Alison Heller
Writer, Editor
New York · Member since Mar 2010
43Published Articles
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Lace Bracelets
Itunube 'Bracelaces' Have a Modern Victorian EdgeLace Accessories — The rise of lace bracelets provides opportunities for companies to expand their product line into lace accessories.
Planter Pumps
Cactus Shoes Will be Welcomed by Green Thumbs and Green ToesGreen Fashion — Creating planters out of old high heels exemplifies the growing trend of incorporating sustainability and nature into fashion.
Bank-Breaking Bunny Ears
A $357 Bunny Ear Headband Celebrates EasterLuxury Holiday Accessories — Creating high-end accessories for holidays to appeal to luxury consumers.
Sweet Easter Sushi
Peeps Sushi Will Surely Induce a Sugar ComaSweet Sushi Creations — Disruptive innovation opportunities can arise by creating new and unique sweet sushi creations using unconventional ingredients and flavors.
Fast Food Training Games
Nintendo and McDonald's Team Up for Employee TrainingGamified Training — The collaboration between Nintendo and McDonald's demonstrates the trend of using gaming technology for employee training, opening opportunities for other industries to develop gamified training programs.
Flighty Mary Janes
Miu Miu Sparrow Print Pumps are Sky HighFashion-forward Pumps — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing pumps that incorporate unique prints and playful elements to update classic styles.
Wonderland Rings
'Alice in Wonderland' Inspires H. Stern's New Jewelry LineMovie-Inspired Jewelry — There is an opportunity for jewelry designers to create collections based on popular movies and their iconic characters, like H. Stern did with Alice in Wonderland.
"Self-Couture" Bedding
This Wearable Bedspread by Diane Steverlynck Transforms Into ClothingWearable Bedspreads — There is an opportunity for innovation in creating versatile bedding products that can also be transformed into wearable clothing.
Multimedia Proposals
The Ivy Carat Jewely Case Turns a Proposal into a PerformanceDigital Proposal Trends — Digital proposals and engagements are on the rise, offering personalized and memorable experiences.
Canned Sandwiches
Candwich Serves Up PB & J in a Super Convenient WayCanned Food Innovation — The creation of candwiches showcases the potential for innovative and convenient canned food products.
Lunch Cakes
This Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cake is Better Than Your Buddy's LunchFood Cakes — Novelty cake molds for sandwiches, pizzas, and burgers create innovative lunch options.
Artsy Booze Packaging
Wenger Corporation's Go Wodka Turns Aluminum Paint Tubes into Shot GlassesPortable Booze Packaging — The trend of packaging alcoholic drinks in lightweight and portable form factors to make them more convenient for on-the-go consumption.Q&A with Alison
How do you define cool?
Cool is defying definition.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
I keep up with underground blogs that post a plethora of interesting new things ripe for the juicing up.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Personal Spacecraft
Author Categories
Superhero Specs
Canned Sandwiches
Artsy Booze Packaging
Telekinetic Obstacle Courses
"Self-Couture" Bedding
Baked Art Supplies
Ravetastic Mouth Toys
Lunch Cakes
Hairy Crocheted Jewelry
Chocolate Pizza
Melting Rings
Planter Pumps
DIY Dungeon Boots
Royal Jewelry
Mustached Mobiles
Lace Bracelets
Sushi Wedding Cakes
Facebooking Frocks
Multimedia Proposals
Bathroom Bridal Wear
Shoe Dioramas
Slithering Male Undies
Owl Dresses
Daily Recycled Rings
Flighty Mary Janes
Uber Geeky Cleaners
Nautical Slingbacks
Wonderland Rings
Sweet Easter Sushi
Bank-Breaking Bunny Ears
Braille Jewelry
Fishing Lure Brooches
Stirrup Leggings
Wearable Email Alerts
Feminist Fallopian Tubes
