Trend Spotter
Marketing Manager
Chicago · Member since Jan 2006
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You might think that Trend Spotter is an international trend spotter of mystery. However, this is not true. Trend Spotter is a monkey. A monkey captive in a lab with nothing but a computer, a list of trend spotting websites, and an idea. An idea to change the world by spotting trends, one at a time.
Featured Ideas
World's Smallest Video Player
MobiBLU Cube 2Smaller Tech Products — The demand for small, portable tech products is growing, creating opportunities for innovative, compact designs.
No Parking Prank
Bogus No Parking Signs Result in Towed CarsFake No Parking Signs — Opportunity for developing technology to detect and prevent the posting of fake no parking signs.
Baby Toupees
Little People Sporting Big People HairstylesBaby Toupees — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable and fashionable baby toupees to cater to parents looking to add a touch of style to their babies' appearance.
Wee Ninjas
Hot New Desk ToysWhimsical Desk Toys — Companies can tap into the consumer desire for whimsical and fun desk toys by creating products with humor, sweetness, and escapism.
Rap Music Blamed for Increasing Teen Pregnancy
Negative Influence of Music on Youth — The increasing research and evidence that shows how popular music, especially rap music, can have a negative impact on the attitudes and behaviors of teenagers towards sex and women.
Strip Clubs Become Testing Ground for Hip-Hop Music
Not StrippingMusic Promotion in Strip Clubs — Opportunity for record labels to promote new music in strip clubs as an alternative to traditional radio play.
Emergency Crews Add Oxygen Masks for Pets
Pet Safety Devices — The trend of developing specialized safety devices for pets, such as oxygen masks, presents opportunities for innovative solutions that address the specific needs of animals in emergency situations.
Gun Flask
Novelty Flasks — Flasks that have unique designs or features like the Shot Gun Flask are gaining popularity among consumers.
Sexy 'Booth Babes' Banned at Game Trade Show
Virtual Spokesperson — As the industry removes 'booth babes,' online gaming companies who once hired these models could use virtual spokespersons to represent their games.
Murata Boy
The Bicycle Riding RobotBicycling Robots — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced robotic systems for transportation and mobility.
Solar Powered Purse
Solar Panels on Clothing and Accessories?Portable Solar Power — The trend of integrating solar panels into portable accessories like purses presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creating sustainable and on-the-go power solutions.
Blackberry Pearl
Finally a Consumer BlackberryConsumer Transformation — Expanding consumer features in traditionally business-oriented products like Blackberry Pearl presents opportunities for companies to rebrand themselves and cater to a wider audience.Author Categories
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Text Messaging Induced Crashes
Reverse Peephole Viewer
Mega LAN Parties
Grass Chairs
Privacy Scissors
Up-Close Projectors
Zip Zip LEGO USB Memory Stick
Keychain Sized Mini Digital Photo Album
Gun Flask
Razorblade Mirror
70 Japanese Gestures
Reversible Doormat
WaterWerkz Vending Machines Mix Drinks On The Fly
Uncommon Scents
The World's Smallest Book
Elderly Crimes on the Rise
Using MySpace For Crime
Human Scent Collecting
Colour Blindness Simulators
MP3 Ringtones For Your Home Phone
All-in-One Drink Machines
Humans Outsmart Computers
Weird Celebrity Fixations
Technology For Pets
Audio Bath Tubs
Creepy, Crawly Technology
Gadgets for Pets
The O-Ring Watch By Phillippe Starck
Transportation Trends
High Tech Elastic Band Guns
Nintendo Wii Goes Solar
Limbo Goes High Tech
TV Volume Regulator Makes Commercials Shut Up
3D Animation For Dummies
