http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Unique Inventions en Copyright 2009 2009-07-11T22:59:16Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rail-of-death ]]> (TrendHunter.com) For those unfamiliar, skateboarding was born when surfers did not have good waves and needed an outlet for their desire to surf.  It seems now that the movement has come full circle. Debuting on Fuel TV… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rail-of-death 2009-07-11T12:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disability-the-access-disabled ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A winner of the James Dyson Award, “The Access” is a universal home gym, designed for able-bodied users, as well as those with various physical disabilities.  The multiple adapters and flexible design… Life Stages Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disability-the-access-disabled 2009-07-10T14:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-vehicles-the-atnmbl-concept-car ]]> (TrendHunter.com) After playing around with different designs of driverless vehicles, Mike and Maaike landed on their ATNMBL concept car. They sketched, they collaged and they toiled late into the night to design a car… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Auto and Motor Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-vehicles-the-atnmbl-concept-car 2009-07-07T18:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-cities-andras-gyorfi ]]> (TrendHunter.com) “The Swimming City” by Andras Gyorfi is what the future of green innovation is all about. The city has all a person would ever want and need within its boundaries, including a swimming pool, amphitheater,… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-cities-andras-gyorfi 2009-07-07T01:59:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagon-hummingbot ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The U.S government (and the Pentagon, specifically) has created the Hummingbot. This remote-controlled device is built with the same mechanics as a hummingbird. The division of the Pentagon constructing… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagon-hummingbot 2009-07-03T16:49:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/inventions-for-the-lazy-man ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Let’s face it--if there is an easier way to do something, someone out there will try their best to figure out what it is. This cluster is for all of those who’d rather live off their living room sofa or… Life Stages Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/inventions-for-the-lazy-man 2009-07-03T14:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-summer-in-a-briefcase ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As city workers are finding it hard to escape the office this summer and enjoy the outdoors, Krispy Kreme UK has created the world’s first ‘summer in a briefcase.’ The briefcases are designed to allow… Life Stages Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-summer-in-a-briefcase 2009-07-01T17:29:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-blog ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Printed Blog is a free publication of blogs and artwork, not written or provided by reporters but by a network of bloggers. This publication is spreading like wildfire and may be the most innovative… Marketing Strategy Print Ads Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-blog 2009-07-01T12:19:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-camping-by-import.export ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This mobile multi-story structure is called 'Urban Camping,' and it's a creation by Belgian architects Import.Export. The steel structure allows camping in urban areas to take place even in relatively… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-camping-by-import.export 2009-06-27T18:49:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loowatt ]]> (TrendHunter.com) LooWatt is a toilet made from poo and turns waste into energy. It is a innovative waterless toilet system that is designed for developing countries. The toilet turns human waste into biofuel energy, making… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loowatt 2009-06-25T17:09:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimp-your-glasses-with-the-switch-it-change-system ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Switch-It is a revolutionary interchangeable system for glasses that allows users to switch out the arms of their specs in seconds. Made by German company EBM Design, these Switch-It glasses come with… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimp-your-glasses-with-the-switch-it-change-system 2009-06-21T18:29:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-apartment-systems ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Flying Apartment System is a concept design by Dennis Ingemansson that reinvents the way we travel. Not only this the Flying Apartment System a high-tech mobile home, but it is also able to fly between… Auto and Motor Trends Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Global Trends and Hip Travel Travel Hot Spots Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-apartment-systems 2009-06-20T11:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-nerd-art-52-high-definition-web-enabled-etch-a-sketch ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The well known Etch-A-Sketch children’s toy is long-standing source of creativity and frustration. Through the use of technology a lot of free time, Fat Man (George Sanger) and Circuit Girl (Jeri Ellsworth)… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends DIY Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-nerd-art-52-high-definition-web-enabled-etch-a-sketch 2009-06-19T22:59:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-bags ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Inside Out Umbrella by Seung Hee Son is a practical and stylish way to carry your umbrella without leaving a trail of water drops. This transforming umbrella inverts itself as it collapses into a… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-bags 2009-06-19T17:49:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strollerbarrow-unique-one-wheeled-baby-stroller-handmade-by-etsy-designer ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mojoworkin, an Etsy artist/designer has come up with a unique remake of the usually boring baby stroller. The ‘strollerbarrow’ is highly stable and balanced, one wheel design. Users can easily maneuver,… Life Stages Baby Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strollerbarrow-unique-one-wheeled-baby-stroller-handmade-by-etsy-designer 2009-06-16T04:10:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disaster-trucks-ford-new-campaign ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These ads for Ford trucks by advertising agency JWT are simple, yet so effective. The main focus of the ad, according to the excerpt on Ads of the World, is to let consumers know that now their trucks… Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Print Ads Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disaster-trucks-ford-new-campaign 2009-06-15T15:49:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicagos-the-james-revolutionizes-room-keys ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Chicago is seeing more green lately thanks to the James Hotel. The hotel is revolutionizing its industry, leading by example at the front of the environmental movement. The James hotel has decided to… Environmental Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicagos-the-james-revolutionizes-room-keys 2009-06-12T12:59:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ever-increasing-by-sea-hope- ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Ever-Increasing watch uses graph lines rather than a traditional dial to tell you the time. Makers of the watch, Sea Hope, claim that the Ever-Increasing watch can uplift spirits because the lines… Style and Fashion Trends Watches Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ever-increasing-by-sea-hope- 2009-06-11T21:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-sungho-lees-paper-clip ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Paper clips just got a heck of a lot cooler (if they ever were cool to begin with). Sungho Lee is a Korean Designer who sent DesignBoom.com images of his latest project, ‘LED Clips.’ DesignBoom states… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-sungho-lees-paper-clip 2009-06-11T16:40:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-foozball-chloe-ruchons-barbiefoot ]]> (TrendHunter.com) How do you get boys to play with Barbies? French designer Chloe Ruchon thinks she has the answer with her “Barbiefoot” invention. The pink football table flooded with Barbies seems to be an odd match,… Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-foozball-chloe-ruchons-barbiefoot 2009-06-11T15:30:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-residences-a-river-runs-through-a-modern-house ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Everyone dreams of a waterfront house, but not too many can actually live on the water. John Pardey Architects did just that. They designed Hindi House for which they have won an award for architectural… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Modern Art Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-residences-a-river-runs-through-a-modern-house 2009-06-10T19:59:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-seat-benches-sebastian-errazuriz ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sebastian Errazuriz has created the ultimate bicycle seat bench. This creative bench fits five, and uses discarded bike saddles for seats. Sebastian Errazuriz is clearly an art designer who works with… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-seat-benches-sebastian-errazuriz 2009-06-10T10:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheater-chopsticks-forkchops-lets-westerners-eat-like-asians ]]> (TrendHunter.com) For those of you who just can’t seem to grasp how to use chopsticks, Forkchops will solve your problem! These cheater chopsticks are handy utensils that allow you to switch over to a knife and fork whenever… Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheater-chopsticks-forkchops-lets-westerners-eat-like-asians 2009-06-09T09:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booneoakley ]]> (TrendHunter.com) BooneOakley, an interactive advertising agency, has ingeniously created an original website that essentially showcases the agency from the portfolio right through to the “Contact Us” page. Although this… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booneoakley 2009-06-08T20:49:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-confetti-metropolitan-home-magazines-design-100-party ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Everything is going digital these days, even… confetti? Yes, that’s right, “Digital Confetti” was used as a one-night interactive installation for the Metropolitan Home Magazine’s “Design 100″ party. The… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-confetti-metropolitan-home-magazines-design-100-party 2009-06-08T10:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fred-niells-indicator-6-nixie-clock ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This Indicator-6 Nixie clock is both a step back in time and a step forward into the future. The imagery of this clock takes you into the workspace of Sherlock Holmes. You’d probably find it next to his… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Home Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fred-niells-indicator-6-nixie-clock 2009-06-06T16:59:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-gardens-ecological-aquariums ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you want all the appeal of a garden but with a place to store your aquatic loved ones, this Floating Garden is right up your alley. Gardens are one of the best ways to decorate your home. They bring… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-gardens-ecological-aquariums 2009-06-04T22:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camelammo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) CamelAmmo is here to solve the biggest problem in the woman’s wardrobe—the camel toe epidemic. We’ve all seen in before: The unfortunate red-carpet celebrity outfits that show us a little more than we’d… Style and Fashion Trends Underwear and Swimwear Naughty Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camelammo 2009-06-04T14:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fda-bans-shipment-of-electronic-cigarettes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The fact that electronic cigarettes are unapproved by the government and virtually unstudied has not deterred thousands of smokers from flocking to mall kiosks and the Internet to buy them. Since they… Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fda-bans-shipment-of-electronic-cigarettes 2009-06-02T22:15:44Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-van-lieshout-liquor-master ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Atelier Van Lieshout has designed the ultimate alcohol cabinet called the Liquor Master. This innovation was inspired by the human form and is made from foam, fiberglass and metal. The Liquor Master is… Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-van-lieshout-liquor-master 2009-06-02T01:25:59Z