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Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh and transported to Quebec a short eight months later. Somewhere in that timeline my family made it into Toronto. Forgot how to speak Bengali, went school. Graduated from all schools that I've attended. Had lousy fast-food jobs, even after University. Upgraded to retail-ish job, had a brush with Canadian Border Service in job opportunity market, (maybe I was too fat to chase after sketchy border crossers?) and went back to school to pursue something else. Writing!
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I'll give you five. 1. I had a monster crush on Macho Man Randy Savage when I was six. 2. Had ambitions to be auto mechanic, just like my dad (but I only claimed that so he would like me better than my baby brother). 3. Honor Roll student in elementary and highschool. University grades just went awry. 4. I like to claim that I'm party to an arranged marriage with a doctor back home whenever I play the game two truths and a lie (no one ever thinks its a lie!) 5. If the Olympics ever introduced sleeping as a competition, I would win Gold!
What's your favorite accomplishment?
The most favorite accomplishment to date is losing 50 plus pounds (I've lost count of the exact number that I've lost). And this deserves an honorable mention, getting my BA in Arts and Applied Science. Still thinking about adding other educational certifications to my repertoire (currently pursuing a Grad Certificate in Tech. Writing and perhaps in Creative Writing after wards).
How do you define cool?
Whatever my nieces and nephews are into, it's cool. Whether its clothes, music, TV, yadda yadda, the list goes on. My nephews are always listening to music two months before it hits the radio and gets popular.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
I choose not to expose that secret (only because I really don't have a secret).
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
Writing! I love to write about stuff and attempt to make it interesting--if I can. Oh yah, lunch and coffee with the other hunters. I thinks its awesome we can watch Reality TV during lunch hour (reality TV is my guilty pleasure).
What is your favorite trend?
The trend that I have forever loved and has never went out of style for me is Disney Cartoons. I have loved almost every cartoon that Disney has put out. Atlantis would be the only exception to the cartoon rule. Although I know Mickey is evil, I cannot resist Disney cartoons, especially if there's a princess!
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
I like to use sarcasm, sometimes if the creative bug bites me, I can make up a word or two that I can only hope catches on.
How do you reset to be creative?
Showering, drinking steamy cups of green tea with a plate of mom's leftovers, and if I have the time, a good nap.
What inspires or excites you?
Nay-sayers. Family. Motivated and ambitious friends.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Homes looking like the ones in the Shire from Lord of Rings or even Wizard School being an actual reality. Even better, our world looks exactly the way does in Futurama.
Binary Editorials
Binary Editorials
Karlie & Karmen Team Up for ‘First Look' Vogue UK August 2010
The ‘First Look’ editorial for Vogue UK August 2010 is certainly filled with whimsy and fashion. Photographer Daniel Jackson captures the upbeat spirit and sense of playfulness that models Karlie Kloss… MORE
Feral Lingerie Ads
Feral Lingerie Ads
Julianne Moore is Fearless for the Bulgari Fall 2010 Campaign
Once again, Julianne Moore is the face of the Bulgari Fall 2010 campaign. Photographed by famous duo Mert & Marcus, Julianne Moore poses nude on a couch with beautiful Bulgari items and lion cubs. The… MORE
Bangled Military Coats
Bangled Military Coats
Alessandra Ambrosio is Fierce for Moschino F/W 2010-11 Campaign
The lovely Alessandra Ambrosio is absolutely dazzling for the Moschino F/W 2010-11 campaign. This line is heavily inspired by military and nautical themes. Whereas most military and nautical clothing inspirations… MORE
Transparent Swimsuit Covers
Transparent Swimsuit Covers
Elena Baguci in 'Almighty Goddess' for Modern Luxury
In ‘Almighty Goddess’ for Modern Luxury S/S 2010, model Elena Baguci is absolutely stunning. Captured by photographer Colin Angus, Baguci enchants the reader as a modern poolside goddess. Elena Bagucci… MORE
Sensuous Watercolor Art
Sensuous Watercolor Art
These Rob Hefferan Portraits are Steamy
Artist Rob Hefferan brings sensuality and silk to life with his paintings. Although his painting techniques are old-fashioned, he manages to make each piece look extremely realistic. This is extremely… MORE
Mystery-Solving Ads
Mystery-Solving Ads
The Popular Mechanics Campaign Only Tackles Possible Puzzles
This Popular Mechanics campaign will definitely bring you a smile. Devised by Volcano Advertising of Bryanston, South Africa, this series of ads pokes fun at the magazine’s ability to almost explain anything… MORE
Penguin Personality Campaigns
Penguin Personality Campaigns
The New England Aquarium Introduces 80 Flightless Birds
The New England Aquarium has created quite the clever campaign to introduce its latest exhibit. With the help of advertising agency Mullen of Boston, the campaign introduces potential visitors to the funky… MORE
Food-Encrusted Maps
Food-Encrusted Maps
This Eno Print Campaign Will Stimulate Your Appetite
The Eno print campaign above was devised by advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather of New Delhi, India, and will certainly stir up your senses. This ad campaign is visually pleasing and puts a grumble into… MORE
Surreal Subway Murals
Surreal Subway Murals
Million Dollar Design Transforms Underground Transportation With Graffiti
The Dutch duo of Million Dollar Design was given the heavy task of redecorating the interior of a dull and dreary subway train into something wonderful. Well, these innovative illustrators certainly delivered!… MORE
Toy-Covered Footwear
Toy-Covered Footwear
'Come and Play With Me' by Naam Ben Are Dream Heels for Toy Fanatics
Naam Ben creates customized shoes that defy the imagination. His latest line, ‘Come and Play with Me,’ is absolutely dramatic and eye-catching. Naam Ben has combined the crazy world of a toy chest with… MORE
Candy-Colored Ballet Flats
Candy-Colored Ballet Flats
The Kartell 'Bowwow' Spring Summer 2011 Shoe Collection
The Kartell ‘Bowwow’ Spring Summer 2011 shoe collection follows their previous collection, ‘Glue Cinderella.’ The new line is dubbed ‘Bowwow’ because of the addition of glossy, candy-colored… MORE
Cigarette Paper Clouds
Cigarette Paper Clouds
Maryline Pomian Creates Artistic Beauty with Rolling Paper
Artist Maryline Pomian can take the simple, omnipresent medium of cigarette paper and transform it into something absolutely magical. She takes the delicate filters of cigarettes and forms them into soothing… MORE
Anime Papercraft
Anime Papercraft
Pepakura Paper Toys Will Blow You Away
These Pepakura paper toys are absolutely amazing! I could barely believe my eyes when I read that they were made entirely from paper. Created by Japanese designer Pepakura, the detail and craftsmanship… MORE
Gory Toy Campaigns
Gory Toy Campaigns
The Caritas Ad Campaign Warns Parents of Violent Playthings
The Caritas ad campaign certainly can change anyone’s view of the typical stuffed toy. This shocking ad campaign was put together by advertising agency BBDO of Dusseldorf, Germany, and shows parents how… MORE
Gross Campaign Catalysts
Gross Campaign Catalysts
Interbest Outdoor Billboards Give You Good Reasons to Advertise
The Interbest Outdoor billboards created by advertising agency Y&R Not Just Film represent a most brilliant method to get advertisers to create new ads. The ads from Interbest Outdoor use blatant scare… MORE
Drooling Drunken Baby Ads
Drooling Drunken Baby Ads
Keep the Infants Away From L'universe de Chocolat
The L’universe de Chocolat company embarks into the world of yummy alcoholic-confections -- much to the detriment of the adorable baby faces featured in the ad campaign. Created by advertising agency Dentsu,… MORE
Intricately-Painted Foot Ads
Intricately-Painted Foot Ads
The Sete Leguas Boots Campaign Wants to Protect Toes
The Sete Leguas Boot ad campaign was created by advertising agency Talent. This clever ad campaign that they've conjured up certainly has me more worried about my feet than I've ever been before! The… MORE
Trippy Fungal Lights
Trippy Fungal Lights
The Great Mushrooming Creates Charming Mushroom Lamps
Artist Great Mushrooming takes his title/nickname to the next level by creating these adorable mushroom lamps. Comprised of LED lights and pieces of discarded wood, these little lamps are absolutely imaginative.… MORE
Scarytale Store Displays
Scarytale Store Displays
The Hermes Ginza Flagship Store Reinvents Little Red Riding Hood
The Hermes Ginza flagship store is displaying their new line of brightly-colored scarves with the help of the much-cherished fairytale Little Red Riding Hood. However, their take on this childhood favorite… MORE
Flowering Carpets
Flowering Carpets
The Genzano Infiorata Flower Festival Will Have Streets Smelling Sweet
The Genzano Infiorata flower festival combines the craft of creating intricate carpets with gardening. This festival has been celebrated in the town of Genzano, Italy on the second of week of June since… MORE
Whiteboard Walls
Whiteboard Walls
Scribble Away Guilt-Free with MDC Wallcovering's Tabrasa Paint
MDC Wallcovering’s Tabrasa paint can transform any smooth surface or plain wall into your own personal scribbling pad. MDC Wallcovering debuted their latest paint innovation at the NeoCon World’s Trade… MORE
Disneyfied Disasters
Disneyfied Disasters
The 'Finding Nemo 2' Parody Takes on the BP Oil Spill
Using the Pixar and Disney movie ‘Finding Nemo,’ the Blog of Chibiboto has thrown a light on the disastrous oil spill. This blog has taken the film's beloved characters Dory, Marlon and Nemo from the movie… MORE
Peek-a-Boo Rings
Peek-a-Boo Rings
The Saggi Jewelry Line of Trinket Box Baubles Pop Open to Reveal More Bling
The Saggi jewelry above comes from their new line of luxury rings, and it will have lovers of bling drooling. The collection features gorgeous trinket box rings that open to expose even more opulent baubles.… MORE
Steampunk Flash Drives
Steampunk Flash Drives
Artist Rob Smith's 'back2root' Revamped USB Keys will Cause Envy
British artist Rob Smith 'back2root' has taken the USB key and embellished it into something incredible. Taking inspiration from steampunk art, Smith has applied the intricate principles of this art form… MORE
Escaped Dino Ads
Escaped Dino Ads
The Calgary Zoo 'Dinosaurs Alive' Exhibit Campaign is Scary
The Calgary Zoo 'Dinosaurs Alive' campaign will definitely have you shaking in your bones. Produced by advertising agency Trigger, which is based in Calgary, Canada, this print campaign will certainly… MORE
Potato Chip Sushi
Potato Chip Sushi
The Pringles Rice Infusions Campaign is Tempting
The Pringles Rice Infusions ads above certainly make this new product look like one enticing treat for any chip lover. The Pringles Rice Infusions are exactly what you think they are--rice snacks done… MORE
Mod Moody Cowgirls
Mod Moody Cowgirls
Erin Heatherton is Smoking for L'Officiel Paris May 2010
The L’Officiel Paris May 2010 issue features one daring and smoking hot cow girl, Erin Heatherton. Donning a pair of studded, cheetah print cowboy boots and an assortment of leather accessories, Erin Heatherton… MORE
Star-Crossed Culture Shows
Star-Crossed Culture Shows
The Breakthrough Brazilian Soap ‘A Way to the Indies'
The Globo channel is Brazil’s most viewed TV network, which is also the platform for the successful Brazilian soap, ‘A Way to the Indies,’ or ‘Caminho das Indias.’ Unlike other Brazilian soap operas,… MORE
Zombie Food Ads
Zombie Food Ads
The Resident Evil 5 Print Campaign Says “You are on the Menu”
The Resident Evil 5 print campaign is pretty helpful for those of us who are part of the zombie nation. The brilliant minds at Y&R Dubai advertising agency are responsible for this comical yet disturbing… MORE
Sheep-Infested Clutches
Sheep-Infested Clutches
Kendal Murray Combines Fashion Accessories with Nature
Australian artist Kendal Murray has the amazing ability to create miniature worlds and unite with fashion. Taking the essential accessories like the clutch and the compact mirror, Kendal Murray has his… MORE
Celeb Cushions
Celeb Cushions
The Kopt Kissen Pillows Make Celebs More Accessible
The German Shop ‘Kopt Kissen’ pillows make your favourite celebrities more touchable. These cushions have the monochrome faces of iconic celebrities like Kate Moss, Barack Obama and Karl Lagerfeld. If… MORE
Hand Puppet Ink
Hand Puppet Ink
ThinkGeek Brings You Temporary Hand Tattoos
The ThinkGeek temporary hand tattoos are absolutely incredible! These hand tattoos are the solution to all your sweaty hand puppeteering problems. These artsy creatures were created because wearing hand… MORE
Typographic Transformer Toys
Typographic Transformer Toys
Have Hours of Fun with the Mojibakeru Toys
The Mojibakeru toys are the latest toy collection to come out of the land of the rising sun. Bandai -- the Japanese toy tycoon -- has created a line of transformer toys modelled on their Kanji typography.… MORE
Compressed Soul Art
Compressed Soul Art
Artist Tetsuya Ishida Explores the State of Modern Life
Tetsuya Ishida is one extremely talented artist. Using his paintbrush and canvas, he brings to light the darker side of modern living. His artwork centers on the obsession of making everything compact… MORE
Spicy Sauce Heroes
Spicy Sauce Heroes
Let Cholula Hot Sauce Save Your Food
The Cholula Hot Sauce print campaign is certain to make you giggle. Advertising agency JWT of Singapore created this cheeky campaign. These ads depict scenarios of livestock in precarious situations,… MORE
Statuesque Soccer Ads
Statuesque Soccer Ads
The Nike ‘Write the Future' Campaign is Stirring
The Nike ‘Write the Future’ campaign will definitely have World Cup fans hyped for the oncoming games this summer! Created by advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy of Amsterdam of the Netherlands, this print… MORE

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Green Kiddie Lit
Green Kiddie Lit
These Green Story Books Let You Celebrate Earth Day With Your Kids
These green story books selected by the TreeHugger website is the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day. These books have an eco-friendly agenda that is fun to read and green concepts that are easy to digest.… MORE
Lengthy Contraceptive Ads
Lengthy Contraceptive Ads
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This comical print campaign from Adam brand large condoms are sure to elicit a giggle or two. According to Adam's ads, there are no lengths that Adam brand large condoms can't overcome to reach their destination.… MORE
Toy-Covered Footwear
Toy-Covered Footwear
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Criminal Crow Art
Criminal Crow Art
Paul David Bond Creates Surreal Situations on Canvas
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National Peacevertising
National Peacevertising
American Advertising in Afghanistan Invokes Pride
The American-supported advertising in Afghanistan is meant to invoke pride and courage among the peoples of that country. The aim of this ad campaign is to encourage the nation to be peaceful. The print… MORE
Lock-Picking Toys
Lock-Picking Toys
The Playmobil Safe Crackers will Steal Your Heart
The Playmobil safe crackers is definitely a new twist on the traditional toy. These two little figurines come with graspable money, a canister with a hose to freeze the lock, a silver suitcase, keys, flashlight,… MORE
Bathroom Ball Gowns
Bathroom Ball Gowns
A Dazzling Dorothea Barth Jorgensen for Vogue UK May 2010
In the Vogue UK May 2010 issue, Dorothea Barth Jorgensen manages to look breathtaking while modeling against what seems to be plain washroom backgrounds. Photographer Paolo Roversi captures the model wonderfully,… MORE
Creepy Crawly Accessories
Creepy Crawly Accessories
This Daniel Proulx Steampunk Jewelry Won't Bug You Out
The Daniel Proulx steampunk jewelry combines great imagination with the ingenious use of copper wires and springs. Proulx has the amazing ability to transform little intricate mechanical parts into creepy… MORE
Back Necklaces
Back Necklaces
Catherine McNeil for H & M Magazine Summer 2010
Catherine McNeil stars for the H & M magazine summer 2010 edition. The lush-lipped model -- alongside sexy male model Noah Mills -- is captured by photographer Alexi Lubormirski for this scintillating… MORE
Sinister Bowler Hats
Sinister Bowler Hats
The Hermes Fall 2010 Collection Features Dark Elegance
The Hermes Fall 2010 line was a collection of tight leather and black bowler hats. Models strutted down the runway in ensembles that included heads topped with cute yet dark bowler hats, and classic three-piece… MORE
Amusement Park Takeover Ads
Amusement Park Takeover Ads
Say Hello to Disney Hollywood Studios' Star Wars Weekends
The Disney Hollywood Studios' Star Wars Weekends promise to be as epic as the exciting trilogies. The park will now have popular characters from 'Star Wars' roaming the streets providing entertainment… MORE
Kaleidoscopic Typefaces
Kaleidoscopic Typefaces
Katerina Orlikova's ‘Light and Typography' is Trippy
Katerina Orlikova’s ‘Light and Typography’ series is where this artist combines the art of typography with the abstract beauty of the kaleidoscope. Taking the familiar letters of the English alphabet from… MORE
Jazzed-Up Riding Hoods
Jazzed-Up Riding Hoods
Designer Zawann Reinvents Fairytale Style
Self-taught fashion designer Zawann has reinvented little miss Red Riding Hood iconic headgear. Although this line is said to be inspired by Tim Burton’s rendition of ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ I can’t help… MORE
Suicidal Art Installations
Suicidal Art Installations
Lesley Dill is an Artist Who Knows How to Shock With Words
Lesley Dill is an artist who is obsessed with words. Many of Dill's works of art are completely comprised of words, as they either shape an outfit or the ropes to hang a human-like effigy. With her usage… MORE