Josh Rubin
Josh Rubin believes that there are no new ideas, just great executions. As an interaction designer he's always looking for both creative inspiration and an understanding of the way people do things. In 2003 he decided to start a catalog of what he found and haphazardly named it Cool Hunting. Today Cool Hunting is synonymous with seeking inspiration and has a global team of editors and contributors sifting through innovations in design, technology, art and culture to create the award-winning publication that consists of daily updates and weekly mini-documentaries for an international audience of like-minded creative people. Josh is also responsible for the design of coolhunting.com and the iPad app, as well as the distribution via sites like Vimeo, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. Outside of being an editor, Josh also consults on strategy, content and design for select clients including Apple, Adobe, Vodafone, Nike, Microsoft and MTV. Josh helped to found the digital consultancy Bond Art + Science, was a Lead User Interface Designer at Motorola, a Design Director at Razorfish, in charge of product development at Upoc Networks and an intern at IDEO. He has a BA in Communications and Cognitive Science from Hampshire College and a Master's in Interactive Telecommunications from NYU.
Latest Stories
Manfrotto Befree Tripod
A lightweight, packable tripod for traveling photographers
by Josh Rubin in Tech on 19 June 2013
Boro—The Fabric of Life
Domaine de Boisbuchet hosts an exhibition of rare household textiles made by 19th and 20th century Japanese peasants
by Josh Rubin in Culture on 17 June 2013
Richard Gray's Bristol 411
Acclaimed photographer Frank Schott captures the rare British sporting car on Northern California's historic Highway 1
by Josh Rubin in Culture on 03 June 2013
Art Basel Hong Kong: East
Highlights from the Asian component of the recent fair
by Josh Rubin in Culture on 30 May 2013
August Smart Lock
Keyless, codeless and completely secure home entry from your phone, designed by Yves Behar
by Josh Rubin in Tech on 29 May 2013
Sourcing Vintage Textiles with Hickoree's
We join the Brooklyn retailer at Sri, their supplier for ancient Japanese threads
by Josh Rubin in Style on 15 May 2013
Airframe Portable Phone Mount
Kenu's expandable clip turns any car's air vent into an adjustable phone stand
by Josh Rubin in Travel on 09 May 2013
Fitbit Flex
The latest wearable activity monitor features a low-energy Bluetooth sync and streamlined design
by Josh Rubin in Tech on 06 May 2013
Routehappy
Innovative flight search site uses data-driven "Happiness Factors" to deliver the best experience for your buck
by Josh Rubin in Travel on 26 April 2013
Passport Sleeve Wallet from Bellroy
Fly light with a no-fuss solution in black and tan
by Josh Rubin in Travel on 22 April 2013
Four&Sons Journal
The digital dog loving publication puts a paw into the world of print
by Josh Rubin in Culture on 19 April 2013
Ricoh GR
Testing out the sublimely capable, surprisingly minimal compact camera
by Josh Rubin in Tech on 17 April 2013
Perspectiv Daypack by Thule
Schlep gear with ease in a new backcountry camera bag
by Josh Rubin in Tech on 16 April 2013
Highlights from Design in Common
Beijing Design Week's Milan show innovates on carpentry
by Josh Rubin in Design on 15 April 2013
Linha Combine Portable Table Set
Bamboo rounds stack up in an eco-friendly approach to picnics
by Josh Rubin in Design on 09 April 2013
Sheryl Connelly's 2013 TED Notes
Conference veteran and Ford futurist Sheryl Connelly shares her brilliantly illustrated synopsis
by Josh Rubin in Culture on 04 April 2013
Ressence Type 3 Watch
The crown-free wonder from Benoît Mintiens overhauls horological user experience
by Josh Rubin in Style on 03 April 2013
Rolls-Royce Wraith
Design Director Giles Taylor takes us through the car family's latest member
by Josh Rubin in Design on 29 March 2013
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
The starter Benz delivers on its promise of access to the brand in a car that's fun to drive
by Josh Rubin in Design on 18 March 2013
Lifeline Stem Cell Skin Care
Time-testing the world's first human non-embryonic stem cell beauty line
by Josh Rubin in Style on 12 March 2013
Google Field Trip for iOS
For Apple users, discovering nearby inspiration just got easier
by Josh Rubin in Travel on 08 March 2013
Ron Finley the South Central LA Guerrilla Gardener
We get inspired to "plant some shit" at this year's TED conference
by Josh Rubin in Culture on 06 March 2013
QuoTED 2013
Our favorite nuggets of knowledge from the insightful speakers at this year's TED conference
by Josh Rubin in Culture on 04 March 2013
Highlights from the 2013 TED Fellows
The conference's fourth anniversary beckons a new class of young visionaries
by Josh Rubin in Culture on 26 February 2013
