Howard Wu
Customer Success
Victoria, BC, Canada · Member since Mar 2008
286Published Articles
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Howard Wu resides in his native Victoria, BC, Canada. He is a certified chess master and believes the producer of Trailer Park Boys to be a business genius.
Featured Ideas
Real Estate Guessing Games
'Crack Shack or Mansion' Tests Your Perception of Property ValueReal Estate Perception Games — Gamification in real estate for people to improve their real estate perception and knowledge.
Multitasking Meal Accessories
The Hands-Free Sandwich Holder is HilariousMultitasking Meal Accessories — The hands-free sandwich holder is an example of a multitasking meal accessory, catering to the busy lifestyles of professionals.
Fake Food Wallets
Toast and Bacon WalletsNovelty Food Items — A trend of creating quirky and humorous food-themed items for entertainment purposes and gift giving.
Trippy Novel Installations
The Scanner Book Cave is Incredibly Mesmerizing in DesignBook-Inspired Installations — Artists are creating elaborate structures from books to provide unique experiences, opening up opportunities for experiential marketing and library displays.
Zipper Earrings
Zippy FashionUnique Fashion Accessories — The trend of unusual and attention-grabbing fashion accessories like zipper earrings presents opportunities for designers and retailers to create innovative and eye-catching products.
Interactive Freedom Sculptures
Put Yourself into this Sequential Wall ArtInteractive Sculptures — Opportunity for artists and designers to create immersive and interactive sculptures that engage viewers in new ways.
Cute Car Accessories
Teddy Bear RimsCute Car Accessories — Designing car accessories with cute and playful elements to add a touch of personalization and uniqueness to vehicles.
Designer Web Conferencing Gadgets
The BOYNQ Webcam SpeakerTechadence — The growing trend of decorating technological devices presents opportunities for the adornment of webcams, keyboards, and other peripherals to enhance the computing experience.
420-Pound Human Hair Art
‘United Nations: United Colors' Exhibit by Wenda GuHuman Hair Art — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to use human hair in art and design to create unique and shocking pieces.
Celebrity Etsy Stores
Rosie O'Donnell's Charitable 'Munnys' Benefit 'Rosie's Broadway Kids'Charitable Art — Opportunity for artists and creators to use their skills for charitable causes.
Offensive Animal Candy
Camel Balls Chewing Gum isn't as Revolting as it SoundsNovelty Candy — Opportunity for creating unique and attention-grabbing candy products with unconventional flavors or packaging.
Instant Pizza
Natural High Pizza Toppings Add Alternative Meals to Camper DietsInstant Meals — There is an opportunity to develop and market more instant meal options for campers and outdoor enthusiasts.Q&A with Howard
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I'm the exception to a lot of rules.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Paying attention to what's around me--the trends are there!
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
Seeing the popularity (or non-popularity) of any given trend.
How do you reset to be creative?
Paying attention to what's around me. The ideas are there!
What inspires or excites you?
Original simplicity.
Author Categories
Multitasking Meal Accessories
Creepy Crawly Vinos
Trippy Novel Installations
Bleached 80s Artifacts
Dog Fitness Water
Bemusing Boy Band Ads
Interactive Freedom Sculptures
Reverse Undercuts
Social Media Art Projects
Wedding Party Swimsuits
Finger Piercings
Sneaker DJs
Real Estate Guessing Games
Cardboard Beer Boxes
40s Lamp Revivals
Five Dollar Services
Trend Forecast Maps
Spicy Frozen Treats
Instant Pizza
Offensive Animal Candy
Prisoner Blogs
Bad Taste Exhibitions
3 Sleeve Snuggies
Alligator Bread
Hybrid Dryer-Heaters
Giant Bicycling Santas
Snow Motorbikes
Fur-Ball Tech Covers
Animated Toothpaste Heads
Mirrored Watches
Cyclist Mega Gadgets
Automated Rebuffs
Combination Locks for Booze
Cheetah Speed Bicycles
Prickly Plushies
