Cool Hunting
I started Cool Hunting in February 2003 after accepting that I'm much better at organizing digitally than physically. As an interaction designer I'm always looking for both inspiration and an understanding of the way people do things. I decided to catalog what I found on the web and haphazardly named it Cool Hunting because to me that's synonymous with finding inspiration. Some people think this site is about trends, but it is more about curating observations.
I get excited about obsessive compulsive art, elegant uses of technology, unusual and limited edition sneakers, and general paradoxes. I grew up in both Miami and Vermont which set a foundation for contrast that I live by today.
I am a Senior Partner at Bond Art and Science, the digital services firm I helped found. I was a User Interface Design Lead at Motorola, I've worked with big-brand clients as a Design Director at Razorfish and I ran product development for a little while at Upoc Networks. I have a BA in Communications and Cognitive Science from Hampshire College and a Master's in Interactive Telecommunications from New York University. I live in New York City and love my two Sealyham Terriers, Otis and Logan.
This photo was taken by Leo Zacharias during our party at the Art Director's Club in October 2006.
Our affinity for the Olympus Micro Four Thirds line is no secret. After taking the EP1 for a test drive last October, we were impressed with its sophisticated functionality and small profile. The latest model in the PEN line, the E-PL1 announced today, picks up where its predecessor left off. Adding a much-needed built-in flash and a slew of admirable interface tweaks, it also...
Released today as part of Nikon's new Style Series line, the S8000 continues the trend of narrowing the gap between high end, image-focused SLRs and conveniently pocket-sized point-and-shoots. The diminutive camera, at 14.2 megapixels with full 10x optical zoom, ranks thinnest in its class. Barely larger than a pack of cigarettes, it's a handy everyday choice for the discerning photographer. I had a sneak...
As you undoubtedly already know, Apple unveiled its wildly-anticipated iPad yesterday in San Francisco. I attended the event and had plenty of time to play with and talk about the device afterward. For his keynote presentation, Steve Jobs shared the stage with a vintage Le Corbusier chair and small Saarinen table. Beyond the aesthetic compatibility of mid-century furniture and Apple design, what makes the detail...
From coal mines to fashion, the upcoming show "Denim" explores another side of the enduring textile through the works of various of-the-moment artists. Curated by David Rimanelli—art critic who writes for magazines including ArtForum, Vogue Paris and Interview—the exhibition takes a deeper look at the ever-appealing fabric, positioning its role throughout recent cultural history. Seen through Rimanelli's eyes, denim not only changed the shape...
Unveiled earlier this month at CES, Pentax's latest digital cameras—the Optio H90 (above) and I-10 (below)—offer budding photographers a high-tech device at an affordable price. Both of the wide-angle cameras load up on features, including Eye-Fi connectivity capabilities (for wireless uploading), 5x optical zoom lenses, 2.7-inch LCD screens, high-res 12.1 megapixel sensors, and face, smile and blink detection. Stylish and user-friendly, we played around...
Illustrating the outstanding moments of when design connected with her everyday life, Debbie Millman's quirky book "Look Both Ways" offers readers a lighthearted look at the design aficionado's past. An industry veteran, Millman's extensive career spans hosting the weekly radio show "Design Matters" to presiding over the AIGA and the Masters Program in Branding Arts at the School of Visual Arts. Organized as a...
The number of cables and clutter on my desk only seems to increase. The Space Bar addresses this problem by offering an invaluable shelf space that houses six USB ports and a convenient slot to house a keyboard. The minimalist design maximizes desk space, and while I haven't tested one out yet, the shelf seems like it would entice me to organize my gadgets....
With his verifiable twist on the quintessential Americana outwear label, Woolrich Woolen Mills' designer Daiki Suzuki perfectly blends high fashion with workwear in his latest Autum/Winter 2010 collection. (Click on images for expanded view) While the Japanese innovator updates the label each season, the new collection offers a fresh aesthetic with streamlined, ultra-sophisticated ensembles and a nod to the early '80s Comme des Garçons...
