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Unique Trends

Moving away from the cold and disconnected aesthetics of mass-produced products, consumers are opting for more customized and one-of-a-kind experiences for allure. Illustrating the impact of bizarre campaigns, abstract designs and eclectic decor, this unique category sheds some light on the growing acceptance and interest surrounding obscure ideas and innovations.
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Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
While many architects, designers, and scientists are looking for new and novel ways to recycle plastic waste, a student at Central Saint Martins is proposing a rather outlandish but sound procedure.... MORE
Golden Tickets Treasure Hunts
Golden Tickets Treasure Hunts
Cj Hendry x Phillips Debut a Willy Wonka Style Treasure Hunt
CJ Hendry x Dropshop (curated by Phillips) is hosting an exciting treasure hunt event this Saturday, offering participants a chance to win exclusive prizes. The event, inspired by Willy Wonka’... MORE
AI-Generated Denim Capsules
AI-Generated Denim Capsules
Soorty Unveils HumAin Chapter 2 at the Intersection of Tech & Fashion
Soorty, a prominent denim manufacturer from Pakistan, recently released a groundbreaking AI-generated denim collection called HumAIn Chapter 2. The ground-breaking project was undertaken in... MORE
Tactile AI Toolkits
Tactile AI Toolkits
Zhaodi Feng Has Designed a Unique Toolkit Named 'Promptac'
Many designers are pushing the boundaries of what is possible at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the material world—this innovative AI toolkit by Zhaodi Feng, a graduate of the... MORE
Furry Avant-Garde Shoe Designs
Furry Avant-Garde Shoe Designs
Doublet Collaborates with SUICOKE and Vibram on the FUTON-LO
Described as “never one to shy away from the experimental and absurd,” doublet recently introduced a heat-during avant-garde shoe design that the label designed in collaboration with two... MORE
Bag-Accented Bag Designs
Bag-Accented Bag Designs
Louis Vuitton's Plastic Bag Retails for $4,000
Louis Vuitton recently released two cheeky see-through plastic bag designs that draw inspiration from freezer bags and feature “an ordinary LV handbag inside.” The luxury accessories,... MORE
Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades
Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades
The Q Hand-Makes an Impressive Pair of Rollerblade Skates
As an ever-growing hub for DIYers, YouTube has been the home of some seriously impressive inventions—from square-wheel bicycles to airless tires—and now, the platform hosts a video of these... MORE
play_circle_filled Lie Detector Test Cans
Lie Detector Test Cans
Simply Spiked Lemonade™ Introduces the #KeepitRealCan Campaign
This Spring, Simply Spiked Lemonade™ delighted Canadians with its new lineup of full-flavored spiked lemonades, expertly crafted by Simply® using 5% real squeezed and concentrated fruit juice.... MORE
Mobile Scanner
Brands are creating applications that can scan items into 3D assets
Trend - 3D scanner apps capture and generate three-dimensional models of real-world objects or environments. These apps transform physical objects into digital 3D assets that can be used in various applications and industries, including augmented reality, virtual reality, design, gaming, and health.

Insight - Consumers are often looking for ways to access advanced technology without purchasing a new device, and mobile-integrated scanners are an accessible resource for individuals looking to view and create personalized digital assets. By using an app instead of a machine, consumers without prior experience in 3D assets can experiment and produce their own without incurring hefty costs.
Workshop Question - How can your brand make its product/service accessible and affordable for consumers?
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New York-Inspired Picnic Series
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
American designer Nik Bentel transforms ordinary projects into creative, whimsical, and functional art pieces in his New York Picnic Series. Drawing inspiration from his home city, Bentel reimagines... MORE
Plant-Based Aluminum Dying Processes
Plant-Based Aluminum Dying Processes
Loop Loop Pioneers More Sustainable Design Practices
Dutch design studio Loop Loop has achieved a notable breakthrough with its development of a plant-based aluminum dying process. The technique, an alternative to conventional petroleum-based options,... MORE
Automated Vertical Car Parks
Automated Vertical Car Parks
Daniel Statham Studio Designs the Future Car Park in China
Daniel Statham Studio’s Future Car Park in Hangzhou, China, is an innovative and automated vertical car park that introduces a new approach to urban commuting. The building’s circular... MORE
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Snapchat engineer Kyle Goodrich just recently debuted an interesting and innovative approach to utilizing generative AI for transforming photos into unique works of art—an AI-powered hand-held... MORE
Angular Multi-Functional Cat Accessories
Angular Multi-Functional Cat Accessories
The Tesla Cybertruck Cat Tray Boasts Novelty and Utility
The Tesla Cybertruck Cat Tray is surely an unexpected product from the electric automaker and yet, here we are. As the name suggests, the design of this pet accessory takes cues from the distinct... MORE
Acne-Clearing Daily Supplements
Acne-Clearing Daily Supplements
CLEARSTEM Debuted MINDBODYSKIN 2 for Acne Management
CLEARSTEM, a skincare brand dedicated to addressing adult hormonal acne, has unveiled its latest product, MINDBODYSKIN 2, which aims to offer a comprehensive solution for acne management. This daily... MORE
play_circle_filled Revolutionary Flying Disc
Revolutionary Flying Disc
The Spin Pro Can be Thrown Like a Ball for Lasting Fun
Get ready to elevate your summer fun with the groundbreaking innovation of the year – the Spin Pro. This game-changing flying disc has captured the coveted Hot Summer Toy 2023 Award by none other... MORE
Elegant Square Watch Designs
Elegant Square Watch Designs
Álvaro Siza Designs the Lebond Siza Square Watch
Álvaro Siza, the renowned Pritzker prize-winning architect, has ventured into horology with the creation of this elegant square watch design. Named the ‘Lebond Siza square watch,’ the... MORE
Chic Technical Vest Collaborations
Chic Technical Vest Collaborations
Junya WATANABE MAN and INNERRAUM Embrace Gorpcore
In Fall/Winter 2023, Junya WATANABE MAN collaborates with a large roster of brands—from Carhartt WIP, Palace, and Levi’s to New Balance, GORE-TEX, and others—and recently, the label... MORE
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
NanoRobotGeek, also known as Jack Spiggle, undertakes an impressive DIY Apple Watch project, transforming a first-generation of the well-known device into a mechanical timepiece, powered by an... MORE
Innovative Cellular Health Skincare
Innovative Cellular Health Skincare
Timeline Skincare Boasts a Ground-breaking Ingredient—Mitopure
Timeline Skincare is a game-changer in the cellular health skincare category. Launched in 2023, the Swiss brand introduced a prestigious line of skincare products containing Mitopure®—“a... MORE
Battery Recycling Solutions
Battery Recycling Solutions
Gisele Azimi Experiments with Captured Carbon Dioxide
Gisele Azimi, a University of Toronto professor and Canada Research Chair for Urban Mining Innovations, is pursuing battery recycling solutions using captured carbon dioxide. The experimental... MORE
Meat-Themed Vacation Giveaways
Meat-Themed Vacation Giveaways
Reynolds Wrap Just Launched a New Wild West Steak-Cation
Reynolds Wrap is offering you and a +1 the opportunity of a lifetime with their Wild West Steak-cation. During this 4-night luxury western-style stay at The Ranch at Rock Creek, you’ll have... MORE
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
Collections are beginning to be dropped for the Fall/Winter 2023 season and some brands are already stunning audiences with the cheeky and unexpected items they have on show—like this luxury... MORE
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
MIT Scientists Develop Efficient Energy Storage System
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have broken ground on a low-cost battery alternative. Essentially positioned as an energy storage system, the innovation may offer a pathway &#... MORE
Extravagant Wedding Cake Pavilions
Extravagant Wedding Cake Pavilions
Joana Vasconcelos Designs an Impressive Sculptural Installation
Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos’ Wedding Cake Pavilion, situated at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, England, is an impressive and immersive sculptural installation that combines the... MORE