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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.


THIS IS Studio: Nike 78

Posted on June 27, 2010 Under Art

Nice interview and submission by THIS IS Studio for the NIKE78 project. NIKE78 is an exciting new project created by Paul Jenkins and inspired by NIKE. Creatives involved will receive a brand new pair of NIKE shoes and will be…

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Original Pac-Man Sketches

Posted on June 27, 2010 Under Design

Toru Iwatani, the creator of Pac-Man shows off the original sketches of the game. Awesome! Via Kotaku

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Spearlocator: Zurich

Posted on June 27, 2010 Under Travel

Sorry for the radio silence, work at Undercurrent has been taking up all waking hours. I'm in Switzerland right now for the week working on a special project with a certain watch brand. Any tips for Zurich must-see's or must-do's,…

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Cookies N Cream Mobile Truck

Posted on June 23, 2010 Under Fashion

The ice cream truck of apparel and designer toys, Cookies n Cream is coming to a city near you (or just around NYC for now). Great idea for summer, follow them on Twitter to see when they're close by.

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Flatpack Shelters: Adrian Lippman

Posted on June 21, 2010 Under Design

Flatpack shelters designed by Adrian Lippman. Smart thought. Via Designboom Fold Flat Shelter was created by German designer Adrian Lippmann, founder interior design firm form-al. These tent like structures are unsupported mini-houses made of light composite panels to be used…

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Alex Varanese: Alt/1977

Posted on June 21, 2010 Under Art

Artist Alex Varanese is a genius. No question. Check out his project ALT/1977 What would you do if you could travel back in time? Assassinate Marilyn Monroe? Go on a date with Hitler? Obviously. But here's what I'd do after…

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Biomega for Puma 2010

Posted on June 17, 2010 Under Design

My dear friend Jens Martin Skibsted of Biomega and other-design-awesomness is at it again with Puma. Check out the new bikes website and if you're in NYC this weekend stop by PUMA City NY at the South Street Seaport for…

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Super Sexy CPR

Posted on June 16, 2010 Under Design

I know I'm late, but this Super Sexy CPR incredible.  And important. And awesome.

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Feit Direct

Posted on June 15, 2010 Under Fashion

This is an inspiring take on a pretty stale (as of late) industry. These Superclean Low 1's are now in pre-order with 13 pairs remaning. They'll get cut on June 18th and ship by July 30th. Feit Direct is a…

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Sheer Ride: Modern Convenience

Posted on June 15, 2010 Under Art

I don't know how well they would ride, but I still want one. Sheer Ride are laser-etched skate sculpture by Didi Dunphy of Modern Convenience, who has used Pinks, Seismics and Alligators and laser-cut risers for sculpture that glows against…

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