Spear Talks: Takayuki Akachi

Posted on April 11, 2011 Under Art

This Post is Brought to you by Onitsuka Tiger In 2010 artist Takayuki Akachi travelled around the world to 50 countries documenting how a pair of jeans fade, and in the process documented an incredible diverse look at global culture–…

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De La Espada: Matthew Hilton

Posted on April 7, 2011 Under Design

Love some of the new De La Espada projects launching at Porta Romana this month. All these pieces are by designer Matthew Hilton.

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A Touch of Code

Posted on April 7, 2011 Under Books

Yatzer has a great inside look at the newest Gestalten book called A Touch of Code. It's an exploration of the colliding worlds of art, design and technology. Fascinating and beautiful. Check it out. Thanks to the omnipresence of computers,…

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IDEA Slim Calculator

Posted on April 7, 2011 Under Gadgetry

The IDEA Slim Calculator: A minimal and slim solar powered calculator made out of a comfy rubber. The calculator was designed to be easily carried around with notebooks. Math made sexy.

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Turncoat for iPad 2

Posted on April 1, 2011 Under Design

Pretty. The Turncoat functions with the simplicity of a sleeve while offering the protection of a more robust case. A single cut of 6oz, domestically tanned leather accommodates your iPad / iPad 2 with or without a smart cover. Four…

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Heartfelt For Japan

Posted on March 30, 2011 Under Design

Molo is taking their felted wool hobo bag and transforming it into a nightlife staple. The portable luminaria [hobo lantern] runs on an energy efficient LED light that can be plugged into a wall or battery-powered for lighting on-the-go. They…

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Solar Highways

Posted on March 29, 2011 Under Eco

Okay, this is some seriously out of the box thinking. What do you think?

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Corter for Japan

Posted on March 20, 2011 Under Design

Another easy way to support Japan. Thanks Marisa. Corter Leather, a small shop based entirely out of one room in Massachusetts, just announced they will be selling these cuffs with hand painted snaps for $20 to support relief efforts in…

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Shark Bite Oven Mitt

Posted on March 20, 2011 Under Design

I need these Shark Bite Oven Mitts to remind me of the shark dive I did in Sydney. Except I didn't put my hand in the sharks mouth, thankfully. Via Foodbeast

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Blackbird Guitars

Posted on March 9, 2011 Under Design

One of the more bad ass guitars I've seen in a long time. Via Daily Icon The Blackbird Rider features an all-hollow uni-body shell setting it apart from any guitar in the world. That is the body, neck, and head…

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