Wesley & Kemp’s Record Easel

The new Detroit-based brand launches with a selection of lifestyle products made in Michigan

Freshly launched lifestyle company Wesley & Kemp shows off the spirit of Detroit and the Midwest, and incorporates collaborations with local artists and makers like Michigan’s Mercy Supply. The standout from Wesley & Kemp’s debut collection of thoughtfully designed goods has to be their patent-pending A-Frame Record Easel. Made in Michigan from powder-coated steel, the simple and clean stand displays album covers upright, offering visual …

The Best Board Games of 2015

From role playing to rolling the dice, a slew of new or recently updated board games hit the market in 2015—and the team over at Ars Technica spent time giving them a go. From Czech Games’ brand new Codenames (ideal for parties) to the two-player quilting-oriented Patchwork, each delivers something special. The year saw a masterful update to Dungeons & Dragons, strategy games galore and …

Test Ride: Juliana Bicycles 2016 Roubion

A high performance, female-specific carbon mountain bike that doesn't condescend

For years now, certain cycling brands have tried to reach female consumers by creating dedicated lines. Some have gone so far as to develop completely new bike designs, marketing that they are more than just “pink and shrink.” But when pro-riders don’t actually use the product, it’s hard to believe in the design. Juliana Bicycles, however, knows how to make a product for women mountain …