Wake up with the Morning Mug
13-1-2012
Designer Damian O’Sullivan, designed a mug that “wakes up”.
When the Morning Mug is still cold it displays a sleeping face. Once you put hot coffee or tea in the mug it slowly wakes up with a big smile. Given the fact that most people wake up grumpy, the Morning Mug helps to start their day in a cheerful way.
Star Wars burgers
13-1-2012
The French fastfood chain Quick is known for the burgers they sell inspired by movies. They designed three burgers to celebrate the new Star Wars movie Phantom Menace 3D that will be released in France in February. There is the Jedi Burger (inspired by the Star Wars Characters Joda), the Dark Vador (French for Darth Vader) and the Dark Burger. The burgers are for sale in France from 31 January.
When the books are dancing…
13-1-2012
Bookstore Type in Toronto made an impressive stop-motion video The Joy of Books, where books are dancing.
Dining pods
13-1-2012
The Dutch design studio Tjep, revisited several elements for the restaurant Fabbrica in Bergen. People want more authenticity these days, so they designed cozy and elevated dining pods that transports us back to a time of forts and tree houses. See the dining pods here.
Rise of the designer bakkery
13-1-2012
In more and more locations around the world, new modern designer bakeries are opening. The reason for this is bakeries do not want to be seen as a simple bakery with a simple selection of products. Instead, they want to add more value to the experience in a bakery, and they do so by creating a modern and designer like interior, which creates a whole new experience and feel to the businesses.
Wordfeud with coasters
12-1-2012
Wordvilt (dutch) is wordfeud at coasters. Mobiles on the side, coasters on the table!
Update: Unfortunately Wordvilt is not available anymore.
Eco Friendly shopping bag
12-1-2012
The brand Tide created an eco friendly shopping bag wich you can write your shopping list on. The bag is washable so reusable.
Sampling machine for adult desserts
12-1-2012
Kraft Foods has launched a sampling machine for desserts in Chicago and NYC that can recognizes faces and hands out free desserts, but only to adults. The dessert are specially prepared for the taste of adults.
Chocolate messages via augmented reality
12-1-2012
Thanks to a free Android and iPhone mobile application by OgilvyOne Worldwide, Greek consumers can use their phone to send a message to a friend via any chocolate bar from Kraft Foods’ Lacta brand. The video shows how.
Molecular Cocktails Kit
11-1-2012
Based on the same principles, equipment and techniques used in molecular gastronomy, this science-based approach to mixology is meant to help you turn out drinks that showcase a greater intensity and variety in flavors, appearances and textures.