Give kids a treat with their drink

25-5-2012

Marjolein van Spronsen wrote a blog about service and atmosphere guardians at terraces. Sorry, it is only available in Dutch.

Outta-the-door Reminder

25-5-2012

Leaving your house with stress, because you doubt if the heating is off, all lights are off and the door is locked? The Off Door Handle could help you with this problems. A small dial at the end of the handle lets users choose whether to turn off the electricity, gas, or both upon leaving. The door handle, created by designers Eun Ah Kim, Jinhyuk Rho, and Maria Rho, was a 2011 Red Dot Design award winner.

Drink away the art

25-5-2012

Art is a matter of taste. A gallery can stimulate a lot of senses and the meaning behind an art work is still a guess. Access Agency created drinkable art at a gallery in Dresden, Germany. This arouses our sense of taste!

Yogurt ice-cream

25-5-2012

It is already an old idea, but still tasty! It’s getting hot outside, and you are looking for something cold and refreshing? Make your own yogurt ice-cream! Take a pack of yogurt, insert a stick and put it in the freezer. Within no-time you have a yogurt ice-cream.

The beach pavilions examined

24-5-2012

This research report of beach clubs in the Netherlands is only available in Dutch.

Artists decorate hotel

24-5-2012

In the Classical Baby Grand hotel in Greece are 10 artist hired to custom-decorated 55 rooms with their signature looks. The artists came from various fields of urban art including graffiti, design, and illustration. The hotel is able to upgrade its image to being perceived as a boutique-luxury hotel. Also, a nice example of collaboration and co-creation.

QR-code with Guinness beer

24-5-2012

The beer brand Guinness created beer glasses with QR-codes which can only be seen with dark Guinness beer. By scanning the QR-code, you automatically leave messages on your Twitter and Facebook page, you check in on Foursquare and download coupons. Smart advertising campaign!

Beer with bubbles

24-5-2012

Several Dutch people created two unique sparkling beers. They worked for years to combine the best characteristics of beer and champagne. Some chefs are crazy about it. It is an exclusive drink and unfortunately not available in the shops. We previously placed a nice beer campaign. Watch it here.

A very special opener

24-5-2012

This ‘sexy’ fridge magnet also opens bottles effortlessly. Easy for on the fridge because the powerful non-slip magnet, also usable as paper holder.

Budget-Boutique Fusion Hotel in Prague

23-5-2012

The Fusion hotel, located in the heart of Prague City center is a hip and trendy new hotel, bringing together travelers on different budgets, all seeking value and a brand/lifestyle buy-in. Fusion hotel is ‘Cheap-Chic’ or ‘Budget-Boutique’ with practical design mantras. The food and beverage facilities represent a fusion of inspirations, creating an exciting and distinctive cross-cultural concept. Check their website for inspiration!

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