Atlantico: 7 New Designs

Posted on January 10, 2007 Under Design

If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know that some of our favorite furniture designs come from luxury brand Atlantico. Made by London-based De La Espada, the Atlantico line is simple, minimalist, solidly built, made with…

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NAIAS Favorites (if the world were to end tomorrow)

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Design

You all know that we're pretty eco-consious over here at JoshSpear.com. But we're not going to lie to you, our readers-- we have a soft spot in our hearts for beautiful, powerful, classically designed sports cars. They make us feel…

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North American International Auto Show: Top 3

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Design

We had the fortune of being General Motors' guest to the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, and the world's largest auto show was an eye opener in more ways the one. We got a first-look at…

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MKS Design Knives

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Design

MKS Design, a furniture design studio run by Adam Simha in Cambridge, MA launched a line of custom knives for even the most discerning chef. Sprouting from his knowledge of industrial (mostly steel) furniture design, Adam's commitment to quality and…

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Ecsotype 'School' Bag

Posted on January 5, 2007 Under Design

The Australian made Ecsotype 'School' Bag is a sectioned leather duffel made of two equal halves, allowing the buyer (they're made to order) to combine color combinations for the main body and carrying straps. These look gorgeous, combinations of red,…

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Franklin Azzi Does Tokyo

Posted on January 5, 2007 Under Design

Franklin Azzi Architecture, which is a Paris based firm, just finished two projects in Tokyo for French fashion designer Bali Barret, and they're not to be missed. The first is called the Red Bunker, typifying the numerous bunkers that were…

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Monster Pod

Posted on January 4, 2007 Under Design

Who wouldn't want a Viscoelastic Polymer-based tripod that sticks to anything? The Monster Pod sticks to trees, brick walls, marble, cement, sheet rock, wire fences, metal poles, in the cold, in the heat, upside down, wet or dry-- you get…

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Anna Gram: Ceramic For Mix

Posted on January 4, 2007 Under Design

I am a self-professed tea drinker, always have been. While I don't mind stirring my sugar or honey into my tea with a spoon, I am definitely impressed with Anna Gram's Ceramic For Mix teacup design. Obviating the need to…

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Drooling on The Audi R8

Posted on January 4, 2007 Under Design

I almost forgot to mention, while the other JS and I were down devouring art fairs in Miami, we had a chance to spend a few minutes hands-on with (fondling inside and out) the new devilishly-fast looking Audi R8. The…

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Zwei: Bags For Mobile People

Posted on January 3, 2007 Under Design

Zwei is one bag, with many possibilities. The German bag designer created a unique system allowing the user to swap from a shoulder/messenger bag style to a shopping-bag tore handle, and then back to a shoulder strap thanks to a…

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