Pearl
Jewelry artisan/Professional Blogger/Social Media Strategist
Cambridge, Canada · Member since May 2008
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Pearl is a Canadian with a science background and a passion for design. Curiosity comes naturally. She also loves to read and collect all sorts of information and trivia. Blogging and jewelry making are her most favorite things to do. She also teaches the craft.
Featured Ideas
Incinerating Waterless Toilets
The EcoJohn SeniorWaterless Toilets — There is an opportunity for companies to disrupt the traditional water-based toilet industry.Feminine Footwear Savers
Stumble-Free Stiletto Suspenders Will Change Your LifeStumble-Free Stiletto Suspenders — The development of stumble-free stiletto suspenders presents opportunities for the fashion industry to combine practicality with style.Sinking Titanic Ice Cubes
Gin and TitonicNovelty Ice Cube Molds — The popularity of novelty ice cube molds presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique and conversation-starting products for cocktail parties.Posture Improvement Device for Slouchers
iPostureWearable Posture Sensors — Opportunities for developing more advanced and versatile sensor technologies for posture monitoring in various industries such as healthcare, fitness, and ergonomics.Roadkill Jewelry
Lucy Jenkins Makes Ethical Fur BanglesEthical Fashion — The trend emphasizes on minimizing harm to the environment, promoting sustainable and conscious consumption, and promoting fair labor practices.Time-Shredding Calendar
Chrono-Shredder by Susannah HertriechTangible Time Tracking — Opportunities for disrupting conventional time tracking tools by merging them with tangible, interactive technology.Bejewelled Egg Art
Eggstreme's Faberge Style DecorationsFaberge Egg Replicas — Hand-carved and embellished real eggs with intricate details and modern twists offer an affordable alternative to the original Faberge eggs.3-D Modelled Lamps
Flight 815 : Flight of the FirefliesOrganic Design — The use of 3D modeling technology allows for the creation of organically flowing designs, opening up opportunities for unique and intricate products.Comparing Obese People to Animals
Controversial Del Mar Spa AdsBody-Positivity — The negative backlash to these ads suggest an opportunity for companies to promote body-positivity and inclusive marketing tactics.Underwater Aging of Champagne
Louis RoedererUnderwater Aging of Beverages — Opportunity for beverage makers to experiment with the effects of pressure, cold seawater, gentle currents, and filtered sunlight on the taste of their products.Disappearing Chess Pieces
The Alice Chess SetTransparent Chess Sets — Opportunities for innovating chess sets by introducing disappearing and reappearing chess piecesUpsidedown Surfing
Dulip KokuhannadigeUpside-Down Surfing — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized surfboards and equipment designed for upside-down surfing.Q&A with Pearl
What is unique that's not in your bio?
Pearl is really my name which is fitting given my hobby and small business!
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Becoming a mother.
How do you define cool?
Cool is all about being different, a little edgy and groundbreaking.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Google reader!
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
Discovering all sorts of cool trends.
What is your favorite trend?
Anything design related.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Don't sweat over the start of any post. Just write it, then edit it after.
How do you reset to be creative?
Taking breaks from any one creative task. I have a number of creative outlets so I am never short of something to do.
What inspires or excites you?
Innovative designs