Organic oliveoil
17-1-2010
The French designer, Philippe Starck, has designed the cans and bottles of this organic extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The products are made in Andalusia (southern Spain).
Opionmaker
16-1-2010
Opinion Maker allows you to survey the guestexperience with a modern and user friendly touchscreen computer. The opinions of the guests are measured by means of a scientifically approved system.
360 degrees of fun in the sun
16-1-2010
The Dutch company Freeline has made the move from a rustic style to a more refined style. This sunbed has a modern circular shape and is suitable for two people. The bed can be used as one part but it can also be set as two separate parts. The matching parasol can complete a 360 ?shade.
Creditcard cutlery
16-1-2010
Back in 2006 Ineke Hans introduced cutlery in the format of a credit card. Back then, this inventive design wasn’t noticed because it was ahead of its time. Nowadays however, this cutlery is very usefull when eating on-the-go.
Responsible shopping routes
15-1-2010
Oxfam Novib launched a project to promote sustainable shopping. The goal is to let consumers know that life does not drastically have to change to make the world a little better. They compiled honest shopping routes and put them on a map. These are available in cafes, hotels and shops.
Air-biking
15-1-2010
Designer Martin Angelov has won the first prize at the international ‘Line of site’-contest for his ‘Bike above the road’ concept. The concept is nothing more than half a pipe and some cables. The half a pipe is designed for cycling and safety cables suspended parallel, near the steering wheel on the bike. The bike and the biker are secured to a safety cable so you do not have to balance.
Green trainstation in New Zealand
15-1-2010
A new advertising campaign for the dairyfactory Meadow Fresh was very green. A train station in Auckland got a green makeover. The hard 1,250 square meters of concrete was replaced by a green lawn. Unfortunately, the campaign only laste a short period of time.
Muji book of spices
14-1-2010
Designer Nick Bampton has designed this concept for the Japanese store Muji. This book is a mini-collection of spices and herbs. Each page is removable and can be torn out when preparing your meal. The idea behind the book is to avoid problems when traveling with spices.
Ladies’ tequila by Rosangel
14-1-2010
Tequila is best known as a man’s drink but this variant of Rosangel is perfect for women. The tequila has the flavor of hibiscusflowers with a hint of vanilla. With Valentine’s Day in prospect, this is the perfect idea for a romantic cocktail.
Sixpack
14-1-2010
This sixpack can carry six bottles of beer, soft drink or water. The big difference between this six pack and a normal six pack is that it remains intact after use.
Charge your phone with a soda
13-1-2010
A mobile phone that does not need to be charged by a battery. This eco-device gets its energy from sugars in soft drinks. The back of the phone is a box where you can pour in soda. According to the designer, Daizi Zheng, the phone has a three to four times longer lifetime than an average phone battery.
Order food with iPhone
13-1-2010
People in Chicago can now order food at restaurant ‘Wow Bao through an iPhone application. This new app allows people to customize their meals, order and pay through their iPhone or iPod touch.
Google Near me now
13-1-2010
Google has designed a “location-based feature” for mobile phones. This technology makes it easy for restaurants, bars and ATMs to be found in an unknown area. ‘Near Me Now’ is available on the Google homepage, I-Phone and Android. Unfortunately, it is now only available in the US.
Hot chocolate by Angelina tea-salon Paris
13-1-2010
The famous tearoom Angelina in Paris, which Coco Chanel often visited, has launched seasonal chocolate milk in a bottle. This way the delights of the famous tea room can be enjoyed at home.
OZ Vodka
12-1-2010
The OZ Vodka bottle was designed by Bronco Trade Marketing. They emphasize the the purity and quality of the drink by transparency and the cool blue design of the bottle. The vodka is made from 100% corn, the distillprocess took place in Canada.
Shower of lamp?
12-1-2010
This wall lamp is designed by Jos Muller and is inspired by showers and water. The lamp is made of stainless steel, aluminum and glass for the water drops. The use of glass water droplets results in reflection of light.
Old fish factory transfromed into house
12-1-2010
This ancient fishfactory has been transformed into beautiful modern home ,designed by Zaigas Birojs Gailes. With a magnificent view of the Baltic Sea, this ‘industrial’ house a good example of reuse.
Hand in your old jeans for a hoteldiscount
11-1-2010
How many jeans in your closet do you really wear? That is what the staff of the Burnham Hotel in downtown Chicago is wondering. The hotel ensures that jeans that you no longer wear will end up with someone how will wear them. In return you get a $ 10 credit on your hotel room.
Teamachine with organic tea
11-1-2010
This theamachine is the best catering-innovation of the past year (chosen at Horecava 2010). The fresh tea is set by cup with coarse, organic whole tea leaves. The user can choose from different flavors organic green, black and rooibos tea.
Bathtub shaped as en egg
11-1-2010
The shape of this bathtub was inspired by the shape of an egg. The Italian company REXA given the bathtubbath a clean minimalist look that is suitable for many interiors. The functionality of this bath is very important. In the connected subjects, both books and magazines and towels can be stored.
Dining out in a Boeing-747
10-1-2010
This Boeing 747 in Korea is placed right in the center of the city between the appartmentbuildings. The hull has been converted into a dining area and for a VIP experience the cockpit is furnished into a private dining area.
Spaghetti scrub
10-1-2010
This “sponge” is made of cotton, polyester and apricot kernels or cob. Because of the flexibility of the spaghetti sponge it’s perfect to use when cleaning pots and the stove. The spaghetti sponge can be used for months.
Organic supermarket Goodyfoody
10-1-2010
In this supermarket in Hilversum, The Netherlands, all products are organic, but this is not the way the supermarket wants to seduce it’s customers. For this purpose they prefer terms like pampered, healthy and fresh. The store sells various products from cosmetics to food. Goodyfood focuses on the perception of consumers. On occasion a chef comes by to prepare a dish with fresh items from the shelves. There is also a kids corner and a cafe.
Ski slope app
9-1-2010
Skiers no longer have to depend on hotels and resorts for snowreports. With this new application (I-Phone & Google Gadget) skiers can let eachother know how the slopes are through pictures and comments. This way skiers can formulate their favorite ski routes with GPS.
Picnic on the German Autobahn
9-1-2010
On July 18th it was possible to picnic between Duisburg and Dortmund, Germany (A40 motorway). For a period of 31 hours a 60 km piece of the highway was closed for all traffic. 20,000 tables were placed on the autobahn. Is was a promotion of de Rühr toerism agency.
