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Business Street Skills - Arnoud Raskin Discusses Helping Entrepreneurs Make Successful Careers (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:43:02 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Arnoud Raskin is a mobile humanitarian and education innovator. After spending time as a social worker in Columbia, Raskin developed a school system for socially challenged areas. Raskin founded Streetwize...

Creativity Through Writing Recipes - Julie Hession Shows the Art in Making a Good Recipe (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:27:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Food entrepreneur Julie Hession reveals to her viewers how writing recipes has helped her become a more creative person. She explains that the job is actually a lot harder than people give it credit for...

Cement-Inspired Ensembles - The Steven Alan Fall 2012 Collection is Dark, Dreary and Chic (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:11:02 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) The Steven Alan Fall 2012 collection stays true to Alan's form and what the fashion world has gotten used to from him: simple, wearable clothes in minimal hues, with barely any detailing or patterns. While...

Eco Car Architecture - Markus Voglreiter 'Auto Residence' is Car-Shaped and Environmentally Friendly (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:56:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) The Markus Voglreiter 'Auto Residence' is a car-shaped house that does more than just please the eye. The home is also an eco-friendly abode, making it a competitive structure in modern architecture and...

Online Psychedelic Pattern Makers - Kaleidolism Lets Users Upload Images to Make Trippy Art (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:40:55 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) If you can't find time to go to the toy store to buy yourself a kaleidoscope, Kaleidolism offers visitors the same trippy experience online. The website on default provides viewers with an image they can...

Strength of Digital Humanitarians - Heather Blanchard Discusses the Power of Online Volunteers (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:14:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Hather Blanchard is a communications specialist. In 2010, she helped create the CrisisCamp. The association became a global movement and boasted waves of volunteers after the Haiti earthquake. Blanchard...

Colorful Gelatin Lamps - The Light & Jelly Series by Le Creative Sweatshop is Psychedelic (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:59:04 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) The Light & Jelly series features psychedelic lamp designs fit for a sci-fi movie that has a retro futuristic aesthetic. Although each creation boasts a different shape and are uniquely solid rather than...

Cartooned High Tops (UPDATE) - The Converse Gorillaz Collection Features Exclusive Artwork (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:43:05 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) You will soon be able to represent your love for the song Feel Good Inc. on your feet thanks to the Converse Gorillaz Collection. Converse has just released detailed images of the four shoes being released...

Beautiful Billowy LBDs - The Rachel Comey Fall 2012 Line is Full of Oversized Wearable Pieces (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:28:04 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) It's hard to deny the utter practicality and simplicity of the Rachel Comey Fall 2012 collection. "Normally for Fall we dive into print and pattern and color," designer Rachel Comey told Style.com the...

Eco-Friendly Elegant Ensembles - The Organic by John Patrick Fall 2012 Collection is Chic (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:12:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) For a line titled 'A Beautiful Vision,' the Organic by John Patrick Fall 2012 collection certainly (and thankfully) lives up to its name. Patrick named his fall offering after a Julia Margaret Cameron...

Modern Minimalist Collections - The Jil Sander Navy Fall 2012 Collection is Perfectly Structured (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:56:02 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Jil Sander has become essentially synonymous with minimalism and the latest offering from the brand's more affordable sister line -- the Jil Sander Navy Fall 2012 collection -- carries on the fashion house's...

Architectural Armchair Art - Sit Stay by Ted Lott Challenges the Formality of Woodworking (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:41:02 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Sit Stay by Ted Lott is artwork that tests the boundaries of woodworking in both architecture and furniture design. It does so by combining the two in a unique dioramic-like creation. The American artist...

Seafood Skate Shoes - The Nike SB Shrimp Lets You Show Your Love for Shellfish (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:26:06 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) The Nike SB Shrimp is perhaps the first shoe ever to be inspired by seafood. The latest release from Nike's skateboarding line is a Quickstrike Low with a small shellfish placed prominently on the heel....

Bottled Soot Art - Jim Dingilian Creates Landscape Masterpieces in Glass Containers (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:10:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) As baffling as impossible bottles are (bottles that hold objects that don't appear to fit through their mouths), Jim Dingilian goes one step further. He uses the inside of typical glass bottles as canvases...

Intricate Intergalactic Collections - The Michael Angel Fall 2012 Collection is Mind-Blowing (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:55:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) While New York Fashion Week may have just kicked off, you can be assured that the Michael Angel Fall 2012 collection is unlike anything else you will see for the remainder of the week. Full of whimsical,...

Principles of Design - Hartmut Esslinger Talks About Choosing the Right Designer (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:40:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Hartmut Esslinger takes us deep into the world of design and gives his advice for what firms need to do when hiring people and defines what design means to him. He tells his audience that businesses...

Luxe Lounging Model Collections - The 10 Crosby Derek Lam Fall 2012 Collection is Stunningly Casual (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:25:04 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) New York Fashion Week has kicked off and designer Derek Lam has chosen to celebrate by staying at home with his 10 Crosby Derek Lam Fall 2012 collection. The talented designer opted for a great look book...

Savory Creature Lollipops - The Animal Head Suckers are Nauseatingly Sweet (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:10:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) As savory as the Animal Head Suckers may appear, they are still sweet to the tongue. Despite how unique this collection of lollipops is, the flavors are very much traditional. For instance, the Fish Head...

Flexible Clothes Carriers - The Pinch Hanger Makes it Easier to Remove Hangers the Right Way (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:55:04 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Jaineel Shah is attempting to make stretched collars a thing of the past with her Pinch Hanger concept. The Pinch Hanger is a simple hanger redesign that makes taking shirts off of hangers easier...

Minimalist Superhero Metropolises - Greg Guillemin Shows Vigilantes Protecting City Silhouettes (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:40:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Seeing Batman's silhouette perched atop a skyscraper and overlooking Gotham city isn't a new sight, but Greg Guillemin has applied that concept to an array of superheroes and produced images of vigilantes...

Steaming Nostril Ads - The Tabasco Garlic Pepper Sauce Campaign is Extremely Hot (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:25:02 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) The Tabasco Garlic Pepper Sauce ad campaign centers around a classic interpretation of hot sauces. It depicts steaming nostrils and mouths in an obvious attempt to show just how spicy this particular hot...

Simplistic Color-Blocked Campaigns - The Costume National Pre-Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection is Sleek (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:10:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) The Costume National Pre-Autumn/Winter 2012 womenswear collection features sleek and structured silhouettes, accented by color-blocked hues. These bold pieces are versatile and multi-functional serving...

Geometric Metal Platters - The HAY Kaleido Collection Merges Material and Graphic Design (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:55:09 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) The results of interdisciplinary design collaborations are often quite compelling aesthetically and functionally. Take a look at the HAY Kaleido collection. Together with Clara von Zweigbergk, the firm...

Race-Mimicking Apps - You Can Pretend to be a Car With the Toyota 'I am 86' Game (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:35:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Toyota is promoting its 2012 '86' sports car and it has launched an interactive app -- the Toyota 'I am 86' game -- to get consumers excited. When you download the free Toyota 'I am 86' game, you get...

Curving Concrete Cathedrals - Church of Seed Offers a Place for Worship & Gathering (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:20:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Set on the side of one of the famous sacred Taoist mountains in China, Church of Seed is a large concrete structure designed by Hong Kong-based O Studio Architects that provides villagers with a place...

Mathematics-Based Fashion - Arena Page's Collection is Made Using 3D Modeling (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:10:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) A student at the London College of Fashion, Arena Page has created a fashion collection that centers on mathematics and geometry. Her debut fashion line, inspired by The Mobius Strip (a single-sided...

Intricate Superhero Getups - The Captain America Motorcycle Suit Will Make You Feel Like an Avenger (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) The Captain America Motorcycle Suit from UD Replicas could either be an awesome early Halloween costume (so you can sit pretty until October) or a cool outfit to wear -- alone, of course -- to pretend...

Apps as Educational Tools - Debbie Forster Reveals How We Can Teach Children With Technology (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:40:02 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) In this keynote from CEO for CDI Europe Debbie Forster, she discusses the Apps for Good program that her company developed. Apps for Good and CDI's mandate focus on the empowerment of people through technology....

3D-Printed Wedges - Hoon Chung Footwear Collection Offers Curvy & Cute Styles (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:25:06 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Over the last year or two, 3D printing has gone from being used primarily in industrial design and engineering to being a burgeoning part of fashion design, and London-based designer Hoon Chung's footwear...

Hanging Hairlike Fixtures - Cabello Salon by a2rhitektura Offers an Eerie Atmosphere (TrendHunter.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:10:03 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) Design firm a2rhitektura has created this stunning interior for Cabello Salon in Belgrade, Serbia. The space is dark and eerie, made even more so by hanging black plastic threads that look like strands...