Concept Cuff Bracelet (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designers Robin Lapo Bigio & Olivero Zanon have come up with an ultra-feminine watch design that emphasizes the accessory factor and hides the technology, resulting in the perfect fashion watch for the modern girl.

The “i/o” concept is designed as a cuff bracelet with a glossy mirror surface fi…

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 …

Game Pieces as Jewelry – Chocosho’s Domino Pendants (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These cute domino pendants are each hand-painted and are unique according to the chocosho.com website. They elaborate saying that, “Each decorated domino is printed and colored by hand, then coated with a protective glaze and seal. Measurements: 2.5″ tall x .75″ wide.” I don’t know if I would go for…

Jewelry for Geeks – Cajsita Bead Designs (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is one of the geekiest collections of accessories that I have seen. Multi-colored Superman logos? A cassette? Anyway, this very kitschy line of bead necklaces and earrings was developed by Swedish designer Cajsa Westerman.

Coffee Maker Boomboxes – The Delizio’s Jukebox (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Jukebox was released by Swiss company Delizio. This slender, attractive machine allows you to listen to music while preparing coffee through a cable connected to your MP3 player. The Delizio Comfort II coffee maker comes in black, white, silver and red and even though I am not a coffee drinker I…

Anime Halo Robots – The Animated Gundam 00 Japanese Anime Character (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Anime is hotter than ever, and if you’re a fan, you might want an Anime Halo Robot.

Not speaking Japanese definitely puts me at a disadvantage with this one. Meet ‘Halo’, a character from the Japanese anime series Gundam 00 (or at least so I gather from the translated website). The Robot tells ti…