Paper straws
23-8-2012
London still fights the use of plastic straws through ‘Straw Wars’ and we see alternatives becoming more and more popular in various cities around the world. The paper straw makes a revival and for more extravagant drinkers a meat straw is the best alternative.
Ben & Jerry’s – Wanna Spoon?
22-8-2012
Ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s started a Facebook campaign for their Greek frozen yoghurt. The algorithm designed for this tool searches the ideal spooning partner according to your likes and interests to share the treat.
Boxpark NDSM in Amsterdam
21-8-2012
In the summer of 2013, Boxpark NDSM will open its doors on the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam. This is a pop-up shopping mall, consisting of containers, a variant of the London Boxpark Shoreditch. The containers will feature mostly fashion stores, but as well eateries, theatre and a cinema. The stores will be opened only during the weekend, but probably non-stop for 48 hours.
Beer opener counts your beers
21-8-2012
No excuses when you cannot remember how many beers you have drunk… This opener will count for you.
Coca-Cola Content 2020 Initiative
17-8-2012
This 17 minute video describes the Coca-Cola Content 2020 Initiative (C2020I). C2020I is a perfect example of Google’s videos about “Zero Moment of Truth” (ZMOT) strategies that describe the shift of first contact moments for retail products due to the growing use of mobile devices.
Scent photo printer
15-8-2012
Zhu Jingzuan, student Fashion & Art Design, has developed a scent photo printer for the annual Student Design Workshop of Sony China. The Dongua University student received the “Most Fun” award for her creation. The food scent duplicator has three core elements; a camera, printer and aroma sensor. This ‘nose’ analyzes the scent and picks the closest aroma-ink to add to the photo. Sony finds the idea very interesting but doesn’t think to have a the prototype in production any time soon. See the articles by Design Taxi and China Daily for more information.
Colourful patisserie concept store of Adriano Zumbo
14-8-2012
Planning a trip to Sydney? The concept store by Adriano Zumbo is worth visiting. This is a well-known patissier, known from his creative dessert and sweets.
Peel wall light
13-8-2012
Instead of ordinairy lighting there are many modifications possible with light. Examples are the Peel Wall Light by Yoy or these Torn Lights concept by Billy May.
Stop working and enjoy your vodka
10-8-2012
The Polish vodka brand Ultimat Vodka made a video of their afternoon guerrilla campaign in Chicago and New York. A guy in business suit poses as window washer and invites white-collar office drones to have a drink. Watch the video ‘Stop working, start drinking’.
UV paint Life After Dark billboard
10-8-2012
Australian brewery Coopers created an unique “Life After Dark” billboard in Melbourne. The billboard is handcrafted with ultraviolet paint by Chicago based illustrator Pose and only visible at night. The billboard showcases Coopers Dark Ale during the day, while the complex nightlife drawing materializes at night.