Fake Human Taxidermy – Joseph Seigenthaler Sculptures Use Real Hair (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These faux human head mounts, created by Joseph Seigenthaler, have an air of morbidity, but at the same time are captivating in terms of their incredible detail. The heads, some of them appearing to mocking the viewer while others just having an eerie smile, are all unique, and every one definitely …

Four Legged Eco Teachers – Animals Planet Green Lessons

Animal Planet has released an awareness campaign in which cartoon animals offer viewers lessons on how to save the planet. There are six hilarious, short clips on their website, teaching things like how eating a healthy diet actually reduces green house gases as well as a range of other ways to help…

Controversial Billboards – Disney Ad Shows Little Girl in Lingerie

Disney just cannot catch a break these days! Hot on the heels of the recent Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair drama comes news of this racy Disney billboard in Beijing.

The billboard shows a girl that looks about 10 or 11 years old in skimpy underwear playing with Minnie Mouse hand puppets. While not explici…

Artistic Tableware II – Origami Spoon (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Origami has been a big source of inspiration in numerous areas of design, from furniture to fashion and even kitchenware.

Following the Origami Crockery we featured, we bring you an artistic, fun spoon. The Origami Spoon by Czech designer Michael Sholk is bent from a single piece of thin material.…

Sex and the City Lingerie – Own Samantha’s Pearl Thong

Since the show first aired, Sex and the City has hugely influenced fashion. Now with the launch of the new movie, designers are making it even easier by creating fashion pieces inspired directly by the show.

It is the stylish dresses, shoes and lingerie that keep Sex and the City interesting and m…

Magnetic Puzzles With Infinite Solutions – The NeoCube (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Ever figure out a puzzle, like a Rubik’s Cube for example, and get bored with it? No, I haven’t either. But if you’re one of those lucky few who have, the NeoCube may be the ideal puzzle for you. The puzzle toy is made up of 216 magnetic spheres that can be combined in almost any orientation, result…

Four Legged Eco Teachers – Animals Planet Green Lessons (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Animal Planet has released an awareness campaign in which cartoon animals offer viewers lessons on how to save the planet. There are six hilarious, short clips on their website, teaching things like how eating a healthy diet actually reduces green house gases as well as a range of other ways to help…

Making Wireless Stylish – Linksys Makeover

(TrendHunter.com) The famous blue Linksys machines are now synonymous with wireless routers. Like the rest of electronics, the blue boxes have upgraded their look. Linksys has redesigned their routers – making them black and sleek. Just when everyone thought they knew what was going on…

Political Talking Boxes – Caja de Ruidos Ads

Caja de Ruidos, or talking box, is the name of this ad campaign for a public speaking and locution lessons business.

The message the ads try to convey is that you should pay attention to how you communicate your thoughts and ideas when in public. The clever ad uses caricatures of George W. Bush wh…

Sink Art – Lace Drains (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These gorgeous designs are part of The Ornamented Life collection by Brazilian designer Joan Meroz. The unique pieces are like jewels for the sink. The metal Lace Drains are functional and dazzling, and transform boring drains into artistic statement pieces.

The Drain Dirt-Catchers are little filte…

Urban Street Fashions – New York Merchant OAK (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This barely-there, ultra-light, racer-back hooded jersey top is “currently out of stock”. That’s how popular this bit of clothing is. The New York store OAK carries fab street fashions by several designers from around the world for hip urban shoppers.

The over-sized tote by Rick Owens is oil treat…

Sex and the City Lingerie – Own Samantha’s Pearl Thong

(TrendHunter.com) Since the show first aired, Sex and the City has hugely influenced fashion. Now with the launch of the new movie, designers are making it even easier by creating fashion pieces inspired directly by the show.

It is the stylish dresses, shoes and lingerie that keep Sex and the City interesting and m…

Chinese Oreos – Kraft Reformulates Cookie For New Market

Although extremely popular in North America, the Oreo cookie proved not to be so well received when it was first introduced to the Chinese market. It turns out that the Chinese generally found the original version of the cookie too sweet, the traditional round shape was very different than the more …

Spraying Steel Knuckles – Pepper Knuckles

(TrendHunter.com) Next time you meet a dark shady character in that dimly lit alley, be sure you are prepared, not just to defend yourself but to belt a knuckle to their face. Designer Idan Arbel came up with the idea of combining both pepper spray and steel knuckles into one design called the Pepper Knuckle.

It is…

Political Talking Boxes – Caja de Ruidos Ads (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Caja de Ruidos, or talking box, is the name of this ad campaign for a public speaking and locution lessons business.

The message the ads try to convey is that you should pay attention to how you communicate your thoughts and ideas when in public. The clever ad uses caricatures of George W. Bush wh…

Merging Fashion and Technology – Vogue: “Let’s Get Digital”

Tech-infused fashion is embodying a new lifestyle reality. In recognition of that movement, Vogue wants to get digital. That’s the fashion magazine’s claim in an editorial feature in this month’s U.S Vogue titled, Let’s Get Digital.

The editorial expresses the opinion that fashion and function can …

3 Wheel SuperCars – Volkswagen GX3 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The new Volkswagen GX3 concept, which was designed in California, achieves a 10hp/lb power to weight ratio by attaching a 125 hp 113 ft-lbs and a 1.6 liter engine along with 1200 pound frame. The super-sleek 3-wheeled vehicle was designed for two and takes 5.7 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph.…

Creative Leadership – Business Improvisation

Improvisation is the process of accessing and applying creativity to a situation in real time. It is the ability to converge composition, creativity and execution to achieve success. Creativity can be defined as the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, and relationships; creativity brings …

Drawing With Hair – Jewelry by Melanie Bilenker (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) People used to keep a few locks of hair from their loved ones in lockets. When worn, it was a way of feeling close to that person.

Artist and jewelry designer Melanie Bilenker updates the idea by using real hair to draw scenes on lockets, rings, brooches and other jewelry items.

She does the draw…

Chinese Oreos – Kraft Reformulates Cookie For New Market (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Although extremely popular in North America, the Oreo cookie proved not to be so well received when it was first introduced to the Chinese market. It turns out that the Chinese generally found the original version of the cookie too sweet, the traditional round shape was very different than the more …