Mary Van Puymbroeck
Research Advisor at Trend Hunter
Toronto Ontario · Member since Mar 2017
788Published Articles
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After graduating with Honors from the University of Waterloo, I joined the Trend Hunter team as a member of the Editorial department. My insatiable curiosity and customer service experience then brought me to the Client Relations team where I now write custom trend reports for some of the worlds leading brands. Fashion and lifestyle trends are my jam but I'm a sucker for a good tech or marketing idea. I also love to run fast, mostly so I can eat more chips.
Featured Ideas
Energy-Infused Raw Cacao
Coco Loko is Raw Cacao You Can Inhale for Energy and an Endorphin RushInfused Raw Cacao — Opportunity for companies to explore the use of infused raw cacao in alternative energy products.
Blemish-Clearing Oils
Sunday Riley's U.F.O Face Oil Clears Congested Pores with Salicylic AcidBlemish-Clearing Oils — The use of oils in skincare routines for their clarifying and acne-preventing properties.
Wood-Powered Ovens
The Toto Grill Oven Includes Wok Support and a Traditional Brick OvenOutdoor Wood-Fired Ovens — Opportunities may lie in designing and producing more versatile and weather-resistant outdoor wood-fired ovens for aspiring chefs and home cooks.
Energy-Boosting Ice Cream
Coffee-Flavored Khladokombinat No3 Delivers a Boost of Energy On The GoEnergy-Boosting Ice Cream — Khladokombinat No3's coffee-flavored ice cream provides a convenient and tasty alternative to coffee for busy commuters.
Millennial Sportswear Collaborations
The 'KITH x adidas Soccer' Collection is Performance-InspiredPerformance-Focused Sportswear Collaborations — Partnering with sportswear brands to create functional and stylish sportswear collections is an opportunity to tap into a growing market of style-conscious millennials interested in sports.
Earthy USA-Made Sneakers
The New Balance 997 CSU Sneakers in 'Bone Sunset' Feature Bold NeutralsUSA-Made Footwear — There is a trend toward domestically-made footwear with high-quality materials and unique colorways.
Architectural Public Restrooms
The Raw Steel and Concrete 'Lady Bird Loos' Will Patina Over TimeArchitectural Public Restrooms — The increasing demand for well-designed public restrooms offers opportunities for architects and designers to create innovative and functional public spaces.
Socially Conscious Unisex Clothing
Bad Decision Adventure Club's Clothing is Eco-FriendlySocially Conscious Fashion — The trend of socially conscious fashion presents opportunities for innovative brands to create clothing that is both stylish and sustainable.
Layered Neon Slushies
This Frozen Drink at Pandora - The World of Avatar Features Popping BobaLayered Neon Slushies — Opportunity for innovative drink creations that incorporate multiple flavors and visually appealing layers.
Virtual Anime Roller Coasters
J-World Tokyo's Dragon Ball-Themed Flying Nimbus Delivers 3D ThrillsVirtual Theme Park Attractions — Businesses can leverage the immersive power of virtual reality technology to create engaging theme park attractions that deliver unique, thrilling experiences to guests without requiring extensive space or resources.
Singer-Designed Capsule Collections
Zayn Malik's Versus Versace Capsule Collection is Ultra-EdgySinger-Designed Capsule Collections — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with popular singers to create edgy streetwear collections for diffusion lines.
Modular Floating Cabins
The DD16 Floating Cabin Blends Modern Design with FunctionalityModular Housing — The DD16 Floating Cabin showcases the potential for modular housing solutions, allowing for easy transportability and off-the-grid living.Q&A with Mary
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Running the Scotiabank Waterfront Half Marathon with my best friend.
How do you define cool?
It's a social construct. The people have the power!
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Going out into the world, experiencing everything my community has to offer.
How do you reset to be creative?
I hang out with my dog and cat who hate one another but love me :)
Author Categories
Holiday Cooking Events
Millennial-Inspired Media Re-Brands
Customizable Mystic Phone Cases
Contactless Ice Cream Trucks
Stockholm-Inspired Luggage
Revived Victorian Interiors
Vlogger-Created Fashion Lines
Inclusive Breastfeeding Apparel
First Apartment Decor Collections
Shabby Chic Home Collections
Digital Airport Retailers
Immersive IFE Headsets
Clever Young Driver Apps
Anecdotal Gambling Commercials
Gesture-Controlled VR Suits
Vibrant Cast Editorials
Androgynous Celebrity Fragrances
Jukebox Juice Makers
Wedding Day Blowouts
3-in-1 Utility Hammocks
Expressive Beauty Campaigns
Built-In Smart Ovens
Film-Inspired STEM Programs
Flamingo-Shaped Cocktail Cups
Rocket-Shaped Bath Bombs
Customizable Denim Designs
Plumping Lip Primers
Cannabis-Infused Waters
Stark Windowless Facades
Ancient Relic-Inspired Chocolates
Pop Star-Designed Handbags
Virtual Rock Concert Concepts
Living Cost Calculators
Graffiti-Painted Cars
Diversity-Promoting Football Iniatives
