Jessica Marcel
Assistant Editor
San Diego, CA · Member since Jun 2009
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Jessica is a writer and artist living in San Diego, CA. She's lived in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Madrid, Spain, and she loves to travel and see new places. Her passions include staying on top of pop culture and learning as much as she can about the world.
She is currently studying for a Master's degree in Communication and is thrilled to be part of the Trendhunter team!
She is currently studying for a Master's degree in Communication and is thrilled to be part of the Trendhunter team!
Featured Ideas
Bizarre Pop Star Tributes
Touchdown Dances & Butter Sculptures for Michael JacksonBizarre Pop Star Tributes — Tributes for deceased pop stars will increasingly become more strange and out-of-the-box in an effort to catch people's attention and memorialize their unique legacies.
Practical Planters
The Flora Box Planter Has Wheels for Easy MobilityMobile Planters — The Flora Box Planter with wheels offers a disruptive innovation opportunity by enabling easy mobility for plants.
Inventive Error Messages
Websites Make Getting Lost Funny with Original 404 PagesInnovative 404 Pages — Opportunity for websites to differentiate themselves by creating unique and humorous 404 pages for their users.
Perturbed Plush Toys
Teneisha Jones Makes Stuffed Creatures that Are Grumpy, Yet UpbeatUnconventional Plush Toys — Designing plush toys with non-traditional, eye-catching designs provides an edge in the market while still being recognizable.
Difficult-To-Decipher Clocks
The 'Hand in Hand' Clock by Yen-Wen TsengAmbiguous Clocks — Creating clocks that are visually unique but difficult to read presents an opportunity for designers to push the limits of traditional timekeeping.
Fanciful Lattice Furniture
Jung Hwajin Presents the Structure ChairStreamlined furniture design — Opportunities exist to disrupt the furniture industry by creating furniture pieces that are simple yet elegant and streamline in design, like the Structure chair.
Artisan Beer Bottles
'All Bottled Up' by Cupofill Turns Beer Bottles into Works of ArtUpcycled Art — Transforming everyday objects like beer bottles into unique works of art is a trend that appeals to eco-conscious consumers seeking budget-friendly home decor.
Double Gabletecture
The Bob Rummer Norwich House Feature Two GablesDramatic Gable Architecture — The trend of using gables to add drama and visual appeal to residential and commercial architecture.
Lush Tweed Lines
Tweed is in for Head Porter Plus Fall/Winter 2009Tweed Fashion — There is a growing trend for tweed in all fashion items from head to toe.
Effortless Exercising
Chi Machine Combines Vibrating Exercise and Inner PeaceEffortless Exercising — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in exercise machines that claim to do the work for you and combine exercise with mind-body harmony.
Beard Fonts
Typography That is Not Always Readable, But Definitely UnusualUnreadable Fonts — Opportunity for designers to create more visually interesting, unconventional fonts that challenge traditional readability standards.
Dandy Wear for Women
Etain Wilday Brings Back Top Hats and KnickersTheatrical Fashion — The rise in popularity of theatrical fashion creates opportunities for businesses to offer unique and unconventional products that are visually appealing.Q&A with Jessica
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I read a ridiculous amount every day. I often run out of things to read on the websites I visit on a daily basis and I'm always looking for the next cool thing.
How do you define cool?
Some degrees lower than lukewarm.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Keeping my eyes open and finding things that excite me, because if I'm excited then I know other people will be too.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
The best thing about Trend Hunter is the community. Thousands and thousands of people come together to share their own interests and see what's new in our world.
What is your favorite trend?
I love trends that combine advanced technology with retro style.
How do you reset to be creative?
Coffee. Chocolate. Caffeine. Repeat.
What inspires or excites you?
I'm inspired by success in all forms, by people who follow their passions, and by great artists. As for exciting, costume parties, Ferraris, and breaking news all get my attention.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Bullet trains being built in every major American city. Getting from LA to San Francisco in under two hours (and not dealing with airport security), and hopping on a train from New York to Philadelphia just to meet someone for lunch.
Author Categories
Snaking Stainless Steel Seats
Surreal Folk Art
At-Home Coffee Covers
Interactive Avian Lighting
Color Contrast Coffee Tables
Definitive Design Retrospectives
Easter Rabbit Purses
Adorable Eggshell Art
Morbid Easter Accessories
Jailhouse Home Decor
Perfectly Staged Lamps
Modern Cabin Architecture
Gnarly Neon Lighting
Multi-Generational Home Design
Instructional Fire Containers
Fire-Breathing Dragon Accessories
Existential Furniture Exhibits
Collapsible Toy Chairs
Ticker Tape Storytelling
Shipping Container Homes
Internationally Designed Embroidery
Super Spaceship Lighting
Misplaced Modern Architecture
Awesome Ascending Furniture
Playful Pacific Northwest Photography
Floor-Covering Mashups
Deliriously Delicate Drawings
Bold Botanical Illustrations
Colorblasted Geometric Art
Ghoulishly Eerie Photography
Super Surreal Absract Art
Anthropomorphic Avian Art
Abstract Musical Tribute Art
Manifestations of Mixed Media
Ferocious Feather Sculptures
