11 Unexpected Gifts Found on Etsy

As much as we love luxury cars and self-piloting drones, we at Cool Hunting are continuously inspired by independent makers and the crafts they hone—and there’s no better place to find these talented individuals than on Etsy. We’ve recently teamed up with the online marketplace to select some of the most unique and unforgettable gifts they have to offer—from hand-painted boomerangs to concrete planters, build-it-yourself …

A Journey Through Broadway’s Diverse Typography

Together with typography expert Kenya Sarskaya, online publication Hopes&Fears embarked on a journey down Broadway to discover the street’s diverse collection of signage and lettering. Starting at W 181st street and traveling down to Brooklyn’s Bowling Green neighborhood, they encountered both influential typefaces and one-off designs, choosing 26 to examine further. From Murray’s Sturgeon Shop’s nostalgic red-and-yellow neon sign to Morningside Garage’s Neuzeit-Grotesk-inspired styling, see …

Advent Calendar

Count down the days to Christmas with this mystical advent calendar from Denmark-based design shop ferm LIVING. Featuring vast, starry skies above a mountainous landscape, the 100% cotton calendar includes 24 pouches for stashing presents and individual straps for hanging other treasures. It measures roughly 50cm by 100cm.