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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.


+41 Nike Air Max 1

Posted on October 1, 2006 Under Design

Our good pals over at +41 recently took a swing designing their own interpretation of the Nike Airmax 1, a timeless classic. The tongue and insole of each sneaker has a pair of cartoon eyes looking back at the viewer--…

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Kaza Razat: Control Arms

Posted on September 27, 2006 Under Design

Kaza Razat, senior interactive art director and overall motion graphics genius did this great video as a donation to Amnesty International and the ControlArms campaign. Uncontrolled Arms End Up On The Streets. I hate to get all political here, but…

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Nik Ainley: Shiny Binary

Posted on September 27, 2006 Under Art

UK Based graphic designer Nik Ainley has an interesting philosophy about digital media: He wont stop trying to further his expertise until he has mastered all the tools he needs to fully realize his designs. He taught himself Photoshop in…

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PSFK Interview

Posted on September 27, 2006 Under Press

After growing tiresome of traditional academia and journalism's narrow view of the blogsphere, Josh Spear took it upon himself to create his own bog, Joshspear.com. In barely two years, his blog has become a daily destination for inspiration for industry…

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Lisa Solberg

Posted on September 26, 2006 Under Art

Lisa Solberg, local Artist and JoshSpear.com friend is having a show at the Aspen Art Museum October 13-29th. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Lisa is now a full-time traveling artist. Inspired by fashion, travel, freaks, fortune,…

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Guest Contributor: Kyle DuPont in Japan

Posted on September 26, 2006 Under Life

Kyle grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, a Mecca for hip-hop, soul food and cold drinks. While cherishing the slow life of his upbringing, Kyle also embraces the rapid life of the modern world. Upon graduating from the Georgia Institute of…

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Ice Jacket: Vodka In The Rocks

Posted on September 21, 2006 Under Gadgetry

The Ice Jacket is a nifty mold that fits around most liquor bottles-- you can fill the mold water and then freeze it-- the results, a bottle of booze encased in a jacket of ice. It's as easy as placing…

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Kixclusive Launch

Posted on September 21, 2006 Under Fashion

Kixclusive recently opened their doors to the public; meaning all you online sneaker fanatics. They specialize in limited-edition shoes, sometimes only having a few sizes of each style. Right now they're stocking some pretty bad-ass Air Jordans, Nike Dunks, and…

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Space Invader Wrapping Paper

Posted on September 19, 2006 Under Design

It's hard to believe that the holiday season is coming up again so soon-- I guess that means it's almost time for the gift posts, the gift guides and of course-- the wrapping paper. The Space Invaders Wrapping Paper is…

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Tumi + Anish Kapoor Sky Mirror

Posted on September 18, 2006 Under Art

Anish Kapoor's Sky Mirror exhibition opens tomorrow Tuesday, September 19th at Rockefeller Center. Our friends over at Tumi sponsored the exhibition and just launched a 'Tumi Quiz', which can be played either by SMS, web browser on a cell phone…

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