Halo Belt 2.0

First kisses, net neutrality, Bill Cunningham and more in our weekly look at the web

Last year San Francisco’s Rickshaw Bagworks teamed up with their neighbors Halo Belt Company on an illuminated messenger bag, which smartly utilized Halo’s LED fiber optic bands. Halo is now introducing a second Kickstarter for their reflective Belt 2.0, an easy, rechargeable accessory to wear when cycling, jogging or doing anything in a low visibility situation. With saving lives their main mission, the compassionate company …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

First kisses, net neutrality, Bill Cunningham and more in our weekly look at the web

1. Disarming Design From Palestine In conflict-ridden Palestine, the rich history of craftsmanship and design is sometimes overlooked. Newly minted cooperative Disarming Design From Palestine showcases the region’s unique wares and design talent, including olive wood carving and garment production using traditional materials with contemporary styling. A look at the cooperative’s workshops and process reveals a crop of talent seldom exposed to the wider design …

Disarming Design From Palestine

First kisses, net neutrality, Bill Cunningham and more in our weekly look at the web

In conflict-ridden Palestine, the rich history of craftsmanship and design is sometimes overlooked. Newly minted cooperative Disarming Design From Palestine showcases the region’s unique wares and design talent, including olive wood carving and garment production using traditional materials with contemporary styling. A look at the cooperative’s workshops and process reveals a crop of talent seldom exposed to the wider design world with products that are …