Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman
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Born in Denver, Colorado..........Live in Waterloo · Member since Nov 2011
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Hi my name is Harris. I'm from Denver, Colorado.
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Famous Bedmate Mimics
The 'Celebrities That Look like Mattresses' are Surprisingly AccurateCelebrity-Product Mimicry — There is an opportunity for businesses to create campaigns featuring products that look like or are inspired by celebrities.Aroused Senior PSAs
'Safe Sex for Seniors' Aims to Stop the Spread of STDsSenior Sexual Health Awareness — Opportunity to create educational campaigns and products that promote safe sexual practices and reduce STD rates among seniors.Sleek Smartphone Charger Cases
The JuiceTank Allows One to Plug Their Phone in AnywhereCharger Case Innovation — The JuiceTank demonstrates the trend of incorporating chargers into protective phone cases, offering convenience and eliminating the need to carry around a separate charger.Recycled Car Seats
The 2012 Ford Focus will Have Chairs Produced from Plastic BottlesRecycled material usage — Car manufacturers can explore using recycled materials to create various car parts like seats and panels to promote sustainability.Picture-Cloaked Clothing
The Dead Meat Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is CamotasticPicture-Cloaked Clothing — The use of photo patterns on clothing can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to showcase their creativity and storytelling.Over-Grubbing Graphs
'Snacks in America' Apparently Need to be ControlledRising Snack Sales — The rise in snack sales creates an opportunity for healthy snack options to disrupt the market.Hidden Hand Paintings
Guido Daniele Turns Five Fingers into Animals and ArchitectureBody Painting — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new techniques and materials for body painting to create intricate and realistic designs.Supreme Being Spottings
'GOD Is Back!' Features the Holy Father Immersed in Pop CultureReligious Pop Culture Fusion — There is an opportunity for a disruptive innovation in creating products and media that blend religious iconography and pop culture references.Online Education Charts
The 'Distance Learning Infographic' Shows a Movement in Virtual ClassesRise of Online Education — The increase in students taking online classes presents an opportunity for developing innovative virtual learning platforms and technologies.Emotion-Expressing Greenery
Interactive Plants Move to the Tune of Their FeelingsInteractive Plants — Opportunity for developing new ways to engage with and interact with plants, enhancing the overall experience for plant enthusiasts.Scientific Element Confections
The Periodic Table of Cupcakes is Educational & DeliciousEducational Cupcakes — Creating cupcakes that are not only delicious but also educational by incorporating the periodic table of elements.Fan-Frenzy Flash Mobs
The Budwieser 2012 Super Bowl Commercial is a Surprise for the AgesSurprise Marketing Campaigns — The success of Budweiser's surprise marketing campaign during the Super Bowl shows that consumers are receptive to unexpected and unconventional advertising methods.Q&A with Harris
How do you define cool?
Cool: People look at it and want it for themselves and want to show their friends.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
I can't give away my secrets....
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
I always find stuff that makes me yell "WOW THATS SO COOL!" when I'm alone.
What is your favorite trend?
The filter for cereal. All my life I have been picking the marshmallows out of my Lucky Charms. No more! From now on i can easily filter out the marshmallows and chow down. Greatest invention since sliced bread.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Use a thesaurus as your personal bible.
How do you reset to be creative?
I put on my wizard hat and freestyle rap for 15 minutes. Always does the trick.
What inspires or excites you?
When I read or hear about the background stories of famous people, it inspires me and reminds me that talented people come from EVERYWHERE.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Public transportation that involves single person pods. A person enters the pod, enters their destination, and the pod swiftly takes them there.