Sculptural Packaging – Sitil Shoe Polish by Fatih Baltas (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Fatih Baltas has designed this stunning packaging for Sitil shoe polish. The eye-catching bright blue container with an egg-yolk orange sponge applicator holds cream shoe protector. The ergonomically elegant…

Celebrating Romance – ‘Le Love’ Photoblog (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The site I found ‘Le Love’ on warns that it might make you cry. “Yeah, yeah,” I thought, then I visited the photoblog ended up having a proper boo-hoo.

‘Le Love’ is a collection of images of people in…

Controversial Domestic Violence Campaigns – The Family Place (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Seeing an adorable young child on an ad isn’t unusual, but when this innocent image is paired with the caption, “When I grow up, I will beat my wife,” the ad becomes downright disturbing. This ad campaign…

Wine-Filled Swimming Pools – Beaujolais Nouveau Vintage Launch

What a way to launch a wine: People bathed in a swimming pool full of Beaujolais Nouveau to celebrate the release of this year’s vintage.

The term ‘pool bar’ took on a whole new meaning as guests sat…

Holiday-Themed Sneakers – Puma “Chinese New Year” First Round (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Although the Chinese New Year isn’t until January 26, Puma has decided to give consumers plenty of time to get their holiday kicks in advance of the holiday. The Puma “Chinese New Year” First Round sneakers…

Restriction-Free Child Rearing – Natural Parenting

(TrendHunter.com) Adults who choose to raise their children following natural parenting philosophies are often inundated with some of the following incredulous questions: No rules? No spanking? No restrictions? They can…

Jeremy Gutsche and TrendHunter.com Profiled in Entrepreneur Magazine (Trends in 2009)

(TrendHunter.com) Jeremy Gutsche was profiled in the ‘2009 Trends to Watch’ edition of Entrepreneur Magazine. The article was titled, “Be Your Own Trend Spotter:  Preparing for the Future is Easier if You Know What’s Coming”. …

The Screens Issue: If You Liked This, You’re Sure to Love That

Basement hackers and amateur mathematicians are competing to improve the program that Netflix uses to recommend DVDs — and to win $1 million in the process.

Temporary Branded Badges – Button Tattoos (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) ‘Button Tattoos,’ a product created by the French company Atypyk, are a fun variant on temporary tattoos. Badges, buttons and temporary tattoos have long been a way for teens to express themselves and…

Art Gallery Editorials – Jennifer Aniston in NYT Magazine’s “Screens Goddess” (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Actress Jennifer Aniston, fresh off her Vogue Magazine cover feature, is now gracing the front page of the latest edition of New York Times Magazine on a cover titled “Screens Goddess.”

Aniston, who…

Animatronic Dinosaurs for Kids – Playskool’s Kota the Triceratops (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Last year’s robotic toy dinosaur Pleo was a big hit. This year, Hasbro’s Playskool ran with the idea and came up with Kota the Triceratops. This toy is large enough for young children to ride on. But before…

Crowdsourced Jewelry Creation – Swarovski Hosts Online Design Competition (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Want to design big-brand jewelry? Now is your chance to step into the spotlight with Swarovski’s latest marketing campaign. The couture crystal company is hosting an online jewelry design competition,…

Misspelled Signs – Bizarre Billboard Blunders (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I can’t spell, but at least I have the common sense to check my work and tattoo before proceeding–unlike the people behind these ten signs.

At no point in the production process of these giant signs…

Karaoke Taxis – Cab Rides for Crooners (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Having a unique selling proposition is everything, and this Chinese taxi driver has USP nailed. My new hero went and installed a karaoke machine in his cab specifically for customers. The kit consists…

Dolls for Boys – Sew Dolling Toys (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) I find these boy dolls really scary, but I can’t pinpoint exactly why. The handicapped dolls are a bit bizarre, but it turns out that they are meant to teach kids acceptance. A portion of the proceeds…

Clairvoyant Billboards – Absolut Ad Predicts Lottery Numbers (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) As Cloribus explains, “In an ABSOLUT world, lottery billboards show you the winning numbers for tomorrow’s drawing, not yesterday’s.”

Absolut has done just that with their latest marketing scheme. These…

Comedy: The Sitcom Digresses

How a classic TV-show genre came to embrace an avant-garde narrative form.

Consumed: Repeat Business

The selling — and reselling, and reselling — of a show that ended a decade ago.

31 Creative Gift Ideas for the Recession (CLUSTER)

(TrendHunter.com) Economy got you down? Being tight on cash with Christmas right around the corner may put a damper on some people’s spirit, but you don’t have to let it get you down. There are plenty of incredible gift…

Karaoke Dudevertising – “My Friend the Computer Geek” for Norte Beer

This Norte Beer “My Friend the Computer Geek” advertisement contains all of the essential elements needed to market their product successfully: Male camaraderie, beer and comedy. 

Set to slow and dramatic…