Erin Kirkpatrick
Editorial/Social Media Intern at Trend Hunter
Toronto, Ontario · Member since Mar 2011
1,063Published Articles
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I am currently a student at the good ol' University of Western Ontario (recently dubbed Western University) specializing in Media and the Public Interest (MPI) in the Faculty of Media, Information and Technoloculture . I have long held the belief and often convinced myself I should have been born in the 80's and my life should be directed by John Hughes. I love to read, write and run - in a perfect world preferably all at the same time.
I am constantly changing my mind about what I want to be when I grow up, if I ever do...
I am constantly changing my mind about what I want to be when I grow up, if I ever do...
Featured Ideas
Seasonally Spiced Cocktails
The 'Pass the Sushi' Pumpkin Pie Martini Remixes a Festive FavoritePumpkin-infused Foods — Opportunity to innovate with pumpkin-infused flavors in various food and beverage creations.
Exercise Initiating Office Tools
The TreadDesk Gives Your Gams a Work OutOffice Fitness — Opportunity for businesses to offer office fitness solutions that allow employees to exercise while working.
Goofy Grinning Pet Toys
The Ancol Dog Lips Plush Will Induce Some Serious Tail WaggingHilarious Pet Toys — Create pet toys with funny designs that induce laughter in pet owners.
Affection-Forming Mittens
The Heart Gloves by Yastikizi Allow You to Hold Love in Your HandsHeart-design Apparel — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create other types of heart-design apparel, like socks or scarves, that allow wearers to express affection in a unique way.
Whiskered Wick Holders
The DesignAtelierArticle Mustache Candle Holder is Facial Hair-InfusedFacial Hair-Inspired Designs — Opportunity to create unique and quirky products that incorporate elements of facial hair for a niche market
Emerging Animal Tumblers
This ‘Kosta Boda’ Fox Glass Looks Like There is a Creature inEmerging Animal Glassware — The 'Kosta Boda' fox glass is part of a series of animal-inspired, mouth-blown Swedish crystal tumblers, indicating a growing trend in unique and playful glassware designs.
Whimsical Wordplay Satchels
The Piece Tote by TEAM Has a Delicious Double MeaningWhimsical Wordplay — Opportunity to create products that combine humor and clever wordplay to engage consumers in a light-hearted way.
Partially-Completed Portraitures
Agnes Toth Paintings are Superbly ShatteredPartially-Completed Paintings — Opportunity to explore new forms of expression and emphasize the beauty of the incomplete.
Fading Colored Furniture
The DIY Ombre Dresser is an Inexpensive and Fun ProjectDIY Furniture Painting — The trend of repurposing old furniture with DIY techniques like ombre painting continues to grow as people look for affordable ways to rejuvenate their living spaces.
Flame-Licked Leggings
The 'ROMWE' Burning Fire Tights Feature an Intensely Detailed Inferno LookFire-themed fashion — Opportunity for the fashion industry to explore unconventional, bold designs with fiery, intricate patterns
Repurposed Light-Fixture Luminaries
The RecycledLightCompany Recycled Bulb Lamps are Eco-ConsciousRepurposed Light-Fixture Luminaries — The trend of repurposing light fixtures to create unique and eco-friendly lamps presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the lighting industry.
Hilarious Acronym Accessories
The ZShock YOLO Punch Ring Will Let Hipsters Leave Their MarkPop Culture Accessories — Incorporate popular cultural trends into accessories to appeal to the younger generation, creating new and unique product offerings.Author Categories
Gooey Grilled Cheese-Themed Gatherings
Haute Healing Accessories
Fried Food Festivals
Beach-Themed Biscuits
Fruit-Infused Pizza Crisps
Spiked DIY Jewelry
Miniaturized Interior Models
Booze-Packaging Coasters
Patriotic DIY Pant Cuffs
Experience-Based Startups
Sentimental Swaddling Blankets
Customized Calligraphy Necklaces
DIY Luxurious Mache Dishes
DIY Heart Marquee Lights
Veggie-Built Bread
Jail-Striped Oxfords
Highball Cocktail Cakes
DIY Candy-Concealing Cones
DIY Glitter Magnets
Laser-Cut Business Cards
Tropical Tissue Blossoms
Architectural-Embellished Heels
Single-Serving Liquor Packaging
Re-Captured Child Photographs
Leg-Linked Furniture
DIY Polka Dot Parasols
Mythical Creature Onesies
DIY Sophisticated Sliced Shirts
Chubby Feline Food Seasoners
Sliced Fruit Power Sources
Gooey Grilled Cheese Rolls
Abstract Plant Purses
Girly Zombie Kicks
Handmade Illuminated Signs
Pristine Plumage Gowns
