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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.


Cable yoyo

Posted on June 3, 2005 Under Design

If you haven't seen the first annual Scientistic Invitation winning entries--check them out, they are really quite inspiring. The invitational is an Industrial Designer's Society of America branded event, and there were a few winning entries that really caught my…

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Monsieur T. Spring/Summer

Posted on June 3, 2005 Under Fashion

Portland based, French dude run Monsieur T. recently launched their first spring/summer line of t-shirts. I've covered them before, and was pleased with what I saw in their new line. The shirts continue to be largely influenced by skateboard culture,…

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Graphic Poetry

Posted on June 2, 2005 Under Books

Graphic Poetry is a book of "modern poetry" from around the globe--but that's not all. International designers, and illustrators, have taken the challenge of creating a "visual response" to each of these written poems, their ideas take up spreads throughout…

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Calder Guitar Case

Posted on June 2, 2005 Under Design

No, this is not a gun case-- it's a really great new design for a guitar case called "The Calder Original". The new shape is formed with a "self-reinforcing polypropylene", which apparently is 50% lighter than ABS, and 30% stronger-…

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Toy Design Contest Winner

Posted on June 1, 2005 Under Design

We have a winner, yes we have a winner! We'd like to congratulate Derek Duncan, from San Francisco, CA. Born in Columbus Ohio, Derek received a BFA in Sculpture from Ohio State University in 2002. After graduation, he began studying…

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Tom Judd’s Daily Illustrations

Posted on May 31, 2005 Under Art

A lot of people set out to do something everyday, whether it be take photos, draw, write, etc. Rarely do people actually execute and pull it off, every-single-day. Artist and Illustrator Tomm Judd is on his way with 365 days…

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Vlaemsch

Posted on May 30, 2005 Under Design

Vlaemsch has a totally witty and wonderful line of products, like this Deer's head--which I might actually hang on my wall. Vlaemsch is a belgium company, and the word stands for flemish traditions in humor, design, simplicity, sensibility, the surreal,…

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Toy Design Contest Reminder

Posted on May 30, 2005 Under Design

Just a reminder that June 1st is just around the corner, so if you have a toy design to submit to the Android8 + Josh Spear toy design contest... it's not too late! We will be choosing the winners on…

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Krudmart Rules

Posted on May 29, 2005 Under Fashion

Something about the summer time always makes me think of new t-shirts, and fresh gear-- and nothing feels better than supporting independent shops. For a long time I thought Krudmart was run by some mega-corporation--but I got a chance to…

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Bamboosa

Posted on May 27, 2005 Under Life

In the eternal search for the softest t-shirt fabric in the world, I think I've struck gold. High grade cotton is good, but bamboo fiber? Hands down, the softest t-shirt I've ever felt, period. "Bamboo is the fastest growing plant…

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