Cool Hunting
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if.psfk.com: Interview With Josh Rubin, Mr. Cool Hunter
by Josh Rubin
Since February 2003 Josh Rubin's Cool Hunting has been a daily update on stuff from the "intersection of design, culture and technology." The readers of Coolhunting.com tend to be 24 - 35 year old international urban dwelling males with backgrounds in design, technology, media, marketing and education.
IF decided to ask the Cool Hunter a few questions about the site and the consultancy he offers brands.
Ikea's Camouflage Chair
by Ami Kealoha
Office chair design seems to lag about 50 light-years behind everything else. Somehow form rarely balances function and most seating options succumb to the same set of boring standards. Leave it to Ikea to make something as democratic as the office chair a little bit fun and edgy. While their Svenning chair isn't revolutionizing the traditional shape of work perches (nor is it necessarily the most ergonomic of choices), it does update the usual black or grey upholstery with a classic camo pattern, adding a dose of humor to another day in the trenches.
Ok Go Backyard Video
by Josh Rubin
As described by Ira Glass, Ok Go "is like a boy band that got seduced by Queen and wound up in college instead of Orlando." I just stumbled upon this video for their new single A Million Ways which proves they bring intelligence and wit along with sly synchronization. A little bit indie, a little bit pop, the single has the makings of a summer anthem. The video, which is one long unedited shot, somehow is a seamless merger of disco, ball room and Matrix style movements-- it might sound odd, but it's pretty brilliant.
The Living Tower
by Josh Rubin
The Living Tower, by Pierre Sartoux presents a beautiful solution to a daunting problem. According to The Vertical Farm, by the year 2050, nearly 80% of the earth's population will reside in urban centers and that population will increase by 3 billion. The amount of land needed to feed this increased population will not be available. Therefor there's no place to go, but up.
via Mooch
