If the World Were a Village of 100 People

Global order characterized in a bright and concise infographic

Breaking down the statistics among earth’s entire population in a digestible form is not a simple task—which is why we were so enlightened by the infographic series “If the World Were a Village of 100 People,” which was scouted by our friend and designer Alan Jones-Mann. The smart series of illustrations by graphic designer Toby Ng depicts social trends and conditions among a hypothetical condensed …

Cartier Apollo 11

A solid-gold replica of the 1969 Lunar Excursion Module headlines a space-age exhibition

As proper reward for forging new frontiers and landing Apollo 11 on the moon, astronauts Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin traveled to Paris where they were presented with a trio of solid gold Lunar Excursion Module replicas created by Cartier. The gifts were a way of commemorating perhaps the greatest exploratory feat of the 20th century, and while two remain in private collections, …

Interview: Victor Muller on the Spyker B6 Venator

The Spyker CEO and designer on creating a sports car in 22 days

By Josh Rubin and Evan Orensten “For the tenacious, no road is impossible.” So goes the Spyker motto, a saying that has taken on new meaning with this week’s unveiling of the Spyker B6 Venator at the 2013 Genenva International Motor Show. Designed by CEO Victor Muller, the mid-engine coupe represents a breath of life for Spyker following what Muller refers to as the “stop …