About the author

Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor. Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends that I care about.


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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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2007 Under Life

Wow, 2007 already? It feels like 2004 was yesterday -- when I started this blog as a place to share my inspiration with family and friends. While a lot has changed, like the look and feel, amount of content --…

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Some Assembly Required: New Haven, CT

Posted on December 29, 2006 Under Design

I popped by the Some Assembly Required exhibit at the Yale Art and Architecture Gallery while I was in New Haven, CT yesterday (don't ask). I can't give the exhibit two thumbs up, so if you're thinking of making a…

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We Want A Greener Apple

Posted on December 28, 2006 Under Life

I've been an Apple user my entire life-- and I feel so comfortable with their level of innovation that most of the time, when a new Apple product comes out, I buy it, even before seeing it-- and I know…

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Momimomi Limerick Winner: Week 2

Posted on December 28, 2006 Under Fashion

Congratulations to Aimee, our second week's winner in the Momimomi Naughty Holiday Limerick Competition. She will be receiving a 3 month subscription to the best t-shirt subscription program in the world! Without further adieu, the naughty winning words: There was…

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Peter Mayer: Lives Connected

Posted on December 27, 2006 Under Life

New Orleans based advertising firm Peter Mayer created this interactive data visualization site entitled Lives Connected to coincide with the end of hurricane season. It's an interesting experiment, and ended up being quite the repository documenting the experiences of Hurricane…

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Pop Junkie Design

Posted on December 27, 2006 Under Fashion

Pop Junkie design is a collaborative effort between a young pair of fashionistas, founded in Santa Barbara, CA. The duo recently announced their Winter line of T-shirts, accessories, prints, and home-wares. My favorite shirt is definitely the Floral Lion, shown…

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The Alchemists

Posted on December 22, 2006 Under Life

I have to agree with the one and only Notcot, if you only watch one trailer this week-- make it this one. I'll be first in line when The Alchemists comes to my town. Seriously, if you're interested in advertising,…

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Art Prostitute: Mark Rydden

Posted on December 22, 2006 Under Art

For Mark Ryden fans, the latest issue of Art Prostitute (for an additional $73) will come with a signed limited-edition offset print. It also comes with 3 offset prints by Richard Colman, Swoon and Erick Swenson. Given that an issue…

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