Regardless of your economic situation and location in the world, it's almost impossible to avoid talk of the Occupy Wall Street protests, which have now spread to cities around the world.
Beginning with a protest against the uneven distribution of wealth in America, the #Occupy movement has now come to mean a variety of things to people globally, but the strong message of the "99%" remains. Blowing up on the blogosphere, the movement has spawned Tumblr accounts like 'Hot Chicks of Occupy Wall Street' and 'We Are the 1 Percent,' a blog that urges those more fortunate to join the 99% in speaking out against the current state of the global economy.
Whether you belong to the majority or not, these Occupy Wall Street innovations are truly inspiring, and even offer some laughs with lighthearted takes on the movement. Check out this slideshow for the coolest and most creative #Occupy finds.
10 Occupy Wall Street Innovations
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Moving Minority Blogs
The 'We are the 1 Percent' Tumblr is a Heartwarming Boost for Humanity
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Protesting Puppet Parodies
The Occupy Sesame Street Movement is Rioting Based on Reality
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Female Protester Tributes
'Hot Chicks of Occupy Wall Street' is Surprisingly Inspiring
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Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
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Protesting Pooch Portraits
The Buzzfeed 'Dogs of Occupy Wall Street' Snaps are Animal Outcries
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Protest Currency Campaigns
Occupy George Involves Circulating Fake Bills with Infographics on Them
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Anti-Wealth Protesting Posters
The Fro Designs Visually Represent the 1% of Occupy
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Dejected Game Board Art
The Banksy Monopoly Sculpture for Occupy London is Revealing
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Heavily Armored Segways
The T3 NLRV is Designed for Extreme Crowd Control
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Cute Protesting Playthings
The WildAmmo '#Occupy Andy's Room' Snaps Show Turmoil Among Toys
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Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers
Voo Store Joins On Running to Create a Unique New Sneaker
Chic Olympic Surfer Fashions
The Oakley Offshore Collection is for Team USA for the 2024 Olympics
Skateboarding Shoe Tours
Vans & Anthony Van Engele Conclude AVE 2.0 Commitment to Progression
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
TV Screen T-Shirts
The T-Shirt TV Has an Integrated 10-Inch HD Screen
Elevated Collegiate Streetwear
October’s Very Own Debuts the 'Campus Collection'
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
Street-Style Moccasin Shoes
Supreme and Clarks are Teaming Up to Debut a Line of Wallabees
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' Campaign Stars Monica Lewinsky
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Limited-Edition Film-Inspired Apparel
Aerie Launched a Wicked Collection Featuring Thematic Colors
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Line-Ups
Honda Debuts Two Concepts Models in the Honda 0 Series
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Creativity-Fostering Art Events
POSCA Becomes Secret Walls' Official Paint Marker
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Authentic Streetwear Stores
eBay's Canal Street Wear Features On-Site Authentication
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Premium Explorative Skate Products
OTW By Vans Celebrates Skateboarding Culture and Experiences
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
Movember's A Problem Halved Bench Inspires Mental Health Conversations
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Blockchain-Enhanced Tee Designs
9dcc Makes a Bold Statement with F*CK FIAT Limited Edition Tee
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Thematic Ombre-Effect Sneakers
Ground Up x Walmart Debut The 'Wicked High-Top Sneakers'
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Singer-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Popcaan and Clarks Originals Join on a Wallabee Iteration
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Radio Station-Themed Footwear
Clarks Originals Creates a Kurupt FM Version of the Wallabees
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Edgy High-End Fashion Collections
Alexander Wang Debuts the Ultra-Edgy Garage Collection
Complimentary Soup Trucks
The Good Humor Soup Truck is Sharing Free Soup in NYC
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Pay-What-You-Want Pizza Trucks
Newman's Own Invites Pizza Lovers to Choose Their Own Price
Villainous Board Game Campaigns
The Monopoly All is Fair Campaign Leans into Competition
Ocean Purity Petitons
The Dirty Protest is a Petition Signed with Real Sewage
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Animated Tech Resistance Shows
Jazz Cow is an Animated Revolt Against Tech Dystopia
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Dynamic Streetwear-Informed Footwear
Clarks Originals Joins Billionaire Boys Club on New Shoes
Japanese Streetwear-Inspired Shoes
Clarks Presents the Harajuku Pack Honoring Streetwear History
Recycling Advocate Holograms
HypnoCat is Promoting the Great Cable Challenge in Waterloo Station
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges
The X Merch Collection Includes Two Styles
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Wax Jacket Rental Services
Barbour Teams Up with Oxfam at Glastonbury on a Charitable Initiative
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Natural Tresspassing Campaigns
Lush and Right to Roam Believe Nature Is For Everyone
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Slick Hand-Built Electric Vehicles
Moke America Announces Its Comeback with a New Upgrade
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
New York Structural Designs
Quarters is Unveiled as the Latest New York Symbol Building
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Banned Books Campaigns
Penguin Random House is Hitting the Road with Three Other Organizations
Global Affordable Housing Competitions
ICON Challenging Architects & Designers with Initiative 99
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
Voting Day Rideshare Deals
Lyft Rolls Out Its Most Extensive Voting Initiative to Date
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Interactive Typo Art Installations
Pasha Radetzki Creates the Love-Ego=LOV in New York
Witty Plushie Toys
Punchkins are 'Punny' Collectibles with 3D Details
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Online Vehicle Owners Communities
OMMT is an online community for like-minded car lovers
Dystopian Electric Vehicles
UP.FIT Refits Tesla Models Into Cyberpunk Tactile Vehicles
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Prolonged Activism Campaigns
Oxfam's Stay In The Fight Encourages Lasting Social Influences
Awareness-Raising Poverty Campaigns
Oxfam Australia Debuts a Platform Called 'Unaccept Inequality'
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
Social Platform Outerwear Launches
Hiking Patrol is Broadening to Create its Own Apparel
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
The Community Creates the Limited Electoral Coins
Censorship-Combatting Social Media Campaigns
Operation Retweet Uses AI-Generated Avatars
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Immigration System-Inspired Artworks
SOLDIER's Passport Series Confront the Biased Justice System
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Emerging London Designer Exhibitions
POOR Collective Showcases the Powershift Exhibition in London
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Contemporary Design Fair Expansions
The Fair COLLECTIBLE is Expanding to New York City
Rideable Sandcastle Courses
The Lexus US Open of Surfing Has a First-of-Its-Kind Circuit
Graphic Novel-Inspired Animations
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Unveils a Teaser for its Upcoming Series
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet