Inmate Charities – Puppies Behind Bars

Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) is one of the most innovative programs I have ever come across. Prison inmates actually help train guide dogs for the disabled and to work as explosive detectors for law enforcement. The puppies are raised by the inmates in their cells for several months. They also attend c…

Universal Cell Phone Cases – Covertec (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Tired of repeatedly buying new cell phone cases to fit your new cell phones? Well, here is THE solution from Covertec, an expandable case that fits any size Pocket PC Phone, SmartPhone or cell phone because the generous side flap closure accommodates a range. It’s made from Nappa leather in a varie…

Reinterpreting Movie Heroes – The Incredible Hulk by Jonas Thornqvist (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) There have been rumblings of discontent in the blogosphere with the computer-generated Hulk of The Incredible Hulk movie, scheduled for theatrical release on June 13th. So perhaps in response, Swedish artist Jonas Thornqvist created this 3D version using a graphics application called 3ds Max, a 3-D …

Inmate Charities – Puppies Behind Bars (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) is one of the most innovative programs I have ever come across. Prison inmates actually help train guide dogs for the disabled and to work as explosive detectors for law enforcement. The puppies are raised by the inmates in their cells for several months. They also attend c…

Recreating Magazine Covers – Esquire’s Most Iconic Issues Madeover (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Esquire magazine asked the world’s most influential fashion designers to recreate some of the magazine’s most iconic covers.

With the exception of one, all these pieces are based on covers conceived by esquire’s long time art director George Lois, who hel…

Athletes as Fashion Journalists – Sean Avery Interns at Vogue (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) It’s not just young women that dream of interning at fashion magazines — Sean Avery, a forward for the New York Rangers, is said to be starting an internship at U.S. Vogue.

The 28-year-old NHL player reportedly starting his unpaid position this week. Considering he’s used to a $1.9 million salary…

Webcam Backpacks – Porta2030 Streams On The Go (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) If you’ve ever recorded video footage of yourself on the go, you probably looked like a goofball with your camcorder or cellphone stretched out in front of you… not so stealth. With this slender backpack, the Porta2030, you can record more low profile footage and actually stream your video as long…

Odd Google Earth Sightings – Giant Makeup Compact?

(TrendHunter.com) It’s incredible how different the world looks from an aerial perspective, which is why Google Earth is so fascinating. The satellite photos pick up the neatest things, like this giant grid of pastel coloured rectangles.

The image from 5°5’28.85″S 81°7’36.44″W, near Paita in Peru, looks like an e…

Guerrilla Musical Theater 2 – Flash Mob for Lastminute.com

This is a guerrilla ad by a group of actors who surprised and shocked people waiting at Stansted Airport in London with an impromptu musical performance, a la Improv Everywhere. It’s always fun to see people’s reactions when they see actors pop out of nowhere singing and some even tap dancing.

Ther…

Hitting With Words – Domestic Violence: Verbal Abuse

This powerful PSA campaign from Singapore successfuly illustrates how verbal abuse can be just as horrific as physical violence. This is an important issue to raise awareness of, as many people do not realize that vicious domestic verbal abuse can actually have longer lasting effects and hurt their …

Explosive Furniture – Grenade Drawers (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) How bad-ass is this Grenade Estuche (Jewelry case) set of drawers in the shape of a hand grenade by Los Carpinteros? It’s certainly not your mom’s typical jewelry case!

Los Carpinteros’ work was recently featured an PBS’ Frontline/World in a report about Cuban art.

Other interesting and unusual p…

Nude Hiking – Backcountry in the Buff

(TrendHunter.com) Craigslist is one of the funnest websites to peruse, especially when you encounter odd posts. On Toronto’s Craigslist site, someone had posted an request looking for outdoor nudists who would want to join him in creating a group of hikers who hit the trails wearing nothing but their boots.

Conside…

Guerrilla Musical Theater 2 – Flash Mob for Lastminute.com (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) This is a guerrilla ad by a group of actors who surprised and shocked people waiting at Stansted Airport in London with an impromptu musical performance, a la Improv Everywhere. It’s always fun to see people’s reactions when they see actors pop out of nowhere singing and some even tap dancing.

Ther…

Meta Social Travel Reviews – UpTake.com

User-generated rating, reviews and testimonials have become essential for the modern traveler. Social travel networks let you check out hotel reviews before booking. After looking at the review, you either book or compare it to other hotels which could have better reviews, prices or are simply a bet…

Super Travel Searches – UpTake.com

User-generated rating, reviews and testimonials have become essential for the modern traveler. Social travel networks let you check out hotel reviews before booking. After looking at the review, you either book or compare it to other hotels which could have better reviews, prices or are simply a bet…

Chocolate Perfume Paints – Kaori by Galler

(TrendHunter.com) Galler is a Belgian chocolate brand founded by Jean Galler when he was only 21. Recently, Galler invented the kaori, a new way of experiencing chocolate.

The kaori is a box with six chocolate sticks which are to be used as brushes with the accompanying “inks.” The tastes of the coloured pots are V…

Celebrity-Designed Products – Japanese Crave Designs by Famous

There is a growing fad in Japan to have your MP3 player, cell phone or any other personal technology, designed by your favorite celebrity. A number of pop singers, actors and other famous people have signed on to design products that are marketed to the growing number of young, celebrity-obsessed co…

Group Therapy Parodies – Apple Ad: PCs Living with Vista

“Hi, I’m a PC and I am living with Vista!” That is the latest twist and (below the belt) hit Apple takes at Microsoft’s expense in their well-known “Hello, I’m a Mac. Hello, I’m a PC” series. The spot likens using the wildly ill-received and underwhelming Vista operating system to living with a dise…

Hitting With Words – Domestic Violence: Verbal Abuse (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This powerful PSA campaign from Singapore successfuly illustrates how verbal abuse can be just as horrific as physical violence. This is an important issue to raise awareness of, as many people do not realize that vicious domestic verbal abuse can actually have longer lasting effects and hurt their …

Craigslist to Battle Phobias – Haunted House Seekers

(TrendHunter.com) They say the only way to conquer your fears is to face them, which is exactly what a group of Toronto friends are trying to do. Their fear? Ghosts.

Using Craigslist to help them find a haunted house, the group is prepared to spend the night in a dwelling said to be plagued with evil spirits.

What…