ElGreco
Caribbean · Member since Aug 2006
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Love good design and innovative ideas
Featured Ideas
Garlic-Free Restaurants
No More Stinking BreathGarlic Substitute Restaurants — A trend that offers flavorful alternatives to garlic in restaurant dishes
Banana Protectors 2
Nana Banana Saver Prevents BrowningHealthier Lunch Packaging — Opportunity for designers to create innovative packaging for healthier lunches prepared at home
GPS For Any Mobile
Telenav GPSMobile GPS Services — The trend of mobile GPS services allows users to have access to turn-by-turn driving directions, business finders, traffic information, and more, all on their regular cellular phones.
Recycled Camera Bracelets
Old School Camera re:visionCamera Upcycling — Upcycling old camera parts into new fashionable accessories presents a new way of achieving eco-friendly fashion statements.
Customizable Lampshades
Changing The MoodCustomizable Lampshades — Create personalized lighting experiences by easily changing the appearance of lamp shades.
Mouse Cursor Fashion
Clicking Mitts Keep The Computer Cursor Going in the Real World.Digital Lifestyle — Developing fashion accessories that integrate with digital devices and enhance the digital experience can disrupt the fashion industry.
No-Incision Appendectomies 2
Scarless Surgery Through the MouthScarless Surgery — Opportunity for developing novel surgical procedures and better patient outcomes through less invasive methods.
Crowdfunded Limited-Edition Art
This Art Project Addresses an Artist's Fame and Finance ProblemsCrowdfunding Art Projects — The rise of crowdfunding platforms for art projects provides an opportunity for artists to finance and market their work while offering art enthusiasts affordable and exclusive pieces.
Transformer Restaurants
3SIX0 Fold-Up Tables Make Way For Dance FloorsConvertible Spaces — Innovative design solutions that allow for spaces to be easily transformed from one purpose to another.
Cyborg Contact Lenses
Control Your Mouse with Your Eye MovementsEye-Tracking Wearables — The development of eye-tracking technology in wearable devices opens up opportunities for hands-free control and improved user experiences.
High Velocity Coil Guns
DIY VideoDIY Weapons — Opportunities exist for businesses to create DIY weapon kits and offer training and certification.
Soda Float Gizmo
Fizz CupPortable Soda Float Maker — The Fizz Cup revolutionizes the soda float-making process by allowing users to make floats on the go without the mess.Q&A with ElGreco
What is unique that's not in your bio?
That I am located on a dual nation island in the Caribbean
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Getting the press write about me
How do you define cool?
The definition of cool to me I guess would be to see something that succeeds in doing what it promises.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Gosh, I really have to reveal that?? Ok, here it goes. I follow the other trends and bookmark the links of the original blogs. Then when I have time, I go visit all those blogs abd see what is unique or uncovered. God dammit, I just revealed my secret..... grrrr.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
The consolidation of everything cool in one place and like the community spirit of fellow trend hunters
What is your favorite trend?
The guy who made the Ferrari by hand
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
To just start to write, get the minimal down and then flower it up. It's always good to read dominating blogs on the side screen to get the right vocabulary, tone and verbiage.
How do you reset to be creative?
Not really, but music puts me in the creative mood.
What inspires or excites you?
An idea that is feasible to replicate
Predict something awesome for 2020?
In 2020 there will be no need anymore to go out to work unless you're a manual laborer
Author Categories
Crowdfunded Limited-Edition Art
Bug Zapping Shields
Liquor For Libido
32 Gig Mega Gadgets
Mouse Cursor Fashion
Silent Ringtones For Clubbing
Inaugural PC Infections
Shark-Inspired Auto Wraps
Cyborg Contact Lenses
Concrete Speakers
Projected Hopscotch Courts
Bazooka Firehoses
Handheld Hotness Meters
Washers with Integrated Hampers
Shape-Shifting Keyboards
Illuminated Jugs
Transformer Restaurants
Marble Helmets
Letter Padlocks
Pet Food Consumption Control
Webcam Backpacks
Banana Protectors 2
Soda Float Gizmo
Anti-Jetlag Glasses
Retro Reinvented
GPS Tourism For Lost Landmarks
Solar Tables 2
Padlocked Pants
Recycled Camera Bracelets
Candy Flavored Cocaine
No-Incision Appendectomies 2
Intelligent Refrigerators
Talking Toilet Paper
Bra Protectors
USB Charging
