Katie Cordrey
Historian/Writer/Artist
The Columbia River Gorge · Member since Dec 2007
1,892Published Articles
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Katie Cordrey is interested in EVERYTHING including the ways that we achieve a high tech - high touch balance in our lives.
Featured Ideas
Self-Sufficient Underwater Architecture
HO2 Scraper Harvests Renewable Energy to Grow FoodUnderwater Architecture — Designing self-sufficient structures underwater presents opportunities for harnessing renewable energy and sustainable food production.
One-Wheeled Strollers
The Strollerbarrow is Handmade for Babies by MojoworkinOne-Wheeled Strollers — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the stroller industry by creating highly stable and balanced one-wheel designs.
Twittering Surgeons
Social Network-Savvy Doctors Share Step-by-Step With StudentsSocial Media Medical Education — Social media tools such as Twitter are increasingly being used by surgeons to teach new techniques and share procedural updates in real-time, indicating an opportunity for further integration of social media into medical education.
Geeky Sports Gadgets
The Touchscreen Garmin Edge 800 GPS Adds Biometrics to FeaturesSmart Sports Gadgets — The integration of biometrics and tracking features in sports gadgets presents opportunities for personalized fitness monitoring and performance enhancement.
Fabric Planters
Non-Woven Polypropylene Gardening Bags Fold Flat for StorageEco-Friendly Gardening — Non-woven polypropylene fabric planters present an opportunity for businesses to focus on sustainable gardening solutions.
Futuristic Holographic Packaging
New Eco Package for Aquafresh Helps Sustainablity ShineEco Packaging — The use of holographic packaging and sustainable materials presents an opportunity for innovative and environmentally-friendly packaging solutions.
Detangling Network Hairballs
Martin Krzywinski's Linear Hive Plots Simplify Complex VisualizationLinear Hive Plots — Linear hive plots offer a solution to the messy and complex visualization of network hairballs, providing visually assessable infographics.
Juxtaposed Jackets
Sander Reijgers' 'Cultural Contrasts of Symbolism' Mixes MetaphorsCultural Contrasts of Symbolism — The fusion of cultural symbols in fashion creates opportunities for unique and thought-provoking designs.
Tents on Wheels
Journeyman Mobile Shelter Bicycle Trailers Offer Tow-Behind ShelterCompact Traveling Tents — Opportunity for companies to create innovative and lightweight tents that can be easily transported for various purposes.
Rainy Day Giveaways
'Here You Go' Project Hands Out Free Umbrellas & Encourages Kind ActsRandom Acts of Kindness — Businesses can encourage customers to commit random acts of kindness by offering incentives, discounts or charitable donations which can significantly impact customer loyalty and retention
Personal Brain Science
Woman's Own Experience Results in Stroke of InsightBrain Science Research — Opportunity for innovative advancements in understanding brain function and mental illnesses based on personal experiences and observations.
Blue Dog Art
Dan Reeder's Papier Mache Includes Lots of Monsters, Dragons & DIY VideosPapier Mache Art — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and materials for creating papier mache art to enhance its popularity and appeal.Q&A with Katie
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I own, and know how to use, a chainsaw.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Being an entrepreneur. I think Andy Warhol was on to something when he said, "Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art."
How do you define cool?
Cool starts as an "ah ha!" moment that so crackles with energy, it jumps personal bounds and excites others.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Uncovering trends is less a secret than a natural outcome of being persistently curious.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
Confirmation of the fact that we humans are endlessly creative.
What is your favorite trend?
It's hard to pick favorites, but I like the move toward 'the commons.'
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Connect the reader to the story subject quickly, clearly, and emotively.
How do you reset to be creative?
I sleep. I also hike, once rested, physical exertion helps to restore balance and creativity.
What inspires or excites you?
I am inspired by the natural world.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
The 'workplace' will be a state of mind, not an office.
Author Categories
Digitally-Tossed Pet Treats
Scannable Headstones
Stocking Seats
Smelling Distance Ads
Convertible-Making PSAs
Two-Wheeled Timepiece Sculptures
Mushroom Bricks
Agrarian Art Installations
Mobile Music Makers
Socially Networked Crime Sprees
Anti-Assault Protests
Comfy Canopy-Covered Camping
Portable Poultry Pens
Drinking Fountain-Finding Apps
Stone-Cold Drink Chillers
BYOB-Based Stores
Solar-Powered Web Hosting
Pocket-Sized Geolocators
Speedy E-Bike Conversions
No-Beat Heart Replacements
Split-Body Figures
Reinvented Landscapes
Glitzy Gay Rights Protests
Bus-Riding Horses
Infographic Font Mazes
Neighborhood Energy Farms
Color-Popping Fingertips
Intactivist Doinkle Activists
Opt-in Phone Directories
Sea Garbage Harvests
Life-Changing Brain Scans
Controversial Animal Research Ads
Pollution-Eating Buildings
High-Tech Bandages
Youth-Centric Policy Proposals
