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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Belt Buckle Boots
Pierre Hardy Spring 2010 Collection Features D-Ring StrapsD-Ring Shoes — The resurgence of D-ring shoes could lead to innovative lacing and tightening mechanisms in the footwear industry.
Circuit Board Sneakers
Gabriel Dishaw Creates Metallic Footwear MasterpieceUpcycled Fashion — Creating unique and sustainable fashion pieces by repurposing electronic waste.
Tremendous Trapezoidal Shades
Super ‘W' Sunglasses Emphasize Geometric Eyewear ShiftGeometric Eyewear Shift — Opportunity for brands to explore innovative designs and shapes in eyewear that deviate from traditional styles.
OctoMermaid Illustrations
Diamante Murru's 'Abyss' Features Floating FemalesUnderwater Photography — Using underwater photography in ad campaigns and printed marketing materials can add elegance and a sense of timelessness.
Soccer Star Eco Abodes
Gary Neville Makes Going Green His Ultimate GoalEco-Friendly Architecture — Opportunity for architects and designers to create sustainable and energy-efficient structures.
Full Page Tweet Ads
Trident Gum Takes Twitter to Print in Marketing CampaignCross-Platform Advertising — Trident Gum's initiative to bring Twitter success to print exemplifies the trend of cross-platform advertising, leading to potential disruptive innovation opportunities in merging online and traditional media channels.
Robot Pool Sharks
Deep Green Mathematically Masters BilliardsRobotic Sports — Developing robots for sports could revolutionize athletics and enhance player performance through advanced machine learning.
Gilded Grocery Carts
The Golden Cart is Outlandish, Impossibly AwesomeLuxury Retail — Opulent grocery markets like Okko are creating a new trend in luxury retail, providing an opportunity for high-end brands to expand their offerings to include exclusive grocery products.
Geometric Garden Groves
The 'Urb Garden' is the Ultimate in Avant GardeningVertical Urban Farming — The Urb Garden highlights the trend of vertical urban farming and presents an opportunity for businesses to work towards more sustainable and space-saving farming practices.
Alphabetical Nerd Art
'Magazine Illustrations' by Oys Features Amazing Penciled ArtNerd Art — Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in developing more accessible platforms for artists to showcase their unique and unconventional illustrations.
Electric California Corridors
Electric Highway Installed Between L.A. and San FranciscoElectric Vehicle Adoption — The installation of the electric highway in California represents an opportunity for companies to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the US market.
Pool-Roofed Homes
The 'Exploded House' Blasts onto the Turkish LandscapePool-Roofed Homes — Designing houses with pools on the roofs can enhance sustainability and cooling solutions.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.
Author Categories
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
