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.


Teenage Furniture Design Competition

Posted on December 17, 2004 Under Design

designboom has a really interesting international design competition going on I found and wanted to share; I think I'm going to enter. The subject of the competition is "teenage furniture", and they're looking for designs that are multifunctional to fill…

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Pebble Clock

Posted on December 17, 2004 Under Design

I think this pebble shaped duel zone alarm clock is beautiful. It's a piece that is part of an innovative line of products from British designer Sebastian Conran. This is one of the many items I ran into at the…

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Bochox

Posted on December 16, 2004 Under Food

Gift buyers and chocolate lovers beware of BLOOMSBERRY & CO, these witty bars are sure to be a hit. These designer chocolates are made by a creative husband and wife team in Christ Church New Zealand; wife as chef and…

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Dunk Mug

Posted on December 15, 2004 Under Design

Dominic Skinners Dunk Mug; an amusing alternative to the mundane coffee mug we see everyday; This one has got a very smart bult in compartment for some sweet little cookie treats. Loveable Design, available in right & left handed versions…

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Newson G-Star

Posted on December 15, 2004 Under Fashion

Industrial design legend Marc Newson teamed up with the raw denim hounds at G-STAR to bring us G-Star by Marc Newson. The guy who has designed restaurants, concept cars for Ford, the interiors of jets (Qantas first class), and private…

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EAT Pillows

Posted on December 14, 2004 Under Design

Luxury-- Desire--Sore Loser--Little sewn on patches of skulls, couples having sex, these handmade pillows by EAT are sure to spark conversation during your next cocktail party. EAT fills the void of cool pillows, with a fucked-up punk rock luxe edge.…

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Little by Jenny

Posted on December 14, 2004 Under Fashion

These are the unique silk screened t-shirts from designer "jenny", her line is called "little by jenny" She strives to show the fragile balance that nature and man have developed in this world. She also has a few other accessories…

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Gangsta Coloring Book

Posted on December 14, 2004 Under Books

Give the gift of a gangsta to your up and coming homies this holiday season. Aye Jaye's Gangsta Rap Coloring Book is available on Amazonnow 10% off. Forward by J-Zone and Afterword by Sacha Jenkins. This edition has got 48…

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The Flybar

Posted on December 13, 2004 Under Life

Legendary skater Andy Macdonald is endorsing this crazy new pogo like invention; the the Flybar. The old school pogo stick on speed. Huge jumps with a one-of-a-kind adjustable elastomeric spring system packed in a high strength aluminum body. Looks like…

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Predator Pulse

Posted on December 13, 2004 Under Fashion

The predator pulse boots; maybe the most expensive shop sold sneaks out there? These are the new Adidas Beckham Yin/Yang limited edition football shoes. The silver left shoe symbolizes strength and smoothness; the right shoe represents power and passion. Only…

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