The Architecture of Parking
If architecture is, as Mies van der Rohe held, “the will of an epoch translated into space,” then it’s no surprise that a rabid proclivity toward parking structures marks the last century. …
Doug Black
Siggi’s Yogurt New Flavors: Vanilla, Açai and Grapefruit
Though produced in New York City with dairy sourced upstate, Siggi’s is an Icelandic-style strained yogurt, or skyr. What makes a yogurt Icelandic? The first distinction is consistency. Far thicker than most …
Diana Instant Back+ Camera Accessory
As the Polaroid fades into the annals of photographic history, Fuji’s Instax line is filling the instant film void. Available in a standard (108mm x 86mm) and mini (53mm x 86mm) size, …
The State Complete Series: Interview with David Wain
Over 15 years since debuting as MTV’s first foray into sketch comedy, “The State: The Complete Series” is finally a reality. After more than a decade of starts and stalls, the cult-classic …
BlueTrack Wireless Mobile Mouse
With computer technology becoming more mobile, the same applies to its accessories. When on the move, a mobile mouse often needs to perform in less-than-hospitable circumstances and on surfaces other than a …
Wave Books
Wave Books is a poetry publisher clearly smitten with books as objects. Born from the ashes of Verse Press in 2005, the independent Seattle-based press consistently produces volumes that reflect the care …
San Marco Concor Supercorsa x Bicycle Film Festival Limited Edition Saddles
The New York leg of the ninth annual Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) kicks off today and with it comes a series of limited edition bike saddles from Italian manufacturer San Marco. An …
Shaun White for Target: Jesse White Sketches
Tailor made for the cash-strapped board sports fan, the Shaun White for Target collection is a clothing line created by the 22-year-old snowboarding phenom for the Minnesota-based retailer. Hitting shelves this fall, …
Grenson Spring/Summer 2009
After 140 years faithfully hand-making British footwear, it’s no small task to keep things fresh. But Grenson has managed to stay relevant while sticking to their core principles and standards of quality. …
Wolfram Alpha Computational Knowledge Engine
Touted as a threat to Google’s search-engine dominance, Wolfram Alpha doesn’t warrant the comparison. The site is a different beast altogether, considered a “computational knowledge engine” by British founder Stephen Wolfram. It’s …