Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman Keynote Speaker

Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman

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Hi my name is Harris. I'm from Denver, Colorado.
How do you define cool?
Cool: People look at it and want it for themselves and want to show their friends.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
I can't give away my secrets....
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
I always find stuff that makes me yell "WOW THATS SO COOL!" when I'm alone.
What is your favorite trend?
The filter for cereal. All my life I have been picking the marshmallows out of my Lucky Charms. No more! From now on i can easily filter out the marshmallows and chow down. Greatest invention since sliced bread.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Use a thesaurus as your personal bible.
How do you reset to be creative?
I put on my wizard hat and freestyle rap for 15 minutes. Always does the trick.
What inspires or excites you?
When I read or hear about the background stories of famous people, it inspires me and reminds me that talented people come from EVERYWHERE.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Public transportation that involves single person pods. A person enters the pod, enters their destination, and the pod swiftly takes them there.
Freestyle Rapping Websites
Freestyle Rapping Websites
Learn to be Lyrical and Poetic with RapPad
RapPad is a website for freestyle rappers. It’s also a place where anyone can become a freestyle rapper. Even if you have never laid down lyrics on a beat, RapPap will make you into a freestyle... MORE
Social Media Drinking Games
Social Media Drinking Games
Sh*tFacedbook Brings Networking Straight to Your Liver
If you’re looking for a drinking game that combines embarrassment, shame, laughter, tears and an entire bottle of schnapps, then Sh*tFacedbook is the game for you. Created by Harris Alterman... MORE
Substantial School Loan Charts
Substantial School Loan Charts
'Is Student Debt Our Next Bubble?' Will Open Your Eyes
After the housing crisis in 2008, you have to ask yourselves ‘Is Student Debt Our Next Bubble?’ Student debt used to be considered “good debt” because it was for a good cause,... MORE
Over-Grubbing Graphs
Over-Grubbing Graphs
'Snacks in America' Apparently Need to be Controlled
The ‘Snacks in America’ infographic by Dandy shows that, as the typical lifestyle changes, so do eating habits. In today’s society, people are busier than ever before. This means... MORE
Phone Entertainment App Charts
Phone Entertainment App Charts
The Mobile Gaming Infographic Proves There is Money to be Made
The Mobile Gaming Infographic shows that as technology grows and as one can do just about anything on their phone, most people spend their time playing games. Even though a smartphone has access to... MORE
Bizarre Body-Shaped Axes
Bizarre Body-Shaped Axes
The ‘Female Form 6 String Acoustic Guitar' is Curvy
The ‘Female Form 6 String Acoustic Guitar,’ made by Celentano Woodworks, is a thing of beauty. Custom guitars are one thing, but this design is detailed perfectly. The front of the guitar... MORE
All-Terrain Ambulances
All-Terrain Ambulances
The 'RT112' by Tomasz Siemek is the Ultimate Rescue Vehicle
The ‘RT112’ by Tomasz Siemek is an off-road ambulance meant for emergency rescues. Inspired by classic off-road vehicles and helicopters, this machine is ready to save lives quickly and... MORE
Wireless Bicycle Speakers
Wireless Bicycle Speakers
SleekSpeak Lets You Listen Without Earbuds as You Ride
‘SleekSpeak’ was designed by David Meisenholder as an alternative to earbuds when biking. Listening to music while biking can be enjoyable but having earbuds in doesn’t work... MORE
Marijuana Vending Machines
Marijuana Vending Machines
The ‘Autospense' Dispenses Cannabis for Medicinal Purposes
The ‘Autospense’ by ‘DispenseLabs’ is a vending machine that is stocked full of medical marijuana. These machines will not be going up in convenience stores anytime soon, but they are a... MORE
Consumer Satisfied Statistics
Consumer Satisfied Statistics
The ‘Strange Signs Economy is Improving' Infographic
There are ‘Strange Signs the Economy is Improving.’ According to this infographic, we may finally be getting over the recession hump and moving on to a more prosperous period. One good sign is... MORE
Minimalist Murder Masks
Minimalist Murder Masks
These Designs by Peter Phillips May Give You Nightmares
These Leather Masks by Peter Phillips were made for an editorial in Exhibition Magazine’s Leather Issue. Credit for the photography goes to Richard Burbridge, who has had quite a few photoshoots... MORE
Fairy Godmother Cleaners
Fairy Godmother Cleaners
The ‘Dish Wish Scrub Brush' Can Make Dream Come True
The ‘Dish Wish Scrub Brush’ by ‘Perpetual Kid’ won’t grant you three wishes, but it will make your plates and forks sparkle. This scrubber is shaped like the wand of a fairy godmother, but... MORE
Gilded Candy Treats
Gilded Candy Treats
The Edible Gold Lollipop is Like Eating Delicious Money
The ‘Edible Gold Lollipop’ by Harvey Nichols is exactly what it sounds like. This treat comes on a stick and is champagne flavored. If that wasn’t enough, it has gold flakes in it, so one can... MORE
Crumbling Corporation Charts
Crumbling Corporation Charts
'The Death of RIM' Inforgraphic Represents the Company's Downfall
As the days turns to weeks and the weeks turn to months, it won’t be long before ‘The Death of RIM’ is upon us. This major power house company in the smartphone market has failed... MORE
Informational Sci-fi Infographics
Informational Sci-fi Infographics
'Star Wars by the Numbers' Helps One Get By in the Galaxy
The ‘Star Wars by the Numbers’ Infographics by ‘OSKOUI+OSKOUI’ are enlightening and humorous for sci fi fanatics. Star Wars has had more influence over pop culture than any... MORE
Scenic Seethrough Women
Scenic Seethrough Women
Jon Duenas Uses Double Exposure to Create His Work
Portland-based photographer Jon Duenas has created a series of photographs that blend women with nature. Using double-exposure, Duenas combines two photographs, but makes it seem like it could... MORE
Selling Online Opportunity Charts
Selling Online Opportunity Charts
The Small Business and E-Commerce Infographic is Correct
The Small Business and E-Commerce Infographic shows that opportunity is calling for those who are listening. Almost 10% of discretionary spending in the United States is spent online and 8.6% of all... MORE
Toonified MP3 Posters
Toonified MP3 Posters
The 'iSimpsons' Love Their Beats
DeviantARTist Mickey-LBG has created a series of posters that mimic the classic Apple silhouette advertisements. There is an old saying that if you can think of something, its been Simpsonized. To... MORE
Eco-Minded Cord Collectors
Eco-Minded Cord Collectors
The 'Plug Out Outlet Organizer' is a Simple Energy-Saving Device
The ‘Plug Out Outlet Organizer’ is a small cord-organizer that one can attach to any socket. This allows one to not have to worry about tangled cords and it saves energy. Even devices... MORE
Prom Price Infographics
Prom Price Infographics
Tuition Rates Rise and Still 'Americans are Overspending on Proms'
The ‘Americans are Overspending on Proms’ Infographic shows just how big the prom industry has become. In the past decade or so, prom has gone from a special event where people dress up... MORE
Online-Inspired Gowns
Online-Inspired Gowns
These Internet Dresses by Neko-Vi are Elegant
The Internet Dresses by Neko-Vi are what Cinderella would wear to a social media ball. All of these elegant gowns are based off a major website and that website’s color scheme. To make these... MORE
Healthy Pill Popping Charts
Healthy Pill Popping Charts
The 'Vita-Mania' Infographic Shows Supplements Go Too Far
The ‘Vita-Mania’ infographic reveals that the health pill movement is only continuing to grow. This would be a good thing except for the fact that taking too many vitamin pills can in... MORE
Auto Pinball Promotions
Auto Pinball Promotions
'The Parisian Pinball Park' Does Not Award Excellence
To promote its self-parking car, Ford set up a marketing stunt called ‘The Parisian Pinball Park’ in Paris. Known for its fast-paced drivers and difficulty of finding a parking space,... MORE
Robotic Graffiti Autos
Robotic Graffiti Autos
The 'Chevy Street Artist Car' Creates Beautiful Murals
Street artist Jeff Soto teamed up with Chevrolet to bring about the ‘Chevy Street Artist Car.’ This is the world’s first car that can actually spray paint murals. When Soto first... MORE
Studio Bedroom Signs
Studio Bedroom Signs
The 'Applause Light Box' Makes Your Room Like SNL
The ‘Applause Light Box’ by ‘PBteen’ is just like the one you might see while sitting in a studio audience. This version has been shrunken down to a size where it can be... MORE
Anti-Wrinkle Headbands
Anti-Wrinkle Headbands
The Oyasumi Goodnight Brow Stretcher Stops Lines from Appearing
The Oyasumi Goodnight Brow Stretcher by Japan Trend Shop is a headband that fights wrinkles. This device is designed to be worn at night, so all the wrinkle-fighting is done while one dreams. The... MORE
Interactive Infographic Maps
Interactive Infographic Maps
'Magnifying the Universe' Lets You See Everything That Exists
The ‘Magnifying the Universe’ Infographic is an interactive tool that lets one zoom in on an atom and then zoom out to view the entire universe. Going through the whole thing is... MORE
Futuristic Electric Motorcycles
Futuristic Electric Motorcycles
The 'frog eBike 2012' is Straight Out of TRON
The ‘frog eBike 2012’ by Jin Seok Hwang is a concept for a motorcycle that is completely electric and far too futuristic for today’s streets. Where a normal motorcycle would have... MORE
Historical Sports Advertising Charts
Historical Sports Advertising Charts
'The Olympics and Social Media' Infographic Offers Cool Facts
‘The Olympics and Social Media’ Infographic shows the history of the games and what mediums were used to promote it. In a new digital age, The Olympics are becoming more and more tied in... MORE
Wall-Writing Remotes
Wall-Writing Remotes
The 'Penveu' Makes Learning More Interactive
The ‘Penveu’ was invented as a device to make teachers and business people interact better with audiences be more engaging. It’s small enough to fit in the palm of one’s hand,... MORE
Geeky Gaming Pumps
Geeky Gaming Pumps
The 'Super Mario Wedge Heels' Will Stomp Out Goombas
The ‘Super Mario Wedge Heels’ by Kristina Leigh Howard are a geeky girl’s dream. These pumps have been custom-painted to look like the landscapes of old school Super Mario levels.... MORE
Blinking Controlled Lamps
Blinking Controlled Lamps
The Energy Saving Light Shuts off When One Closes Their Eyes
The ‘Energy Saving Light’ by Randy Sarafan is an eco-focused device that turns off a lamp when a person closes their eyes to blink. Sarafan invented this device in honor of Earth Day and... MORE
Swirling Spiral Overpasses
Swirling Spiral Overpasses
The 'Amsterdam bridge V' Produces Its Own Energy
The ‘Amsterdam bridge V’ by Yaohua Wang Architecture has a twisting steel design which makes it look like it was made for a video game. In fact, this bridge is made for real life and has... MORE
Toy Building Block Plants
Toy Building Block Plants
The LEGO Forest Brightens Rainy Days
On a rainy April day at Martin Place in Sydney, Australia, pedestrians were pleasantly surprised when they walked through a life-size LEGO forest. This year marks the 50th year LEGO has been in... MORE
Injectable Lemon Misters
Injectable Lemon Misters
The 'Citrus Spritzer' by 'quirky' Says Goodbye to Squeezing
The ‘Citrus Spritzer’ by ‘quirky’ is a small kitchen appliance that allows one to spray fresh lemon juice straight from the source on their food. Having to deal with lemons... MORE
Ebonics Timeline Graphs
Ebonics Timeline Graphs
'20 Years of Slang' Has Left Pop Culture with Some Gems
After ‘20 Years of Slang,’ what is considered the “cool talk” continues to evolve faster and faster. How phrases and sayings like “The Bomb” and “Beast”... MORE

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Studio Bedroom Signs
Studio Bedroom Signs
The 'Applause Light Box' Makes Your Room Like SNL
The ‘Applause Light Box’ by ‘PBteen’ is just like the one you might see while sitting in a studio audience. This version has been shrunken down to a size where it can be... MORE
Prehistoric Piggyback Rides
Prehistoric Piggyback Rides
'Dinoprints' Puts Your Picture On a Dinosaur's Back
'Dinoprints' is the first company ever to let their customers ride on the back of a dinosaur. It's not Jurassic Park, but it is close. All one has to do is send in a picture of them in a horseback riding… MORE
Multi-Shadow Shapes
Multi-Shadow Shapes
The Magic Angle Sculptures by John V Muntean Change with a Twist
The Magic Angle Sculptures by John V Muntean are a series of tiny wooden figures that change shadows by holding them at a certain point. Without light and a white background the wooden shapes just look… MORE
Extravagant Sci-Fi Models
Extravagant Sci-Fi Models
This Star Wars Luxury Brand Mash-Up Brings Nerds & Fashionistas Together
Relive the final moments of the death star exploding in style by checking out these Star Wars luxury brand photos. These LEGO Star Wars characters look fresh as ever when paired with the finest brands… MORE
Upcycled Jurassic Creatures
Upcycled Jurassic Creatures
The Metal T-Rex by Andrew Chase is Horrifying
If Transformers and Jurassic Park were combined into one epic movie, this metal t-rex would definitely be the star, makign that cup of water shake harder than ever before. This menacing metal lizard is… MORE
Diamond-Encrusted Calling Cards
Diamond-Encrusted Calling Cards
The Black Astrum Signature Self-Promotions are a Gem
If you have a job interview coming up and you want to make a lasting impression, get some Black Astrum business cards, which are encrusted with diamonds. Each set of cards can have up to 30 carats of the… MORE
Wilderness Living Snowboards
Wilderness Living Snowboards
The Survival Split Board is for True Mountain Explorers
The Survival Split Board was created by Signal Snowboards and is one of the most impressive survival tools ever made. Multi-functional doesn’t even begin to describe this decked out snowboard,... MORE
Sensational Storybook Ads
Sensational Storybook Ads
Oh, the Places You'll Go at Burning Man is Dr. Seuss-Inspired
Get an inside look at the bizarre lifestyle of the famous desert festival Burning Man by watching the 'Oh, the Places You’ll Go at Burning Man' promotional video. In this video, the members of the Burning… MORE
Badass Superhero Armor
Badass Superhero Armor
The Medieval Batman Armor by the Price Armory is Epic
The Medieval Batman Armor designed by the Prince Armory would have the Joker running for cover. This leather armor took Batman's title 'The Dark Knight' and made it quite literal, giving Batman a gigantic… MORE
Rainbow Keynote Pranks
Rainbow Keynote Pranks
'Spinning Beach Ball of Death' by Improv Everywhere Surprises Audience
The 'Spinning Beach Ball of Death' was a prank created by Improv Everywhere that turned a TED talk into a parade of rainbow colors. What began as another speech about something broad such as 'Unexpected… MORE
Symphonic Resignation Stunts
Symphonic Resignation Stunts
Joey DeFrancesco Uses a Marching Band to Quit His Job in Style
While most people may check out from their jobs in a somewhat silent manner, Joey DeFranceco adds some volume to the mix by using a marching band to quit his job. Joey worked in the Providence Renascence… MORE
Futuristic Party Lounges
Futuristic Party Lounges
The Next Heineken Club is Going to be Built in Heaven
The Heineken Club was inspired by the company’s ‘Open Design Explorations Project,’ which aimed to re-invent a well-known product. That product turned out to be a night club and... MORE
Aroused Unicorn Commercials
Aroused Unicorn Commercials
The Magic Fun Store Takes a Bizarre Approach to Marketing
If you didn't want to get a tattoo before, perhaps a sexually charged unicorn singing about his urges will change your mind. This commercial for tattoo shop The Magic Fun Store is sure to bring in loads… MORE
Frank Film Memes
Frank Film Memes
The Slightly Skewed Movie Descriptions are Actually Quite Accurate
The Slightly Skewed Movie Descriptions get right to the point. The title is actually a little misleading because the movie descriptions are less skewed and more honest. While Lord of the Rings is considered… MORE