Spinkit
16-6-2010
Michiel de Jong developed a compact, mobile unit of about 0.5 square meters containing light, sound and MP3 players, so you can throw a party anywhere. Heineken uses the Spinkit for promotional activities for Heineken Extra Cold.
Eco-friendly Burger King
15-6-2010
In Waghäusel, Germany, the first environmental friendly Burger King has opened. By using solar energy the fast food restaurant lowers their energy usage by 45%. The restaurant is entirely lit by LED technology and even the baking plate is economical.
What to do with old wine barrels?
15-6-2010
A fun way to recycle old, seemingly useless items into funny things. The swing looks no different than a normal swing, but it’s good for the environment!
Holiday departmenr store by ANWB
14-6-2010
After having checked all your lists, still forgot something to bring with you on vacation? No worries, the holiday department store is there for you in times of emergency. The store can be found found at various campingsites in France this year.
Dr. Martins Coco Drink
14-6-2010
Spring Water Company intriduces Dr. Martins Coco Drink. Coco Drink is a healthy, low calorie drink based on coconut juice. The drink contains important minerals and vitamins. Dr. Coco Drink is available in three different flavors: plain, banana flavored and acerola.
Sparkling sake
14-6-2010
Hana-Awaka is a mildly alcoholic beverage that is introduced by Sake Europe. Hana-Awake, which means ‘sparkling’ or ‘sparkling flower’, contains 7% alcohol and is served in a champagne flute. The drink is introduced in trendy Dutch restaurants such as Ivy, Le Marron and Valuas.
The ultimate clubbing weekend package
13-6-2010
Swissôtel launches a package for the ultimate clubbing weekend. Guests have free access to exclusive clubs and a limousine at their disposal. Guests can enjoy a 24 hour breakfast service en can check out later than usual.
Hand soap
13-6-2010
Producer 1000 & 1 Seife Seifenmanufaktur created a new soap shaped like a hand. Some extra hospitality in the bathroom.
Welsh Love Spoon
12-6-2010
Modern Welsh Love Spoon, a nice treat for celebrations and parties, as dessert or as a Valentine Gift.
Coca Cola cheers
12-6-2010
In Johannesburg Coca-Cola has designed a 17 meters high cheering male, from empty crates. Keeping the upcoming World Cup in mind it’s a very nice marketing stunt.
Cocktails from oak barrels
12-6-2010
At Restaurant & Bar Clyde Common in Portland (Oregon) they age cocktails in oak barrels. Negrogis, a mixture of gin, campari and vermouth, gets a gentle oak taste after aging for 6 weeks in whiskey barrels.
iPad prefectly suitable for restaurants
11-6-2010
The iPad is also very suitable as a menu. See the movie for this innovation.
Boomerang wok
11-6-2010
This wok of Swiss-miss gives cooking a playful twist. By the deep bow food can be easily thrown around into the pan, without it flying in all directions.
Cocktail inspiration
10-6-2010
If you’re ever in Singapore, go and have a cocktail at the Tippling Club, and be inspired!
Hydra-duo
10-6-2010
Why would you only take one drink, when you might as well put two drinks in the same bottle? Based on this idea, the company Quirky designed the HydraDuo.
CO2 algae-lamp
10-6-2010
Mike Thompson discovered that some algae produce electricity during photosynthesis. He has designed an algae-lamp. A small battery stores energy and uses it to generate light. The result is a kind of lava lamp, but environmentally friendly. In order to stimulate photosynthesis just add water, and occasionally blow in some CO2. Offcourse the algae themselves have to be in the lamp.
Coffee on a stick
9-6-2010
This ‘Cappuccino Coffee Stick’ created by designer Heo Im Jeong, is nothing more than a spoonful of soluble coffee. Pour hot water into a cup and then stir with a coffee stick until the coffee is dissolved in hot water. There are five different flavors available.
Free umbrella on rainy days
9-6-2010
Here you go, a non-profit organization in Pittsburgh, is handing out umbrellas on rainy days to people on the street. The sole purpose of ‘Here you go’ is to bring more kindness in the world. ‘Here you go’ asks people to do a good deed for someone else in exchange for an umbrella.
Hupsake
8-6-2010
The Japanese national drink saké is conquering the culinary world. Hupsaké brings the beverage with a positive message, and in a nice glass jar. A box of six jars costs € 17.95.
STAC2 cocktails by Moet & Chandon
8-6-2010
Especially for the release of Sex and the City 2, Moët & Chandon made these 4 cocktails, inspired by the ladies from the movie. The cocktails are named: The Fashionista, The Socialite, The Player and The Bombshell.
Coca Cola and Manolo Blahnik
8-6-2010
After Karl Lagerfeld shoe designer Manolo Blahnik has designed a bottle for Coca Cola Light. The special bottle is part of the Celebrate Life campaign and is available from Saturday August 7th with items developed by the Vero Moda Celebrate Life collection.
New gate at Schiphol Airport
7-6-2010
In the G-pier at Amsterdam Schiphol airport a new gate opened. The pier was developed by Philips. The lighting in the gate can be tailored to the style and colors of the airline. By using illuminated billboards passengers can distinguished the various stages of the boarding process. In the hall there are also business hotspots.
iPads for rent on board Jetstar fligts
7-6-2010
The Australian low-budget airline Jetstar offers passengers iPads to entertain themselves during the flight. For AUD 10,= passengers have a choice between several movies, games, magazines, books and music.
ABC cups
6-6-2010
Simple, but fun anyway. Also very useful for those who can’t remember which cup is his.
Corona Save The Beach Hotel in Rome
6-6-2010
This hotel, located in downtown Rome, is built from 12 tons of waste from European beaches. The architect wanted to increase the awareness on garbage. And is there a better way to illustrate this, than to live surrounded by garbage? Sponsored by the Corona beer, it’s only been open for 5 days.
