Recently, we’ve begun creating products in addition to our client services. Last year, we launched Subfolio — our “swiss army knife” file browser app. Then, six months ago, we launched Slash.fr — the premier contemporary art guide and agenda in Paris.

Now, we’d like to introduce you to our latest product Krrb.com — an online venue made exclusively for local and in-person commerce. It’s a fun, friendly and safe place to buy, sell, rent, trade, borrow, give and be neighborly.

Krrb (pronounced ‘curb’) beta launched publicly about two months ago and we’ve already had thousands of users sign up and have received lots of positive feedback. Swissmiss described Krrb as “a fantastic new online happy place… I am seriously giddy over this!”, while Lucky Magazine editor Elise Loehnen wrote that she is “obsessed with” Krrb. We’ve also gotten nice press from Lifehacker, Tecca and Netted by the Webbys.

The backstory…

Krrb was created for the love of garage sales, flea markets, street fairs and any place someone can rummage, dream and discover local treasures. To obtain a secondhand or uniquely crafted item with a personal story is endearing, and endows an object with an importance that is priceless.

Most online shops and classifieds feel anonymous, and let’s face it, they are. We believe that people selling to people is a very personal activity, and through personal connection, the stories behind objects are passed along and cherished.

Today, the Internet has introduced a new streamlined way for individuals to buy and sell to each other. But what we’ve gained in speed, convenience and effectiveness, we’ve lost in conviviality, familiarity and fidelity.