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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.


QR “Built Codes” For Frisk

Posted on February 8, 2010 Under Life

QR "Built Code" using Frisk mints in Japan.  Check it out. SET is now promoting the use of what we call "built" codes. We believe that these codes offer brands a unique opportunity to connect the real world to the…

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Koichi Futatsumata: Cat Hammock

Posted on February 5, 2010 Under Design

If you have a cat, you'll want this table. Sold. Via Joan Spear.

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Ducobi Toys

Posted on February 5, 2010 Under Design

Gorgeous! Ducobi's the world's first mother-of-pearl inlaid and lacquered collectible toy. And they don't come cheap at $829 each (limited edition). Check them out.

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Nooka x Gommi Arcade Watch

Posted on February 3, 2010 Under Design

Nice collaboration! Nooka has come together with New York based Japanese anime-inspired lifestyle brand, GOMMI ARCADE, to create the limited edition 'Future-Shock' zub timepiece. The limited edition piece is a twist on the time manipulation device worn by Gommi in…

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Pets On Modern Furniture

Posted on February 2, 2010 Under Design

Pictures of pets on modern furniture. Love. So awesome.

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Quirky Relaunch

Posted on February 1, 2010 Under Design

My boys at Quirky finally got the big redesign done on their site. Very nice, go check it out and buy some socially developed products! Full Disclosure (Hat tip to the FTC): I’m a minority shareholder and advisor to Quirky.

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Bookbook

Posted on January 27, 2010 Under Design

Best laptop case ever, maybe. Bookbook is a hardback leather case designed exclusively for MacBook and MacBook Pro. Available in Classic Black or Vibrant Red. Via SwissMiss

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Headed to Davos: 2010

Posted on January 22, 2010 Under Life

I'm off first thing tomorrow morning for a few days in London before I head on to Davos. This year is the 40th year the World Economic Forum has been convening world leaders and interesting people under one very snowy Swiss…

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Literal Cartoons

Posted on January 21, 2010 Under Art

"Peanuts" is currently running on Threadless. It is a literal version of the famous Peanuts cartoon done with hand painted peanuts. I love this! Also be sure to check out the Argyle Crocodile and Bat Boy (shown below).

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New Behance Action Method Products

Posted on January 20, 2010 Under Design

Behance is back with new and improved Action Method Products! (Action Journals, Dot Grid Journals, and Action Cahiers shown here). They look gorgeous, just gorgeous. They're now also made 100% recycled and ecologically sound, in a unique partnership with New…

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