Best of CH 2012: Most Popular

Bike helmets, Fuelbands, photography, cop cars, nudity and the iPhone 5 topped our traffic charts last year

One thing we pride ourselves on at Cool Hunting is the strength and intelligence of our loyal audience. From the artists, designers and fascinating troublemakers we feature to the individuals of all professions, ages and interests worldwide who visit our site, we’re driven to uncover creativity and innovation in every cranny of the planet. In 2012, the stories that drove the most traffic offered insight …

2013 Calendars

Ten designs to get you through the coming year

If we defy the prophets and make it out of 2012, we’ll need to keep track of the precious time we still have left. From interlocking magnetic rings to the best of your own Instagrams, these 10 calendars will help you trace the days in year to come. One Designed by South Korean Jeong Yong, the tabletop One calendar breaks down months, days and days …

Below the Boat

Handcrafted bathymetric charts depicting underwater topographies in all their glory

Beneath the hull of every boat, there is a sprawling underwater landscape that one doesn’t often get the chance to see. We can experience this nuanced world of ridges and rises, however, with the help of bathymetric charts, the watery equivalent to topographic maps. While most of these charts are used for practical purposes, the topographies that they reveal can be extraordinary, particularly those created …