Top Ten Design Blog Contest

Posted on September 17, 2008 Under Design

Here at JoshSpear.com we follow the lyrical example in Michael Jackson's 1991 Song "Heal The World," by attempting to "heal the world, make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race." It's this dedication…

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LunaFest

Posted on September 17, 2008 Under Life

In case a bit of women's wrestling and a mannequin factory tour aren't enough for your Thursday evening, maybe adding Iran's Islam Revolution and transgender politics will do the trick. The LUNAFEST Film Festival premiers in San Francisco with an…

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Dominic Wilcox's Xylophone Bin

Posted on September 12, 2008 Under Design

Throwing out rubbish is not something you'd think to make more interesting, but Dominic Wilcox has come up with a project that will have you finding reasons to make that trip to the trash can. As part of the Vipp…

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Causecast

Posted on September 11, 2008 Under Life

Recently launched Causecast "brings together nonprofits, community leaders, activists, celebrities and brands, with the goal of making a positive impact on the world." Working with hand-selected charities and non-profits, Causecast is giving some much-deserved internet exposure to organizations who may…

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Project7

Posted on September 5, 2008 Under Eco

Let's be straight, buying a bottle of water is much easier than donating some money to a charity of a worthy cause. The people at Project7 hope to bridge the gap by selling you bottled water. The company uses its…

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Designer Toy Charity Auction

Posted on August 26, 2008 Under Design
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Take Pride

Posted on August 14, 2008 Under Life

The 2008 Olympics are like the war in Iraq. You may not approve of the politics, but you still want to support the people. Take Pride is a T-shirt company that designs tees that illustrate the stories of young soldiers…

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The Walkmen: You and Me

Posted on July 31, 2008 Under Music

New York-based The Walkmen released their latest record this week, a month prior to its originally planned release date. Better still, they released it in DRM-free high-quality MP3s for $5. It isn't exactly a Radiohead or Girl Talk pay-what-you-want strategy,…

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Good Wood 2008 "Give Back"

Posted on July 29, 2008 Under Life

Alldaybuffet, Aww Sweet, and Good Wood are throwing a charity auction for the Stoked Mentoring Program. The 50 items up for grabs (which are currently on display at 3rd Ward in Williamsburg, Brooklyn until August 10th) feature deck designs from…

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Time Travel Posters

Posted on July 16, 2008 Under Art

Amy Martin designed these irreverent Time Travel Posters for McSweeney's 826LA and the newest branch of the non-profit literary institution, the Echo Park Time Travel Mart in Los Angeles. With tongue wedged deeply into cheek, the voyage-themed posters feature vintage-feeling…

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