The JoshSpear Era: A Digital Milestone
From 2008 to 2011, my work was a recurring fixture on JoshSpear.com, which at the time was the world’s premier authority on trend-spotting and global design culture. In an era before the “infinite scroll” of social media, JoshSpear was the ultimate curator—the digital gateway that connected the creative scenes of New York, London, and Tokyo.
Being featured regularly on the site—and sitting down for their prestigious SpearTalks interview series—placed me at the centre of a global conversation about the intersection of art, code, and commerce.
This period marked several pivotal turns in my career:
Global Synergy: The site tracked my early high-profile collaborations with Xbox 360, MINI, and Microsoft, signalling the shift of digital art into the luxury and tech sectors.
The Tokyo Connection: JoshSpear documented my expansion into Japan, from my installations at the Yamaha Ginza building to creative projects for Dentsu and Yahoo!.
Cultural Impact: They chronicled my transition from commercial illustration to social contribution, specifically through my work with PARCO ART for the Love for Nippon exhibition in Tokyo following the 2011 disaster.
For me, the JoshSpear features were more than just press; they were a definitive seal of approval from the “cool hunters” of the time. It was the platform that first introduced my “Intersections” of computer science and fine art to the international creative directors and galleries that would go on to shape my path for the next decade.
