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.


Freeline Skates: The Next Level

Posted on March 7, 2006 Under Design

> After receiving a pair of Freeline Skates a few months ago I was pretty much convinced they were impossible to master--like some wacky new invention I'd never quite understand. That is, until the videos started appearing around the web…

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Anonymous Apparel

Posted on March 6, 2006 Under Fashion

Anonymous Apparel is a recently formed San Francisco based website and shop run by a few talented designer who would rather remain anonymous as individuals-- and focus their efforts on the design front. They have a few solid t-shirts for…

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Fashioning The Future

Posted on March 6, 2006 Under Art

Remember those Mekanism Skateboards designs we saw a few weeks ago? Turns out there is actually a video from Wanted Films by London-based design duo Warren Du Preez and Nick Thorton Jones with many of the same design elements called…

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Fight McFashion!

Posted on March 6, 2006 Under Fashion

In an effort to end McFashion in its entirety Karmaloop.com is giving $10 gift certificates to everyone who signs up for the JoshSpear.com mailing list. The code is in the last confirmation email after you sign up-- you can't miss…

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MAKR: New Site

Posted on March 6, 2006 Under Design

Big congrats to Jason Gregory the insanely talented graphic designer and self taught leather worker behind MAKR. He recently launched a brand new site with a handful of fresh products. Some of the most exquisite laser-cut and hand sewn leather…

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The Collection’s White Space Event

Posted on March 3, 2006 Under Art

Ever wonder what would happen if you let six bad ass artists loose on a fresh canvas for two hours? Add a few hundred people, a DJ spinning tunes, cocktails, a silent auction, raffle, and a guy running around in…

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Seiko Bluetooth Watch

Posted on March 3, 2006 Under Gadgetry

I would probably rock this new Seiko Bluetooth watch even if it wasn't bluetooth-- the face and bright LED's look great as is. I'll take it as an added bonus that it connects wirelessly to your cellphone so you can…

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Realm Dekor: Honeycomb Lamp

Posted on March 2, 2006 Under Design

Despite what other rumors might exist, Realm Dekor is responsible for bringing this gorgeous Honeycomb Lamp to the USA. It's handcrafted from Denguri paper found locally in the Shikoku region of Japan. It comes flat for storage and easy packaging…

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Glen Liberman

Posted on March 2, 2006 Under Music

I wanted to give my friend, the guy behind Android 8, Glen Liberman, a special mention. His long awaited music website is finally live. Glen has been banging on a drum-kit since 5th grade--but luckily has upgraded some equipment around…

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Land Ho!

Posted on March 2, 2006 Under Design

This is an oldie, but a goodie. This piece is much larger than it looks, it's actually a seating-planter made out of "rotation-moulded polyethylene." It was designed by London-based design group El Ultimo Grito for the Swedish manufacturer Nola. It…

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