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.


Google Search History

Posted on April 21, 2005 Under Life

I'm not so sure how I feel about Googles new "Search History" service. It's smart, obvious, and was only a matter of time for such a thing to be introduced--but I see a lot of privacy issues coming up for…

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Sketchel Results

Posted on April 21, 2005 Under Design

Remember Sketchel? That customized satchel design contest from a while back? Well, either way they had around 150 artists from around their world submit designs---and some of them can be seen here. The full online gallery isn't online yet, but…

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The Android 8 Toy Design Contest

Posted on April 20, 2005 Under Design

Android8 is the new shop on the block-- so we won't tease them for that, they're holding their own. They have a very sweet selection of toys and goodies, so if you haven't yet, check 'em out. I'm proud to…

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Little Boy: The Arts of Japan’s Exploding Subculture

Posted on April 20, 2005 Under Art

The Japan Society in NYC has an going on right now called "Little Boy: The Arts of Japan's Exploding Subculture"--curated by Takashi Murakami (you have probably seen his work for Louis Vuitton, drawing on handbags,etc). The exhibit sounds absoloutly amazing,…

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Secret Handshake

Posted on April 20, 2005 Under Fashion

Secret Handshake has a small collection of "Artist Design T-Shirts". They say they're here to "save you from the milk and water threads that have become the standard in the T-shirt industry". What's great is it's independent. All the artists…

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Nike Ovolo

Posted on April 19, 2005 Under Fashion

Freshness Mag has a nice piece (and more pictures) about the new Nike Female shoe called the "Ovolo"--which was designed by Richard Clarke. The shoe is a bit crazy, but pretty damn genius-- the heel is suspended like a hammock.…

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Rik Catlow

Posted on April 18, 2005 Under Art

Rik Catlow is an illustrator and designer from North Carolina. He worked for seven years as a designer in NYC doing web design for clients like Bluefly and CDNow--but what I like most about his design is his organic and…

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Breakdancing Transformers

Posted on April 17, 2005 Under Music

What could be more fun than transformers break-dancing? This spot is from the Salone del Mobile in Milan--directed and produced by Charlie Bayliss. It has really impressive 3D modeling and animation throughout-- and these little transformers pulls some extremely cool…

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Jamie Lidell

Posted on April 15, 2005 Under Music

After watching a movie of a Jamie Lidell performance live at The Royal Festival Hall in '04. It's no mystery that this is one crazy talented guy. I strongly encourage everyone to at least watch the first 45 seconds of…

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Numark iPod DJ Mixer

Posted on April 14, 2005 Under Gadgetry

Boy, oh boy. I sure hope we see this prototype Numark iPod DJ mixer hit the markets soon. I figure it was only a matter of time until something like this was made. Numark was showing off a prototype of…

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