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.


We Are The Hartmans: NYC

Posted on November 2, 2011 Under Art

My brothers filmWe Are The Hartmans is premiering tonight at 7pm in NYC at The Hiro Ballroom inside The Maratime Hotel. If you're around, come and check it out.

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Nest Learning Thermostat

Posted on October 25, 2011 Under Design

What if a few Apple designers went off to fix other parts of the home? Well, they just did (sort of). This is the beautiful Nest Learning Thermosat. All the bells, whistles, and slick design you would expect from the…

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Artwork of Steve Jobs

Posted on October 18, 2011 Under Art

Loving this huge and amazing list of tributed artwork remembering Steve Jobs. I wonder if he's rolling over in his grave though! I once read he hated photographs of himself– except the one on the front page of the Apple…

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Giving Back To Japan

Posted on October 17, 2011 Under Life

I'm back in Japan, but this time the purpose of my trip is much different than usual. I'm not here to shop, I'm not here to meet people on business, or to sing karaoke. I'm here in service, and I'm…

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Takahashi Hiroko Design: Tokyo

Posted on October 17, 2011 Under Design

I went to visit Takahashi Hiroko's studio in Japan recently and really enjoyed what I saw. A wildly talented designer, I loved how she fused her own personal and modern take on the traditional Japanese products like the Tenugui, Sensu,…

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Next Stop: Kuala Lumpur

Posted on October 12, 2011 Under Travel

I made a last minute change of plans in Dubai and I'm hopping over to Kuala Lumpur tomorrow for two days, on my way to Jakarta. As always I'm looking to meet entrepreneurs, artists, designers. Helpful tips welcome!

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Help Amit!

Posted on October 7, 2011 Under Life

My friend Amit Gupta (interviewed on here back in 2007) needs our help. The best thing you can do is get anyone you know of South Asian descent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, or Sri Lanka) to take a…

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Thank You Steve

Posted on October 6, 2011 Under Life

Thank you Steve. None of what I do today could have been even remotely possible without your vision and focus. You have forever inspired me. Rest in peace...

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T-Shirt Sketchbook

Posted on October 5, 2011 Under Design

Fun. A sketchbook for the t-shirt geek! Everyone has a great idea for a t-shirt, and sketching is an excellent way to quickly explore concepts.

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Polar Ice by Atsuhiro Hayashi

Posted on September 30, 2011 Under Design

Surely I have a need for these in my life. Right? Two silicon cups produce these unique ice cubes that depict a polar bear and 2 penguins standing on a glacier. Once in your drink, they gradually melt away, mimicking…

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