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.


We Feel Fine: The Book

Posted on November 11, 2009 Under Books

Over the years I've had the pleasure of getting to know and becoming friends with Jonathan Harris through all sorts of different avenues, projects he has done, and more recently the times we've found ourselves in the desert in Jordan…

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MOMO Y3 Video

Posted on November 11, 2009 Under Design

MOMO, the artist responsible for one of the newest (and certainly brightest) Y3 shoe collaborations has just released this short film: He did a video of the 5 art shapes, which are included in the shoe box and came up with…

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Nokia Viral: N900

Posted on November 10, 2009 Under Gadgetry

Kind of spooky, very bizare yet interesting video for the Nokia N900 phone that comes out today.

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Japanese Bar Codes

Posted on November 9, 2009 Under Design

I covered some wild Japanese barcodes a few years ago. The Dieline has a nice roundup of some new ones I've never seen before. Awesome!

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Frederic Terral: UNPLUG: The Painting

Posted on November 9, 2009 Under Art

UNPLUG: The Painting: The UNPLUG painting and its companion blog are simple reminders that my existence is a modest part of a greater whole. I do not seek an entirely unplugged life but I do seek a soul enriching connection…

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Adidas Rod Laver New Releases

Posted on November 6, 2009 Under Fashion

Some new releases from Adidas in the Rod Laver collection, available at HUF in SF, orders by phone accepted. The first one looks cozy for winter.

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Zeitgiest Toys

Posted on November 6, 2009 Under Design

Zeitgeist Toys: Gorgeous toys made from porcelain and precious metals. More pictures at Beautiful Life.

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Zimoun Sound Sculptures

Posted on November 5, 2009 Under Art

What do woodworms sound like? Live sound installation artist Zimoun from Switzerland found out. Video here. VIa FormFitfyFive

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Common Projects Duffle

Posted on November 5, 2009 Under Design

Common Projects makes shoes. Really sexy ones. Or do they do more? The black nappa leather duffle bag would look good filled with a weekends worth of clothes for a getaway. Bag available for $600. Via Hypebeast

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Buddy Carr x Antonio Carusone

Posted on November 4, 2009 Under Design

Good little collaboration between California skateboard legend Buddy Carr and New York based graphic designer Antonio Carusone. A Skateboard and T-shirt combo. Limited to 100 pieces. Looks fun, thanks Anthony!

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