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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.


Amadana Designs

Posted on November 30, 2005 Under Gadgetry

Japanese design company Amadana has created some exquisitely simple designs, like this basic telephone. The base is made of natural walnut and acrylic. The receiver is made of soft leather (also available in white with orange accents)-- a very nice…

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Blob Lighting

Posted on November 30, 2005 Under Design

I thnk people all around are going to begin to refer to Karim Rashid as 'the blob designer'. He takes the organic and natural 'blobs' from the universe and brings them into the home with lighting designs like this. The…

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Realm Dekor: Urban Equipment

Posted on November 28, 2005 Under Design

My friends over at Realm Dekor launched a new line for the holiday season they're calling Urban Equipment. Some really nice gift ideas and products designed with a little bit more of a manly edge-- while still being aimed at…

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Erotic Dishes

Posted on November 28, 2005 Under Design

Zinoo Park has some incredible design projects. They're the group that was behind those beautiful and creative Five Minute Candles we saw a few weeks ago. These Erotic Dishes are fun, and unusual. Other favorites include the Coca Cola pitcher…

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Andy Kehoe

Posted on November 28, 2005 Under Art

Andy Kehoe's work is, well, pretty damn wild. His paintings and illustrations are all a bit cryptic, some barbaric, but all really intriguing. Plane crashes, wild creatures fighting, drugs, etc. I think his work really deals with much larger cultural…

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Back to the Retro Phones of The Future

Posted on November 24, 2005 Under Gadgetry

My favorite phone accessories manufacturer Hulger is at it again. Remember those funny Pokia headsets? The Retro Phones of the Future are back again with some serious additions. It's funny actually, I covered Pokia before they renamed themselves to Hulger,…

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Digital Dinner Plates

Posted on November 24, 2005 Under Design

Elsewares is a wonderful place to look for holiday gifts this season. This Digital Dinner Plate Set in CMYK is sure to catch the eye of your discerning-designer friends. Their slogan is, "This Is Intelligent Design", and they feature work…

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Justin Porcano

Posted on November 21, 2005 Under Design

Industrial designer Justin Porcano has a very diverse portfolio of work, and it's clear he's quite multi-talented. A native New Yorker, he travelled out to California to study industrial design and graduated from Art Center College of Design. His work…

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Monsieur T. Piece Unique

Posted on November 21, 2005 Under Fashion

Quentin, the designer behind Monsieur T. has added some nice Piece Unique t-shirts, hoodies, and zip-ups to his often-changing line. He got wild with bleach stains, appliques, random of vintage clothing, and his sewing machine. The results are pretty fly…

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Sony QRIO Beck Video

Posted on November 18, 2005 Under Music

Beck's new video features the only four working Sony QRIOs in the world. If you've been reading my site for a while you know I'm in love with the Sony QRIO, and I'll be first in line to get one…

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