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
Concert-Worthy Home Speakers
The Marshall Limited Edition Speakers are Perfect for Music FansColorful Home Speakers — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop home speakers in a variety of vibrant colors to provide consumers with exciting and personalized audio experiences.Luxurious Golf Carts
The Mercedes-Benz Golf Cart Brings High Tech to the GreenHigh-Tech Golf Carts — There is a growing trend towards high-tech golf carts that incorporate advanced features and technology.Feminized Football Campaigns
Marie Claire and NFL are Joining to Target Female Sports FansFemale Sports Fans Targeting — Marie Claire and NFL collaborating to reach out to female sports fansAlphabet-Inspired Alarm Clocks
The Qlocktwo Touch Clock is a New Take on Telling the TimeSmart Alarm Clocks — The rise of smart alarm clocks that offer unique and innovative ways of telling the time, such as using words instead of numbers.Home Replicating Pods
The Mamelodi Pod Could Help to Raise Life Quality in South AfricaAffordable Housing Solutions — The Mamelodi Pod showcases the potential for innovative and cost-effective housing solutions for underserved communities.Faceless Haute Couture
Maison Martin Margiela Gives a Lesson in Faceless LuxuryFaceless Luxury — The use of face coverings in haute couture runway shows presents an opportunity for designers to explore the concept of anonymity and create unique, mysterious looks.Silhouetted City Bookends
These Skyline Bookends are a Classy Tribute to the CitySkyline Bookends — Skyline Bookends are a classy and functional addition to home libraries, creating a stylish way to keep books organized.Faceless Couture Campaigns
The Balenciaga Fall 2013 Campaign is Classically SimpleMinimalist Fashion Shoots — Opportunity for fashion brands to shift focus from models to products in their ad campaigns and create a distinctive minimalist style.Old-World Object Campaigns
The Valentino Fall 2013 Campaign is Classically StunningClassic Fashion — Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by reintroducing timeless styles with subtle modern twists.Stunning Poultry Headpieces
This Feather Head Piece Will Make You the Leader of the FlockExtravagant Headpieces — Opportunity for designers to create unique and attention-grabbing headpieces using unconventional materials.Historical Shoe Era Posters
These Nike Illustrations Depict its Most Famous Shoes Through DecadesNike Sneaker Illustrations — Opportunity for artists to create unique and visually appealing illustrations of iconic sneaker brands.Delicious Dog Chocolates
The Gearharts Peanut Butter PUPS are Almost Too Cute to EatArtisan Chocolate — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative flavor combinations and unique packaging to create a standout artisan chocolate brand.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!