Brian G Randles
Trend Hunter
Member since Jun 2009
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I was born and raised in Louisville, KY.
I like soccer, snowboarding, hulu, surfing, quick and witty people, reading, netflix, crossword puzzles, making people laugh, bourbon, drinking bourbon while betting on horses, writing and listening to a wide array of music.
I love the beach and am so happy to be living in San Diego. That being said, I am 2000 miles away from home and do miss seeing my friends and fam on a regular basis.
I like soccer, snowboarding, hulu, surfing, quick and witty people, reading, netflix, crossword puzzles, making people laugh, bourbon, drinking bourbon while betting on horses, writing and listening to a wide array of music.
I love the beach and am so happy to be living in San Diego. That being said, I am 2000 miles away from home and do miss seeing my friends and fam on a regular basis.
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Colortastic Kicks
New Balance 2010 Spring Collection is Straight Out of a Crayon BoxBold Colors — Opportunity for textile and fashion industries to incorporate vivid pigments for their product lines
City-Repping Sneakers
Nike Unveils Shoe Collection With Metropolitan RootsMetropolitan-inspired Shoe Collections — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating shoe collections that pay homage to cities, allowing consumers to flaunt their city pride.
Hipster Sketch Art
Too Cool for School 'Illustrations' by Judy BorrorHipster Sketch Art — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a platform or marketplace specifically for hipster sketch art to connect artists with potential buyers and collectors.
Computer Murses
The New Line of Bythreads Laptop Bags is UnveiledPersonalized Laptop Bags — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable laptop bags that cater to individual style preferences and personalities.
Leafy Shelving Units
Sergey Saava Designs Foliage-Inspired Shelves for the HomeEco-Friendly Designs — Opportunity for businesses to create environmentally friendly products that cater to the growing demand for sustainable options in the market.
Trigger-Happy Thumb Drives
Get Busy Committee Uses Uzi USB to Promote New AlbumWeapon-inspired USB drives — The rise of weapon-inspired USB drives designed for promotional purposes presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into the edgy trend by incorporating similar designs in their marketing strategies.
Super Santa Sleighs
GE Pimps the Head Elf's RideSleek Santa Sleighs — The trend towards updated and modernized Santa sleighs, incorporating advanced technologies and features such as anti-icing coatings and wireless medical sensors, offers opportunities for innovation in the transportation industry.
Rudimentary Designer USBs
Flashback to Yesteryear With the Marc Jacobs USB HubsVintage-Inspired USBs — Companies can capitalize on the renewed interest in vintage design by creating USBs that resemble old-school technology, but with modern functionality.
Mac-Inspired Snowboards
Powerbook Snowboarding Sounds Cool, But Isn'tExtreme Sport Innovations — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and improved snowboarding equipment that enhances usability and performance.
Killer KISS Kicks
Vans and KISS Create the 'Hotter Than Hell' SK8-Hi and Slip-OnRock-Inspired Clothing — The collaboration between Vans and KISS showcases the trend of rock-inspired clothing that appeals to music fans and those looking to make a fashion statement.
Charlie Brown Ball Caps
New Era Japan Finds Inspiration in 'Peanuts'Holiday-themed fashion items — Creating holiday-related clothing with a pop culture twist presents an opportunity for fashion companies to create unique designs and capitalize on seasonal trends.
Famous Painter Pastries
'Starry Night' Cake Honors Van Gogh's MasterpieceEdible Artistry — The 'Starry Night' cake demonstrates the trend of creating visually stunning and intricate edible masterpieces.Q&A with Brian
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I can't write about just one unique thing or experience, wouldn't be fair to the others.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Same answer for this as question 1. However, I know vague and mysterious responses can get lame so I will say moving to a new city (SD) and starting from scratch.
How do you define cool?
Not being defined by cool.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Keep your mind wandering and wondering.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
The randomness.
What is your favorite trend?
Right now? The recreation of animated characters. Super Mario with that put-upon, blue-collar look on his face... classic. I want that portrait hanging up over my oven when I am cooking.
Also the video of the PooTrap... absolutely ridiculous lol.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
My advice would be to write about stuff you like. Even if it doesn't get published, you will still have fun.
How do you reset to be creative?
I like to search a random word and see what comes up. As for a creative reset, I take my brain out and blow the dust off of it... just like an old school Nintendo.
What inspires or excites you?
New ways of looking at old ideas.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Teleport application on the iPhone.
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Crumpled Kitchens
Gravity-Defying Trees
Canned Food Kermits
Heineken High Tops
Church-Like Incinerators
Powerful Powder Boards
Otherworldly Light Fixtures
Scientific Presidential Stunts
Second-Hand Suitcase Seats
Hovering Basins
Parisian Shoe Promos
Ancient Parchment Palaces
Antique Weapon Fireplaces
Billion-Dollar Abodes
Purple Powder Peepers
Woven Weather Baskets
Portuguese Pedal Bikes
$75,000 Stop Signs
Far-Out Bed Frames
Marine Mammal Specs
LEED Gold Skyscrapers
Pull Tab Pendant Art
Frosty Football Stadiums
Infallible Drill Devices
Cross-Stitched Cufflinks
Car-Capital Capris
Candied Logos (Update)
Histogramic Bike Gear
Ultra Secure Sneaks
Touchscreen Tech Bracelets
Smiley Sneaker Ads
Spring-Stepped Sneakers
Geometric Gaga Art
Sino-European Train Stations
Beautiful Break Dance Art
