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.

 

Snowball fight

8-1-2010

Website www.nieuwemensenlerenkennen.nl organized a snowballfight at Amsterdam’s most famouw park, the Vondelpark. The event is primarily targeted toward singles. Afterwards there will be glühwein for all participants.

 

Tea-hangers

8-1-2010

Designer Mo Kang Soon thought of a fun way to present your tea bags. He has designed teabags that look like clothing hangers.

 

Foursquare

8-1-2010

This new online tool can be used when you visits restaurants, public places and for example offices. People use ‘foursquare’ to ‘check in’ and to let friends and family know what their favorite spots are. A fun way to discover new places, find out what friends around are doing and what their favorite spots are.

 

Decorare your plate

7-1-2010

This ‘Decopen’ makes decorating a meal very easy. It’s suitable form many different sauces, both sweet and salty, salads, meats and desserts.

 

Heater and ladder in one

7-1-2010

This ladder-radiator from Aeon was designed by Saffet Calendar. The construction of the radiator makes it possible to hang up your towels or keep them folded on the radiator. This way you always have a warm towel within reach when you’re coming out of your bath or shower.  

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