Josh Rubin

Josh Rubin is COOL HUNTING's founder, editor and executive creative director. He brings his background as a photographer and expertise as a user experience designer to his point of view on what makes a good story for CH—this most often include some kind of intersectionality between art, culture, technology and design. Josh is a bit of an urban hippie, obsessed with most things Japanese, a Sealyham Terrier lover and very food motivated.

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ripeSense sensor changes color by reacting to the aroma released by fruits as they ripen. The ripeSense packaging protects the fruit while in transit—and there is no longer a need for shoppers …

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Bomb the System

The average New Yorker sees upwards of 50 pieces of graffiti a day, but they don't always stop to think about the stories behind each of those pieces. This is one of …

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Kicks Finder

Kicks Finder. Just select the style and colorway you’re looking for and they’ll do the searching and sorting for you. They have even figured out how to work around the annoying keyword …

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The Oculas 2.0

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Isn't it great when those gorgeous concept pieces we see in cult classics like The Oculas. Updates include a motorized door, Dolby 5.1 sound delivered through Harmon Kardon speakers and fully integrated …

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Step by Step

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Today might be turning in to a day of featuring new work from designers previously on Cool Hunting. Remember the SMS Chandelier by Moritz Waldemeyer and Ron Arad? Waldemeyer's latest piece, Step …

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Blumen by Loop

Remember Blumen, uses electroluminescent display technology to create a decorative surface that reacts to its environment. The botanical pattern animates in a manner to suggest natural growth and is designed to be …

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Eric Quebral

Sneaker aficionados find all sorts of ways to honor their favorite designs. From paintings to web sites, a lot of ground has been covered. Artist Eric Quebral is paying his respects in …

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The Jimi

If you're the kind of person who doesn't like the traditional bill-fold wallet, the Jimi may be for you. Made from recycled and recyclable plastic and available in several bold colors, the …