Joel Johnson
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An oral history of USB, the port that changed everything
Ajay Bhatt was struggling to upgrade his computer when he began to see the need for one plug to rule them all. → Read More
An oral history of USB, the port that changed everything
Ajay Bhatt was simply trying to upgrade his computer. How that gave way to the one plug to rule them all. → Read More
Productivity Secrets From Motorcycle Designer Ed Jacobs—And His Dog
I start each day around 8. I jump right into either sketching or 3D modeling. [When I get stuck] I go for a walk with my dog, just to get out from behind the computer. Sometimes researching other areas will open up new possibilities. To design motorcycles, the last thing I do is look at other motorcycles. You should come up with ideas that push the ball farther down the field. There are these… → Read More
This Is The Keurig Of Vaping, And I Love It
Yes, vaping is douchey. But Juul’s user experience is about as good as it gets. → Read More
Flag's Kickstarter to build the world's best photo printing facility
Flag's Kickstarter to build the world's best photo printing facility → Read More
OXO On Coffee Maker Turns Down Your Kitchen's Mad Scientist Vibe
A delicious cup of coffee using space-age metal and plastic. → Read More
How To Buy A Paper Notebook That Brings You Joy
2,000 years on, the notebook is still a great solution. From Muji to Moleskine, here's how to choose a notebook that's right for you. → Read More
From An Ex-North Face Designer, A Backpack for Aggressive Biking
That it will make you look like Iron Man doesn't hurt. → Read More
How To Shop For A Backpack You Can Wear To Work
The latest packs are both minimalist and stylishly kind to our spines. → Read More
This Battery-Powered Camping Stove Uses The Lowest-Tech Fuel Around: Twigs
BioLite adds a new entry-level stove to their wood-fired lineup. → Read More
This Battery-Powered Camping Stove Uses The Lowest-Tech Fuel Around: Twigs
BioLite adds a new entry-level stove to their wood-fired lineup. → Read More
Snow Peak's Latest Print Is Catalog Meets Kimonos
Wear the runway right into the woods. → Read More
Don't Gift The Apple Watch This Year
The smartwatch may be good someday, but not today. → Read More
Don’t Gift The Apple Watch This Year
The smartwatch may be good someday, but not today. → Read More
Anthony Bourdain's Sushi Chef Jiro Is Back And Serving Up A Bloody Prequel
Bourdain and co-author Joel Rose talk about the return of their gangster chef. → Read More
Ford's Head Of Innovation On The Importance Of Talking To Your Team
A good day involves "inspiring them, giving them some energy, creating some enthusiasm," says Ken Washington. → Read More
Ford's Head Of Innovation On The Importance Of Talking To Your Team
A good day involves "inspiring them, giving them some energy, creating some enthusiasm," says Ken Washington. → Read More
Ford's Head Of Innovation On The Importance Of Talking To Your Team
A good day involves "inspiring them, giving them some energy, creating some enthusiasm," says Ken Washington. → Read More
Ford's Head Of Innovation On The Importance Of Talking To Your Team
A good day involves "inspiring them, giving them some energy, creating some enthusiasm," says Ken Washington. → Read More
Jaguar's Ian Callum On Restraint, Leadership, and Following Up On A Hit Design
"At the end of the day, I still want people to look at this car and think, 'I want to get in and drive it!'" → Read More