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Umbrellas In Wine Bottles
Umbrellas In Wine Bottles
The "Is.A.Brella" Is Alcohol-Free Fun For Fashionistas
There is hardly anything more disappointing than a wine bottle with zero alcohol, but this is an exception. These colourful wine bottles contain no wine at all, but they do house hidden umbrellas. They're… MORE
Heart-Shaped Tea Sets
Heart-Shaped Tea Sets
Cup Full of Love Dishes Perfect for Valentine's Day
Warning! The amount of hearts in this article is not for the faint hearted! So why is this tea pot set just the perfect gift for Valentine's day? If you take a closer look, you'll see that every piece… MORE
Seeing With Your Tongue
Seeing With Your Tongue
Eye Candy
Do you like candy? Then read on. Is your life an emotional rollercoaster? Then relax... with a Sensory Substitution Technology candy. Eye Candy is a very special kind of candy. Let me quote the website,… MORE
Rabbit Garbage Bags
Rabbit Garbage Bags
MAQ Inc Makes Trash Cute
Let me introduce you to my new best friend. Yes, it's a rabbit, and we love walking around hand in hand. Or hand in ear, more precisely. But what is even more impressing, is that my new best friend, Rabbit,… MORE
Electric Lamp Dresses
Electric Lamp Dresses
The Sharewear Project
I have no idea what these modern furniture inspired dresses are, but they seems like a fun way to spend Sundays, and I want one! Sharewear describes them as electronic dresses that merge together "to… MORE
Bicycle Seat Covers
Bicycle Seat Covers
Coolsec Designs
Spring and summer are all about being outside, and the best way to get around is to hop on a bike. Of course it doesn't matter what kind of bike it is, and well, we all know girls tend to choose looks… MORE
DIY Lego Furniture
DIY Lego Furniture
The LunaBlocks Kit
I don't know if the sofa of my dreams exists or not, but in any case, I can't imagine anything better than building my own. This DIY Lego furniture kit would let me reconstruct the designs each time I… MORE
Vacuum Backpacks
Vacuum Backpacks
Fuel Cell BacVac
I could rant on and on about the hassles of vacuuming, and I think a lot of people would agree with me. The constant leaning over is one such pain and of course there's the dents left from bumping the… MORE
Alien Furniture
Alien Furniture
The Chankley Bore By Marteen Baas
We always had a sense that extraterrestrial life existed. We knew aliens live among us. But what we also always knew is that they are made by man. Just one look at this collection of furniture designed… MORE
Cute Profanity as Fashion
Cute Profanity as Fashion
The Cheeky Parisienne Is Back
This time last year we were blown away by the cuteness and cheekiness of parisien fashion designer, Nicole Locher. Trend Hunter covered her line of 'Embroidered Profanity'. In short, her collection consisted… MORE
Unwearable Clothing
Unwearable Clothing
Paper Dresses by Violise Lunn
Violise Lunn danish fashion designer is making one-of-a-kind clothing in her studio in Copenhagen. But the kicker, is that some of the clothing is unwearable. However, her items aren’t unwearable for… MORE
Double-Stemmed Umbrellas
Double-Stemmed Umbrellas
Tandem Umbrella For Lovers
It’s official: the simplest things are the hardest. Look at this, a Tandem umbrella, of course! Why did we ever try to fit under one single umbrella in the pouring rain? One of us was destined to get… MORE
Wearable Blankets
Wearable Blankets
Buttercup Picnic Dress
Spring is hopefully near, soon parks will be invaded by people picnicing outdoors. Sure, who wouldn’t like laying down on the grass and eating cheese, drinking wine? It’s even better if you have one… MORE
Asimov's First Law
Asimov's First Law
Friendly Scales By Alice Wang
Alice Wang is one of my favourite concept artists. Everything she does is interesting and thought provoking. This also is the case with her newest project, that is called Asimov’s First Law. Let’s… MORE
Hand-Printed Tights From Finland
Hand-Printed Tights From Finland
Zukale & Huoviala Fashion
So far it seems that this decade is all about accessories, and this year especially is all about colours. Let it be gloves, hats, scarfs or socks. Yes, it’s time to rethink that old fashioned thought… MORE
Custom Color Jobs For Your Tech
Custom Color Jobs For Your Tech
ColorWare
An item that is inseparable from the geek lifestyle: a MacBook. Or dreaming about a MacBook. Or if you’re like me, it’s dreaming of a baby blue (as blue is the new pink, for your information) MacBook.… MORE
Bag Recycling Made Hip
Bag Recycling Made Hip
The Tubelor Trash Can
A great way to make use of unwanted plastic bags is to use them as bin liners. Of course, hiding these bags from being seen are a common problem. That’s why we’re really happy to see that someone finally… MORE
Garden On Your Desktop
Garden On Your Desktop
The Sensory Lamp Concept
Are you sitting in front of the computer all day? You forgot how fresh air, nature and sunlight feels? If this is the case, close the browser, switch off the computer, and go out for a walk while the sun… MORE
Kirsten Dunst For Miu Miu
Kirsten Dunst For Miu Miu
Ad Campaign Spring/Summer 2008
The long-awaited Miu Miu campaign with Kirsten Dunst, that was shot last November is finally out! These photos are simply mesmerizing! Kirsten, who replaced Laeticia Casta fits amazingly in the world of… MORE
MacBook Air Is Not The Thinnest Notebook
MacBook Air Is Not The Thinnest Notebook
Mitsubishi Pedion Is
There are already people, who are jealous of MacBook Air's 'The Worlds Thinnest Notebook' title, and trying to prove otherwise. Apparently, not in vain. According to Newlaunches, this title belongs to… MORE
French Smoker's Haven
French Smoker's Haven
Smoker Bell With Drink Stand
From the 1st of January, smoking is banned in all public places in France as well. Luckily for the smokers, the weather in the country is almost spring-like, so they can do what they like the best: sit… MORE
Octopus Will Keep You Cosy
Octopus Will Keep You Cosy
New Beanbag Design By Atelier Blink
Have you ever thought about sitting on the lap of an octopus? No? Good. But just in case you ever do, there is a friendly and safe way to try it, without getting wet. The Atelier BLINK studio designed… MORE
Smart Pot Tilts When Plant Is Thirsty
Smart Pot Tilts When Plant Is Thirsty
Roly-Poly Pot
When a plant doesn’t get enough water, it wilts. Even with such an obvious sign, for some of us (including me) it's still very difficult to keep the regular watering in mind. Me, I gave up long time… MORE
Negativity Refuse Bag
Negativity Refuse Bag
Positive Thinking Gadget
New year, new life! Out with the old! Let’s throw away all that's useless! Yes, let’s purge your mind of all negativity of last year! The non-recyclable, negative emotions should go in this negativity… MORE
Hard Drive Depicts Data Storage on OLED Art
Hard Drive Depicts Data Storage on OLED Art
Ivy By De Groene Banaan
Picture the green banana; the fruit you buy thinking it will turn yellow and ripe. That's the thought process behind the artist approach being applied by the Dutch company, De Groene Banaan. This is… MORE
Big Balls Of Squishy Love
Big Balls Of Squishy Love
Squishables
Who said man's best friend has to be a creature that barks or purrs? I put my vote on something that is soft and warm, is always there when needed, and always ready to give the biggest hugs, like the 15"… MORE
One-Handed Reading Gadget
One-Handed Reading Gadget
The Thumb-Thing
There are things in life that remain unquestioned, dilemmas which are accepted, without anyone looking for an answer, thinking this is just how life is. Unless someone finally comes up with an idea, which… MORE
Designer Edition Phones
Designer Edition Phones
Sony Ericsson Z310 Mobile Phone Off The Catwalk
We love it when design and technology meet, and this time they meet in the form of a mobile phone. It’s the Sony Ericsson Z310, released especially for the festive season, with a brand new, eye-catching… MORE
Hello Kitty Bicycle Tire
Hello Kitty Bicycle Tire
Leave Cute Eco-Tracks
If you haven't grown tired of all the Hello Kitty accessories out there, let us show you the newest addition to the group. If you're already opting for eco-friendly commuting by bike, why not make a cute,… MORE
Art Project Redefines Time
Art Project Redefines Time
Adjusting Time to Ourselves
We all know how very long or extremely short an hour, a week, or a month can be. Time is relative, the biggest cliché of all time. But let’s just see how things would change if we wouldn’t adjust… MORE
Typewriter Chocolate
Typewriter Chocolate
Typolade Lets You Say It With Chocolate
Ever wondered about the sweetest way to say 'I love you'? Don't look any further! The German company Typolade has the answer for you: say it with chocolate! Of course the problem with giving chocolate… MORE
Button-On Napkin Shirt
Button-On Napkin Shirt
Cuff & Collar Attachments For Elegant Wiping
There’s only one thing that more humiliating than using a napkin to wipe food off your face: not using one, and having food and drink pour down the front of your outfit. German design studio, Ett La… MORE
Nail File Jewelry
Nail File Jewelry
Rasp Ring For Beauty Emergencies
A torn fingernail can do many bad things, contributing to many unwanted accidents; we all know that. Of course, the one time we don't have our Emory board on us, is the one time we damage a nail. This… MORE
Graffiti Goes Green
Graffiti Goes Green
Grassiti Moss Art
Edina Tokodi, a talented Hungarian artist now living in Brooklyn, New York, became the talk of the town recently for her "Grassity". Wherever Tokodi goes, she leaves a graffiti behind, made out of moss.… MORE
A Brush Inspired Sofa
A Brush Inspired Sofa
Comfortable Or Creepy?
In a race for the most comfortable looking couch, this one would be amongst the finalists. The name of the designer is yet unknown. All we know, that he is a student at Bucks New University. Even though… MORE
Electronic Sensing Jewelry
Electronic Sensing Jewelry
Skintile Detects Feelings
Skintile, an electric jewelry, is partly affected by the mood of the wearer. It happens many times, that we have feelings we can't express. Why not let our jewelry express them for us? I don't mean dressing… MORE

Featured Ideas

Cartoon Character Vacations
Cartoon Character Vacations
Watch The Simpsons Go to Paris in Style
What do we get, if we cross one of the best fashion magazines, one of the most beautiful models, one of the most entertaining cartoons, and one of the most amazing cities? Why, a The Simpsons feature… MORE
Double-Stemmed Umbrellas
Double-Stemmed Umbrellas
Tandem Umbrella For Lovers
It’s official: the simplest things are the hardest. Look at this, a Tandem umbrella, of course! Why did we ever try to fit under one single umbrella in the pouring rain? One of us was destined to get… MORE
The Sweet Smell Of Brands
The Sweet Smell Of Brands
Juliette Has A Gun
Seriously, I don’t care what is inside these bottles. I don’t care if they smell nice, I don’t care if they’re good for me. The only thing I care about is having them in my bathroom. Yes, I’m… MORE
Graffiti Goes Green
Graffiti Goes Green
Grassiti Moss Art
Edina Tokodi, a talented Hungarian artist now living in Brooklyn, New York, became the talk of the town recently for her "Grassity". Wherever Tokodi goes, she leaves a graffiti behind, made out of moss.… MORE
Hand-Printed Tights From Finland
Hand-Printed Tights From Finland
Zukale & Huoviala Fashion
So far it seems that this decade is all about accessories, and this year especially is all about colours. Let it be gloves, hats, scarfs or socks. Yes, it’s time to rethink that old fashioned thought… MORE
The Candle Holdem
The Candle Holdem
USB Drives Light Up Your Room
If you're like me and thinking tidying up means stuffing everything inside drawers, you need Chong Mingliang Sky's fantastic USB key-holder. The design acknowledges that important things like keys should… MORE
Typewriter Chocolate
Typewriter Chocolate
Typolade Lets You Say It With Chocolate
Ever wondered about the sweetest way to say 'I love you'? Don't look any further! The German company Typolade has the answer for you: say it with chocolate! Of course the problem with giving chocolate… MORE
Octopus Will Keep You Cosy
Octopus Will Keep You Cosy
New Beanbag Design By Atelier Blink
Have you ever thought about sitting on the lap of an octopus? No? Good. But just in case you ever do, there is a friendly and safe way to try it, without getting wet. The Atelier BLINK studio designed… MORE
Cable Cat
Cable Cat
The Cutest Way To Solve Cable Trouble
We know ever since we were watching Tom and Jerry, that cats are in fact much nicer than mice. And since (almost) everyone who uses a computer has a mouse as well, why wouldn’t you get a cat too to tame… MORE
Clean, Simple, Natural Skin
Clean, Simple, Natural Skin
Beauty Engineered Forever
We love simplicity. We believe that less is more, and yet we doubt everything that is over explained or complicated. Like this last sentence. But unlike the products of B_E_F, meaning Beauty Engineered… MORE
Bag Recycling Made Hip
Bag Recycling Made Hip
The Tubelor Trash Can
A great way to make use of unwanted plastic bags is to use them as bin liners. Of course, hiding these bags from being seen are a common problem. That’s why we’re really happy to see that someone finally… MORE
Vacuum Backpacks
Vacuum Backpacks
Fuel Cell BacVac
I could rant on and on about the hassles of vacuuming, and I think a lot of people would agree with me. The constant leaning over is one such pain and of course there's the dents left from bumping the… MORE
Light-Emitting Wallpaper
Light-Emitting Wallpaper
2D Light Walls
Forget lamps. Forget mood lighting. Forget wall decoration. They only take up space, and sooner or later, you get tired of looking at them. The dutch designer, Jonas Samson has come up with a better idea.… MORE
Convertible Stiletto-Shoes
Convertible Stiletto-Shoes
Sheila's Heels For Women Who Drive
Driving in heels is difficult and uncomfortable. Of course there's always the option to take them off before starting the engine, but here's a much glamorous idea. Why not wear high heels stilettos that… MORE