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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Virtual Dressing Rooms
Try On Clothes Without ChangingVirtual Try-On — The rise of virtual dressing rooms allows for customers to try on clothes without physically being in the store, which presents an opportunity for retailers to invest in virtual and augmented reality technologies.
Transformer Earbuds
Frenzy and RumbleTransformative Earphones — Designing earphones that are bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever before.
Paper Coffee Cup Handles
Take Out Packaging by Melissa CloutierErgonomic Packaging Design — There's a need for a more comfortable and user-friendly packaging design, especially for items that are meant to be taken on the go.
Stumble Streaming Indie Music
StumbleaudioIndie Music Discovery — Stumbleaudio's innovative approach to music streaming allows users to discover and explore indie music artists they may not have heard before.
Shakable Smoothie Makers -The 'Shake n Take' Blender
Portable Blenders — Creating compact and portable blenders that allow users to blend and take their drinks on the go.
Zero-Calorie Holiday Foods
The Inflatable FruitcakeInflatable Gag Gifts — The trend of inflatable gag gifts presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the novelty gift industry.
Recycled Leather Jewelry
Scraps & Old Jackets Turned Into AccessoriesRecycled Leather Jewelry — Opportunity for artisans to create attractive jewelry by revamping old leather garments and scraps.
Hidden Pop Art Stilettos
'Taylor Says' Creates One-of-a-Kind Killer HeelsCustomized Fashion — The hand-painted, one-of-a-kind artwork on the insoles of 'Taylor Says' stilletos highlights the growing trend towards customized fashion.
Tennis Pro Pinups
Rafael Nadal Photo ShootCelebrity Athlete Photo Shoots — The trend of featuring athletes in photo shoots can create opportunities for brands to collaborate with popular sports figures and create new visual content to attract consumer attention.
Shredded Book Art
Literary Masterpieces Shaped by ScalpelBook Art — Artists repurposing books into sculptures creates an opportunity for a new type of art industry.
Giant Vehicular Robot Art
Project TransformersVehicle Art — There is a growing trend of transforming vehicles into massive art installations, creating a unique and eye-catching display.
Recycled Junk Mail Tables
ReVision FurnitureGreen Furniture Design — Using recycled materials to create eco-friendly furniture designs.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
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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
