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.


DIY Lighting: The Teardrop

Posted on August 2, 2010 Under Design

myLight is a “Do It Yourself” luminaire intended to provide a user with a memorable experience and appreciation for design and fabrication. Made from durable mylar, myLight is hand assembled by the user following a video as a guide. This…

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The Future Of Health Report

Posted on August 2, 2010 Under Life

Check out The Future of Health report compiled by our friends at PSFK with ideas from creative folks around the world. You can view it on SlideShare or fill out your information to download the full 200 page PDF report.…

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KiBiSi’s Flying Car: Terrafugia Designed

Posted on July 30, 2010 Under Design

Nice feature story on the Terrafugia designed by my friend Jens Martin Skibsted (Biomega) and his partners at KiBiSi. He has one of the best jobs in the world, I think. Next up, the electric car!

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Happy Socks 50% Off

Posted on July 30, 2010 Under Fashion

Happy Socks are having a serious sale. 50% off all orders of 10 pairs or more. That makes these puppies five bucks each. You can't beat that. I'm waiting for them to implement a "buy entire collection" button in time…

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The Nonlife Zoo

Posted on July 28, 2010 Under Design

These little guys from The Nonlife Zoo are so awesome. More than one kind of species vanishes from earth daily. And human activities have resulted in the extinction of 736 kinds of biological species as of 1600. Some proceeds of…

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Victorian Style Star Wars Portraits

Posted on July 27, 2010 Under Art

Victorian Style Star Wars Portraits, hilarious. Amazing.  Pure awesome. Created by Greg Peltz.

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Joan Salo Drawings

Posted on July 27, 2010 Under Art

Gorgeous pen drawings by Spanish artist Joan Salo. Via Booooooom

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Craftedsystems

Posted on July 26, 2010 Under Design

Craftedsystems was Founded by Aurelie Tu, award-winning industrial designer. Basically, it's a community-based project built to help support local manufacturing and the women's community in Portland OR. We are a new company creating custom and modern felt handwoven products for…

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Field Guide to Typestaches

Posted on July 26, 2010 Under Art

Field Guide to Typestaches. Amazing. Via Tor and many other places on the web. Screen prints are $24

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Rafa Jenn: Nowhere Men

Posted on July 26, 2010 Under Art

Rafa Jenn strikes again with Nowhere Men! This time with a limited-edition screen-print run of 30. It's 18" x 18", signed and numbered, on archival paper. $39.

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