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Senduran is a Digital Arts Communication student from the University of Waterloo who is a new and proud member of the Trend Hunter team. Senduran enjoys writing both formally and creatively and likes to spend even more time exploring the realm between the two genres.
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I am a dancer who enjoys a comfy atmosphere often built upon tea, music and literature.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Believing in myself.
How do you define cool?
Cool is comfortable.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Curiosity. Oh! The secret's out.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
Trend Hunter has given me an opportunity to enjoy and express myself while staying productive.
What is your favorite trend?
So far, "Kid-Created Plushies." I know I wrote it, but I feel like I aided in the spreading of a very caring idea.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Find yourself an idea you want to convey and convey it through your own style. Your readers will not only be given new content, but they'll be taking in a piece of you with it.
How do you reset to be creative?
I look away from the notepad for a bit and let my ideas flow to some music.
What inspires or excites you?
Passion.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
I'll be making movies, you'll be watching movies that I've made. And liking them.
Slender Sinuous Cycles
Slender Sinuous Cycles
The Andy Martin Thonet Bike is Bent on Being Eco-Friendly
Bicycles can now leave travelers feeling completely eco-conscious with the advent of smooth sailing bikes like the Thornet Bike by Andy Martin. An architect from London, Martin set out to create a... MORE
Whimsical Character Letters
Whimsical Character Letters
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Character-Filled Hooks
Character-Filled Hooks
The Aoi Kaori 'My Story Hanger' is Chic
Often times, a regular hanger just doesn’t hold one’s clothes properly, and to solve such a problem the Aoi Kaori ‘My Story Hanger’ was invented. The hanger’s lower... MORE
Protected Flash Drives
Protected Flash Drives
The U-Lock is Extra Secure for Top-Secret Information
One downfall of a USB flash drive is that if it is stolen, hackers can easily duplicate this information, and the U-Lock is designed to stop this issue. This golden flash drive is build for extra... MORE
Flat Foldable Furniture
Flat Foldable Furniture
The Leo Salom 'Folding Chair' is Modernly Designed and Portable
When regular fold-out chairs are just too plain and unexciting the Leo Salom ‘Folding Chair’ will be sure to add spice to interior decor. When folded, this chair looks like a single... MORE
Lacy Hanging Lights
Lacy Hanging Lights
The Inge Simonis Paper Lamp Adds Some Intricate Detail to the Celing
When one wants to add a little more lacy fun to the bedroom, perhaps the Inge Simonis paper lamp will do the trick. Turning dollies into dolly-lights, these hanging lamps will light up the darkest... MORE
Triangular Tablet Sound Pieces
Triangular Tablet Sound Pieces
The 'Sound Prism' Offers Support and Sound for the iPad
Most tablet stands are merely just stands that present an aesthetically pleasing design; the ‘Sound Prism’ does much more. Using a triangular shape, the designers managed to make this a... MORE
Walking Stick Furniture
Walking Stick Furniture
'No Country For Old Men' Designs Rolling Interior Pieces
One’s aging parents or grandparents may not need the aid of senior homes with the creation of ‘No Country For Old Men’ by Lanzavecchia + Wai. This collection features an entire... MORE
Infinite Internet Filesharing
Infinite Internet Filesharing
'Google Drive' is Used for Sending and Receiving Files of Any Size
Google has released ‘Google Drive,’ which is a simple way that online users can transfer files between each other. This is a much more comprehensive way to share material and what’... MORE
Smartphone-Savvy EcoCanteens
Smartphone-Savvy EcoCanteens
The Artefact '999Bottle' Keeps Track of How Much of the Earth You Sav
It is satisfying to know that purchasing a canteen water bottle helps save the environment, but it is even better to have the Artefact ‘999Bottle’ and know exactly how much one is saving.... MORE
Eco-Friendly Minimalist Seats
Eco-Friendly Minimalist Seats
The Seungji Mun 'Four Brothers' Chairs Come From One Slice of Wood
The Seungji Mun ‘Four Brothers’ Chairs are each constructed by cutting strategically sized pieces from a single slab of wood. This is an incredibly eco-friendly design concept that... MORE
Hand-Painted Gamer Headphones
Hand-Painted Gamer Headphones
The Princess Zelda and Link Headphones are Adorable
Avid gamers can really get into their fantasy video games with these Princess Zelda and Link headphones. These ear pieces are usable for virtually any personal audio device and present a design that... MORE
Wilderness-Friendly Food Stations
Wilderness-Friendly Food Stations
The 'N1 Kitchen System' is Usable Inside and in the Outdoors
For those avid to survive this year’s predicted destruction, the N1 Kitchen System will deliver a great meal under any circumstance. This kitchen system is built to be used outdoors, and is... MORE
Recyclable Smartphone Stereos
Recyclable Smartphone Stereos
The Cardboard ‘Berlin Boombox' is the Analog/Digital Hyb
For true lovers of all things analog, the cardboard ‘Berlin Boombox’ provides a good way to stay in the past, but ahead of the curve. The piece is a screen-printed stereo that is made of... MORE
Icy Blue Tea Tabletops
Icy Blue Tea Tabletops
The Suck UK 'Coffee Table Light' Will Keep Any Room Lit and Pretty
When ceiling lights are too dim or just don’t do the trick, one can impress visitors by flicking on the Suck UK ‘Coffee Table Light.’ This futuristic coffee table has a completely... MORE
Drug-Abuser Cessation Products
Drug-Abuser Cessation Products
Habit 'Black Rehab' Packaging Uses Luxury to Treat Addiction
The Habit ‘Black Rehab’ packaging aims to make patrons feel as if they are elegant and pampered so that they feel above their addictions. Instead of providing its customers with socially-... MORE
Bright Paper Fasteners
Bright Paper Fasteners
The 'Light Up Your Memories' Pins Keep Notes In Place and Readable
It can be extremely annoying to find a small reminder note in the dark and have to turn on the light to actually locate it; for such cases, these ‘Light Up Your Memories’ pins are the... MORE
Intelligent Gender Charts
Intelligent Gender Charts
'Who is the Next Generation of Scientists?' Poster Analyzes Orientation
A constant debate among humankind is the intelligence levels of males versus females and the ‘Who is the Next Generation of Scientists?’ infographic officially documents it. It depicts... MORE
Museum-Masking Projections
Museum-Masking Projections
Doug Aitken 'Song 1' Plays 'I Only Have Eyes for You' in Washington DC
An inventive way to adorn a building so that it is always current with social culture is to use a projector just like the Doug Aitken ‘Song 1’ installation. The Smithsonian Hirshorn... MORE
Press-Preserving Statistics
Press-Preserving Statistics
This Newspaper Industry Inforgraphic Finds More Funding to Stay Alive
This newspaper industry infographic entitled ‘How is the Newspaper Industry Trying to Save Itself?’ will shed light on how this business sector plans to stay alive. With the enormous... MORE
Morten T. Hansen, Co-Author of 'Great By Choice' (INTERVIEW)
Morten T. Hansen, Co-Author of 'Great By Choice' (INTERVIEW)
Morten T. Hansen has taught the values of leadership, general management and corporate change in the MBA and executive education programs at Harvard Business School. His expertise in such diverse... MORE
Beer Exploring Graphs
Beer Exploring Graphs
The 'One Nation, Under Hops' Infographic Looks at Independent Breweries
When choosing a beer, most make their selection from a small handful of brands, but according to the ‘One Nation, Under Hops’ infographic, there are more brands to be considered. This... MORE
Hanging Height-Adjusting Lights
Hanging Height-Adjusting Lights
The 'Wrappie' Lamp is Versatile and Can Be Hung High or Low
It can get quite troublesome when one’s light fixture is much to high and too dim to properly brighten a room and to fix that comes the ‘Wrappie’ lamp. This lamp bodes a very... MORE
3D Interior Timepieces
3D Interior Timepieces
The Benjamin Hubert 'Plicate' Watch is Made With Pleated Metal
Timepieces can easily become the most noticeable factor in an outfit and the Benjamin Hubert ‘Plicate’ watch will surely turn heads. From its sleek exterior design to its intricate... MORE
Cemented Turntable Tables
Cemented Turntable Tables
The Metrofarm 'DJ Desks' are Sleek and Scratchable Furniture
For avid DJs, the Metrofram ‘DJ Desks’ are one-piece cement tables made for MCs. These tables are built solely for DJs to take their place and jam out. There is no need to get a separate... MORE
Piracy-Evading Music Statistics
Piracy-Evading Music Statistics
The 'Dance on Demand' Infographic Looks at Online Media Apps
As online content continues to become further secured from the prying fingers of online pirates, the ‘Dance on Demand’ infographic outlines how social networks have found the loophole.... MORE
Harmonious TV-Gaming Hybrids
Harmonious TV-Gaming Hybrids
The Syfy 'Defiance' Game Derives its Plot From the Ongoing Series
Video games are getting closer to reality with every step graphic designers take, and it seems the Syfy ‘Defiance’ game is close to aligning both worlds perfectly. Defiance is a TV show... MORE
Mesmerizing Exotic Dancer Marketing
Mesmerizing Exotic Dancer Marketing
The Chile Americanino Hypnotic Ad Gets Spicy in Public
Stripping; the best way to get attention since the dawn of man and it seems such a tactic still works today with the Chile Americanino Hypnotic ad. This publicity stunt was prepared by Americanino,... MORE
Social Network Lifeline Charts
Social Network Lifeline Charts
'The Evolution of Facebook Features' Infographic Shows Many Faces
Every change on Facebook is met with upheavals of distress by users and ‘The Evolution of Facebook Features’ infographic documents just how many times this has happened. This... MORE
Animal-Assisted Auto Ads
Animal-Assisted Auto Ads
The 'Jeep Grand Cherokee Monkey, Bear' Prints are Appropriately Comedic
A smart way to advertise one’s off-road vehicle would be to enlist the aid of off-road wildlife much like the ‘Jeep Grand Cherokee Monkey, Bear’ prints. These ads each have an... MORE
Identity-Infused Room Illustrations
Identity-Infused Room Illustrations
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Horrible Hair Solution Ads
Horrible Hair Solution Ads
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Precious Grandmother Macaroni Videos
Precious Grandmother Macaroni Videos
The KRAFT Mac & Cheese Frankie & Dottie Campaign is Precious
The best way to celebrate a 75th anniversary is to enjoy it with others that have enjoyed your presence for 75 years and that’s the secret behind this amazing ‘KRAFT Mac & Cheese Frankie &... MORE
Self-Slicing Bread Chains
Self-Slicing Bread Chains
The Tal Zur 'Hallah Handles' are Pulled for Instant Loaf Cutting
Those individuals that continue to bake their own fresh bread will save a good amount of time with the Tal Zur ‘Hallah Handles.’ These handles are connected with a beaded chain-like... MORE
Digital Touchscreen Paper
Digital Touchscreen Paper
The Gautham Varma 'SoftSheet' for G3 Studio is Perfectly Paperless
Architects, engineers, contractors and site workers are hands-on officials and can’t always be carrying binders of blueprints where they go; therefore, the Gautham Varma ‘SoftSheet’... MORE
Criss-Crossed Leg Loungers
Criss-Crossed Leg Loungers
The 'Walking Chair' by Luis Ribeiro is All Tangled Up
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Cooler-Created Counters
Cooler-Created Counters
The Refrigerator Coffee Table by Arjun Rathi Makes Evenings Easy
The Refrigerator Coffee Table by Arjun Rathi looks like a cooler, but unfortunately is not the real deal. You will still have to get up to grab a cold one with this counter as your table. The... MORE
Grocery Trolley Roller Coasters
Grocery Trolley Roller Coasters
The Matt McVeigh Trolling Shopping Cart Sculpture Mocks Society
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Forever-Lit Fireflies
Forever-Lit Fireflies
The Electronic Firefly in a Jar is Beautiful and Nostalgic
Beautiful fireflies lighting up at the brink of dawn make it seem as if the heavens have lowered their stars to shine around the people of earth, and this is something you can capture and keep... MORE
Digital Face Ads
Digital Face Ads
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The Samsung ‘Explore Your Dual World’ ad was done to promote the company’s new dual SIM card smartphone. Instead of spending time bashing other smartphone providers, the company... MORE
Skeletal Suckers
Skeletal Suckers
These 'Crazy Bones Lollipops' are Sure to Make Anyone Seem Zombie-Like
Halloween may only come once a year, but there is no reason why feasting on human body parts cannot be enjoyed all the time, and these ‘Crazy Bones Lollipops’ are just the treat. These... MORE
Eco Tea Houses
Eco Tea Houses
The Posbank Pavilion Boasts a Planet-Preserving and Simple Design
This particular tea house, known as the Posbank Pavilion, will transform the way you enjoy your daily cup of tea. The building stresses the importance of creating magnificent infrastructure through the… MORE
Beam-Shooting Apps
Beam-Shooting Apps
AppTag Laser Blaster Turns Smartphones into Toy Guns
The AppTag Laser Blaster turns the average smartphone into a laser-shooting device. The app ensures a healthy round of laser tag is equipped and ready to go regardless of time or location. That's right,… MORE
Transparent Touchpad Laptops
Transparent Touchpad Laptops
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Revolution continues to rear its beautiful head in technological innovation, bringing easier living at the forefront of CES 2012. Intel's 'Nikiski' notebook has read between the lines when it comes to… MORE
System-Rebelling Street Art
System-Rebelling Street Art
Pavel Puhov Implements Creative Anarchy into Dull Cities
It seems Banksy isn’t the only system-rebelling artist that the world has given birth to; Pavel Puhov is a street artist whose works are striking from the inside as much as they are for the eyes. Any graffiti… MORE
Puny Pixelated Boutiques
Puny Pixelated Boutiques
The World's Smallest IKEA Store is All About Saving Space
Eco-architecture may become obsolete in franchise store design, as the world’s smallest IKEA store hits the net. Instead of taking on the physical challenge of decreasing its ecological footprint,... MORE
Powerful Predator Submersibles
Powerful Predator Submersibles
The Killer Whale Submarine is a Two-Man Water Demon
The next time a cruise vacation includes whale spotting, one will do well to ensure that the majestic sea creature they spot isn't actually a Killer Whale Submarine -- yes, Killer Whale Submarine. Technology… MORE
Mixed Animal Artwork
Mixed Animal Artwork
Quentin Jones Fuses Images to Create Complex Pieces
This Quentin Jones artwork is full of mixed images that will make viewers take a second glance. The collection presented above is from the artist's 'Illustrated Image' series from the artist's main website.… MORE
Crime-Fighting Comic Apps
Crime-Fighting Comic Apps
The 'LEGO Super Hero Movie Maker' Gives You Directing Power
The Dark Knight Rises movie release is just around the corner, and avid fans might not be able to take the tension, so the ‘LEGO Super Hero Movie Maker’ smartphone app was created. This... MORE
Global Excretion Graphs
Global Excretion Graphs
'Poop! The Four-Letter Word No One's Talking About' is Real
The ‘Poop! The Four-Letter World No One’s Talking About’ infographic offers a thorough explanation of the effects of human waste. This infographic tells the woeful tales of... MORE