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What's your favorite accomplishment?
Presenting at Future Festival.
How do you define cool?
It's difficult to define, but you know it when you see it.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Experiencing innovation first-hand.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
The wide range of contributors sets TH well ahead of sites of its kind. The pace is remarkable.
How do you reset to be creative?
Music.
What inspires or excites you?
Work that shows a great deal of passion and effort.
Jameson First Shot Weekender
Jameson First Shot Weekender
Giving Aspiring Filmmakers the Opportunity of a Lifetime
This month, I had the chance to be a part of the Jameson First Shot Weekender, an incredible event celebrating undiscovered talent in the film industry, giving newcomers an unparalleled opportunity... MORE
Mother's Day Giveaways (SPONSORED)
Mother's Day Giveaways (SPONSORED)
Bliss Living is Offering a Chance to Win Personalized Jewelry
Mother’s Day jewelry is the perfect present to give to Mom on May 12th. Instead of flowers or another generic piece of jewelry, how about giving mom a gift designed by you?  BlissLiving.... MORE
Compact Character Depictions
Compact Character Depictions
'Liz Lemon in a Box' by You are My Fave is Spot On
The ‘Liz Lemon in a Box’ post by the You are My Fave blog is an ingeniously created depiction of the quirky 30 Rock character. With an innumerable amount of funny catch phrases,... MORE
Smartphone Development Infographics
Smartphone Development Infographics
The iPhone 5 Evolution Chart Marks the Growth of This Product
This iPhone 5 Evolution chart marks the changes of this popular product from inception until its latest release. The phone has never been a stranger to attention and controversy, and dominated... MORE
Infectious Korean Tune Charts
Infectious Korean Tune Charts
This Gagnam Style Infographic Explains the Man Behind the Song
This Gagnam Style infographic delves into little-known details about the insanely popular PSY song. This summer, people all around the world were exposed to the K-Pop genre like never before. With... MORE
Cunning Profession-Based Illustrations
Cunning Profession-Based Illustrations
The Grant Snider Sketchbook of the Pros Comic is Hilarious
This Sketchbook of the Pros comic by Grant Snider makes a commentary on various occupations in a cunning and clever way. Grant Snider is known for his whimsy and light-hearted illustrations, and... MORE
Fake Following Infographics
Fake Following Infographics
The 'Who Tweeted?' Chart Discusses False Accounts
The ‘Who Tweeted?’ infographic discusses the way in which fictitious followers end up on Twitter and influence major accounts. Including a brief history of the social network, the... MORE
Fictitious Fashionista Profiles
Fictitious Fashionista Profiles
The Coveteur P'Trique Feature is Haute and Hysterical
The Coveteur P’Trique feature is a hilarious piece that shows off a reflexive sense of humor not often seen in the fashion world. The Coveteur, a very successful blog known for profiling the... MORE
Attractiveness Impact Infographics
Attractiveness Impact Infographics
The Beauty vs. Happiness Chart Details the Perks of Prettiness
This beauty vs. happiness chart covers a wide range of statistics related to appearance and spending. Based on studies conducted worldwide, this infographic features a variety of statistics with... MORE
Global Gratuity Graphs
Global Gratuity Graphs
The Tourist's Guide to Tipping is an Eye-Opening Read
This tourist’s guide to tipping is a colorful and heavily detailed run-through of what travelers should keep in mind when wanting to stay polite while on the road. From taxi drivers to... MORE
Age-Counting City Clips
Age-Counting City Clips
The Amsterdam 100 Video Features a Diverse Cast
The Amsterdam 100 video takes viewers on a unique tour of the famed European city. Going around and getting citizens of all ages to state their ages, the video profiles 100 different residents and... MORE
Holistic Lifestyle Graphics
Holistic Lifestyle Graphics
The Optimize Your Health Infographic Promotes Wellness
This Optimize Your Health infographic is a highly detailed run-through of the many things to consider when adopting a lifestyle change. From getting the best quality of sleep to avoiding processed... MORE
Expanding Auto Infographics
Expanding Auto Infographics
The Car Size Chart Explores the Evolution of Automobiles
This car size chart discusses and shows the ways in which certain famed cars have developed and evolved over the years. Giving particular emphasis to the shape of cars, the infographic boasts a... MORE
Celebrity Bling Infographics
Celebrity Bling Infographics
The 10 Most Expensive Rings Chart Details Exuberant Wealth
This 10 Most Expensive Rings chart details the bling of the rich and famous. Filled with some shockingly high numbers and wildly large accessories, this tabloid-inspired data visualization is a... MORE
Geographical Explanation Infographics
Geographical Explanation Infographics
The UK vs. Great Britain Chart Clears Up Confusion
This UK vs. Great Britain chart explains the reasons for which these two categories often get mixed up. Going into great detail about the reasons for these labels and what they mean today, the... MORE
Liberal Academic Argument Graphics
Liberal Academic Argument Graphics
The Pop Culture and Academia Infographic Discusses Merit
This pop culture and academia infographic explores the merit of courses that explore current phenomena. From studying Jersey shore to doing an academic exploration of The Matrix, many universities... MORE
Vampiric Series Graphics
Vampiric Series Graphics
This True Blood Infographic is Full of Juicy Details
This True Blood infographic details the extensive history of this hit television series. Based on a book series and set in the deep South, True Blood took off in a big way and is one of HBOs most... MORE
Truthful Egg-Focused Infographics
Truthful Egg-Focused Infographics
This Happy Hen Chart Explores an Ugly Truth Behind Factory Farms
This Happy Hen chart highlights some of the ugly truths behind factory farmed eggs. Though the colors and designs might lead someone to assume that this piece bring happy news, readers soon find... MORE
Life Lesson Infographics
Life Lesson Infographics
This Top Ten Regrets Chart Details Thoughts of the Dying
This top ten regrets chart details anecdotes by those on their death bed. Because the last hours of life are a highly reflective time, it’s no surprise that some pretty amazing information has... MORE
Literary Junkie Illustrations
Literary Junkie Illustrations
This 'Stray Books' Comic by Grant Snider Details Literature Overload
This Grant Snider ‘Stray Books’ comic is a funny read for anyone who’s ever gone overboard when it comes to collecting literature. Illustrating a couple who’s let their used... MORE
Famed Footwear Timelines
Famed Footwear Timelines
The Converse History Infographic Goes Back in Time
This Converse history infographic takes readers back to the inception of this incredibly iconic footwear company. Colored with very muted colors and some fairly complex looking graphs, the chart... MORE
Marketing Mishap Guidance
Marketing Mishap Guidance
The Bad Infographic Guide is a Must-Read for Online Companies
The bad infographic guide is a cautionary piece that’s sure to keep companies out of hot water. Though infographics can provide a succinct and viral way of getting a brand’s message... MORE
Television Star Stature Blogs
Television Star Stature Blogs
The Mad Men #Draping Tumblr Includes Don Draper Imitations
The Mad Men #Draping Tumblr is an ingenious site that has users upload photos of themselves doing their best Don Draper imitation. Based off of the opening sequence in the show, ‘draping&#... MORE
Tech-Savvy Teaching Aids
Tech-Savvy Teaching Aids
These Design Nerd Flash Cards by Emma Cook are Modern
These design nerd flash cards by Emma Cook are an incredibly modern way to teach little one’s the very basics. From A to Z, every letter is covered by these cards in a brand new way. New... MORE
Morale Management Guides
Morale Management Guides
This Employee Motivation Infographic Has On-Point Advice
This employee motivation infographic details the ways in which employers sometimes go wrong. Motivation is a tricky psychological topic, and companies have struggled to figure out the best ways to... MORE
Animal Exploitation Infographics
Animal Exploitation Infographics
The PETA Life of a Cow Graph is Heartbreaking
The PETA Life of a Cow infographic details the tragic world of factory farming. By focusing on a specific animal, this chart makes a strong case that’s hard to argue with. Divided by male and... MORE
Amusement Park Confessionaries
Amusement Park Confessionaries
The Confessions of a Disney Worker Part Two Video is Hilarious
This Confessions of a Disney Worker video is a hilarious and illustrative walk-through of a former employee’s experience at the park. The voice behind the video has a clear skill for comedy.... MORE
Unemployment Upside Charts
Unemployment Upside Charts
The Recession-Proof Industry Infographic Shows Safe Sectors
This recession-proof industry infographic points out the businesses that are least affected by economic instability. Bringing some much-welcomed good news to the realm of job creation, this chart... MORE
Corporate Responsibility Infographics
Corporate Responsibility Infographics
The Masters of Tax Evasion Chart Holds Companies Accountable
The Masters of Tax Evasion chart details the way in which huge companies have avoided paying an equal share of taxes over the years. Though many retail giants are discussed in the infographic,... MORE
Social Sporting Event Statistics
Social Sporting Event Statistics
This Olympics Social Media Infographic Breaks Records
This Olympics social media infographic details the way in which many connectivity records were broken at this year’s 2012 games. Beautifully colored and featuring Olympic-related graphics,... MORE
Filthy Feet Artistry
Filthy Feet Artistry
This 'Anatomy of the Bottom of Your Foot' Comic is Alarming
This comic depicts the anatomy of the bottom of your foot. Though perhaps not everyone’s feet look like this, there’s some hilarious commentary made by the chart. Discussing common... MORE
Mathematical Smartphone Holders
Mathematical Smartphone Holders
The Pi iPhone Stand is a Geeky Way to Store Technology
The Pi iPhone stand, being sold on Etsy, is a geeky and charming way to store all of your favorite communication devices. With a simple and unmistakable design, the holder is equal parts clever... MORE
Social Media Story Charts
Social Media Story Charts
The Amstel Light Facebook Life Infographic Provides a Timeline
This Amstel Light Facebook life infographic explains how one’s online story comes into being. Used as a promotional tool for the beer but providing an interesting approach to social media,... MORE
Grammar Gaffe Guides
Grammar Gaffe Guides
This Blue Glass Grammar Infographic Fixes Little Mistakes
This Blue Glass grammar infographic details the little mistakes people often make that have a huge impact. From apostrophe abuse to dangling modifiers, many goofs are brought to light in this... MORE
Nerdy Hypothesis Videos
Nerdy Hypothesis Videos
This Everyone Jumped Clip Explains a Strange Hypothetical Question
This ‘Everyone Jumped’ clip explains what would happen if every person in the world got together in one place and jumped at the same time. Because the question is actually quite complex,... MORE
Female Online Image Infographics
Female Online Image Infographics
The 'Who's That Girl?' Chart Discusses Public Reputations
The ‘Who’s That Girl?’ chart details the ways in which a young girl’s online persona can affect the way she and others perceive her personality. This infographic is... MORE

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Vibrant Boreal Paintings
Vibrant Boreal Paintings
Alaskan Artist V Rae Creates Gorgeous Animal Depictions
Based in Alaska, V Rae is an up-and-coming artist who uses an amazing mixture of colors to exude a melting feature in her works. Depicting animals around her, including polar bears and whales, Rae&#... MORE
Marketing Employment Advice
Marketing Employment Advice
The 'Hire or Contract' Flowchart is a Step in the Right Direction
This ‘Hire or Contract’ infographic details all of the factors that should be taken into consideration when developing a marketing team. Because both options have handsome advantages,... MORE
Back-to-Life 3D Performances
Back-to-Life 3D Performances
The Tupac Coachella Hologram by AV Concepts is Incredibly Convincing
This Sunday, in an effort put forward by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, festival-goers were graced and amazed by the Tupac Coachella hologram from the deceased rap legend. The set, which included hits like MORE
Whimsical Throwback Branding
Whimsical Throwback Branding
The 'Cool Culinaria' Blog Collects Old Diner Graphics
Wonderfully creative, the ‘Cool Culinaria’ blog develops and sells prints of actual old menus and diner advertising. Proving that sometimes the original is best, these designs show the... MORE
Melting Car Campaigns
Melting Car Campaigns
The Scorched: 2013 Subaru BRZ Ad is on Fire
The ‘Scorched: 2013 Subaru BRZ’ commercial is an eye-catching and dynamic promotion by the auto brand. Dramatic and understated, yet still managing to make a big impact, this clip... MORE
Rebellious Fashion Clips
Rebellious Fashion Clips
The DSquared2 Fall/Winter 2013 Short is Vintage-Chic
Chock full of teen angst and old-school style, the DSquared2 Fall/Winter 2013 short highlights the charismatic nature of the collection and the brand behind it. The clip, which comes across as a... MORE
Openly Personal Notebooks
Openly Personal Notebooks
The Moleskines by Sable Yong are Endearing
These Moleskines by Sable Yong are cheeky, witty and beautiful. Using the classic black notebook as a canvas, these books, sold on Etsy by Brooklyn-based online shop owner Sable Yong, are bound to... MORE
Unflattering Celeb Illusions
Unflattering Celeb Illusions
The Flashed Face Distortion Technique is Mind-Bending
Using the flashed face distortion technique, Matthew B. Thompson has released a follow-up to his viral video ‘Pretty Girls Turn Ugly.’ The new video, which features the same illusion but... MORE
Brown-Bagged Boutiques
Brown-Bagged Boutiques
Philip Salem's Store 'OWEN' in NYC is Meticulously Designed with Paper Bags
Recently college grad Philip Salem has hit it big with his boutique ‘OWEN’ in NYC. Managing to accomplish a great deal just two years out of school, he’s making headlines for the... MORE
Connected Company Charts
Connected Company Charts
The 'Social Media Bubble' Infographic Explores the Industry
This ‘Social Media Bubble’ infographic explores the incredible valued worth of the leading Internet platforms today. The chart explores both specific companies and the landscape for... MORE
Youth Substance Abuse Stats
Youth Substance Abuse Stats
The 'Teen Drugs' Infographic is Comparative
This ‘Teen Drugs’ infographic, likely intended for parents, compares and contrasts youth substance abuse over the years and throughout different locations. Developed with substantial... MORE
Prismatic Sporting Depictions
Prismatic Sporting Depictions
These Charis Tsevis Olympic Paintings are Capitivating
These Charis Tsevis Olympic paintings reflect this artist’s unique aesthetic and amazing ability to bring a great deal of energy to his work. Using a wide variety of colors and depicting... MORE
Portable Bar Bikes
Portable Bar Bikes
The 'Cycle Pub' Provides On-The-Go Partying
Operating solely in the US as of now, the ‘Cycle Pub’ is an awesome mix between fun and exercise. An on-the-go bar, this is a scenic way to enjoy a brew. Offering both customized and... MORE
Flight-Friendly Charts
Flight-Friendly Charts
The 'Best Airports for Business Travelers' Infographic is Useful
Detailing the most professional-friendly flight hubs, the ‘Best Airports for Business Travelers’ infographic is an extremely helpful graph containing vital information for frequent flyers.... MORE