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…
Continue Reading →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.…
Continue Reading →A few years ago, Mikey Leblanc and crew decided that something original had to be done with snowboard outerwear. They developed Holden to meet that goal, and the brand has evolved into something truly special. Holden combines super-high performance fabric…
Continue Reading →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…
Continue Reading →Tax time isn't fun for anyone, but for you right-brained artists and designers out there, it can be a literal nightmare. The fact of the matter remains: we all have to pay our taxes (or else Uncle Sam will come…
Continue Reading →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,…
Continue Reading →As part of the Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art group show called Side by Side, Mark Moskovitz is showing the first piece in his Future Perfect Series. It's entitled Future Perfect 01, and the inspiration and story behind the piece…
Continue Reading →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…
Continue Reading →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…
Continue Reading →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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