Robyn Currie
Toronto · Member since May 2009
1,901Published Articles
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I know when to hold'em, i know when to fold'em, i know when to walk away, i know when to run.
Featured Ideas
Bag-Worthy Photoshoots
The Honeybee Editorial Shines a Light on Great BagsFashion Bag Craze — Opportunity for bag designers and retailers to tap into the growing trend and create innovative, must-have bags.
Vaginanimals
The Stuffed Animals With Lady Parts are So Wrong They're RightRealistic Fantasy — Combining fantasy with reality in product designs appeals to consumers looking for a more realistic outlook.
Hybrid Deck Boots
The Vane & Sebago 2010 Spring/Summer Collection is RadHybrid Footwear — The combination of two different types of footwear creates unique and unconventional styles, offering an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
Hot Whip Tees
The Triumvir Spring 2010 Collection has Men's Clothes I Would WearSlim-Fit T-Shirts — Opportunity for innovative fabric technology that combines style and comfort in slim-fit t-shirts.
Cult Comic Ink
These Tank Girl Tattoos Are Incredibly Accurate, and Just IncredibleComic Book Tattoos — Opportunity for tattoo artists to create highly detailed and stylized tattoos inspired by popular comics.
Space Age Psychedelic Art
The Works of Leif Podhajsky Take You Down the Rabbit HolePsychedelic Art — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate mixed media techniques like collages and cut-outs in art to create a psychedelic experience for viewers.
Hipster Skate Shoes
The FTC Mike Carrol Low Rider is Mad, Bad and Dangerous to KnowSkateboarding Fashion — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create stylish and functional skateboarding apparel and accessories that appeal to the growing hipster skateboarding culture.
Chameleon Boy Banders
Lance Bass by Mike Ruiz Photos Look Completely UnrecognizableGender-Bending Fashion — There is a growing trend of men embracing androgynous fashion, opening up opportunities for companies to create gender-neutral clothing lines.
Musical English Postage
British Album Cover Stamps are Really CreativeCreative Album Cover Stamps — Opportunity for creating unique and innovative postage stamps featuring album covers from various artists.
Urban Skateboarding Art
Jaka Babnik Photography Documents the Skateboarding SubculturePhotography as Art — Disruptive innovation: Exploring new ways to capture and express the skateboarding subculture through innovative photography techniques and artistic perspectives.
Blockbuster Car Auctions
Austin Powers' 'Shaguar' is up for Grabs to Someone with MojoMovie Car Collecting — Opportunities for auctions and sales of iconic movie cars are emerging as a trend in collector car culture.
Detective Washers
The Electrolux 'Lupe' Design by Il-seop So Makes Cleaning FunSmart Laundry Appliances — The trend towards smart laundry appliances that not only clean clothes, but also offer additional features like stain detection and pressing capabilities opens up potential opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home appliance industry.Q&A with Robyn
What is unique that's not in your bio?
i like shepherd's pie. i like long walks on the beach, and getting caught in the rain. I like the color blue. I am an Aquarius, and I really like Liza Minnelli.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
getting the balls to quit my job when i knew it was time to leave. reaching 1,000 trends even though I though my eyes were going to fall out of my head.
How do you define cool?
cool is when you do something, and you don't care what anyone else thinks. cool is when a product first comes out, and mainstream sees it, and hates it. Only to grow to love it a year or two later, when it is no longer cool.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
looking for things that i think are cool/silly/bizarre. the weirder, or inane something is, the more fun it is to write..
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
being able to write about things that I think are rad, in my own voice.
What is your favorite trend?
the star wars/a-team mashup stands out. and anything to do with bacon.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
follow your gut. and make it as authentic to who you are as possible. and if you can get 10 images, get 10 images.
How do you reset to be creative?
hot yoga. hot yoga. and hot yoga. And when I am not working on my Trend Hunter stuff, I stay as far away from it as possible.
What inspires or excites you?
not having any clue of what will happen next.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
alien invaders will become our overlords, prepare for enslavement.
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Mechanical Office Motifs
Canine Beauty Queens
Egyptian God Jewelry
Buckled Desert Boots
Surprise Rockstar Brides
iPod Controller Sweaters
Hyper-Colored Trainers
Carved Computer Cradles
Dreamy Retro Shoots
Melting Booze Chillers
Feminist Retaliation Games
Uptown Desert Boots
Reverse Canopy Cars
Egotastic Icon Ensembles
Chilly Beverage Sippers
Offbeat Bike Bundlers
Dress Shoe Sandals
Rolling Rain Protectors
Chemistry Class Condiments
Mix 'n' Match Cribs
Planter Seats
Tree-Camouflaging Kicks
Bombshell Farewell Shoots
Clothes Hoarder Exhibits
Modern Tribal Tattoos
Polka Dot Button Downs
Clear Mini Androids
Fine China Fashions
Rooftop Farmed Preserves
Organic Cooking Alternatives
Disturbing Twinkie Photomentaries
Cappuccino Stencils
Mini Underwater Cameras
Body Mutation Shows
High Heeled Army Boots
