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Hi, I'm Michael Baxter from Brampton and I love to write. As generic as that sounds I find writing the best way to get my ideas out and show my personality in a creative way. I do other things I swear, I'm not just a shut in that sits at my computer and writes lists and stuff (well not all the time).

I like to play sports, mainly Volleyball and Basketball as well as Dodgeball but Volleyball is my number one. Aside from that it's mostly music related things. I did some music production and DJing (and still do when called upon) and do various forms of dance including B-Boying and a few different kinds of hip-hop.

I like to think I'm well rounded and hopefully that translates to my work as well.
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I do everything music related. Produce, Dj, Music Journalism and even a few different kinds of dance.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
My favorite accomplishment is the magazine that I created and run with a few of my friends 88magazine.
How do you define cool?
Cool is supposed to be effortless self-expression. Try-hards aren't cool but those that can be comfortable with their style, self and abilities are cool.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Keeping my eyes open, always. Anything could be a trend in the making and if you keep your eyes and ears open you could very well be the one to uncover it.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
The variety of the content is what I enjoy most about Trend Hunter.
What is your favorite trend?
This is a tough one because there's so many that go up on a daily basis. I'd say anything in the fashion section because the stuff can be so ridiculous or cool but either way it's interesting.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Personality, personality, personality. It's one thing to write the most technically correct post on the site but showing of your personality and why you're interested in that trend makes for great writing.
How do you reset to be creative?
I like to sit down and listen to full albums or go on a new music binge while I surf the internet to reset creativity.
What inspires or excites you?
Innovation, opportunity and fresh ideas in art inspire and excite me.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
People probably won't have to touch their phones anymore, the phones will just know what you want.
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Rapping Chef Shows
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Wooden Pop Culture Panels
Wooden Pop Culture Panels
The WoodcutEmporium Turns Pop Culture into Stained Wood
The WoodcutEmporium Etsy shop is creating some solid and timeless pieces for people that have a soft spot for pop culture. Getting a poster of Batman or a painting of Darth Vader is nice, but having... MORE
Intricate Domino Art
Intricate Domino Art
This Domino Piece Uses Tens of Thousands of Pieces for One Show
Everyone knows about domino art. As one of the easiest types of art to create, just about everyone has tried it, but very few to this extent. Domino artist Hevesh5 has taken over 22,000 dominoes and... MORE
Grassy Picnic Tables
Grassy Picnic Tables
This Grass Picnic Table Brings the Picnic Right to You
This grass picnic table is bringing the joy and excitement of going out to eat in the great outdoors, indoors. The table takes the grass that makes going out for a picnic so fun and enjoyable and... MORE
Detailed Feline Pancakes
Detailed Feline Pancakes
This Tiger Pancake Shows the True Power of Pancake Art
Pancake art is becoming more and more popular these days and this tiger pancake is the epitome of the styled breakfast treat. Making pancake art isn’t particularly difficult because all it... MORE
Transforming Backpack Chairs
Transforming Backpack Chairs
This Backpack Flips Out into a Chair on Command
If you were to have a transforming backpack, what would you want it to turn into? A fully functional lawn chair would probably be a great idea. This chair turns into more than just the average lawn... MORE
Tiki Pool Bars
Tiki Pool Bars
This Inflatable Bar Lets You Serve Drinks from the Middle of the Pool
If you’ve been on a vacation in a tropical location then you’ve probably been privy to the majesty of the pool bar at some point. The idea that you don’t even have to get out of... MORE
Double-Paged Drawings
Double-Paged Drawings
Nagai Hideyuki Creates Pop Out Images with Ordinary Equipment
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Miniature Space Taxis
Miniature Space Taxis
The SpaceX Dragon V2 Will Easily Carry 7 Astronauts Through Space
The SpaceX Dragon helped to revolutionize what it means to travel through space, something that SpaceX has been doing with each iteration of their spaceships. The team over at SpaceX knows a little... MORE
Urban Insect Snacks
Urban Insect Snacks
This Cricket Farm is Bringing Insects to the Table
Cricket farms are very real things, cultivating the insect to be made into foods and snacks later on. It’s not commonplace to eat insects in North America, but in other countries it’s... MORE
Pocket-Sized Projectors
Pocket-Sized Projectors
The Odin Projector Replaces the Average Television Screen
The Odin Projector works like many different projectors, but has the added bonus of being incredibly small, light and portable. It also holds the distinction of being the first big time Android... MORE
Juxtaposed Puppet Movie Posters
Juxtaposed Puppet Movie Posters
These Kermit Photos Place the Puppet in Iconic Movie Posters
Kermit the frog has always been a journeyman and these Kermit photos show the leader of the muppets in a variety of extremely famous movie posters. If you’re the type who likes to see remade... MORE
Fluorescent curved Paintings
Fluorescent curved Paintings
John Poppleton Uses UV Painting to Make Surreal Night Scenes
Utah’s John Poppleton came up with an inventive idea back in 2010—use blacklight in his paintings to create fluorescent imagery. That in itself wasn’t the inventive idea, it was... MORE
Realistic Rodent Hairstyles
Realistic Rodent Hairstyles
This Man's Rat Tail Takes the Term to a New Disturbing Level
The rat tail may be the most heinous hairstyle a man can possibly have, that is unless you treat it well—then it’s only kind of nasty. Artist Andrew Jeffrey Wright has taken it upon... MORE
Carved Concrete Clocks
Carved Concrete Clocks
This Clock Gives the Illusion of Weight with Its Concrete Frame
Having a concrete clock makes a big statement in the home. Having anything that is solid like concrete holds a certain amount of weight and when it’s your timepiece it holds even more... MORE
Weapon-Shaped Knives
Weapon-Shaped Knives
This Gun Knife Personifies Bringing a Gun to a Knife Fight
If you’re looking to score major cool points, it wouldn’t hurt your rep to buy a gun knife. You don’t even need a permit to carry around this firearm because as it turns out, it... MORE
Fake Sunlight Lighting
Fake Sunlight Lighting
The CoeLux Indoor Light Gives Sunlight in Any Home
The CoeLux indoor light is a different kind of lamp. Rather than being a picturesque piece or a beautiful chandelier, it gives the room a skylight-looking light source. Imagine walking into your... MORE
Wallet-Sized Tripods
Wallet-Sized Tripods
The WalletM8 Tripod is Small Enough to Fit in Your Wallet
The WalletM8 tripod is what happens when you get rid of all the frills and make something with function in mind. The WalletM8 is versatile in the way it does things, being able to hold onto phones,... MORE
Superhero-Worthy Homes
Superhero-Worthy Homes
This Desert House Looks More Like a Superhero Lair
If you’ve never been to a superhero lair then you may just get your chance now. Superheroes like to put their lairs in secluded places, places where they can think, places where they won’... MORE
Fantasy Disney Mashups
Fantasy Disney Mashups
This Frozen Game of Thrones Mashup Freezes the Iron Throne
This Frozen Game of Thrones mashup probably has enough power to temporarily break the Internet. The only way it could be more powerful is if it was a series, which unfortunately it isn’t, but... MORE
Urban Pothole Art
Urban Pothole Art
These Mini-Mosaics Fill the Void Left by Potholes
These mini-mosaics are clearing up one of the most annoying parts of driving—potholes. Rather than just filling the potholes with concrete or something else though, they’re filling the... MORE
Multicoloured LED Sunglasses
Multicoloured LED Sunglasses
These RGB Sunglasses Will Make You the Life of Any Party
There have been LED sunglasses before; chances are if you’ve been to a club, a rave or anything else where it’s dark and the lights bounce around you’ve seen at least one person... MORE
Disaster Getaway Doors
Disaster Getaway Doors
The X-Gate Helps Users Get Out of a Tough Jam
The X-gate door is going to help people out in a particularly difficult situation. There are a lot of things that can and will go wrong in an earthquake—one of those things is entrapment.... MORE
Symbolic Pearl Necklaces
Symbolic Pearl Necklaces
These Pearl Necklaces Show That the World is Your Oyster
There’s something that is inherently classy about wearing pearl necklaces. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that so many influential women wear them, or because pearls are so precious.... MORE
Colossal Horseshoe Murals
Colossal Horseshoe Murals
Horn of Plenty Will Be the Largest Piece of Art in the Netherlands
Horn of Plenty in the Netherlands is taking art in Europe to as large a scale as we’ve ever seen. The mural will be set up around a market that is set to open in October. The market will be... MORE
Hand-Cut Bamboo Speakers
Hand-Cut Bamboo Speakers
The Loudbasstard Speakers Give Powerful Pump to Your Sound System
The Loudbasstard speaker isn’t just your average bass-boosted piece of machinery. The speaker is made of hand-cut bamboo and doesn’t require the use of any electricity whatsoever. All it... MORE
Interactive Dance Floors
Interactive Dance Floors
This Interactive Dance Floor Lights Up with Each Step
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Curved Painting Easels
Curved Painting Easels
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Teamwork Bottle Caps
Teamwork Bottle Caps
The Coca-Cola Friendly Twist Campaign Makes a Bottle That Takes Two
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Infinity Mirror Mazes
Infinity Mirror Mazes
This Labyrinth Forces the User to Think About Perspective
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Timed Water Bottle Caps
Timed Water Bottle Caps
This Water Bottle Reminds You of When to Get More H2O
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Vortex Book Art
Vortex Book Art
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Galactic Dinosaur Designs
Galactic Dinosaur Designs
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Recycled Fabric Pouches
Recycled Fabric Pouches
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Tear Gas Grenade Gardens
Tear Gas Grenade Gardens
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Mixed Modular Toolkits
Mixed Modular Toolkits
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Puppet Movie Spoofs
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Zippered Basketball Attire
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Arachnid Rubber Bracelets
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Versatile Surface-Adapting Pillows
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Alphabetical All-Encompassing Burgers
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Fresh Floral Spring Looks
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Self-Pouring Vending Machines
Self-Pouring Vending Machines
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Explosive Ornamental Grenade Lamps
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Luxurious Multi-Person Tents
Luxurious Multi-Person Tents
Go Camping in Style with This Deluxe Luxury and Comfortable Tent
When you go camping, a comfortable tent is an absolute must. The Cabela Ultimate Alaknak Tent is the epitome of luxury camping tents. It’s understandable that when you go camping you may want... MORE
Housing Unit Kitchen Cupboards
Housing Unit Kitchen Cupboards
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What’s a home without a nice dinner set? Whether or not hosting dinner parties is top of your to-do list as a home owner having the option is always good and when people come over having the Baan... MORE
Face-Tracking Interfaces
Face-Tracking Interfaces
Umoove is Getting in on the Face-Tracking Train
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App-Powered Airline Services
App-Powered Airline Services
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For some, business class is a miraculous haven of well cooked meals and SiriusXM radio, but it’s about to get even more mystical. There are plans for passengers flying business class to get the... MORE