TouchOfModern is thrilled to be the first U.S. retailer and online e-commerce site globally to sell a limited edition watch by the 4N brand. Officially known as the 4N-MVT01/D01, the “Black Edition” watch has been in development for the past seven years. Only 16 of these watches were created, ensuring the desired exclusivity for more »
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Axel Yberg of Akke Functional Art
As Told To Remy Patrizio TouchOfModern is supremely excited to include Akke Functional Art pieces with the launch of its Full Price Store in June of 2013. Your work explores the dynamic between natural and industrial elements. How do modernity, nature, and industrialism collide in your designs? Natural materials are full of variation and unpredictability. more »
The Ebullient Mr. Atwood & POD Design
As Told To Remy Patrizio Brooks Atwood is an ebullient designer whose genius is matched only by the height of his hair. Mr. Atwood is the principle designer behind POD Design; this unique NYC design laboratory’s body of work includes the completion of projects and products in New York, Berlin, Seoul, Texas as well as more »
3 Ideas Featured on the Top 3 Crowdfunding Platforms
Do you have a dream? No, not the kind you get from 8 hours of sleep, a dream dream. Your legacy to leave in this world that people will remember you by. You know, like creating an epic video game, or recording a great music album, or the next social network to take the world by storm? Never more »
Designer Stephanie Ng and the Award-Winning “Halo Light”
Stephanie Ng is a Melbourne-based designer with a passion for integrated, intuitive design. Her designs—jewelry, home decor, furniture and lighting—are imaginative, buoyant and put magic into your everyday. While she’s interested in transforming the quotidian into something ethereal, she’s also intent on creating work with a functional edge and integrated energy. Her designs work in more »
6 Google Glass Ideas That Can Transform Your World
What does the future look like for Google Glass?? Glass can already do a lot. From looking up your local weather report, snapping a photo or video via voice command, or getting directions while on the move, Glass has got you covered. Unfortunately, Glass is getting some grief for voice activation triggering others Glass devices more »
6 Beautifully Designed UAVs (Drones) that can Definitely Kill You
Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk With a cost of about $100M each, the Global Hawk is one expensive killing machine. While originally designed as a surveillance aircraft to replace the Lockheed U-2, several variants have been produced that hold powerful munitions that can deliver a deadly punch to the enemy. The aircraft comes with an more »
TSA-Sequester Travel Tips
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has come under fierce scrutiny for its major cutbacks and $50 million contract for uniform enhancements. TSA has been called “the worst example of a bureaucratic mess” and has been whiplashed for mishandling budgetary spending; the agency has a $50 million contract with VF Image Inc. for new uniforms but more »
Christopher Ohms for Wine Barrel Concepts
Christopher Ohms, the founder of Wine Barrel Concepts, believes in integrity and quality. Drawing from his sense of curiosity, creativity, and detail, he started Wine Barrel Concepts with the aspiration of giving rise to something lasting. After interviewing Christopher about his Knabe Piano Table currently on sale at ToMo, here is what the innovator himself had to more »
Kick Start Coachella: Gear for 2013
Coachella is underway and with two maxed-out weekends of music (Beach House, Tegan and Sara, Phoenix, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, 2 Chainz, Theophilus London, to name a few), it’s important that every concert goer amplify their experience. Sure—the throngs of people, 100 degree Indio heat and porta-potty lines can’t be avoided but there are tools that more »