Pearl
Jewelry artisan/Professional Blogger/Social Media Strategist
Cambridge, Canada · Member since May 2008
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Pearl is a Canadian with a science background and a passion for design. Curiosity comes naturally. She also loves to read and collect all sorts of information and trivia. Blogging and jewelry making are her most favorite things to do. She also teaches the craft.
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Miniature USB Golf Set
Just Putt and ClickMiniature USB Gadgets — The trend of creating miniature USB gadgets provides opportunities for compact and portable innovations in various industries.
World Record Photo Shoots
Guinness Launches 2009 Book With Smallest Man, Leggiest WomanSmallest Man — The trend of showcasing individuals with unique physical attributes, such as the smallest man in the world, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment and tourism industries.
Geottoos
Angelina Jolie's Arm Showcases Multicultural BroodMulticultural Tattoos — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative tattoo technology that combines geographic coordinates with personal sentiments.
Steampunk Jewelry
EDM DesignsVintage-inspired Jewelry — Opportunity for designers to create jewelry inspired by vintage elements and timepieces, catering to a nostalgia-driven consumer market.
Grooved Tableware
So You Don't Lose Your CutleryFunctional Tableware — Design tableware that has multiple functions to make dining experiences more convenient and enjoyable.
Festive Zombie Pinatas
TomDeadStuff Makes Art You Can Hit With a StickScare Entertainment — Zombie pinatas offer a new form of scare entertainment, allowing consumers to engage with dark and macabre themes in a lighthearted way.
Living Dinosaurs
A Night at LA Natural History MuseumInteractive Museum Experiences — Opportunity for museums to create immersive and interactive experiences for visitors, enhancing engagement and education.
Localized Nose Bleed Remedies
The Nosebudd IcepackLocalized Cooling Solutions — The development of localized cooling products like the Nosebudd presents opportunities for more targeted and effective relief in various medical situations.
Animatronic Dinosaurs for Kids
Playskool's Kota the TriceratopsRobotic Toy Dinosaurs — Opportunity for developing advanced robotic toy dinosaurs with more realistic movements and interactive features.
Illuminated Eco Seating
Rough Diamond Chair CollectionIlluminated Seating — Adding lighting to vintage chairs for a glamorous twist presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture industry.
Parental Revenge 2.0
'Oh, C**p, My Parents Joined Facebook' Website Shares Embarrasing MomentsEmbarrassing Social Media Moments — A trend of sharing embarrassing social media moments to get back at parents for invading kids' online privacy, creating opportunities for social media platforms to create privacy settings.
Chainless Bicycles
Nulla Minimalist BikeChainless Bicycles — The trend of developing minimalist bicycles that do away with traditional components to create a futuristic design represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the bicycle industry.Q&A with Pearl
What is unique that's not in your bio?
Pearl is really my name which is fitting given my hobby and small business!
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Becoming a mother.
How do you define cool?
Cool is all about being different, a little edgy and groundbreaking.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Google reader!
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
Discovering all sorts of cool trends.
What is your favorite trend?
Anything design related.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Don't sweat over the start of any post. Just write it, then edit it after.
How do you reset to be creative?
Taking breaks from any one creative task. I have a number of creative outlets so I am never short of something to do.
What inspires or excites you?
Innovative designs
Author Categories
Compact Folding Video Stands
Paperless Office Scanners
Snapping Camera Stands
Portable Photo Studios
Wall-Mounted Tablets
Virtual Fishing
Pulsing Light Walls
Modern Frescos
Symbolic Fish Bowls
USB Scalp Analyzers
Granny Handbag Heroines
Interactive Play Food
Amazing Bookbinding Art
Optical Illusion Art
Flower Beanbags
Light-Up Grills
Emotional Healing Jewelry
Arched Eco Houses
Lacy Underwear Bags
Wrist Wallets
Sketchpad iPhone Covers
Car-Shaped Coffins
Recycled Trash Sculptures
Roadkill Jewelry
Inksplosive Art
Paper Animal Mask Sculptures
Cross-Eyed Opossums
Mathematical Photography
Emotional Billboards
Astroturf Houses
Athletic Wheelbarrows
Sculptured Art Jewelry
Sexy Eco Underwear
Nomadic Houses
Airplane Window Art
