Topic: Trends

The Arcade Machine Money Box has to be one of the coolest and most interactive piggy banks ever created. This piggy bank is shaped like an arcade machine, and it even lets you play a mini #45;arcade ... more

First Steps Six entrepreneurs to inspire. When planning to start your own business, think not only of the money you #8217;ll make but of awesome products and services you can create that will make the ... more

#39;Supernatural Creator 2 #39; is an awesome video that teaches you the history of creation through 8 #45;bit animation. No matter what side of the creation vs. evolution debate you fall on, this v ... more

Whenever I speak about social media, the biggest question I get is €śHow much time do you spend on it? €ť My response? Not as much as you €™d think. I use a number of time management tools to help me ... more

Although the results of the health-insurance reform passed earlier this year will take years to fully work out, there #8217;s one way your small business might be able to save on health insurance righ ... more

In June, Trend Hunter #39;s Robin Currie told you about the Lacoste porcelain polo shirt by Li Xiaofeng. But here #39;s the rest of the story: In addition to the pattern designed by world #45;class a ... more

I €™m not an SEO expert. Lucky for me, my partners in crime over at Outspoken Media are. But even though I €™m not an expert, that doesn €™t mean I €™m not careful to pay close attention to SEO best ... more

For the day of September 1st, these are the Top 20 trends, which include Mutant Model Controversies, Dangerously Seductive Denim and Intricate Post #45;It Illustrations. The rankings are based on hun ... more

Michael Hines topped our charts as the Rockstar of the Week, with 103 published trends. Michael Hines is a Rockstar Trend Hunter who has been hunting at TrendHunter.com since December 2009 (with 2,44 ... more

If you haven #8217;t figured it out, gotten on board, jumped on the bandwagon (pick your own expression) #8230;well, we #8217;re not going to try to talk you into it. Just be aware of the incredible v ... more

Over the last decades, the structure of the European Union (EU) electricity sector has witnessed fundamental reform due to the increased complexity in interactions of political, economic and technolog ... more

The Paper Magazine August 2010 Issue features a standard roster of beautiful supermodels and fabulous fashion icons. Except this time, these ladies are in drag. Androgyny is a lasting trend in fashi ... more

If you want to safely store perishable foods and save some money at the same time, you would need Nicolas Hubert #39;s #39;External Refrigerator. Nicolas Hubert #39;s fridge is designed to use solar ... more

Are entrepreneurs financial risk-takers? Conventional wisdom says yes, but a recent research report from the Kauffman Foundation, Business Owners, Financial Risk, and Wealth, suggests otherwise. Autho ... more

In an effort to make carrots as coveted as a bag of barbecue chips, the Baby Carrots Campaign will be repackaging baby carrots in the form of junk food. Crispin Porter + Bogusky, a high #45;profile ... more

Admit it: Sometimes you wonder if your content is really any good. Sure, you worked hard to write it, but you €™re a business owner, not a professional writer. Are readers connecting with it? Do the ... more

For the day of August 31st, these are the Top 20 trends, which include Penciled Fashion Illustrations, Haute Couture Kitties and Geometric Hillside Homes. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousa ... more

#39;Beautiful Surgery #39; by Rosario Ruiz is an interesting collection of illustrations that features models with bandages and blood across their bodies. The images seem like an attempt to convey ... more

This is the first time an ad campaign has really struck a nerve. Asking the question #39;Are you obsessed with the right things? #39; the Breast Cancer Foundation Ad tackles an extremely serious iss ... more

No matter how bleak the economic outlook, here at Small Business Trends we #8217;ve always believed in the power of small business and entrepreneurship to change the world. In today #8217;s news round ... more

Sunseeker International is going to launch its new 40 #45;Meter Yacht at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. The luxury yacht is fitted with many features that will give a luxurious feel to its passengers ... more

Volkswagen #39;s #39;The TurmFahrt #39; or #39;Car Tower Discovery #39; is a specially built glass tower with 800 cars stored inside. The car tower allows visitors to explore the highly complex tec ... more

When it comes to getting customer attention, the Wormhole Coffee shop in Chicago definitely takes the cake. Featuring the memorabilia of a variety of classic and epic movies, the Wormhole Coffee Sho ... more

Rethink communications designed this promotional campaign, called #8216;Table Wines, #8217; to promote its package design capabilities. Each wine label focuses on a particular variety of table, prov ... more

Chef Frederick H. Nesbitt is a trained chef and owner of his own catering company. The company is called Cannabis Catering, and as you may have guessed, its style of cuisine is different from most. ... more

Small businesses with more than 12 or 20 employees have a big opportunity when it comes to sustainability: They can tap their employees €™ expertise to find new and better strategies for going green. ... more

Recently featured in the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival, the Camilla Franks clothing collection channeled a futuristic vibe which may have stolen the show. The various pieces combine both techn ... more

Technology #8217;s trash is undoubtedly design #8217;s treasure when considering artist Theo Kamecke #8217;s breathtaking Circuitry Sculpture. Kamecke #8217;s collection of decorative art objects reu ... more

Half of all small companies do not have a website, according to one statistic.  With that in mind, we believe there are many readers who may need some help getting a simple website up and running.  ... more

Designer Ivan Weinreb, for the Venezuelan manufacturer Fundici #243;n Pac #237;fico, has developed the #39;Trends #39; product line, which includes a golden ratio faucet called the #39;Collage. #39 ... more

You know how I often recommend not putting all your eggs into one social media basket? Well, funny thing, because an interesting real-life example just presented itself #8211;and it probably affects y ... more

For the month of August 2010, these are the Top 50 pop culture trends, which include Yearbook Photo Fails, Revealing Photo Edits and Vintage #45;Styled Photography. The rankings are based on millions ... more

For the month of August 2010, these are the Top 100 trends, which include Zig #45;Zag Haircuts, 500 #45;Square #45;Foot Homes and Body #45;Bending Babes. The rankings are based on millions of views a ... more

Samantha Hill #39;s #39;Video Art #39; is quite an interesting and occasionally disturbing art exhibition. There are a series of videos that the artist showed at an exhibition, all featuring some so ... more

Federico Bebber #39;s #39;Frankly Mr. Bebber #39; are quite the gory set of photos. The images feature parts of a woman #39;s face that has been cut up and replaced with blood that drips down. The ... more

Hydrogen fuel pumps will soon be taking over Italy. European clean energy company Acta has announced their plans to create a network of solar #45;powered hydrogen fueling stations. The new pumps harn ... more

For the day of August 30th, these are the Top 20 trends, which include Soaring Cell Phones, In #45;Action Fashion Spreads and Paint #45;Splashed Hairdos. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousan ... more

Book Covers by Neapolitan add something unexpected to your books. The titles are the same, but the look is something new and original. The Etsy shop Neapolitan features book covers with some of the ... more

Borneo researchers have just discovered the world #39;s smallest frogs, scientifically named Microhyla Nepenthicola. The frogs are recent discoveries and they are literally pea #45;sized which is as ... more

Ever picked up a drink that is either too hot or too cold? That problem can be taken care of with the #39;Hot/Cold Mug. #39; The cup changes its message depending on the temperature of the liquid in ... more

The INAX Vetro Sparkling Bathtub is for the luxurious and wealthy. The $100,000 bathtub is gilded in sparkles on the outside and decorated with tiles of white gold. The bathtub is lavish and luxuri ... more

#39;Little Big Berlin #39; from Pilpop is an amazing video that displays tilt shift creativity in the German city. The entire video goes through the city and shows mind #45;boggling photography that ... more

Small business is very much in the news this week, as never in recent memory has there been so much expectation resting on small business owners and entrepreneurs to lead the way. With plenty of data ... more

The Yoda cake head looks so realistic that I thought it came right out of the movie. The person who calls themselves #39;tchitwood #39; is responsible for this creative cake. This cake can get a bi ... more

Today #8217;s world of fast-paced technology advancements and ever-evolving media and marketing techniques requires marketers to be much more versatile than they had to be in the past.  No longer are ... more

Bloomberg Businessweek recently featured a fascinating interview with Nell Merlino, the founder of Make Mine a Million. The program, which Merlino founded in 2005, had a goal of helping 1 million wome ... more

Over the past few years, venture capitalists have made a lot of investments in the biomedical sector. A recent blog post by CB Insights explained that biomedical deals have grown dramatically since 1 ... more

If you are wealthy enough to afford it, Virgin Galactic is booking flights to space. For the low price of $200,000, you can experience five minutes in outer space. If we all start saving now... This ... more

The trend in handbags has been moving away from giant purses, so it #39;s no surprise that this featured one is the perfect size. The Jeremy Scott Plaque Bag doesn #39;t just have size appeal, but th ... more

As the impact of the recession continues to make its presence felt, fashion takes inspiration from a new financial landscape. Trash can couture, which sees designers literally raiding the bin, repres ... more

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will add 500 jobs this fiscal year despite a low operating margin, the Associated Press and Becker's Hospital Review report.The announcement came on the hee ... more

If you are wealthy enough to afford it, Virgin Galactic is booking flights to space. For the low price of $200,000, you can experience five minutes in outer space. If we all start saving now... This ... more

The trend in handbags has been moving away from giant purses, so it #39;s no surprise that this featured one is the perfect size. The Jeremy Scott Plaque Bag doesn #39;t just have size appeal, but th ... more

Small Business Trends is excited to invite you to attend the Small Business Technology Tour 2010. And we have some special offers for you. This one-day event is coming to one of 5 cities near you: Mo ... more

These new Inflatable Hangers offer even more than their predecessors. Although not a new concept #45; #45; Trend Hunter Pearl covered another brand a few years ago #45; #45; they #39;ve come a long ... more

For the month of August 2010, these are the Top 50 marketing strategy trends, which include Nonchalant Boudoir Shoots, Regrettable Tattoo Ads and Retro Rocker Looks. The rankings are based on million ... more

Dry water looks like powdered sugar but acts like liquid #45;filled marbles. Each droplet of water is surrounded by a silica shell that prevents the droplets from getting together to become water, so ... more

For the month of August 2010, these are the Top 50 art and design trends, which include Zig #45;Zag Haircuts, 500 #45;Square #45;Foot Homes and Body #45;Bending Babes. The rankings are based on milli ... more

For the month of August 2010, these are the Top 50 bizarre trends, which include Body #45;Bending Babes, Creepy Cake Photography and Erotic Forest Photoshoots. The rankings are based on millions of v ... more

If you love bizarre body painting, then you will be a fan of REDsplash from Sebastian Komicz. REDsplash has all #45;white models either coughing up or wearing the color red. The word normal definitel ... more

For the week of August 29th, these are the Top 50 trends, which include Luxurious Private Flights, Regrettable Tattoo Ads and Exaggerated Runway Faces. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousands ... more

The Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation System is a simulation patch that gives future astronauts a similar sensation to the one they would feel if they were coming back to Earth from space. The patch se ... more

Will a 3% per year growth in demand for anesthesiologists in the United States outrun supply? A recent study from the RAND Corporation, one of the countryÂ’s most trusted analytic organizations, finds ... more

Hopefully all strollers in the future will be designed like the Babyoom. This stroller is designed to carry your baby around, wheel him around, and eventually become a shopping cart! Everyone #8217;s ... more

Person #45;to #45;person microloaning is certainly not a new innovation in the field of international development, but what sets Energy in Common (EIC) apart is its comprehensive outlook on fighting ... more

The Be D Barclay Tote is a cool and versatile bag that is fit for casual ensembles. The wild combination of distressed lambskin and hardcore stud detailing creates a trendy bag for the brave fashio ... more

I first read Clate Mask and Scott Martineau €™s story on the InfusionSoft web site.  When I heard they had this book out, I quickly purchased a copy. Here €™s the Cliff €™s Notes version of their sto ... more

For the month of August 2010, these are the Top 50 eco trends, which include 500 #45;Square #45;Foot Homes, Bare #45;Boned Motorcycles and Trailer Trikes. The rankings are based on millions of views ... more

For the month of August 2010, these are the Top 50 fashion trends, which include Zig #45;Zag Haircuts, Body #45;Bending Babes and Stylish Concertgoer Photography. The rankings are based on millions o ... more

Summer vacation time is winding down, but there are lots of great upcoming events to help you learn, connect and jump into Fall. This list of small business webinars, events and conferences is brought ... more

For the month of August 2010, these are the Top 50 tech trends, which include Luxurious Private Flights, Face #45;Flipping Family Portraits and Realistic Superhero Art. The rankings are based on mill ... more

For the day of August 28th, these are the Top 20 trends, which include Candy Coma Captures, Sparkly Femme Photography and Poodled Pin #45;Up Photography. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousan ... more

Researchers think that spinal nerves damaged by spinal cord injuries may be able to regenerate with PTEN #45;deletion treatment. By removing an enzyme called PTEN from a molecular pathway that regu ... more

The future of cooking is here, and it has taken the form of the The William. This ultimate stovetop is just a concept for now, but this is one concept that is too good to see evaporate into thin air. ... more

The camouflage pattern has always been always popping up everywhere; whether it #39;s clothing or shoes, this popular look is never dying out. Continuing the trend is the North Face Camouflage Fall/W ... more

New research has concluded that sustainable biochar could mitigate up to 12 percent of human #45;caused greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Biochar is a sort of charcoal material made of organic mate ... more

Women have crossed a lot of barriers in the past century, but young girls are often not encouraged to pursue studies in technological fields. The Geek Squad Summer Academy looks to change that. Start ... more

I €™m a firm believer that everyone should have their own business or sideline business, as well as passive revenue.  Online businesses offer the opportunity for both. That €™s why I was excited to r ... more

Competitive swimmers will rejoice with the FINIS Swimsense, a performance monitor watch that will improve your score. Stroke count, pace, lap time, total distance, calories burned and number of laps ... more

Smartphones Technologies has launched #39;Smart Widgets #39; for Android phones, which is a clock widget app for college and university sports. With over 75 schools to choose from, this app is offic ... more

For the day of August 27th, these are the Top 20 trends, which include Personified Cardboard Boxes, Black Lacy Garments and Perforated China. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousands of views ... more

A level of innovation rarely possible before is happening thanks to new tools and a rapidly changing business environment. Read through our Friday roundup and become inspired by the possibilities for ... more

Demographic researchers Leonid Gavrilov and Natalia Gavrilova pointed me to a powerpoint of their latest presentation, titled How Long Will We Live in the 21st Century?: We are pleased to share with ... more

My closet would be complete if I owned a pair of Derek Jeter Air Jordan 1 Phat Lows. Although that is a mouthful to say, it is also an eyeful to appreciate and honor. The Derek Jeter Air Jordan kick ... more

The #39;HackJob Stock Markets Laptop Skateboard #39; was created by Farley Vaughan. This video is the first submission for the Hack Job project on #39;booooooom.com. #39; This funny clip features t ... more

By melding the past with the present and future, the Time Furniture collection is born. Featuring a unique stance on antique pieces, this collection is beautifully eclectic and eye #45;catching. En ... more

Next time you want to throw out your laptop or any other piece of technology, you may want to think again after seeing Dmaloney #39;s DIY circuit board coffee table. Embedding an LED light into thi ... more

In its attempt to promote the sweetener Sweet #39;N Low, advertising agency Mother New York has taken a psychedelic turn in its advertising. This vibrant pink campaign will give your senses a sugar ... more

Big Oil ticked off at new money law NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A new law requiring oil companies to disclose all payments made to governments has sparked a sharp debate, with Big Oil saying it will pu ... more

When any new technology gets rolled out €” whether it #8217;s e-mail, text messaging or social media €” it takes some time for best practices and effective strategies to cement themselves. And while ... more

The #39;Magicool Scarf #39; is probably a more reasonable way to keep cool than the ice #45;cold underwear that has been featured on Trend Hunter. Through the summer of 2010, Tokyo has been sufferin ... more

Trend Hunter was recently cited in My Fox Orlando for a piece on vampire fang ice #45;cubes. The article discusses the vampire craze taking place due to the #8216;Twilight #8217; series, giving refe ... more

For the day of August 26th, these are the Top 20 trends, which include Regrettable Tattoo Ads, Hipster Faux Hawks and Wrist #45;Wrapping Smartphones. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousands o ... more

Jeremy Gutsche was recently quoted on WSJ (Wall Street Journal) on his views towards customizable products. With minimal start #45;up costs and other factors making this entrepreneurial concept a m ... more

Every cartoonist has a bag of tricks for when they get writer #8217;s block. Mine includes exaggeration, combination and reversal, but one of my favorites is anthropomorphism, or more simply. . . ta ... more

Andrew Cefferty #39;s #39;Tri Gym #39; is a special cycle trainer for health #45;conscious people. Tri Gym can accommodate three people at the same time, bringing a communal aspect to working out by ... more

The Dr. Dre Beats headphones are regarded as one of the best pairs of headphones that money can buy. CrystalRoc is a company that pimps out a variety of stuff. Put Beats headphones and CrystalRoc tog ... more

Custom #45;printed wallpapers, murals and other wallcoverings with the #39;Early Warning Effect #39; formulation can save lives. When heated to about 300 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature point belo ... more

You already know how important it is, so we won #8217;t waste time with that. Simply, social media can transform your small business if it is used correctly. Since we #8217;re all about empowering sma ... more

In recent decades, there has been a growing shift towards the use of markets and quasi-markets in healthcare provision and an increasing managerialism in the context of major increases in expenditure. ... more

This study reviews growth configurations research published over the past 60 years. Numerous configuration models seek to clarify the management priorities in the early growth of companies. However, a ... more

#8220;I just wish I could clone myself. #8221; It #8217;s probably the phrase most often uttered by overworked, overstressed and underpaid small business owners. How many times have you wished you co ... more

I love shopping at Costa Blanca and of course I got excited when I saw the #39;Fall Rendez #45;vous Room 303, #39; the Costa Blanca F/W 2010 lookbook. This lookbook shows off the latest fashion tren ... more

#39;Catblock #39; stars Jamie #45;Lynn Sigler and Dave Franco as a couple about to score. Dave #39;s cat obviously has a problem because the night went from good to very bad. The educational film ha ... more

We #39;ve featured Michelangelo Di Battista #39;s individual editorial work before, yet I think it #39;s high time we focused on his portfolio as a whole. Having worked with top models, celebs and pr ... more

The Badgley Mischka Platinum Label Melanie Studded #45;Flap Bag is a low #45;key purse that still maintains a trendy vibe. With textured leather, gold #45;tone studs and an adjustable body strap, thi ... more

Loose Button concentrates on finding the best brands without the limits of location. The creators aim to connect shoppers with brands and labels from around the world, allowing them to get their hand ... more

You spend hours creating linkable blog posts, valuable resources and juicy articles all so that your customers will find something to dig into and engage with. You know that producing great content is ... more

The famous liqueur maker is launching Chambord Flavored Vodka an active attempt to boost business since the economic downturn. Flavored vodkas typically attract young female drinkers. Along with the ... more

For the day of August 25th, these are the Top 20 trends, which include Exaggerated Runway Faces, Free Spirited Photography and Heavy Artillery Pumps. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousands o ... more

Michael Hines topped our charts as the Rockstar of the Week, with 129 published trends. Michael Hines is a Rockstar Trend Hunter who has been hunting at TrendHunter.com since December 2009 (with 2,32 ... more

These fabulously bedazzled heels from Jason Ponic are called Princess Pumps, gorgeously adorned with various colors of sequins. The Jason Ponic line doesn #39;t only come in heels however, as Ponic ... more

If you are ever at the L.A County Fair, then you have a chance to eat this featured giant brick of cheese fries. Costing you under ten dollars, these fries may be worth it economically, but you must ... more

There #8217;s no reason for entrepreneurs to be down in a down economy. In fact, it #8217;s been the inventiveness of entrepreneurs and small businesses in the past that have spurred on economic recov ... more

The Foodspotting app for the iPhone combines everyone #39;s love for food with some social media perks. This app allows users to check out what restaurants others liked in the surrounding area, while ... more

These New Zealand Blood Service #39;Thank You #39; ads are ones that pull on the heart strings. The ads feature an abundance of sick people extending their hands towards the camera until finally, ... more

Randall Rosenthal is an amazing artist who creates incredible wooden sculptures. His wooden money, newspaper and books look so incredibly lifelike that they could easily be mistaken for the real deal ... more

Green thumbs will go gaga over the Seed Pump. This pump is designed to autonomously keep your watering levels moderated, meaning no more plant or grass deaths due to accidental drowning. The Seed P ... more

Online small business is about bringing together community. And what better way to do so than by bringing together two of the Web €™s quickest growing and complementary small business communities, Biz ... more

Despite all the advancements in science and technology, this latest development of battery fabrics is still definitely considered innovative. Made possible thanks to M13 bacteriophage, a medium whic ... more

Sharp #39;s new Plasmacluster is a portable ion generator with an awesome name. Presumably hung around the neck, the Plasmacluster cleanses the air around its wearer, making for a healthy, germ #45;f ... more

Mobile marketing is here to stay. Google, Apple, Facebook. The biggest names in consumer technology, along with an army of ad agencies, big brands and venture capital firms, are pouring billions of do ... more

The featured stationary paper by Jung Von Matt may give you quite a scare. Featuring zombies on every piece, any interactions with these papers will lead to the beheading or puncturing of these und ... more

The Allstate Insurance ad #39;Bikes Never Crash Alone #39; features a slew of damaged bicycles flying into various dangerous walls and bus stops. The idea is that motorcycles are impossible to cra ... more

Once upon a time, microloans were primarily for entrepreneurs who lived in economically disadvantaged communities or were considered part of underserved populations. During the recession, however, mic ... more

When you sell your business, you want to get all of your cash upfront, putting the risk in the hands of the buyer. When you buy a business, you want to put up as little cash as possible in favor of pa ... more

Lauren Tennenbaum of (In)Decorous Taste has to be a shoe God, considering how there #8217;s no other way to describe her creativity and ability to create these awesome DIY projects. Her latest incl ... more

Taking the traditional #39;stripper heel #39; and transforming it into a wearable work of art, Lauren Tennenbaum for (In)Decorous Taste proves her skill in this DIY craft. According to Tennebaum, ... more

If the name KnowEm sounds familiar it €™s because we €™ve written about the service before. We first introduced KnowEm as a a cool startup to watch and then kept you up-to-date when we got our first g ... more

The customer from hell. We #8217;ve all been there, says Mark Brinn. We #8217;ve all been across the counter #8211;literally or metaphorically, physically or virtually #8211;from a customer who simply ... more

For the fashionable men this fall, Prada offers a variety of camouflage messenger, shoulder and duffle bags to bring us a nostalgic trend that seems to rise up every other season. Handcrafted with gr ... more

Pill bottles look as though they were made to be hidden from sight, yet Medical Glassware changes all of that. Designed to create an aesthetically pleasing encasement that brings routine medication i ... more

For the day of August 24th, these are the Top 20 trends, which include Sapphic Model Behavior, Social Media Illustrations and Indiana Jones Lookbooks. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousands ... more

The Griffin Motif iPhone 4 case is all about structure. With a tear #45;resistant, flexible, durable and unique outer skin, Griffin Technology cites the material used for #39;Motif #39; as "stiffer ... more

Men #39;s fall fashion trends that were featured in several Fashion Week events all have the underlying theme of urban bohemia. These city #45;inspired collections featured by IceBerg, Alexis Mabille ... more

Featured in the Emin #246;n #252; Square in Isntabul, this architectural experimentation in sound and art is brought together to bring us the Morning Line. Weighing in at 17 tons, 20 meters long and ... more

Trend Hunter has seen quite a few wire clutter solutions, but the Cable Robot Cable Organizer is among the most interesting of those. It seems this wiry robot bends and stretches in ways that boggle ... more

The vampire craze has definitely resulted in numerous vampire and blood #45;related products. Vampire fans can celebrate by adding these ice fangs to their blood beverages. Designed by Fred and Frien ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The Denon 100th Anniversary Turntable is the celebration and the party. This special edition DP-A100 features Denon's direct drive system and it has been matched up with a DL-A100 c ... more

(TrendHunter.com) 'Indigenous' by Logan Crable is an interesting mix of nature photography and strange individuals within. The images feature people ranging in age from small gun-toting infants, to o ... more

(TrendHunter.com) When it comes to pets, people go a long way to make their furry friend happy. The Wilmog is a doggy wheelchair made by a Japanese company 'OX Engineering.' Some people have a dog t ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Japanese designer Yasuhiro Suzuki €™s Zipper Ship resembles a giant floating zipper that opens up the water as travels along the sea. The boat is based on a small scale model that S ... more

(TrendHunter.com) 'Rollenbilder (role model)' by Julia Hartig is definitely an interesting take on the traditional family photographs. The family featured changes places for each frame and looks incr ... more

Video is hot.  It is talked about by most small business marketing gurus and it seems like such a popular, practical method to get the word out about your business.  But where do you start?  Techsm ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The vampire craze has definitely resulted in numerous vampire and blood-related products. Vampire fans can celebrate by adding these ice fangs to their blood beverages. Designed by ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Now you can find out if that watch will look as good offline as it does online with the Nuevo Watches app. This app lets you try on 'you try on and select watches in the Neuvo watch ... more

(TrendHunter.com) 'PRIMATES' from Neha Mirchandani follows different kinds of monkeys and they're lifestyles. The monkey photographs are cute and cuddly, showing off humanity's ancient history in the ... more

(TrendHunter.com) 'Razzle Dazzle' by Jeff Koons was created for billionaire Dakis Joannou. Navy ships from the first World War were Koons' inspiration. The Navy discovered that an optical illusion th ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The CanCooker is a new form of steaming for your outdoor barbecues or camping trips. The CanCooker has the ability to cook for upwards of 20 people and cooks all your vegetables and ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Meshing together two pastime fads, I would like to bring your attention to these Recycled Crayon Scultpures. Considering how big pencil, pencil crayon and crayon sculptures have bec ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The Soft Architecture Collection has a magical undertone. Seemingly melting straight into the walls, these white lamps add a surreal and ghostly ambiance in homes that is utterly un ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Converse is returning to the court with their new Converse Star Player Evo. This shoe is a contemporary redesign of the classic Converse Star player. Converse used to be a basketba ... more

The concept of time, when you really start to think about it, is strange. Take seconds, for instance. How long can you stay underwater without having to come up for air? Twenty seconds? Thirty? Forty? ... more

(TrendHunter.com) If you love music and the great outdoors then you will love the Eco Ball from Pedro Gomes. This solar-powered speaker concept lets you take your tunes with you wherever you go. Th ... more

(TrendHunter.com) 'Heavenly' by Dobroslawa Nowak features an edgier bride looking lovely in white on her wedding day. The badass aspect comes in the form of cigarettes and what I take to be a baby bu ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The way Viktor Nisson captures these regal equine creatures is perfect for a haute couture shoot. Of course, Viktor Nilsson's photography doesn't center around the equestrian life. ... more

(TrendHunter.com) You can find the Mario Kart Bike Lanes in Portland, Oregon and you can also find some of the great Mario Kart fans in the world. An anonymous street artist decided that the city €™s ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The Runner Table from Duffy London is a unique and innovative approach to furniture. The design of the Runner Table is to use the abstract design decor as an integral part of the ta ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Although the WeSC Fall 2010 lookbook supposedly features some overstuffed diner patrons, I can't help but think that it looks like a case of food poisoning -- in which case we shoul ... more

(TrendHunter.com) 'Attempts to Fly' is a set of images which feature humans in jumping positions, trying to get height in preparation for takeoff. The images are quite beautiful, showing the vulnerab ... more

(TrendHunter.com) €Coco + James, €™ directed by Gilbert Le, is a mini documentary of supermodel Coco Rocha and interior designer James Conran €™s magical wedding. The 18-minute short film gives the ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The LBM Fall/Winter 2010-2011 fashion lookbook features some Indiana Jones inspiration, making it a well-rounded, rugged shoot. The clothes range from checkered sports jackets to do ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Keep all eyes on you and your shoes with the Bape Sta Shark. These incredibly colorful shoes feature the iconic Bape shark on the side and come in a variety of vibrant colors. The ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The Gilles Et Dada SS11 fashion lookbook features some distorted fashion photography. The model herself looks a bit out of focus as the images are shown superimposed on each other o ... more

(TrendHunter.com) I remember those days when my grandmother used to collect matryoshka or babushka dolls, but Ginger Williams has breathed new life into the traditional art form. Instead of recreatin ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Mary Coble's 'Blood Script' was a live performance artwork presented at the PULSE Art Fair at Pier 40 in New York City. The piece involved the tattooing of 75 insults, without the u ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Illustrator Kiersten Essenpreis' new outlet is Twaggies. Essenpreis' site takes Twitter tweets and illustrates them into hilarious works, which will definitely have you addicted to ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Sail the high seas the way they were meant to be sailed aboard the Velantic Yacht. This yacht concept from Harry Wood is Earth-friendly with its bio-diesel engine and sail. The mos ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Photographer Paula Delgado has captured a strange look for her model. Wearing a ton of lipstick, the model appears as though her lips have been lost in the onslaught of color. Her ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Clean up your home's air without even trying with the Air Purifier Ceiling Fan. This fan is made by Purifan to provide cool and clean air for your home. Most air purifiers have to ... more

(TrendHunter.com) As an avid biker, I truly enjoy the calming rhythm of pedaling, and these Amish-Made Scooters have me intrigued. As a cross between a scooter and a bicycle, the large tires and ador ... more

(TrendHunter.com) This DJ Deck built from LEGO is for the cool guy who loves to get geeky. Made completely of LEGO building blocks, this interesting deck is undeniably creative. Nostalgic and playf ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The Dwell Patterns Heath Ceramics collaboration is a line of two-dimensional tiling with kaleidoscopic patterns. For those interested in an all-white, demure sort of home decor, I u ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Head fashion designer for the Gap, Patrick Robinson, is bringing attention to the clothing store's newest trend -- slacks. The collection includes various styles and colors includin ... more

(TrendHunter.com) If you want to make tea that will certainly satisfy any tea aficionado, try the Cuisinart PerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle. Much like stated in its name, this kettle will boil wa ... more

(TrendHunter.com) 'Niagara Falling' is a short trailer that attempts to document the story of Niagara Falls, New York. Created by David Hodje and Hi-Jin, the project explores the feelings of those wh ... more

(TrendHunter.com) If you want that at-home spa experience, try the Liz Earle 'Cleanse Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser.' Made with natural ingredients including chamomile, rosemary, cocoa butter, eucalypt ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Photographer Dobroslawa Nowak takes amazing pictures of the circus and then makes them virtually unrecognizable. The blurry images make it hard to make out what's going on in the ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Trend Hunter has seen quite a few wire clutter solutions, but the Cable Robot Cable Organizer is among the most interesting of those. It seems this wiry robot bends and stretches in ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The Abakus 'Birds of Carnage (The Dark Phase)' collection is dedicated to one of the most outrageously fashionable heiresses around -- the Honourable Daphne Guinness. The collectio ... more

Last week Facebook unveiled Facebook Places and it €™s exactly what you €™d assume it is if you €™ve spent any time on the Web over the past six months. Like many sites/applications that have come bef ... more

In a recent note, I cited evidence for the lack of innovation in Big Pharma, at least from the perspective of stock market investors (see: Some Evidence that Big Pharma Has Lost Its Innovation Mojo). ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The Abstract CN011A is a luxury towel-warmer that ensures you have a comfortable after-shower experience. Produced for Vogue UK's Abstract Contemporary Collection, this piece is ge ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Sleep on your iPad without voiding the warranty with the iPad Pillow Case. This relaxing iPad case was designed by COTEetCiel and created for utmost comfort. The iPad Pillow Case m ... more

(TrendHunter.com) 'For Work' in Vogue Russia September 2010 presents steamy models donning hot office outfits. Having Abigail Clancy, Ana Beatriz Barros, Claudia Mason, Alessandra Ambrosio and Noémi ... more

(TrendHunter.com) I can only imagine the tacky bachelor pad that the Playstation Controller Table would grace its presence in. Of course, as a former 'gamer' myself, I can't help but wish my tastes r ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The neon guitars designed by Rich Roland are instruments that anybody could own, even if they couldn't play them. Embedded with neon lights, this sound-sensitive guitar changes in ... more

(TrendHunter.com) I find the pitter-patter of raindrops to be one of the most soothing sounds in the world, and the Navid Baraty 'Rain' portfolio captures this beautifully in photos. From San Fransis ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Very soon, human space travel will be possible for the average Joe if Danish firm Copenhagen Suborbitals successfully launches the HEAT rocket on August 30, 2010. The firm has bee ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Keep summer in your heart all year round with the Hi-Cut Drippy sneakers from Ice Cream. These high-tops come in three colors and are dripping with style and flavor. The Hi-Cut Dri ... more

(TrendHunter.com) I am in awe with the creativity and skill of Sandra Foster as she took an old rundown home and turned it into a romantic Victorian cottage. The best part is, this whole renovation o ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The ExciteBike Pixel Bike is a wooden creation that looks identical to a bike that could be seen in any of the classic video games of the past. The bike was made with a series of wo ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Make tea-time as easy as 1-2-3 with the Tea Package concept. This teacup is designed to let you brew and drink your favorite leafy beverage all in one cup. Designed by Vlad Lyovush ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Home phones are once again in the forefront of cool, thanks to Veronika Gambert and the Chez Soi. Chez Soi is a landline that is covered in leather, making it instantly appealing to ... more

(TrendHunter.com) I would drive down to Ikea right now if I heard that they had the Wha Bookshelf in stock. This bookshelf has so many cool design features that it is definitely mind-blowing. The Wh ... more

(TrendHunter.com) Although the Sony Eclipse is only a concept at the moment, I wouldn't be surprised if it were to become a reality within the next few years. The design was created by Hoang Nguyen ... more

(TrendHunter.com) These mosaic video game controllers bring the worlds of art and gaming together in a way I've never seen before. Oh sure, anyone can paint a picture of Mario, but can they construct ... more

(TrendHunter.com) The Ana Beatriz Barros Vogue Russia September 2010 spread features the model in lots of colorful and luxurious fashions. Photographed by Matt Irwin, the spread has a plain white bac ... more

(TrendHunter.com) €Hide and Seek €™ by Aylin Bellatrix is a series of images which feature two women looking ultra seductive and sensual. The first images present the two women sucking on either ... more

(TrendHunter.com) These milk carton handles may be the greatest thing to hit milk since cereal and chocolate. Minna has designed these wooden handles to clamp onto the top of any carton. The days of ... more

Small business connection has always been a key component of success. Connecting with customers, with prospects, with partners with suppliers. But in a new digital world the means of production have e ... more