Makers Mondays: The Great Indoors

From candles to throw rugs and chocolate, some of the best American-made goods for the coziest night in

Sponsored by Shinola

As part of our ongoing support for Detroit-based manufacturer Shinola’s Makers Monday initiative (which encourages purchasing American-made products to help create and keep jobs in the United States) Cool Hunting is highlighting and looking back on our favorite brands that make quality products in our very own backyard. We have covered durable, functional gear for adventures in the outdoors as well as luggage for hitting …

Mymo’s Reinvented Monograms

From proprietary software to petite 3D-printed jewelry

One year ago, NYC-based designer Patrick Durgin-Bruce debuted a clever and unique update to the idea of monograms. Developing his own font and proprietary software, Durgin-Bruce created Mymo—an entirely customizable amalgamation of letters that are 3D-printed in sterling silver and stainless steel. At this year’s Pitch Night, we met with Durgin-Bruce and got a peek at where Mymo was going next. Debuting today is a …

Interview: Gorden Wagener, Chief Designer Mercedes-Benz

The designer bridging rapidly developing software with long-lasting hardware to create the luxury automobiles of the future

As far as plum roles go in the industry go, being the chief designer for Daimler—parent of luxury stalwart Mercedes-Benz—is nonpareil. The brand’s carefully curated image bridges luxury and lifestyle in a way that others can only seek to emulate. When Serena Williams holds up the US Open trophy at mid-court, the prominent Mercedes three-pointed star—visible to all on either end of the net—is no …