Ming Nu Tan

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Location

San Francisco, CA

Member Since

Feb 2016

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A graduate of Monash University, Australia.

What is unique that's not in your bio?

I once participated in a televised singing competition. A bit like American Idol but Asia's edition.

What's your favorite accomplishment?

Being able to have full conversations in French only having learned the language for less than 6 months.

How do you define cool?

Cool changes, what's IN today might be what's out tomorrow. Cool is defined by prosumers (pro-active consumers), they are the pack leaders that are constantly searching for the new cool.

What is your secret to uncovering trends?

I'm still new to this but one tip for myself is sometimes we just have to open our eyes to observe.

What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?

I love that it's a collaborative platform that just anyone can be a Trend Hunter. It doesn't matter where is your geographic location as long as you have a laptop and English ability, you are good to go.

What is your favorite trend?

Food, tech, fashion, travel, covers quite a number of areas really.

What are your tips for writing a juicy post?

Short write-ups, show your source, with loads of images that exemplifies your case.

How do you reset to be creative?

Bikram Yoga that when I sweat like a beast.

What inspires or excites you?

My sister. She is a benevolent who has just built her first school in Nepal with her partner. She's inspiring.

Predict something awesome for 2020?

Collaborative economy would be a norm by then.