Thomas Wade-West
Manager, Business Innovation
Toronto · Member since Aug 2013
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Thomas is the Manager of Business Innovation at Trend Hunter. Upon completing earning his Masters in 2013, he immediately began working as a Journalism/Social Media Intern at Trend Hunter. Since then, he has impacted the company in a variety of areas including editorial, advertising, and research/business development at Trend Hunter.
Thomas' interests include sports, fitness, footwear and spending time with friends and family.
Thomas' interests include sports, fitness, footwear and spending time with friends and family.
Featured Ideas
Smart Clock Calculators
The Roller Clock Keeps Track of Time Using Rolling Ball BearingsRoller Clocks — The use of ball bearings for time-keeping presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in time-tracking devices and mechanisms.
Intricate Illuminated Egg Artwork
Vietnamese Artist Carves Eggshells into Stunning Works of ArtEggshell Art — The intricate eggshell artwork created by Vietnamese artist Ben Tre showcases the potential for artistic innovation using unconventional materials.
Food-Flavored Sodas
Lester's Fixins Food Sodas Include Bacon, Buffalo Wing and PB and JFood-Flavored Sodas — Opportunity to tap into the market of carbonated drinks that taste like real food.
Virtual Reality Helmets
The Oculus Rift is a Fully Immersive Virtual Reality HeadsetVirtual Reality Gaming — The Oculus Rift headset is leading the way in immersive, high-resolution gaming experiences that could disrupt the traditional gaming industry.
Luxe Chocolate Whiskey
The Baileys Chocolat Luxe Combines Belgian Chocolate with WhiskeyWhiskey-Chocolate Fusion — The trend of combining whiskey and chocolate is rising, presenting an opportunity for innovative products that offer indulgence and luxury.
Piano-Converted Game Controllers
This Piano Controller is Able to Play the Video Game 'Doom'Customized Game Controllers — Customizing traditional instruments or equipment into game controllers presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the gaming industry.
Breakfast Maple Whiskies
The Knob Creek 'Smoked Maple' Whiskey is an Evening DelightBreakfast-flavored Alcoholic Beverages — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new breakfast-inspired alcohol flavors to cater to the growing demand for unique and distinctive tasting experiences.
Stained Glass Sneakers
The Liberty Vans 2013 Holiday Collection is Stained-Glass InspiredStained-Glass Sneakers — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore incorporating stained-glass designs in other fashion accessories or even home decor.
Dark Manadarin Sneakers
The Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski Is Dark and FloralDarker Color Sneakers — There is an opportunity for brands to create sneakers with darker color palettes to cater to skaters and individuals looking for more alternative styles.
Hyperrealistic Food Paintings (UPDATE)
Since 2010 Tom Martin Has Been Painting Works Of FoodHyperrealistic Food Paintings — Opportunity for artists to explore the hyperrealistic genre and create visually stunning artworks that deceive the viewer into mistaking them for actual photographs of food.
Surreal Plasticine Portrait Recreations
Eleanor Macnair Recreates Iconic Photos Using Play-DohPlay-Doh Art — Using Play-Doh as an unconventional art medium for recreating iconic photographs.
Table Top Carrot Peelers
This Table Clamp Carrot Peeler is a Go-to for Restaurants and HomesTable Clamp Carrot Peelers — The trend of table clamp carrot peelers offers a convenient and efficient solution for peeling carrots in homes and restaurants.Q&A with Thomas
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I love sneakers. I started seriously collecting them back in 2005. It all stemmed from my childhood-- particularly from playing a lot of basketball. Today, I can finally obtain all those shoes I could never get my hands on as a kid. It's an obsession, for sure.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
I think it was last year, when I ran a 10K! Next up, 20K!
Author Categories
Dare Greatly: Exploring Canada With Cadillac
Athletic Cushioned Kicks
Cardboard Privacy Boxes
Spiral Snakeskin Pink Sneakers
Wheat-Inspired Street Foorwear
Tech-Inspired Cufflinks
Spinning Vinyl Cleaners
Regal Platinum-Plated Seating
Retro Basketball Sneaker Makeovers
Gold Luxe Lighters
Stylish Oxblood Running Kicks
Punk-Inspired Bomber Jackets
High-Powered Defensive Pens
Reverse-Functioning Pens
Pop Art Painting Sneakers
Sleek Vacuum-Sealed Carafes
Massive Film Toy Sculptures
Minimalist Color-Blocked Menswear
Outlandish Dual-Purpose Objects
Smartphone Mount Ball Speakers
Illuminated Bedroom Storage
Cord-Collecting Smartphone Cases
Iconic Film Scene-Printed Shoes
Iconic Galactic Garden Decor
Spicy Holiday-Themed Drinks
Gilded iPhone Cases
Luxe Fashion House Villas
High-Powered LED Flashlights
Compact Powerful Speaker Systems
Beer-Infused Pancakes
Harsh Hilarious Welcome Mats
Eccentric Edgy Streetwear
Multi-Purpose Smartphone Speakers
Outdoor Home Offices
Crumpled Paper Sculptures
