Anna Johansson

Anna is a freelance writer and researcher from the Olympia, WA area who loves to obsess about weird topics and then write about them. Olympia, WA

Worked on 151 assignments, created 0, named on 151 bylines for PSFK.com (142), STACK (9).

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The 5 Factors Preventing You From Eating Right—and What to Do About Them

Some people want to lose weight. Some want to gain muscle mass. Others want to improve their athletic abilities, such as achieving greater strength or speed. In any case, improving your fitness requires not just working hard, but also eating right. You need the right number of calories to fuel your performance or promote weight loss, the right macros to...

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This Self-Storage Startup Adds An Element Of Social To The Sharing Space

Since the advent of sharing services like Airbnb and Uber, the sharing scene has exploded with activity. There seems to be no stopping what can be shared—even your own bed! Now, there’s a new startup based out of Salt Lake City that’s trying to add an element of trust to the sharing economy. They’re called Neighbor, and their focus is...

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Empty Parking Garages Can Become Useful Community Spaces

Parking garages are ugly, take up space in downtown areas, and are a reminder of the millions of cars that put billions of gallons of CO2 in the air and contribute to global warming and all its problems. They’re a necessary part of our world, but there are too many garages that aren’t being used to their full capacity, particularly...

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Spotify Partnered With Saturday Morning To Make Black History Part Of The Now

Black History month is a February event dedicated to remembering the courageous, artistic, and idolized men and women in our history. It’s a nostalgic four weeks, filled with significant events and memoirs all over the media, but once the month is over, celebrations of the great works of people of color who have gone before us often come to a...

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VR Turns Film Into A Fully Immersive Experience

In 1927, something miraculous happened in the world of film. Sound was added to movies. Originally called a “talkie,” talking pictures astounded crowds and theaters were sold out all over the country. Since that time, there have been dozens of incredible additions to the cinema universe, including full color, CGI, and 3-D technology. But there’s a new kind of cinema...

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FIT And Complex Are Partnering To Provide An Online Sneaker Design Course

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally recognized college for fashion and design headquartered in New York City, has entered a savvy partnership with Complex, the renowned publication for all things music, style, entertainment, sports, and sneakers. Together, the two entities have designed an online course geared to teach the fundamentals of sneaker design to aspiring fashion designers. This...

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Outdoor Voices Is Using Crowdsourcing For All Future Designs

Outdoor Voices is a popular activewear brand started in 2014, most known for their high-waisted leggings and crop tops. The brand has developed a strong following, driven by their smooth-lined workout clothing designed for function, and lacking in overly overt branding. They are now looking to maintain that momentum by allowing their fan base to be a part of their...

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Nike Is Showcasing Their Future Plans In The Women's Sneaker Market

The sneaker industry is huge, According to Forbes a $55 billion-dollar behemoth that only continues to grow. However, the market is still rather one-sided in that the majority of lines are created for and marketed towards men. Nike is looking to move the needle this year with a new line of sneakers designed specifically for a wide range of female...

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Levi's Is Innovating Its Production Methods To Produce A More Eco-Friendly Pair Of Jeans

In order to produce a pair of pre-washed or distressed jeans, factory workers will meticulously sand down sections, and apply harsh chemicals to make brand new jeans look old and comfortable. They will also run them through several washing machine cycles until the dark indigo color is faded and bleeds into the distressed areas. Unfortunately, this production process can be...

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Makeup Device Helps People Get Ready With Live Streamed Makeup Tutorials

MORROR is a mirror/smart assistant that can play makeup and skin tutorials on one side of the mirror, while acting as a normal mirror for makeup application on the other, as well as providing the perfect lighting so you can get your makeup just right. "With our busy schedules, it's difficult to take time for ourselves to learn new makeup...

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