Sarah St.Jules
Head of Future Festival
Toronto · Member since Jun 2013
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My name is Sarah and I am a Political Science and Fashion Arts graduate who loves reading, writing and exploring new ideas.
Featured Ideas
Cartoon-Inspired Kicks
The VANS Disney Collection is an Adorable ThrowbackCartoon-Themed Fashion — Incorporating beloved cartoon characters into fashion designs creates a nostalgic and playful trend that resonates with fans of all ages.Intimate Stranger Portraits
Photographer Richard Renaldi Forces Strangers to Become CloseIntimacy in Strangers — The trend of creating intimate connections between strangers through unconventional interactions presents opportunities for innovative social experiences and bonding.Timed Shadow Street Art
Artist ABOVE Uses the Sun to His AdvantageNature-Inspired Street Art — There is a trend of artists using natural elements, such as shadows, to enhance and interact with their street art creations.High-Fashion LEGO Editorials
These LEGO and Jewelry Photos Look Good Enough to EatToy-Fashion Pairing — Fashion brands and toy makers can collaborate to create unique product lines that blend high fashion with playful elements.Nostalgic Patriotic Jerseys
The US Men’s Hockey Team Jerseys are Olympic-ReadyThrowback Jersey Design — Opportunity for sports apparel brands to capitalize on the nostalgic trend by creating throwback designs for other sports.Cylindrical Ice Cream Scoopers
The Ice Cream Scoop and Stack is an Easy Way to Eat TreatsIce Cream Display — The Ice Cream Scoop and Stack provides an easy way to create a visually appealing display of ice cream treats, presenting disruptive marketing opportunities for ice cream shops and restaurants.Converted Upscale Market Venues
The Prada Market is a Grocery Store Turned Event VenuePop-Up Upscale Markets — Creating temporary upscale markets for events that offer a unique experience and branding opportunities.Junk-Food Couture Collages
Mat Maitland Elevates Junk Food with a High-Fashion CollageFashion-Food Fusion — Exploring the merging of high fashion and junk food in creative and visually appealing ways.Undead Serving Bowls
This Skeleton Serving Bowl is an Eerie Addition to Any PartyPopularity of Undead — Capitalizing on the growing fascination with zombies and undead creatures, businesses can create innovative products like skeleton serving bowls to cater to this trend.Mixed Inanimate Object Artwork
Artist Daryna Kossar Has Created Art Out of Everyday ItemsMixed Inanimate Object Artwork — An emerging trend in the art world, using everyday objects to create unique and beautiful pieces of art.Projected Windshield Safety Tech
Garmin’s Light Up Windshield Display Keeps the Focus on theWindshield Safety Tech — The development of windshield safety tech, such as Garmin's Head-Up Display, presents opportunities for enhancing driver safety and reducing accidents by projecting important information directly onto the windshield.Human Powered Phone Chargers
The Charging Clip Uses Expelled Energy to Charge Your PhoneEco-friendly Charging Solutions — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative charging devices that utilize alternative energy sources, such as human power or kinetic energy, to charge mobile devices.Q&A with Sarah
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I am a huge animal lover. My cats and dog are my children (but I swear I'm not a crazy cat lady!).
What's your favorite accomplishment?
I still hope to accomplish much more in my life, however if I had to pick one it would be finishing school.
How do you define cool?
Cool is difficult to define, but I think it would be anything that gets you excited and that you remember. If a day later you are still thinking about an image or an idea you saw, then it must be pretty cool.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
I think the secret is always changing where you look and just digging through all the noise. On the internet there are a million possible trends available, and being able to filter through the not-so-great ones allows you to uncover the awesome ones.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
I love the atmosphere of Trend Hunter. It is an incredibly welcoming and creative place. Trend Hunter is like no other job or internship I have ever worked at.
What is your favorite trend?
Since I love fashion, editorials and runway shows are always my favorite. I also love intense, dark photography.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
It's important to trust yourself. You already know how to write, and not second guessing what you put onto paper is important. It is also helpful if you can connect to the trend. If you have a connection to your trend then it shows in the way you write.
How do you reset to be creative?
I try to take some time away from writing and listen to music. I also watch reality t.v (don't judge!), and the lack of brain power those shows take help to reset my brain.
What inspires or excites you?
People are inspiring. Working at Trend Hunter constantly gives you the opportunity to see human greatness. Whether it's exciting street style or new inventions that will solve some of the issues we face, seeing humans do incredible things is always inspiring.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Who knows? I'm hoping there are cars that fully drive for you, then I won't have to get my license!