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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.


Lelo’s Sense Motion Technology

Posted on September 30, 2011 Under Design

Swedish designer brand LELO is at it again. They recently announced what they call "A revolutionary development for the intimate lifestyle market..." It's called SenseMotion, and it's a line of high design couples’ massagers. Boasting motion-sensor technology more familiar to…

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September and October Travel

Posted on September 29, 2011 Under Life, Travel

I'm back in the USA for a few days after an incredible time in China and Japan.  I'm here for about a week before I head off again to Abu Dhabi, Oman, Japan, and then South Africa and Mozambique.  I…

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Aegis Men’s Clothing: Shanghai

Posted on September 18, 2011 Under Fashion

Aegis in Shanghai is definitely one of the most impressive men's stores I visited while in China. Launched just a little over a year ago, they're certainly the pioneers in the Chinese fashion retail space. The space is a beautifully…

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Nest: Shanghai

Posted on September 16, 2011 Under Travel

Is there sustainable design in Shanghai? I didn't think I'd find any, but I stumbled upon a fantastic place. Nest Shanghai is a 'design with a conscience' brand concept. Nest where the sum is greater than its parts: Nest is…

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Stealth Iconography

Posted on September 16, 2011 Under Life

Check out my friend Rob Walker's article on Stealth Iconography: The Waveform over at the Design Observer. Fascinating and fun!

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Fishscape Fisbowl

Posted on September 15, 2011 Under Design

The Fishscape Fishbowl by Aruliden is a-mazing. Give your goldfish mountains to swim around. Via Mocoloco

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Back For The Future: Nike McFlys

Posted on September 9, 2011 Under Design

Bidding has now begun for the most famous shoe never made– until now. Go Michael J. Fox, go!  Money to a great cause... For 10 days, 150 pairs of 2011 Nike MAG shoes will be listed on eBay. The first of…

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Hotel Villa San Michele: Florence, Italy

Posted on September 6, 2011 Under Travel

I never thought I'd like living in a 16th Century monastery until I visited Florence. In fact, if I had it my way, I would have moved into Hotel Villa San Michele for the whole summer. I pulled up in…

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Shanghai, Beijing, Dalian, Tokyo, Kyoto

Posted on September 3, 2011 Under Travel

My bags are packed and I'm heading out tomorrow night for a few weeks in Shanghai, Beijing and Dalian, followed by Japan where I'll be in Tokyo and Kyoto. Tips welcome as always, and pictures (and other finds) will be…

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Ciruclar Pöng

Posted on September 1, 2011 Under Design

Pöng is a take on the classic game pong with a multiplayer circular twist. Fun. Developed in 48 hours by Public Class

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