Taylor Keefe
Manager, Business Development
Toronto · Member since Oct 2011
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Born and bred in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.
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Hands Free Tablet Holders
The FLOTE Floor Stand Allows Users to Prop Up eReaders for Easy ViewingHands-Free Tablet Accessories — The rise of hands-free tablet holders like the FLOTE floor stand opens up new opportunities for accessory manufacturers to create innovative and convenient solutions.Stain Glass-Inspired Accessories
The Tateossian Jewelry 'Yerevan' Cufflinks are Glamorously ChicStained Glass-Inspired Accessories — Opportunity for luxury accessory brands to create unique designs inspired by stained glass, adding a touch of elegance and artistry to their collections.Mounted Miniature Crossbows
The WristBow is a DIY Havoc-InducerDIY Weapons — The rise of DIY weapons creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home security and firearms industries.Posh Plaid Plushies
The Head Porter Plush Teddy Bear is a Dapper Stuffed AnimalPlush Toy Trend — The popularity of plush toys with unique and modern designs presents an opportunity for companies in the toy industry to innovate and create new plush designs for various occasions.Social Media Survival Contests
And Then There Were 8: Samsung's SOS Island Competition Heats UpSocialMediaSurvivalContests — Opportunity for brands to engage with consumers through unique social media campaigns that combine competition and entertainment.Handmade Rustic Totes (SPONSORED)
The Moosehead Journey Celebrates Moop HandbagsHandmade Fashion Accessories — The rise of handmade fashion accessories offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.British Protest Looks
The Fred Perry Black Canvas x 6876 Winter 2011 Collection is Non-ConformistAnti-Establishment Fashion — The current trend in British fashion draws inspiration from the punk movement and student protests, creating an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design of modern clothing that embodies the anti-establishment spirit.Saucy Skater Styles
The Supreme Winter 2011 Collection Features Bold Prints and Bright ColorsStreetwise Winter Apparel — The Supreme Winter 2011 Collection offers a unique blend of classic streetwear styles with winter-appropriate designs.Hip-Hop Collaboration Kicks
The Reebok Kamikaze III Mid Sneakers Get a Co-Sign From Swizz BeatzCelebrity Sneaker Collaborations — Companies can leverage popular culture by collaborating with celebrities to produce unique products that appeal to fans.Be That Guest of Honor
How to Make a Memorable Entrance (SPONSORED)Interactive Theater — Opportunity to host interactive theater productions for marketing and experiential purposes.Anti-Fog Skiing Specs
The Dragon APX Snow Goggles Give You Better Sight on the SlopesAnti-Fog Skiing Specs — Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the ski goggles industry by developing more advanced anti-fog technology to enhance vision on the slopes.Communications Trend Report
Understand Major Influences in the Modern Day Exchange of InformationNostalgia-Inducing Advertising — Leveraging vintage typography and artwork in ads to capture consumer attention and create a sense of nostalgia.Q&A with Taylor
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I do my best writing in the late-night hours.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Living in another country. Adventure is more exciting in a different area code.
How do you define cool?
Impossible to define something that is constantly changing.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Research!
How do you reset to be creative?
Sleep. Eat. Shower. Drink. Cigarette. Drink again.
What inspires or excites you?
Watching a Quentin Tarantino film or reading something by Hunter S. Thompson. Those two icons have produced work which has influenced my life in ways that have come to define who I am. I always turn to Tarantino and Thompson whenever I seek inspiration or excitement.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
Mickey Rourke will still be missing his face. Toronto Maple Leafs win 8 Stanley Cups in a row. Dane Cook finally tells a funny joke.