Best of CH 2009: Top Five Cool Hunting Videos

With a couple trips to Brazil, the first in our word-of-mouth city tours and plenty documented at home in NYC, 2009 marked yet another banner year for our video series. Grafica FidalgaSince we aired this at the first 99% conference (a joint production of yours truly and Behance) in April, we go to this portrait of three printmakers in São Paulo as our default favorite …

Best of CH 2009: Top Five Design Innovations

The relentless pace of innovation constantly inspires us, both with form and function, in this still new century. While the pace isn't without its hazards, as we step lightly into the new decade, we see plenty of room for optimism. Below, we selected the designs covered on Cool Hunting this year that speak to the reason why. Plastic Logic Reader The Plastic Logic Reader (now …

Designer Jarl Fernaeus

by Richard Prime Stockholm-based Jarl Fernaeus works full-time as a graphic designer and art director, an occupation which feeds into his latest furniture and product range. Citing typography as a key influence in the development of his works, he says "I think it's important to find the right balance of the things I produce," says Fernaeus. "It must have a clear expression of form while …