Grand St.

Discovery and discounts in a tech-centered retail experience

With the constant evolution of goods in the consumer electronics market, it makes sense to have an online store focused on highlighting these creative advances. Enter Grand St., a new members-only site peddling the latest gadgets at a discounted price. The site is as much about inspiration as it is acquisition, and focuses on providing a tight selection of new, independent or cult items. The …

Interview: Natasia Guo

Chinese e-commerce site Nuandao redesigns the way creatives shop and share their work

In recent years e-commerce has been booming at light-speed in China. Shoppers have quickly become familiar with online wonderlands like Taobao that suck you in as you start looking for an air purifier, only to lose track of time browsing design replicas and smartphones until finally you shut down your laptop as exhausted as if you had spent a whole day in a crowded mall. …