Noora Abu Eitah Keynote Speaker

Noora Abu Eitah

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Feb 2008
Noora is a Gemini award-winning producer at Secret Location, a digital agency in Toronto, Canada. She is exposed to extensive hands-on experience in project management, video production, digital storytelling and advertising.


What is unique that's not in your bio?
I have a strong sense of intuition and mix dreams with reality as they influence one another. I love my job and mainly discovering new ways of producing digital stories. How users react and interact with online applications fascinate me. I love abstract photography, art and surprisingly enough, reality television.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Winning a Gemini Award in 2011 for Storming Juno Interactive: www.stormingjuno.com
How do you define cool?
Being cool makes you stand out from others. What's cool to me are things that only few of us can understand and appreciate. Cool is original, beautiful, mysterious, and its depth holds many layers.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
The secret to uncovering cool is being aware. Aware of human interactions, behaviors, and emotions. Studying those elements will help you predict a trends before they become a reality. You need to keep studying, reading, listening and watching ,because trends have short life spans. The most challenging way to uncover trends is by starting them your self.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
I enjoy the variety of topics and trends. I like the sense of community it brings, as trend hunters get rewarded for their work, in cash value through ad revenue and exposure on the site on the community page, and now on THTV.
What is your favorite trend?
My favourite trend is Architectural Romance Photography.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Keep it original, insightful, personal, and interesting to read.
How do you reset to be creative?
I like to watch a lot of video before I start searching for trends. I usually watch tv shows like The Office, or go on the Top Ten Video Chart to watch the top viral videos of the day, they usually inspire me. I like to be in a happy zone before I go on trend hunter.
What inspires or excites you?
great tv ads and abstract photography.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
The internet becomes one with Cinema.
Search Engine Board Games
Search Engine Board Games
James Belkevitz Creates a Modern Interpretation of a Classic Game
Google Monopoly by UK designer James Belkevitz is a modern reinterpretation of the famous board game, which shows evident criticism of the policies of the Internet giant. In this game, the players... MORE
Toranj-Inspired Furniture
Toranj-Inspired Furniture
Tthe Flux Table Features Geometrical Designs with an Iranian Twist
Designed by studioINTEGRATE, an international architectural studio in London, the Flux Table is inspired by Toranj—a mathematical pattern used in ancient Iranian architecture that appears as a... MORE
Customizable Duvet Covers
Customizable Duvet Covers
Take Creativity to Bed with This DIY Sketchpad Blanket
This UK-designed Doodle Duvet Cover provides the consumers with a great way to not only keep warm at night, but express their own individuality and express their creativity. It’s a blank... MORE
External Phone Lenses
External Phone Lenses
Smartphone Photography Using Photojojo Wide-Angle Lenses
Have you ever wished your phone could take better photos? Well, wish no more: you can now get pro-like camera phone lenses from Photojojo for $20 to $40. Photojojo has two types of powerful lenses available,… MORE
Simplified Product Packaging (UPDATE)
Simplified Product Packaging (UPDATE)
Antrepo Design Industry Designs Minimalist Labels
Antrepo Design Industry is a multi-disciplinary design consultancy that aims to change perceptions by giving consumers a dose of minimalism in their designs. Their latest project includes decompositions… MORE
Pen Purses
Pen Purses
The Penbook Showcases the Bond Between Book and Writing Instrument
For artists and thinkers everywhere, this product is designed for you! The Penbook by Upwell Design illustrates the relationship between the instrument and the book, as one cannot be useful without the… MORE
Speech Bubble Bookshelves
Speech Bubble Bookshelves
'Shelves Comic' Makes for Quirky Wall Storage
The 'Shelves Comic,' designed by Oscar Nuñez for the Mexican design brand Fusca, takes inspiration from the design of a comic book speech bubble and turns it into a modern piece of storage furniture that… MORE
3-in-1 Doors
3-in-1 Doors
SlamDoors 'ThreeStyle' Has 3 Different-Sized Doors
Designed by the British firm SlamDoors, the concept 'ThreeStyle' is the world’s first 3-in-1 door. This piece of contemporary design introduces innovative interactive features to the forgotten piece… MORE
Interactive SMS Installations
Interactive SMS Installations
‘Gravity' by Studio 2roqs Uses SMS Technology & Physics
“Gravity” is a collaborative application created by Studio 2roqs that uses the architecture of a building as a projection surface. This real-time interactive animation allows people to send SMS text… MORE
Cloned Salt Shakers
Cloned Salt Shakers
The ‘Salt Squad' Stands Guard at Every Place Setting
Design studio d-Vision came up with a really cool design for a kit of 12 individual shakers named the “Salt Squad.” The concept behind this design is to allow each guest to have their own salt shaker.… MORE
Vampire Action Figures
Vampire Action Figures
‘Twilight' Dolls Released by Tonner Doll Company (UPDATE)
Our own Ayman Helweh released an article back in December regarding the overwhelming obsession with the characters in ‘Twilight,’ which led to the production of action figure dolls based on the main movie… MORE
Spreadsheet BBQ Grills
Spreadsheet BBQ Grills
The ‘Gridus' Barbecue Grid From Art Lebedev
The design of the ‘Gridus’ barbecue grid by Artemy Lebedev is inspired by the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet grid design. It looks like a normal BBQ grill with the addition of the grid’s rows and numbered… MORE
Unisex Legwarmers
Unisex Legwarmers
Stroke's Extra Leg Protects Your Pants
Have you had your favorite jeans or suit pants ruined from walking on wet and dirty streets or by simply riding your bike? This problem has caused many to roll up the bottoms of the pants, or even worse,… MORE
Fabulous Food Journals
Fabulous Food Journals
The ‘Dining Agenda' Lets You Write While You Eat
The ‘Dining Agenda’ by Sara Ferrari and Marcella Fiori is a book of biweekly dining placemats that contains fourteen placemats—one for each day. The ‘Dining Agenda’ is perfect for those who have their… MORE
Twitter-Inspired Calendars
Twitter-Inspired Calendars
The ‘Status Calendar' Lets You Update Your Offline Activiti
Whether it’s via Twitter or Facebook, users are obsessed with tracking and sharing their activities online. As a result of this social messaging activity of updating your “status,” users have become more… MORE
Chinese Architecture Stamps
Chinese Architecture Stamps
DIY Pagoda Art Fit for the Whole Family
For fans of Chinese architecture, the Chinese Architecture Stamps set features a wide selection of stamps that print many traditional architectural features from the Far East. They include ridges, door… MORE
Sleeping Bag Outfits
Sleeping Bag Outfits
Prjonsdottir Vik's ‘Sealpelt'
According to Icelandic ancient myths, seals are believed to be condemned humans. Designer Prjónsdóttir Vik explains this mythical story on his site to describe the focus of one of his latest products,… MORE
LED Bookmarks
LED Bookmarks
The Bookmarklamp Blends Two Must-Haves for Bookworms
Russian designer Anton Guglia has created a bookmark that uses LED lighting technology. The 'Bookmarklamp' turns off when the book is closed and turns on when it is open. Just place the bookmark between… MORE
Pop-Up Business Cards
Pop-Up Business Cards
Clifton Alexander's 3D Creation Features a Pop-Up Self-Portrait
These images are of the Pop-Up Business Cards sent over to Swissmiss by Clifton Alexander, the owner of Reactor design studio. These business cards certainly stand out. Each one features a cleverly positioned… MORE
One-Step Greeting Cards
One-Step Greeting Cards
All-In-One Card Stamp Saves Time, Money and Hassle
From Ji Lee, the designer of the Google Me Business card, comes this All-In-One Card Stamp. With over 14 different greetings to choose from, this stamp will definitely save you money in a clever and funny… MORE
Interactive Mood Architecture
Interactive Mood Architecture
Eness' The LightScaper Is Influenced By People Nearby
The LightScraper is a custom built aluminum interactive cubic piece of architecture that feeds off its surrounding create a towering vortex of visuals and sounds. Its structure can be easily moved in various… MORE
Valentine Popup Cards
Valentine Popup Cards
The Secret Decoder Ring Unlocks the Secret Love Message
Etsy, an online marketplace that buys and sells handmade, vintage goods, AND nostalgic novelty items, featured a wonderful gift for Valentine’s day. The “Secret Decoder Ring” is a pop-up greeting card… MORE
Maze-Like Furniture
Maze-Like Furniture
Rick Ivey Ontario's Steel Bookshelf
Designer Rick Ivey Ontario created a stylish decorative book shelf made of powdercoated mild steel. This piece combines the functionality of storage and the beauty of art. It comes in three colors: black,… MORE
Heat-Sensitive Cushions
Heat-Sensitive Cushions
The Interactive ‘Please Touch' Pillow
Designers Erin Hayne and Nuno Goncalves Ferreira's 'Please Touch' pillow is a heat-sensitive pillow that changes color when exposed to body heat. When the pillow is touched, hugged or leaned against, a… MORE
Tech-Obsessed Timepieces
Tech-Obsessed Timepieces
The 'Cycle of Life' Watch
Andy Kurovets pokes fun of the lifestyle of most people who work with computers with this watch. He has broken the day down into a few actions: Wake up, drive to work, go on your computer, go back to your… MORE
Stimulating Bathroom Fixtures
Stimulating Bathroom Fixtures
The Vibrating Toilet Seat
Johnny Henry of Laurel, Mississippi has invented a vibrating toilet seat that is designed to ‘stimulate’ us. He said that the vibrating seat will make us feel good while we are doing our business.… MORE
Toys as Cleaning Tools
Toys as Cleaning Tools
The Dust Bunny
Dust Bunny is a cute and fuzzy duster that not only makes cleaning fun, but can also influence kids to get excited about cleaning. The bunny is made from high-tech, high-pile microfiber which is very effective… MORE
Dish-Inspired Bathtubs
Dish-Inspired Bathtubs
'Leggera' by Gilda Borgnine
The 'Leggera' bathtub is unlike traditional heavy tubs. It's fresh, light, comfortable, sleek, spacious, and modern--everything most tubs aren't. Designed by Gilda Borgnine and built by Ceramica Flaminia,… MORE
Architectural Romance Photography
Architectural Romance Photography
'Kissing the Ceiling' by Fred Muram
Canadian photographer Fred Muram’s recent work includes the 'Kissing the Ceiling' photo collection featuring different subjects placed in different rooms and kissing the ceiling. Other works includes the… MORE
Toilet Themed Dining (UPDATE)
Toilet Themed Dining (UPDATE)
Marton Restaurant Now a Chain
What’s worse than eating on a toilet? Eating from a toilet! Taiwanese restaurant chain, Marton, took a twist on this bizarre idea, and featured toilets as seats and urinal-shaped lamps on the tables.… MORE
Coloring Book Walls
Coloring Book Walls
Jon Burgerman Wallpaper
Have you ever been punished by your parents for painting on the walls? I sure have. I felt that my creativity was set aside for the sake of a clean house. Well, artist Jon Burgerman might just have a… MORE
Targeting Youth Vanity
Targeting Youth Vanity
PBTeen Hair Dryers
PBteen is a fun line of furniture and accessories from Pottery Barn that caters to teenagers. One of their top holiday gifts this year is a stylish hair dryer. The 1,875-watt hair dryer has fresh patterns… MORE
Recycled Hand-Cut Lighting
Recycled Hand-Cut Lighting
'Cloud Lamps' by Yu Jordy Fu
Designer Yu Jordy Fu used paper which she cut by hand to design the 'Cloud Lamps.' The handmade lamps are made with recycled paper and can be used with both a floor lamp base and with a ceiling cord set,… MORE
Distorted Crystal Lamps
Distorted Crystal Lamps
Melted ‘Light Blubs' by Pieke Bergmans
Designer Pieke Bergmans has created, by hand, this wonderful collection of ‘Light Blubs.’ The ‘Light Blubs’ are a series of crystal lamps, designed in cooperation with Royal Crystal Leerdam. They look… MORE
Morbid Lamps
Morbid Lamps
The Patibolo Light
Giorgio Campana is an Italian designer who is truly original in his creative concepts. Even though his designs are versatile, they all share a common theme: Taking a day-to-day classic product and adding… MORE
Forced Interaction in Public Spaces
Forced Interaction in Public Spaces
The 'Seesaw Bench'
Designed by Nicolausson Martin and Tom Eriksson, the concept of the 'Seesaw Bench' encourages people to interact with one another in public places. The bench requires at least two individuals for it… MORE

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Interactive Mood Architecture
Interactive Mood Architecture
Eness' The LightScaper Is Influenced By People Nearby
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Punch-Powered Lamps
Punch-Powered Lamps
Stress-Reducing LEDs
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Sculpted Fitness Chocolates
Sculpted Fitness Chocolates
Abdominal Muscle Bars for Men
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Mobile Kitchens
Mobile Kitchens
B2 by Bulthaup
Bulthaup has created the b2, an open and mobile kitchen that can reflects the systematic observation of lifestyle and food in the world. According to DeZeen Design Magazine, its design is based on the… MORE
Distorted Crystal Lamps
Distorted Crystal Lamps
Melted ‘Light Blubs' by Pieke Bergmans
Designer Pieke Bergmans has created, by hand, this wonderful collection of ‘Light Blubs.’ The ‘Light Blubs’ are a series of crystal lamps, designed in cooperation with Royal Crystal Leerdam. They look… MORE
Telling Time with Words
Telling Time with Words
It's About Time
InsightOutsight are known for their cool designs to everyday products. The ‘It’s about time’ clock is one of their funky products that tells time using words rather than numbers. The idea behind… MORE
Cloned Salt Shakers
Cloned Salt Shakers
The ‘Salt Squad' Stands Guard at Every Place Setting
Design studio d-Vision came up with a really cool design for a kit of 12 individual shakers named the “Salt Squad.” The concept behind this design is to allow each guest to have their own salt shaker.… MORE
Impractical Kitchen Gadgets
Impractical Kitchen Gadgets
The Industrial-Strength Lemon Squeezer
Edward Horsford sure has a good sense of humor. His product, the Industrial-Strength Lemon Squeezer, takes a common household item and transforms it into an unconventional product that is a combination… MORE
Capsule Caravans
Capsule Caravans
Fashionable Living by David Tonkinson
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Fembots Replacing Human Actors
Fembots Replacing Human Actors
Actroid DER-2 Stars in TV Commercial
Actroid DER-2, Kokoro’s fembot, starred in a TV commercial for Kincho’s Preshower UV insect repellent/sunscreen spray.  In other words, robots are replacing human actors. Funny enough, the commercial… MORE
Psychedelic Lighting
Psychedelic Lighting
The Motorlight by Jake Dyson
The Motorlight is one of Jake Dyson's great mood lighting designs. It can automatically change between spotlight mode and the beam mode to create a psychedelic lighting space. According to BornRich,… MORE
Unisex Fashion to Fight AIDS
Unisex Fashion to Fight AIDS
Julia Roberts and Armani for (Product) Red
Actress Julia Roberts has teamed up with designer Giorgio Armani to design a new T-shirt for Bono's (Product) Red line. The t-shirt is for both men and women and is sold for $125. The Tree of Life inspired… MORE
Swarovski High Chairs
Swarovski High Chairs
Icansit Blinged Baby Seat
You know how people tell rich kids that they were born with a silver spoon in their mouths? Well, now they can take it to a whole new level and say "Born on a silver chair". The special edition "I can… MORE
Ultra Luxury Cruise Ships
Ultra Luxury Cruise Ships
Princess Mariana Luxury Yacht For $606,500 A Week
Built at the Danyard Aalborg in Denmark, Princess Mariana, by Camper and Nicholsons International, is a 258 feet luxurious yacht. It is consisted of two double VIP staterooms, king-sized master, two double… MORE