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March was a belter of a month for new releases. And we’ve got the best new gear right here, all in one spot, for your reading pleasure… EDC The James Brand The Wayland The James Brand, the small design-driven team in Portland, has once again given their Midas touch to a classic knife. The Barlow was invented in Britain in the 1600s. But it wasn’t until 1785 when the design made it to the John Russell Cutlery Company, in America, that the popularity really took off. The knife is known for some key features: teardrop design, large bolster, and usually...

In Motif‘s March edition, I spoke with Dylan Block-Harley, my first interview in a three-article series exploring how artists are pivoting to engage with virtual programming.  My second interview is with Chachi Carvalho (aka Chachi the Rapper), who celebrated his birthday and the release of the song “Hoodie Season” from his new album, Pawtucket Times, on March 8. He is an artist, educator and entrepreneur, Rhode Island born and raised, who resides in Pawtucket with his family. He currently serves as a school culture and community engagement coordinator at his alma mater, Shea High School, and is the founder and...

s The Best Gifts for New Dads Tech Kit by Bellroy It's damn annoying when he can't find a charger or a cable. Or a power bank. This handsome organizer, from the swanky Aussie brand, has a place for everything. It has a magnetic slip pocket that fits a power bank, stretch mesh pockets for extra chargers and a floating wall with an elastic cable organizer inside. Buy Now $59.00 iF012 Bluetooth Shower Speaker by iFox This Bluetooth speaker connects in seconds, and has 10 hours of battery life. He can zen out in the shower and listen to some...

s   Door Stopper, Stainless Steel Magnetic Door Stop, Magnetic Door Catch – 3M Double-Sided Adhesive Tape, No-Drilling, Screw for Stronger Mount, Hold Your Door Open (Black) - Strong & durable elegant, super sturdy and effective doorstop feature in high-quality stainless steel, solid, and rust-proof able to withstand pressure from even the strongest door, our door stopper is perfect for any job. Best choice generic doorstops do not even come close to the functionality and design of the door stoppers they can fit under any kind of door people have used this stopper to hold open different kinds of doors in...

The look and feel of events changed exponentially after March 2020 as companies moved live events to virtual spaces. But whether your event is online or in-person over the year ahead, event branding is essential to create a memorable experience for attendees. When I joined Adobe MAX 2020, for example, the virtual event felt as close to an in-person experience as possible. The opportunities to learn from accomplished speakers energized me and made me feel connected to the company. That's no surprise, because 91% of people have positive feelings about a brand after joining events. But memorable experiences don't happen randomly...