Rainman carafe

12-12-2011

This carafe poors the wine out of eight little holes in the side of it. Surprise customers with the showerhead-like effect. Designed by Matilda Sundén Ringnér, for Skruf Glasbruk

Coca Cola tests honesty of soccer supporters

9-12-2011

 

In November there was a big soccer derby in Lissabon and the tickets were sold out in advance. Coca Cola tested the honesty of the shopping crowd with a wallet that contained a ticket for the opposite team. More than 95% returned the wallet to the cash registry and got a special ticket for the match in reward. They deeds were shown and the whole stadium cheered to these honest people.

Exchange BeerTenders with the BeerFriender

9-12-2011

Heineken gives beer lovers the opportunity to give away a BeerTender to a total stranger. The stranger (or new friend) gives one in return. Nicely packed with a note. The promotion is a wink to the Christmas spirit.

Cellbag water carrier

9-12-2011

Mathieu Lehanneur and David Edwards have designed a bag that is inspired by biological cells. The Cellbag can carry a liter of liquid and has a compartment for other stuff. The Harvard students donate a part of the first profit to water projects in Africa.

Eco-Cup-On-Ice

8-12-2011

This environment friendly cup is especially made for ice-coffee. It keeps your drink cool and with this cup you can reduce the use of plastic and paper cups, because you can re-use the Eco-Cup-On-Ice.

Toilet paper of bamboo

8-12-2011

Green Trade Company developed Bampa, toilet paper made of Bamboo, organic fibers like (sugar)cane and fibres. This is much more sustainable than normal toilet paper, because hacking trees is prevented, bamboo grows 500 times faster then trees, this bamboo is not from the living environment of the giant panda, and they re-use the water and bio-fuel is used. Bampa is already popular in United States, Asia and Australia, in Europe the Netherlands are the first.

Customized cow meat

7-12-2011

 An organic beef provider “Mycow” in Germany lets customers decide how they want their beef. It’s not the choice between rare, medium or well-done, the customers can decide the breed of the cow, the farm it’s coming from and the way the cow is slaughtered. Customers have the opportunity to choose for a cow that is slaughtered in the field instead of in a factory. This causes less stress for the cows and so it will be better meat. Thus more tasteful and animal friendly.

Lifelike cake

6-12-2011

Esther Middelkoop likes to bake pies and cakes. Recently she created this original baby shower cake. Beautiful inspiration and lifelike pie. Even the small feet are clearly visible. Need more information? Send her an email.

Make a cup of coffee with your smartphone

6-12-2011

Scanomat created the Topbrewer. With this coffee machine you can make your coffee with your smartphone, from behind your desk. You will never have to wait for coffee anymore. Besides the modern design, the Topbrewer has a self cleaning function. Watch here a movie about the Topbrewer.

Table talks by Sergio Herman and Sofie Lachaert

2-12-2011

The Dutch 3-star chef Sergio Herman has worked together with the Flemish designer Sofie Lachaert to bring something extra to the dishes in restaurant Oud Sluis. In this collaboration, special objects arise with solely one goal; to merge the dish and the object it is laying on. These artworks are put together for a special exhibition in Tielrode (Belgium) until the 8th of January 2012.

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