Ricoh GR

Testing out the sublimely capable, surprisingly minimal compact camera

Few cameras command the sort of cult attention that follows the Ricoh GR. With four digital versions to date, the fifth—announced today and simply named the GR—looks only to enshrine this status. The advanced compact category is full of point-and-shoots that come in around the $900 mark, with nearly every major manufacturer hoping to find a holy grail model that will marry portability and performance. …

Perspectiv Daypack by Thule

Schlep gear with ease in a new backcountry camera bag

From roof racks to bike bags, Thule knows how to schlepp in style. If it needs to be hauled, lugged or carried, there’s a good chance that the Swedish company has a solution to get your gear from the garage to the great outdoors. Their latest release is a series of camera bags that range from messenger style to daypacks, all unified under a streamlined …

Highlights from Design in Common

Beijing Design Week's Milan show innovates on carpentry

Last week in Milan we were pleasantly surprised to find Beijing Design Week presenting Design in Common—a selection of pieces from the capital city’s fair. With a focus on communal furniture and tea-drinking pieces in particular, the exhibition was proof of China’s far-ranging aesthetic. While Droog Design was cleverly poking fun at China’s copycat reputation with “The New Original,” Chinese designers presented innovation of their …