Nigel Goodwin - Nigel still doesn't know what to do with his life. But in the meantime, he's having a hell of a good time.
Nigel travels throughout the Asia-Pacific region, writing and publishing business case studies for the Richard Ivey School of Business. Prior to this gig, he worked as a management consultant with the Monitor Group in Canada, the US and South Africa, and also consulted to the United Nations Development Program in New York City. He craves innovation, culture and international travel, and could happily spend the rest of his life living out of a suitcase.
He is currently wandering somewhere near the equator, in the far east, looking for the next big thing. Less [+/-]
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Hunting Since: November 2005
Nigel Goodwin's Latest Trends
Capsule Hotel -- now in London
Yotels -- small hotel "capsules" -- have come to London. A Yotel room is a place for travelers and commuters in need of a place to rest and shower, but without the space and expense of a full-sized hotel room. The concept was pioneered in Japan. The latest Yotel just opened at London's Gatwick Airpo…1,753 Views
Goddard
The Latest Commercial SpacecraftThere is nothing cooler than spaceflight. Nothing. And now we're getting closer. Jeff Bezos, the billionaire visionary behind Amazon.com, has joined the race to bring commercial spaceflight to the masses.…
Published 4,448 Views
Horny Taxis
Advertising for Bull RidersThis week in New York, five normally yellow taxi cabs have been covered in fake brown and white cowhide and decorated with bulls' horns. It's part of a promotion for a bullriding event to be held from…
Published 4,264 Views
Personalized Bobbleheads (GALLERY)
Pretend You're Famous!The macro-trend of personalization has scored again, and this time it's personalized bobbleheads. You know, we're talking about those little plastic caricatures of athletes and other celebrities with the…
Published 8,657 Views
Wrapper Writers
50 Cent, Snoop Dogg Publish Street NovelsRappers 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg are both publishing novels about street life. 50 Cent has co-written a series of novels featuring characters based on members of his G-Unit crew. The books' themes are…
Published 3,308 Views
Slentrol
Slimming Pills for Overweight DogsThe dieting and slimming craze has moved to a whole new playing field. The world's first weight loss drug for dogs -- yes, dogs -- has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Slentrol, made…
Published 5,049 Views
$100 Laptop
Bringing computers to the developing worldA project called One Laptop per Child aims to make computers affordable for the developing world. The computers are expected to sell for only US$100 each. Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Nigeria, Libya, Pakistan and Thailand have already signed up to buy the machines, and more countries are expected to …
1,436 Views
Jeremy Gutsche, Founder of Trend Hunter (INTERVIEW)
Simply put, Jeremy Gutsche IS Trend Hunter Magazine. As the founder and publisher of Trend Hunter Magazine, Jeremy scouts the frontiers of the virtual world in a bold search for new ideas. He is the publication's…Published 6,507 Views
The Anger Bar
Smash Glasses, Rant or Hit WorkersHere's a bar that caters to a very specific niche market -- angry people. The Rising Sun Anger Release Bar in Nanjing, China lets customers smash glasses, rant and even hit specially trained workers.…
Published 5,246 Views
Girls Gone Wired
Technology Gender Gap Closing FastForget the shoes and the diamonds, buy her a flat-screen TV. A recent survey found that three out of four American women would prefer a plasma screen to a glittering necklace. The survey, entitled (I…
Published 6,206 Views
World's Most Expensive Homes
The world's most expensive homes sell at fantastic prices -- some in excess of US$100 million -- and those prices are rising ever higher. New wealth is being created around the world, affluent buyers…Published 15,430 Views
Launching Gangsters' Music Careers
A British businessman and marketing expert is searching for the next rap stars -- by going into LA's most dangerous neighborhoods and recruiting gang members with lyrical talent. Jon Nokes has invested…Published 3,753 Views
Scarlett Johansson Ties Up with Reebok
Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has signed a deal to create a new line of clothing and footwear with Reebok. The Scarlett Rbk line will feature t-shirts, track jackets and hoodies and will appear in…Published 8,524 Views
Computer Program Changes The Science of Hit Music
It looks like popular music is going to get even more commercial than it already is. A computer program has been developed that supposedly increases a songwriter's chance of scoring a hit. The program,…Published 3,682 Views
Action Advertising
Why just tell people what you do when you can actually show them? Take this ad from Adidas' "Impossible is Nothing" campaign as an example. Sure, the bus is plastered with the campaign's regular ads --…Published 4,538 Views
Help the Aged: Video Games Keep Brains Young
Here's some welcome news: video games are actually good for your brain. And in Japan, older people are increasingly picking the games up to keep their brains sharp. Video game makers are responding to…Published 3,785 Views
Cell Phone Movies
Make a Feature Film on Your Cell PhoneThis is cool -- now anyone can make a feature film using only a cell phone. It is increasingly common for video footage shot on cell phones to appear in the mainstream news media. This is largely due…
Published 3,920 Views
High-class Hamburgers
Many star chefs are now turning to burgers and fries to make their mark. So forget the foie gras and pass me the chilli sauce. A few examples of this fast food / haute cuisine: David Burke of New York's…Published 3,748 Views
Destination Weddings: Something Different
Let's be honest: weddings are repetitive. Just the same old show with different faces. So why not escape the local country club or community hall and find an alternative? An all-inclusive destination…Published 4,111 Views
Invisibility Cloak
For Real!If this works, it'll be the greatest invention in history and the coolest gadget known to mankind. Researchers at Duke University and Imperial College London have developed the blueprint for an invisibility…
Published 7,939 Views
Luxury Movie Theatre
At least one movie theatre owner -- or exhibitor, as they're known -- is trying to lure consumers back to the big screen with a luxury cinema. In 1946, the average American went to the movies 28 times…Published 6,470 Views
US Army gets into Video Gaming
The US Army has found a new way to raise its profile and attract new recruits: through an online video game. The game, entitled America's Army, simulates both combat and life in the military service.…Published 3,727 Views
Music and Faith
In Manchester, Christians found a way to breathe new life into their religion -- through rock 'n' roll. During last week's Easter proceedings, the Crucifixion was retold with the help of the city's incredible…Published 3,703 Views
India: Massive Market for High-tech Products
Technology companies from the western world should stop thinking of India as a place to dump low-cost, low-tech versions of their products, says one of the country's senior technologists. Ajay Gupta, who…Published 3,840 Views
Presidential Fashion: Comfy Sweaters
Bolivia's casually dressed new president has inspired a fashion craze in his country: casual sweaters. Evo Morales became famous during the recent election campaign for wearing a comfortable red, white…Published 4,536 Views
Google will Organize Your Life
A search engine, email and now a calendar. Google has found another way to attach itself to your life. Google's new web-based calendar lets people store appointments, receive reminders and share schedules…Published 2,787 Views
Sweden Invades China (with an Ikea in Beijing)
Did Sweden invade China? Well, not really. But Ikea did. The Swedish furniture giant opened its biggest Asian store in Beijing on Wednesday to capitlize on China's home improvement trend. The new Beijing…Published 2,986 Views
Tracking your Teenager (with a GPS phone)
Disney is lauching a new service in the US to allow parents to monitor how their kids use mobile phones. Parents will be able to keep track of voice, text, video and picture messages and set limits on…Published 7,123 Views
Mr Switzerland to Comfort World Cup Widows
Switzerland is using male sex appeal to attract female tourists while their boyfriends and husbands take in the beer-swilling football hooliganism of the World Cup soccer finals in neighboring Germany…Published 4,915 Views
Virtual Golf at Home
The new Real World Golf game for PlayStation 2 lets you play a round of golf in the comfort of your own living room. With a foot-long plastic club attached to a motion capture unit, your swing will be…Published 3,881 Views
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