Deborah Kim

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Toronto, Ontario

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Jun 2011

Things I love: Star Trek, Ear breaking-ly loud metal bands and I'm obsessed with Pee Wee Herman.

What is unique that's not in your bio?

I drink too much tang; it's not healthy.

How do you define cool?

Unique strange innovations or old vintage that can't be duplicated.

What is your secret to uncovering trends?

Always searching and then searching some more!

What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?

The atmosphere.

What is your favorite trend?

Intergalactic Pumpkin Carvings (I did one myself!)

What are your tips for writing a juicy post?

Writing about something that inspires you and that personally interests you.

How do you reset to be creative?

Lighting incense and banging away on my typewriter, the combination of the incense and ink smells calms me right down.

What inspires or excites you?

Everything.

Ghoulish Couture Costumes

SewDaintyBoutique Creates Halloween Outfits That'll Give You a Fright

The SewDaintyBoutique Etsy store is the perfect one-stop shop this year if you are looking for a creepy costume. But who says that Halloween has to only be one day a year? If I were in possession of a… MORE

Crocheted Phallic Pillows

The KnittingKneedle Etsy Store is a Naughty Alternative to Home Decor

The KnittingKneedle Etsy store is certainly not for children 18 years and younger and is NSFW. These whimsical penile pillows are perfect for anyone that is looking for a laugh- and would make a great… MORE

Strawberry Shortcake Sushi

'Take a Megabite' Surely Makes a Scrumptious Sweet Sushi Snake

The Strawberry Shortcake Sushi roll by Take a Megabite is the perfect alternative for vegetarians and people who suffer from an aggressive sweet tooth. Due to the large size of dietary restrictions that… MORE

Pop-Up Champagne Chillers

Veuve Clicquot Clicqu'up is a Transportable Paper Origami Bucket

The Veuve Clicquot Clicqu'up Orignami ice bucket is the perfect solution for travellers around the world that are looking for an easy disposable ice bucket. This chiller is also great if you are on a picnic… MORE

Funnel Chiseled Containers

Sand by Yukihiro Kaneuchi is a Selection of Shaped Sand Vases

Sand by Yukihiro Kaneuchi is a collection of vases created by Kaneuchi using only raw materials and sand. The design concept behind the vases was based off of a vintage Japanese game that the designer… MORE

Sapphic Steamy Shoots

Woman by Henryk Lobaczewski Celebrates Female Beauty and Power

The alluring and ever sexy shoot Woman by Henryk Lobaczewski is almost too hot for the naked eye. This fascination that fashion has with homoeroticism is only growing in popularity and is being seen more… MORE

Stick Steed Sculptures (UPDATE)

Deborah Butterfield Assembles Striking Stallion Sculptures

Talented sculpture artist Deborah Butterfield has recently created a new batch of her striking equestrian horse sculptures. Butterfield creates these pieces using recycled tree branches she finds in nature.… MORE

Exploratory Road Trips

30 Mosques in 30 States is a Breathtaking Blog Following Religious Groups

Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq are the founders behind the 30 Mosques in 30 states road trip blog. The two travelled across the United states to spend each night of Ramadan at a different mosque in 30 different… MORE

Snow Slide Brewers

The Glacier Nespresso Will Make the Perfect Icy Coffee Drink

As technological advancements are being made in home appliances, brewers such as the Glacier Nespresso are made possible. The compact glacier-shaped countertop barista is multi functional and can take… MORE

Botanic Bathing Beauties

Nen August Captures Flowery Females on Film

Nen August is a 15-year-old photographer from Odessa, Texas. This exceptionally young and exceptionally talented shutterbug has a talent in creating breathtaking captures. Her sensual photos seem to portray… MORE

Celeb-Inspired Collections (UPDATE)

Amy Winehouse x Fred Perry Memorializes the Pop Starlet

Amy Winehouse x Fred Perry consists of 27 pieces that were produced by the clothing designer and the pop star. In light of her recent passing, the company was hesitant to release her clothing line, but… MORE

Wicked Wine Holders

The Happy Guy Wine Rack is a Whimsical Way to Store Wine

The Happy Guy Wine Rack is a mischievous handmade wine rack design by Knob Creek Metal Arts. Knob Creek Metal Arts specializes in handmade metal items and they create decorative home decor items including… MORE

Snap Bangle Phones

The Auki Smart Phone Doubles as a Cellphone and Funky Bracelet

Combine 1990’s fashion with futuristic phone designs and you get the Auki Smart Phone. This flexible wristlet phone is very reminiscent of ‘slap bracelets’ that were popularized in the 90’s. The snap bracelets… MORE

Villainous Vintage Bracelets (UPDATE)

Customcomix for Harley Quinn Glamorizes Supervillians

Etsy Seller CustomComix is the creator behind a whole range of creative products using comic book clippings, and their latest product CustomComix for Harley Quinn features Quinn and the Joker. The Joker… MORE

Vulcanized Head Toppers

The Knit Vulcan Hat Wants You to Live Long and Keep Warm

Etsy seller Becca Stundel has created the cutest cap for Star Trek lovers - the Knit Vulcan Hat. It is seemingly impossible to create winter wear that is both functional and still represents the geek-chic… MORE

Computerized Fitness Campaigns

The Troque Sur Rotina Uses Tech Parts to Promote Exercise

Brazilian gym chain Companhia Athletica has created another dynamic advertising campaign called Troque Sur Rotina. The slogan reads "Switch your routine for ours" in English. The mosaic poster campaign… MORE

Bisected Bionic Keyboards

The Cus Key is an Ergonomic Computer Creation for Disabled Users

The Cus Key is a design concept that was created for disabled professionals and avid computer users that spend the majority of their day in front of a computer screen. The keyboard was created as a faster… MORE

Canine Tag Trackers

Virtual Leash Connects Your Dog to an Online GPS Tracking Website

Virtual Leash is a perfect solution for concerned pet owners all around the world. The online website allows the customer to create their own online profile on the site that contains emergency contacts… MORE

Wearable Free Verse Fashions

The Torynova Couture Collection Unites Art With Fashion

English specialists and literary geniuses rejoice because here comes the ToryNova Couture collection. This couture line of clothing specializes in wearable stories and is the first of its kind. Each garment… MORE

Auto-Inspired Catwalks

The Phoebe Philo Car Collection Takes Its Inspiration from Vehicle Lovers

The Phoebe Philo Car Collection is a unique collaboration of clothes that was heavily inspired by the influences of the automobile industry. The luxury car business has always been a profiting industry,… MORE

Personalized Face Cushions

PillowMob Makes Puffy Padding from Your Funny Visage

PillowMob is a customizable pillow that was created by a design team in Seattle, Washington. The company can print any face on a range of comfy cushions for either a gift or a gag. You can give a pillow… MORE

Roadkill Bottle Sleeves

The Squirrel Beer Bottle Cozy is Disturbing and a Bit Morbid

Joel Arce is the creator behind this disturbing Squirrel Beer Bottle Cozy. The 25-year old is based out of Kansas City and has been making jewelry focusing on a post-apocalyptic theme. Arce creates most… MORE

Swine Strummers

The 'Bacon Love Blues' Guitar Tutorial is Not for Vegetarians

If you've ever found yourself with an inordinate amount of bacon, loads of time and a passion for playing the guitar, then look no further than the Bacon Love Blues tutorial. Instructables user Dreddikulous… MORE

Airy Fragile Frocks

The Temperley London Winter 2012 Collection Features Sheer Chiffon Couture

The Temperley London Winter 2012 is the design house's ready-to-wear collection for the upcoming fall and winter season. The collection has a wide range of styles and directions, but perhaps the most eye-catching… MORE

Cherubic Child Chairs

The Little Angel Stool is for Parents That Have Children Sent from Above

The Little Angel Stool is perfect for parents that think the world of their little tykes. The clever stool was designed and made in Brazil by Furf Design Studio. Not to distract parents from the fact that… MORE

Modern Merperson Museums (UPDATE)

'The Vandenberg' Chronicles Life Under the Sea

The Vandenberg: Life Below The Surface is an exhibition of photos shot by the ever-talented Andreas Franke. This collection is an examination of surrealist imagery and life beyond what is familiar and… MORE

Agrarian Paper Packaging

The Abeego Wraps are a Natural Alternative for Reusable Food Storage

If you have always loved the aesthetics of paper packaging but want an eco-friendly and reusable version, look no further than Abeego Wraps. This stylish packaging will make any meal look like a well-prepared… MORE

Watertight Winter Wear

Hunter's Outwear Collection is Rainproof and Recognizable

Awe-Inspiring Anatomy Art

The Pau Bonet Skin Paintings Transform the Body into Craft

Pau Bonet is the creative artist behind these graphic and emotive drawings that use the human body. The human form is an excellent canvas to create on, because each body is different; every grove and dip… MORE

Side-Swept Beauties

The Glamour Netherlands September 2011 Issue Showcases Classic Charm

The Glamour Netherlands September 2011 magazine issue showcases a breathtaking and classic beauty -- model Nimue Smit. The Dutch fashion model was shot by fashion photographer Alique for the cover page… MORE

Masked Emotive Mimes

'Tete A Tete' is an Exploration into Social Phenomena

Tête à Tête was created by Axel de Wilde, an artist that is based in the Netherlands. The project is a combination of film, stop motion and portraits caught on still film. The idea behind the collection… MORE

Simple Silhouetted Seats

The Outline Chair Has a Closed Line That Focuses on the Framework

The Outline Chair by Michael Samoriz is a simple seat design that focuses on the basic lines that provide the silhouette for this seat. This no-frills chair is as uncomplicated as they come and has a very… MORE

Woolly Winter Outerwear

Dolce & Gabbana Winter 2012 is Cozy and Comfortable

The Dolce & Gabbana Winter 2012 is the perfect women’s wear collection for the autumn and winter season. Most fashion lovers shy away from bright colors in the darker seasons and opt for a more mature… MORE

Deadly Breakup Captures

'Dumped by Dana Jones' Puts a Face to the Feeling of Rejection

'Dumped by Dana Jones' is a clever and humorous collection of photos that feature a common feeling most people are familiar with -- rejection. The best thing about this body of work is that it does not… MORE

Carbon Copy Captures

Animal & Owners Proves That Pets Look like Their Human Counterparts

The Animal & Owners collection by noted photographer Dana Jones is an adorable capture of humans and their pets. This obsession with figuring out the link between humans and the animal kingdom has created… MORE

Animal Head Outdoorsmen

Timothy Bailey Photographs Fused Human Bodies With Animal Heads

Photographer Timothy Bailey certainly takes a unique approach to portrait photography. His arresting photos are created with conceptual ideas that use humorous and epic narratives to tell a story. In this… MORE

Featured Ideas

Self-Slaughter Spacemen

The Astronaut Suicides Chronicle a Destructive Depressed Man

The Astronaut Suicides is a collection of photos shot by photographer Neil Dacosta that follows a self-hating spaceman. The astronaut is depicted harming himself in various ways, which include pills, self-mutilation,… MORE

Mixed-Media Moguls

Dianna Linnik Collages Famous Fashion Designers

Dianna Linnik is the designer behind this amazing collection called 'Hopes and Dreams,' which includes collaged, mixed-media creations representing famous designers. Not only are they totally eye-grabbing,… MORE

Crafty Cushions

Etsy Store 'Wdkimmy' Recreates Popular Characters in Pillow Form

These amazingly comfortable and clever pillows were created by Kim, who runs the adorable Etsy shop 'Wdkimmy.' She is an artist living in Montreal, Canada and although she works as a full timer in the… MORE

Foggy Lavatory Photo Shoots

An Le Photographs Fine Art in a Ladies Powder Room

Photographer An Le creates a fine arts photo shoot set in a bathroom. The collection of photos feature a group of men and a group of women that are performing what looks like a ritual of some sorts. The… MORE

Softened Sand Objects

Markus Kayser Uses the Solar Sinter to Create Glass Creations

Industrial designer Markus Kayse has created a revolutionary radical device -- enter, the Solar Sinter. This device explores the process of 3D printing by exploring the potential of desert manufacturing,… MORE

Chubby Timid Caricatures

'Ashley G and Drew' Dream Up These Shy Art Pieces

'Ashley G and Drew,' also known as Ashley Goldbery and Drew Bell, are a creative pair that live and work together from Portland, Oregon. Their plump pictures of people are completely unique and adorable.… MORE

Soapbox Phone Speakers

The Air Module is a Portable, Power-Free Wooden Amplifier

The Air Module designed by Arthur Trichelieu for iPhones brings simplicity and minimalism back to technology. This speaker, which better represents a wooden soapbox, requires no power supply, enabling… MORE

Graphic Garage Art

'Truly Design' Creates an Anamorphic Medusa on Concrete Columns

Truly Design took their graphic art skills to make this realistic garage portrait. They call their work 'Medusa, Anamorph' and its image projection at its greatest. I'm not sure what the exact process… MORE

Charitable Cuisine Stunts

Half for Happiness Encourages Patrons to Donate Half of Their Grociers

Caso do Zenziho is a NGO organization located in Brazil and their recent campaign 'Half for Happiness' involved partnering up with local supermarket chains. Customers were unsuspecting participants in… MORE

Nationalistic Nautical Flags

Best Made Company Crafts Worldly Wooden Flags in Graphic Form

Best Made Company is the institution behind these wooden nautical-inspired wooden flags. There are 26 hand-painted panels in the complete collection; each is fitted with a brass grommet and comes with… MORE

Ninja Star Flash Drives

This DIY Shuriken USB Kicks All Kinds of Butt

This kickass DIY project for a Shuriken USB is an awesome way to upcycle some old foam-cored poster board. The throwing star USB is a great way to show off your ninja skills with paper crafting. Every… MORE

Midas Touch Copiers

Yogi Proctor Creates an Office Machine Worth Its Weight in Gold

This extravagant photocopier by Yogi Proctor brings elegance and abundance into office supplies. The artist gold-painted a Canon 2011 copier, adding features like a neon light that moves as if to mimic… MORE

Neutral Tweed Apparel

Eurowoman August 2011 Features Timeless and Comfortable Clothes

The Euroman August 2011 collection features model Gertrude Hegelund and was shot by fashion photographer Honer Akrawi. The collection is a great and simple line of wearables for those fashion lovers out… MORE

Candy-Colored Eco-Timepieces

Sprout's Green-Friendly Biodegradable Watch Comes in Fun Shades

This completely green-friendly biodegradable watch by Sprout is a great option for those of you concerned for the environment. This vibrant candy-colored analog wrist watch is a great alternative because… MORE