José Cruz

A video teaser on the Mexican maestro of glass engraving

by Gregory Stefano On a recent visit to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, we had the privilege of meeting José Cruz Guillén Peña, one of the few remaining (and quite possibly the best living) master craftsmen of the “Pepita” method of glass engraving. Enjoy this peek into how Cruz carves beautiful designs using a stone wheel, and check back for a full video detailing the …

Cool Hunting Video Presents: Marvin Watches

In our latest video a revived Swiss watchmaker takes us behind the scenes to look at design and handcraft

We traveled to beautiful Neuchâtel, Switzerland to learn the history of Marvin Watches, a brand celebrating it’s 160th birthday and its re-introduction to consumers. Once one of the largest watchmakers in Switzerland the company suffered at the end of the last century, and was resurrected by husband and wife team Cécile and Jean-Daniel Maye eight years ago. Their hard work has paid off, and Marvin …

Cool Hunting Video Presents: Kim Rugg

A London artist's knife skills and knack for precision are the subject of our latest video

“Some people like taking their time,” says artist Kim Rugg, whose artistic achievements are measured in millimeters, used X-ACTO blades and picas. We spent the afternoon with Rugg in her London home and studio talking about her work re-imagining newspapers, comics, stamps and cereal boxes using their existing form while rearranging their content. Kim finds inspiration from the mundane and common objects around us. Her …