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Vermont Wooden Spoon Co.

by Evan Orensten
in coolhunting.com

We recently came across Jordan Marvin and his hand-carved kitchen utensils at a farmer's market in Dorset, VT, where we spoke with the young woodworker about his newly formed and aptly named company, Vermont Wooden Spoon. Personally selecting each block of sustainably harvested local wood—typically a hardwood like cherry, maple, black walnut or apple—Marvin crafts each utensil with impeccable attention to detail. The personal consideration given to each piece is evident in both the artistry and understated design.

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Pleasure to the People

by Evan Orensten
in coolhunting.com

A collabora tive series with a magic touch, Pleasure to the People sees indust rial designer Yves Behar team up with Jimmyjane founder Ethan Imboden on a collection of waterproof vibrato rs. Behar—whose designs "seek to put the human experience first"—and Imboden just launched the third and final toy in the group, Form 4, which combines a souped-up motor with a realistic, flexible shape designed for internal stimulation.

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Transformers for adults—jewelry that conceals erotic accessories

by Evan Orensten
in coolhunting.com


When we came across industrial designer Ti Chang's line of discreet pleasure devices at the Adult Entertainment Expo recently, the assortment of sleekly-designed sex toys far outshone the typically ill-conceived gadgets saturating the market. The second surprise came when we realized that each accessory doubles as a wearable fashion piece, cleverly disguising its true purpose.