People People Pocket Watch

Swedish design meets an offbeat approach to horology in a modern take on time

Swedish design collective People People lets their work do the talking. Splitting their time between client commissions and lab work, the creators of the successful Kickstarter project, the Transparent Speaker, are now set to dip their toes into the waters of the timepiece with a new pocket watch currently in development. We caught up with four members of this intelligent group—Martin Willers, Johan Frössén, Per …

Shwood Stone Sunglasses

Slate veneers and Carl Zeiss lenses in the Portland company's new collection of shades

Sunglasses manufacturer Shwood is known for their classic designs made out of not-so-classic materials like the one hidden in their name. Adding to their trademark wood frames, the Portland, OR-based brand takes a leap forward today with Stone, a new line made from a thin veneer of slate over birch wood. The new styles retain Shwood’s universally flattering and retro vibe, but the slate—which comes …

Interview: Great State Strap Co.

Inspiration, ideation and execution with founder, designer and maker Gary Tyler McLeod

No stranger to carrying a camera in the field, Northwest native Gary Tyler McLeod has spent a good deal of his life in the outdoors. More specifically, he’s spent the past decade shooting photographs and producing video content for some of the industry’s most influential companies including Oakley, Nike, Shwood, Snowboarder Magazine and more. With this unique experience, an eye for branding and a persistent …