CH25: Matt Kenyon

The artist using technology to comment on corporate America

Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, artist Matt Kenyon was equally inspired by the DIY punk aesthetic ofthe Dead Kennedys Jello Biafra and his seminal quote Dont hate the mediabecome the media and Mark Pauline of Survival Research Laboratories. He talked about using technology in non-utilitarian and creative ways, wrestling it away from specific industry intent, says Kenyon, 38, of the latter. A perfect synthesis …

CH25: George Arriola

An heirloom electronic for the post-smartphone era

When was the last time you sat down with friends or family and someone’s phone didn’t interrupt? George Arriola and the team at Monohm, wanted to “refocus the users’ attention to real people and the real world.” Their answer was the personal device Runcible which debuted at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year and not only breaks the mold in terms of …

Food-Themed Pins and Brooches

From a 40 oz to cherry pie, mischievous accessories with no expiration date

Over the past couple of years enamel pins of all kinds have seen a huge comeback—from the NYC-made sporty and playful Prize Pins, to Melbourne-based Georgia Perry‘s celebrity portraits and Hungry Eyes‘ personified dishes. Food-themed apparel also saw a rise in popularity, but oftentimes leaned too far in the Tumblr-wear direction for many. With this selection of food-themed enamel pins, we have found a way …