An apple a day…

25-1-2010

On January 19th  (Utrecht Central Station), January 21st (Amsterdam Central Station) and Jan 26th (The Hague Central Station) orange lunchboxes were distributed, filled with an apple and a flyer. The distribution was part of a European campaign ‘Apple. Fruit of all pleasure’ of the FruitsVegetables Office. The aim of the campaign is to create a healthy work ethics for employees.

 

Biodegradable chewing gum

25-1-2010

Chicza is an organic and environmentally friendly chewing gum brand by the company Consorcio Chiclero in Mexico. The gum is completely biodegradable and is available in four different flavors.

 

Baking cookies!

25-1-2010

Baking is back! The Danish Lurpak bakingbrand has created an online bakingclub. People that love to bake can sign up on the website and indicate when and what they are baking. Users can join together and organize special baking days where the results will be tasted and judged.

Restaurant pager

24-1-2010

This pager improves the service in restaurants. When the food in the kitchen is ready, the waiter receives a signal from the pager. The food is always served on time and it may even reduce staffexpenses.

 

Hotel in windmill

24-1-2010

They call it the ‘Hotel of the future ‘. Research has been conducted into the possibilities of a hotel or office in a windmill. Norway looks to bet the ideal candidate because of it’s long winding coastline.

 

Luxurious tiles

24-1-2010

Designed by Petra Antiqua these tiles are a work of art. The travertine tiles are available in various metals such as gold, copper, silver and iron. But also in pearl, red and violet, these tiles have got a modern and traditional feel. Available in sizes: 10 x 30, 10 and 10 x 60 x 90 cm.

 

Pio Pio restaurnat New York

23-1-2010

Nearby Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan the Pio Pio restaurant is located. The interior was designed by the styling studio of Sebastian Mariscal and inspired by South American culture. The restaurant is part of the Pio Pio group and specializes in grilled chicken.

 

You’re eating too fast

23-1-2010

This “Mandometer” indicates when a person is eating too fast. Initially it was developed for people with eating disorders, but studies show that this system also works well for people with obesity. Eating too fast leads to obesity. By carefully portioning meals and thinking about the speed the meal is eaten, one loses weight.

All-in-one toilet

23-1-2010

This all-in-one toilet concept does not only look modern, it is also very practical. Will this be the future of toilets? The funny thing about this concept id that it is a toilet, a container and a mirror all in one. It also contributes to watersavings. The washing bin has a reservoir directly under the tank where the water is collected, it can then be used to flush the toilet.

 

Veuve Clicquot ski goggles

22-1-2010

These goggles are exclusive for the champagne brand Veuve Clicquot, it’s designed by Smith Optics for the annual “Clicquot in the snow” event in Aspen. The goggles fit perfectly with each glass of champagne (and of course your golden moon boots)!

Mary & Matt Chocolate Edition

22-1-2010

The brand Chocolate Edition comes with this set of chocolate bars. Striking thing about the bars is the minimalist and simple design. Besides that the bar isn’t traditionaly divided in separate parts.  

McDonald’s Frisian style

22-1-2010

McDonalds is committed to the real Dutch winterfeeling. The Dutch Winter Weeks started in Sneek. People with skates around the neck were given a free burger. For a period of six weeks the menu holds genuine winterproducts. In addition, the guests are given an opportunity to win ‘winter‘ in their own street (www.wineenwinter.nl). For two days the street will be transformed in a winter setting.

Human bedwarmers

21-1-2010

British Holiday Inn Hotels are going to use people to warm up the bed for guests. The bed-warming service takes about 5 minutes to complete. Holiday Inn started this action because people sleep better in a warm bed. 

Slappy Cakes pancakes

21-1-2010

In this restaurant in Portland (USA) guests can put together their own pancake. There are several choices in syrup, chocolate and fresh fruit from the garden.

Sleeping in a work of art

21-1-2010

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and artist Höller provide a unique opportunity for a one night sleep in a museum. Guests are offered day and night access to the entire museum, a private butler and can sleep in a work of art. The Revolving Hotel Room consists of three rotating discs a wardrobe, a desk and chairs and a bed wearing. A fourth disc bears the very slowly rotating different disks

 

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