Evan Orensten

Evan Orensten is interested in the intersections of COOL HUNTING's content categories, an accomplished cook, serviceable photographer and enthusiastic storyteller and globetrotter. He's the co-founder and Executive Editor of COOL HUNTING.

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The Cocoon from Uono

Uono, a Köln-based coffin manufacturer, offers The Cocoon, designed by Andreas Spiegel. Lightwight (20kg) and made from a soy-based resin and lined with jute, the coffin decomposes in 10-15 years and can …

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The Aurora Clock

The Aurora Clock is an icon. A timeless 1970s design. A technological marvel. An object of passion and craftsmanship. Some years ago I was thrilled to find my family's old Aurora clock …

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e4b Fruit Purées

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e4b was started by mother and son team Lucia and Niko Klansek as a way for active and busy people to eat fresh fruit while on the go. Using Japanese-made packages originally …

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Linn Sondek LP12 Turntable

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Words like "standard" and "reference" are often used when describing the Linn Sondek LP12 turntable. First introduced in 1972 and tweaked (on the inside) over the last three decades, it remains a …

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Lee West

Lee West is a young English designer who has been working in Paris since 2000. He's quickly made a name for himself "Create(ing) useful objects with maximum material quality" for Ligne Roset, …

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The Urban Forest Project

The Urban Forest Project is a design-centric socially conscious event in two parts. The first is a collection of 185 banners that will be on display in Times Square (from 1 September …

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SiliconeZone Strainers

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SiliconeZone continues to pump out well designed, useful and colorful tools for the kitchen. I'm over my wire mesh strainers which always get clogged up and take up a lot of space. …

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The Doghouse Kitchen Treats

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Dogs, like most people, will take good tasting junk food treats over most healthy treats. The Doghouse Kitchen makes organic dog treats that are dairy-, wheat- and corn-free—and apparently quite tasty. They …