Marissa Liu
Toronto · Member since Jul 2009
1,771Published Articles
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Hailing from Vancouver Marissa had been working as a freelance writer and stylist before joining TrendHunter.com.
Featured Ideas
Interactive Wine Labels
Word Searches on Bottles of Puzzle Time WinesInteractive Wine Labels — Puzzle Time Wines demonstrates the trend of interactive labels in the wine industry, presenting an opportunity for winemakers to engage consumers through gamification.
Red Wine Thermometers
The Linea Rouge Replaces Mercury with Vino To Take TemperaturesMercury-free Thermometers — There is an opportunity for companies to create more sustainable temperature-taking devices by replacing mercury with non-toxic materials.
Monomaterial Seats
The Award-Winning Seam Chair and Bench by Chris KabelMonomaterial Design — Creating products from a single material offers cost-effective, sustainable, and high-grade recyclable solutions.
Tablets For Toddlers
The Fisher-Price iXL is Touchscreen Technology for KidsTechnology for Toddlers — Companies are developing new products specifically designed to introduce young children to technology.
Silver Golf Kicks
The S/S 2010 Originals by Originals Collection by Jeremy Scott for AdidasMetallic Sneakers — Opportunity for companies to create innovative and eye-catching footwear designs using metallic materials.
Painless Cavity Fighters
The DMG Icon Fixes Teeth Without Numbing or PainPainless Dental Procedures — The DMG Icon is a pain-free alternative for early-stage cavity treatment.
Barn-Like Chalets
The Movijovem Youth Hostel by ComA in PortugalRustic Extension Architecture — The trend of extending existing buildings with a rustic aesthetic is disrupting traditional notions of building design.
Stylin' Hunting Attire
Balabushka Remnants Keeps Men Cozy and Chic in the WinterJapanese Fashion Brands — Opportunity for North American retailers to introduce lesser-known Japanese fashion brands to the market.
Cultural Cotton Lighting
The Textile Chandelier by Judith Seng is Simple and SophisticatedLimited Edition Lighting — Creating limited edition lighting fixtures can create a sense of exclusivity and drive demand among consumers.
Electric Outerwear Editorials
Paola Kudacki Captures Neon Coats in Harper's Bazaar RussiaBold Outerwear — Companies should offer bold and ostentatious choices for consumers to express their financial security.
Fantastic Feathered Editorials
Model Shalom Harlow Takes Flight for 'Chrysalide' in Numero #108Fantastical Outfits — Brands can explore innovative designs inspired by peacocks and other graceful birds to create costumes that allow female consumers to transform and envision themselves in a different way.
Paper-Thin Packaging
Ecolean Makes Lightweight and Environmentally Friendly Drink CartonsEco-Friendly Packaging — Developing eco-friendly packaging solutions can help businesses capitalize on environmental consciousness.Q&A with Marissa
What's your favorite accomplishment?
I completed my RCM ARCT (in piano) at aged 17.
How do you define cool?
What's cooler than cool; Ice Cold.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Persistence
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
The People!
Author Categories
Fancy Philanthropic Footwear
Ab-Amping Golf Clubs
Rainbow Recycled Belts
Mommy Model Fashiontography
Outrageous Office Updos
Punky Forest Pictorials
Floral Origami Chairs
Furry Denim Editorials
College Housing Containers
Blinged-Out Doughnuts
Almighty Kosher Ales
Glow-In-The-Dark Gnomes
Ultra-Cozy Fashiontography
Glowing Green Bridges
Angular Crystal Complexes
Zebra-Clad Skaters
Sci-Fi Biker Gear
Alcoholic Astronaut Brews
Colorless Seatography
Ice-Climbing Fashiontography
Otherworldly Replicas
Easy Meal Shopping
Retooled Bond Roadsters
Absinthe Chocolate
Champagne-Carrying Plates
Fuzzy Philanthropic Fashiontography
Collectible Catwalker Covers
Humble Haunted Houses
Sleek Nano-Slayers
Liquor Leftover Penne
Tricked-Out Pro Cameras
Mock Mobile Funerals
Weightless Coffee Mugs
Gilded Cross Kicks
Travel-Friendly Confections
