We recently caught up with designer entrepreneur Jeff Staple (of Staple Design) to find out more about his latest creation: the Rain Chamo for Kia.

The Imprint Culture Lab will be holding their 2009 Culture Lab event in New York City next Tuesday. A full day of engaging speakers are lined up who will be discussing topics ranging from design, to food, and entrepreneurship. PSFK readers can get 50% off the ticket price with a promotional code.

While traditional publishers are struggling with creating revenue with print, digital publishers and other outsiders are testing the offline waters with well crafted publications that talk about subjects that audiences really want to know about. In this review, here are five examples where creative teams have decided to give it a go in a space others are failing:
The New Order

The New Order is published by the team behind street culture blog Slam X Hype. For their first issue entitled ‘Global Influence’ they spoke to artists, photographers, designers and other creative minds to try to understand why they stand above the [...]

At the PSFK Conference Asia 2008, Jeff Staple, Founder and Creative Director of Staple Design and Reed Space, talks about his “accidental” career path. Jeff went from hand-silkscreening tee-shirts in school to heading a global design, consulting, apparel and retail operation in 11 years— on his own terms. He speaks about lessons learned and knowledge gained in the process.

For tickets and/or information about our upcoming event in London, go to www.goodideassalon.com