Summer Luu
Toronto, Ontario Canada · Member since Aug 2010
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Born and raised in the heart of downtown Toronto, I am a true city gal. I am indulgent of superficial pleasures and is a loyal consumer of all things pretty, fashionable and pop cultured. In truth, I can be deemed as a brand sucker. Knowing this, it only makes sense that I would be the perfect fit for any marketing role as I already like to stay on top of trends and consumer behavior. Currently I am focused in completing my final year in my marketing studies and I cannot wait to hit the floor running.
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Typewriter Animals
Mechanically-Designed Jeremy Mayer Deer Typewriter SculpturesRecycled Art — Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique pieces by repurposing waste materials.
Squishy Time-Tellers
The Touchy-Feely Vague Clock is Pressed for TimeDe-Stressing Time-Tellers — This trend focuses on creating time-telling devices that help reduce stress and anxiety associated with time management.
Green Gadget Boosters
The Ray Charger Sucks the Sunlight to Energize Your DevicesSolar-Powered Gadgets — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient and affordable solar-powered gadgets for everyday use.
Starry Night Bottles
Meteor Wines by White Fences Vineyard Take You Away into the Dark UniverseCelestial Packaging — The stunning design of the Meteor wine collection by White Fences Vineyard showcases the trend of celestial-themed packaging, creating a unique and immersive brand experience.
Hipster Road Trip Style
The Insight Fall/Winter 2010 Lookbook Features Adventurous StylesHipster Road Trips — There is an opportunity for companies to tailor marketing to the hipster road trip subculture by incorporating hippie and skatewear style into their products.
Back Pocket Packaging
Levi's Denim-Inspired Body Products for Men Designed by Lama KhayyatFashionable Skincare Products — There is an opportunity for beauty and skincare companies, fashion brands, and designers to collaborate to create skincare products with trendy, fashionable packaging.
Hot Hipster Bodywear Lookbooks
Sultry Bathing Suits in the new American Apparel SS 2011 CollectionSultry Bodywear — The trend of showcasing sultry and provocative designs in bodywear lookbooks presents an opportunity for businesses to create bold and attention-grabbing marketing campaigns.
Cutesy Screen Dusters
Elecom Groomy & Baby Groomy Plush Toys Make Dusting FunAdorable Screen Cleaning Tools — The trend of incorporating cute and playful design into practical tech accessories presents an opportunity for companies to innovate with other fun cleaning tools.
Criminal Fashion Ads
The Lindsay Lohan Marc Ecko Fall 2010 Marketing CampaignCriminal Fashion Marketing — Exploring the edgy and controversial side of fashion marketing to attract attention and create a buzz.
Shelving Unit Homes
The Balmain House Slots in Plenty of SunlightOpen Concept Living — Emphasizing open areas and floor-to-ceiling windows to create bright and inviting living spaces.
Cropped Corsets
Marie Claire Turkey October Issue Brings Back 90s Fashion90s-Fashion-Revival — The comeback of 90s fashion is providing opportunities for companies to create modern versions of popular fashion trends from the past.
Pet Bowl Packaging
Top Paw Dog Food Has a Built-In Portable Lunch Box DesignPortable Pet Food Packaging — Pet food packaging with portable and multifunctional design for convenient pet care on-the-go.Q&A with Summer
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I love to eat but my most favorite food would probably be rice. I will freak out if I don't eat rice in more than two days, and when I eat it, I can easily have five bowls in one sitting. I will eat it with anything and everything (lasagna, shepherd's pie and bacon are some examples). As long as it's there, I am a happy camper.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Every time I try something out of my comfort zone is an accomplishment in itself.
How do you define cool?
I define cool as confidence. No matter what it may be, as long as there is confidence backing it up or a portrayal of confidence, it is automatically cool.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
I have always been an avid reader thus my Google Reader is filled with many different publications and blogs. I check it like I check my email (that means a lot).
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
I love writing articles and seeing them published on the front page. It excites me to know that people are reading my work and engaging in the same interests as myself. I also gain a lot of insightful, trendy information that I like to share with everyone else. It makes me sound smarter and cooler and who doesn't like that?
What is your favorite trend?
The online space of social media - it changes the landscape of business and one's personal lifestyle. It intrigues and excites me.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
When you find something juicy to share with the world, pay very close attention to the title and first image. It is the first and foremost impression to grab from Trend Hunter's million of viewers.
How do you reset to be creative?
Three words: take a walk. In this (digital) age, it's hard not to take your eyes off your smart phone, lift your head up from your laptop or stop procrastinating on Facebook. Sometimes a simple walk (IRL!) is all you need.
What inspires or excites you?
Anyone who has perseverance, determination and passion to achieve something out of their reach inspires me.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Every time I think of the future I think of Tom Cruise's movie from 2002, Minority Report. All the tech from that movie is what I predict for 2020.
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