Oddpodz: A Global Nation of Creatives

Posted on February 13, 2007 Under Design

Serial Entrepreneur, self proclaimed Brand Diva and JoshSpear.com friend Karen Post recently launched an exciting new social network aimed at creatives. Oddpodz is set to become a flourishing community of out-of-the-box thinkers, designers who wish to make significant positive impact…

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Ice Hotel Quebec-Canada: Icy Hot

Posted on February 13, 2007 Under Design

While we're on the subject of romantic getaways, I have another one for you-- but before you even consider this one, make sure your special someone doesn't mind the cold. The photos of the Ice Hotel Quebec-Canada tell it all.…

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Become an M 'an' M.

Posted on February 11, 2007 Under Design

Need something fun to do on this Sunday morning? Maybe you're feeling a little down in the dumps from partying the last two nights? I recommend becoming an M&M-- it is mindless, fun, and the final product will, well, speak…

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Royal Remarkable Update

Posted on February 9, 2007 Under Design

Our buddy Royal Remarkable has been a busy man lately. Since you avid joshspear.com readers have grown to know and love RR and his formidable design talent through the site, I thought I would give you a quick update. Recently,…

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Knock Knock. Who's There? Clever Stationery.

Posted on February 7, 2007 Under Design

I get a kick out of the new Knock Knock products; Knock Knock makes clever, witty, and most importantly, relevant stationery. These have 'gift' written all over them. Some of my favorites are the Paper E-Mail-- because it lets e-mail-addicted…

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Champagne Chair 2007 Contest: Vote Now!

Posted on February 7, 2007 Under Design

Above are the top five finalists for the annual Champagne Chair Award-- the contest held every year by Design Within Reach where super-handy craftsmen (and woman) put together chairs from the cork, wire and foil off a champagne bottle. The…

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Jan Ctvrtnik: Tactoo Rings

Posted on February 6, 2007 Under Design

Interesting ring concepts from Jan Ctvrtnik, a young designer originally from the Czech Republic, but now living and working in London. These aluminum ring designs for Tactoo incorporate rigid, geometric lines into an indestructible wearable piece of art. Check out…

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Design Charts Rocks It

Posted on February 6, 2007 Under Design

The announcement says it all. I want to extend my congratulations to Design Charts, the place that I visit to find web design inspiration-- as I told you before, Design Charts is basically the Billboard Top 40 of web design,…

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Go Ohso: First Look at The Divo

Posted on February 6, 2007 Under Design

I introduced the revolutionary GO OHSO Marko travel toothbrushes to my readers back in May of '05-- and what a journey they've had. While the Marko was meant to be a "pocket toothbrush" so to speak, their newest design, the…

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Matt Curry Update

Posted on February 5, 2007 Under Design

Our friend Matt Curry (Ninja Cruise) has a serious knack for design-- most of you already know that. He's been a busy guy lately. First off, you should know that, starting February 17th, he will be showing his work at…

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