Coca Cola Open music, open happines
27-5-2011
In France a new app for the Iphone is introduced. It scans your bottle of Coca Cola and depending on the level of fluid still left in the bottle, it picks music for you. Coca Cola tastes the same everywhere, but sounds differently. Watch the movie on the website.
Self service soup
27-5-2011
Townhouse Designhotel Maastricht is nominated for the Dutch Hotel Award. The Jury gave the three nominated hotels an assignment. They have to use social medie to let people know they are nominated for the award with the message self (&) service added. Townhouse is serving free soup during check-in at the hotel. Because of that, the website Self-service-soep.nl is launched, here all the social media traffic about Townhouse is gathered. Hans van Wolde , star master chef is asking people to send in new recipes for soup.
Beer from Copenhagen
26-5-2011
Carlsberg introduced a new beer, specially made for younger consumers. It is made with natural ingredients and has a fresh and sparkling taste. The label was designed by the agency e-Types. According to them, the label is minimalistic. Nordic at its best.
High tech toilet
26-5-2011
This is a fully automated toilet. When you enter the bathroom the lid rises and with a flick of your foot you determine whether the seat has to rise or not. Before you sit down, the seat and feet warmers have already done their work. For that little bit of entertainement, a mp3/radio is integrated into the toilet. It plays a preset playlist or a radio channel. When you are finished, the sprinkler and dryer take care of the rest.
Natural energy drink in stylish can
26-5-2011
Nowadays there are a lot of energydrinks. Energydrink 28Black has as one of the few a natural ‘background’. The drink is made from the Acai berry and comes in a mat black can that gives a stylish touch. The name represents the mindset of the creators; a day can have 28 hours.
Test note:
Our test panel was enthusiastic about 28Black during one of our trend presentations. The energy drink tastes refreshing, got a hint of cassis and is less sweet than expected. The mat black can will easily integrate at a trendy club.
Book for a do-it-yourself beer brewery
26-5-2011
Beer Craft is a simple and illustrated book about making your own beer. The authors, William Bostwick and Jessi Rymill explain every single step from mash to bottling the beer. Besides that, the book also gives information about branding, naming, labeling and how to customize the flavour.
Neighbourhood restaurant United Tastes of 1097 in Amsterdam
25-5-2011
United tastes of 1097 is a restaurant concept located at zipcode 1097 in Amsterdam. The formule of the restaurant is based on trading goods. Thus people from the neighbourhood can trade furniture for a meal or add home recipes to the menu. In this way, the neighbourhood can determine the look and taste of the restaurant. It integrates into the neighbourhood and gives a building that will be demolished in a year a temporary purpose.
Choccywoccy Boudoir
25-5-2011
Choccywoccydoodah in Brighton is thé store for chocoholics. They sell all sorts of varieties of chocolate, cakes, tarts, shakes, truffs and so much more. Besides that, they have a chocolate boudoir. For 2 hours its yours, and you can indulge yourself with all the nice chocolates they serve.
Oscar Stock Market System
24-5-2011
Ordering a drink in a bar will never be the same with the Oscar Stock Market system of the Belgium companies Torex and Drugstore. This POS won in 2010 the ‘Innovation Award’ of the Horeca Expo, for new concepts. A dynamic screen in the bar shows the current prices of the drinks, based on the fluctuating stock prices. Even a stock crash can be simulated. A nice way of increasing the experience around ordering drinks and herewith stimulate the sales.
Creative by using social media
24-5-2011
TNO did research on the use of social media at work. It seems that the use of the social media increases the creativity of the employees and creates an active workflow. Companies with an innovative approach to social media can benefit from permitting the use of Facebook and Twitter.
Rich Tasting
24-5-2011
Inbev UK decided that they needed someone to taste the beer. Not for the brewery, but on festivals. On the job, the temperature, the way of serving the beer and the quality need to be checked before the beer can be served to the artists backstage. Nice job! Even more, because the wage is 10.000 pounds, for only six days. Nice example of promotion!
Slide control by Arcoroc
23-5-2011
This concept is based on the existence of an invisible silicone seal on the base of the item. Thanks to this seal, the item will remain stable on the chosen surface. 7 different types of glasses and apetizer dishes.
Chocolate bar with calorie count
23-5-2011
This chocolate bar is decorated with the calories it contains. The bar is devided into pieces of different sizes and different calorie counts.
Starbucks & Lady Gaga Quest
23-5-2011
Starbucks and Lady Gaga introduced an online Scavenger Hunt, a search game. Every week contesters have to find a clue. Last weeks assignment: to be found with QR codes on posters inside the Starbucks shops. This weeks challenge has to do with the new Lady Gaga album. The purpose of the game is to let people use the social media and collaborate in finding the solutions. The winner gets Lady Gaga related presents.
Fair Trade Route Arnhem
23-5-2011
The Fair Trade Foundation of the Dutch city Arnhem made two routes through the city. The routes do lead you to all the shops and restaurants who sell Fair Trade products.
Champagne on the rocks
20-5-2011
Moët & Chandon introduced this week the Moët Ice Impérial, the first Champagne on the rocks. Because of the rich structure, hints of sweetness and red fruits, the taste is preserved even drinking it with ice. The Moët Ice Impérial is the perfect addition to a well established party.
Martell Trunk
20-5-2011
Pinel & Pinel, (renowned malletier, luggage makers) and Martell, designed a cognac Trunk. Inside you will find the finest and most exclusive cognacs. Several trays contain silver cognac tools, crystal glassware and a humidor with sigars. For more information, take a look on the website of Martell. Tip; use code 1715 to discover all the secrets.
Heineken Invite
20-5-2011
The Heineken Invite is a clever bottle opener. Everytime you open a beer, the opener posts via bluetooth or internet a message on your Facebook wall to let people know you are having a party, and you are inviting your friends.
The perfect festival tent
20-5-2011
The Volkswagen van symbolizes the sixties, and is now available as tent. Perfect to visit al the coming festivals this summer. It is spacious enough for 4 people, and the tent is available in a yellow, red and blue edition.
Adjusting bowl
19-5-2011
The Lago Fruit Bowl, designed by Moises Hernandez, is the most versatile and flexible fruit bowl that exists on the market. Inspired by the rippling effect that moving objects have on the water surface, the top layer of the fruit bowl is designed to change shape whenever fruit is placed on top of it. The shape of the bowl depends on the kind and amount of fruit placed into the bowl.
Your coffee always at the right temperature
19-5-2011
This stainless steal coffeebean makes sure the coffee is always on the right temperature. The coffeebean has temperature controlling material inside which absorbs the heat of the coffee and releases it slowly. Therefore it cools the coffee down when it’s too hot and reheats it when the coffee gets to cold.
No damage from online reviews
19-5-2011
ReviewPush allows owners of a business to stay on top of their reviews in an efficient way. There are so many user reviews sites, that it is more difficult for business owners to keep up with all of them. ReviewPush monitors most user review sites on a daily basis and alerts the business owner via a customized review report.
Vice Ice Wine Martini
19-5-2011
Vice is the world’s first vodka icewine martini. VICE is the combination of Icewine from Vineland Estates Winery and pure Canadian Vodka. The wine is served chilled from the fridge or freezer in a martini glass.
Panoramic cottage
18-5-2011
Is this John Lewis garden pod the new trend of this coming summer? A panoramic cottage which allowes you to enjoy your garden, during rain of shine. It’s made of a wooden frame, a stainless steel roof and windows all around. You can rotate the pod to put the entrance in or out of the sun. Along the side of the interior there are benches and in the middle a small coffee table which can be turned into a bed.
Texeltour
18-5-2011
The Dutch island Texel can now be visited online. The website www.texeltoer.nl is filled with panoramic pictures. A month after the release of the website, more than 17,000 people took a online tour on the island.
