Armida Ascano
Chief Insights Officer
Toronto, ON · Member since Jul 2010
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Nerdy Night Lights
The 'Lamp in a Box' Light Fixtures Show Your Grown-Up GeekinessPop Culture Lamps — Designing light fixtures inspired by pop culture allows for unique and nostalgic home decor.
Famed Female Collages
The Lee Gainer 'Frankenlovely' Collection is Creative and UniqueCollage Art Resurgence — Lee Gainer's 'Frankenlovely' series taps into the renewed interest in traditional, hands-on art forms like collage.
Temptress Teacups (UPDATE)
The 'Undergrowth Design' Tea Set is Surprisingly SensualTransforming Daily Tasks into Entertainment — Opportunity for companies to create products that turn everyday activities into enjoyable experiences.
Ballpoint Babe Illustrations
The Mixed Media Works of Niki Pilkington are Skillfully SketchedMixed Media Art — Opportunity to explore innovative combinations of various art mediums to create unique and intriguing works.
Skater Girl Spreads
Iselin Steiro is a Sultry 'Roller Girl' for Vogue Paris December 2010Bold Styles — Businesses that utilize bold styles and vibrant colors in their products will likely experience favorable results.
Luxurious Couture Cafes
Top Fashion Designer Marc Jacobs to Open Coffee ShopFashionable Cafes — Opportunity for fashion brands to create unique cafe experiences that cater to their target audience.
Blood-Drenched Birthday Cakes
The 'Kill Bill' Cake by Barbarann Garrard is a Gruesome ConfectionGruesome Cakes — There's a disruptive innovation opportunity for bakeries to offer creative and unique desserts that double as conversation starters for events.
Cure-All Confections
Gnosis Chocolate Creates Medicinal Vegan Treats for Any AilmentMedicinal Chocolate — Creating chocolate bars with specific health-related purposes opens up opportunities for the development of more functional and personalized food products.
Trippy Technicolor Artistry
Rocio Canero Creates Colorful Illustrations of Unicorns & CondimentsTechnicolor Artistry — An emerging trend in the art world featuring vibrant and addictive use of colors.
Intergalactic Pumpkin Carvings
The Pumpkin Geek Does Star Trek Jack-o'-Lanterns for HalloweenGeek-inspired Jack-O'-lanterns — The trend of creating intricate and detailed jack-o'-lantern designs inspired by geek culture offers opportunities for artists and designers to tap into niche markets and attract dedicated fans.
Sensual Sea-bound Shoots
The Naughty Nautical Photography of Timmothy LeeNaughty Nautical Fashion — Opportunities for disruptive innovation in designing and producing fashionable nautical apparel for women that taps into fantasies of the sea.
Eating Utensil Trees
The CEPF Chopstick Tree Makes a Strong StatementEco-Friendly Utensils — Opportunity to innovate in creating unique eco-friendly utensils that can replace wooden chopsticks.Author Categories
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