Rachel
Toronto, ON · Member since Feb 2009
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Giant LEGO Bridges
Australian Team Create 46-Foot Freestanding BridgeGiant-LEGO-Bridges — As people seek nostalgia and escape from daily stressors, companies should consider developing products that incorporate beloved childhood brands and activities into their designs.Super-Exclusive Film Screenings
Pixar Gives Cancer Patient Colby Curtin Home Viewing of 'Up'Super-Exclusive Film Screenings — Personalized screenings of films for individuals with special circumstances can create impactful and meaningful experiences.Mobile Billboard Benches
Finn Magee Turns Outdoor Seating to Moving AdvertisementInteractive Outdoor Advertising — Creating interactive experiences using outdoor advertising spaces to engage with consumers in unique ways.Pop Bottle Benches
Pawel Grunert Turns Recycled Containers Into Functional ChairsUpcycled Furniture — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ways to repurpose and transform waste materials into functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture pieces.Cruelty-Free Purchasing
PETA 'Be Nice to Bunnies' iPhone App Alerts of Animal TestestersCruelty-Free Purchasing — The trend of using technology to facilitate cruelty-free buying can inspire brands to create similar apps promoting sustainable consumption.Toy-Covered Cars
The General Carbuncle Uses 4,342 Toys to Look Like the General LeeToy-Covered Customizations — The trend of using unconventional materials to customize a variety of objects, including cars, presents opportunities for brands to create unique, eye-catching productsInstant Pollution Trackers
The Realtime Carbon Project Maps Biggest UK PollutersRealtime Pollution Monitoring — Real-time pollution monitoring tools that allow consumers to track pollution and its effects in real-time.Models as Eccentric Artists
Louis Archer Channels His Inner Creative Spirit for Neo2 MagazineArt-inspired Fashion — There's a growing trend of pushing the boundaries between art forms and fashion which presents disruptive opportunities for designers to create boundary-pushing fashions.Vegan Shoes
Melissa Campana Makes Recyclable Eco FootwearEco-conscious Fashion — The rising eco consciousness is driving the demand for sustainable and vegan fashion, creating opportunities for brands to innovate and offer eco-friendly options.Green Berry Baubles
Andean Jewelry Makes Eco Acai GemsEco Jewelry — There is an opportunity for jewelry designers to utilize sustainable materials that also have health benefits such as Acai berries to create eco-friendly jewelry.Paper Explosions
Romain Lenancker and Sebastien Bocos Create Art for D(X)I MagazinePlayful Art — Artists are embracing a more playful approach, creating fun-filled imagery that resonates with consumers looking for whimsical elements and amusement.Cross-Country Crusades
Christoph Rehage Walks From Beijing to Germany in "The Longest Way"Solo Adventure Travel — Christoph Rehage's epic walk from Beijing to Germany is inspiring a trend for solo adventure travel.Q&A with Rachel
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Everyone will be wearing those crazy futuristic YSL suits, and will look metallic and fabulous.