December 11, 2016
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages. There are coffee shops everywhere, and it is almost rare to meet someone who doesn’t drink coffee. Starbucks has been a kind of gateway to so many people who start drinking coffee. It seems like as Starbucks has become more and more popular over the last decade, there has also been an…
November 18, 2016
It is that time of the year again. Time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. Businesses are publishing their Black Friday deals, and everyone who is selling something wants you to buy from them. If you are like me, you have barely started to think about Christmas gifts this year. I always procrastinate too long. This year, why not consider buying…
October 28, 2016
There are a lot of amazing companies making amazing products out of wood, leather, and metal. One product that I have seen a few different versions for that I really like are computer monitor stands. Putting your computer monitor on a stand is really beneficial for many people. For some reason monitors don’t sit at the perfect ergonomic height for most…
September 16, 2016
For quite awhile I have been on the slow search for a carabiner or key clip. I have wanted something simple, clean, and unique. I have finally found it in the Uniclip from AlTiWorx. AlTiWorx is a small team that is focused on designing incredible gear for men out of Titanium and Aluminum. Currently they have two products. Their Uniclip…
August 17, 2016
Having a high quality daily-use bag is worth the investment in research time and funds. Finding a bag that fits everything you need to carry for the day, something that is rugged enough to last daily use but also looks stylish and modern in almost any scenario is really hard to do. I personally have gone through multiple backpacks that eventually broke…
June 16, 2016
I love finding new designers that are creating fantastic work. That is really why I created this blog, to share designers, creators, makers, and businesses that are creating amazing gear. Ben Cramp is doing that with his furniture design company Jam Furniture. Ben has an amazing story that he tells in a short video on his My Story page. Ben…
May 20, 2016
I dream a lot about making custom furniture and gear for myself and my family. I am pretty good at making things in the garage and can usually do a decent job. But if I am honest, I don’t have the time or expertise to make even half of the wild ideas I have. Awhile back I found a website…
May 6, 2016
Discommon Goods has been one of my favorite design brands for a long time. Even Anthony Bourdain would be overwhelmed with all of the awesome things that Discommon is doing. Discommon specializes in manufacturing short production runs of incredibly designed gear. They offer world class designers an outlet to get their wild ideas made. Neil and Jeremy, the founders…
April 8, 2016
I am so glad that combining wood and leather in design has become really popular. During the technology revolution plastics dominated design. Engineers and designers pushed to use plastics and rubber in as many ways as possible. Plastics helped drive cost down but recently more companies have started to incorporate wood and leather into their products. One of my favorite…