Crowdfunding bar

14-2-2012

Initiator Dwight Oldenhof found via CrowAboutNow 67 people/companies that have made a combined investment of  € 25.000,00 in Bar Oldenhof. The bar will be opened upcoming spring in Amsterdam (Netherlands). The investors are entitled to include priority when reserving a table, get discounts on drinks and have access to the opening party. Bar Oldenhof is a mix of a jazz club and a luxury hotel bar.

Elegant wine packaging

14-2-2012

The company Wein Bauer designed along the company Kaleidoscope this elegant wine packaging for Angio Letta, a sweet white wine produced in Italy.  This wine is produced and designed for outgoing and adventurous women.

Snelle Jelle snow fever

10-2-2012

Snelle Jelle (Dutch gingerbread brand) organizes from 16 untill 25 March the NK Team Downhill during ‘snow fever’ in France. In this match 20 teams of 4 persons battle against each other. The first team that reaches the end of a 14 km long slope, is the winner.

Chill Can

8-2-2012

Joseph Company International is planning to launch, end March/begin April in the US, a self-cooling soda can. On the bottom of the Chill Can a button is located, once you press the button the can cools off. The can remains cool 30 minutes longer than a normal can does. Earlier we wrote about the Hot Booster, a selfheating soup.

Top design for olive oil store

8-2-2012

More and more shops find the design of their store important. After the designer bakery and designer butchery which we did mention before we now spotted an olive oil store. TA-ZE has a chain of stores focused on premium olive oil. Their new store in Toronto is designed by managing partner Diego Burdi and Paul Filek. The purity and clarity of the oil is being reflected in the minimalistic shop. Check the website of The Cool Hunter  for more inspiring photo’s.

Traditional food storing

7-2-2012

Jihyan Ryou designed a serie of modern techniques to store fresh food, without a refrigerator. Traditional techniques are used which she learned from her grandmother and other elders in the community. View the site of Treehugger for several examples.

Original wine packaging

7-2-2012

Miniwiz, a Taiwanese design firm, designed this classic wine tote. The tote is reusable, durable and protects your wine from breaks and spills. It also has an interlocking feature that allows users to stack, link, or build anything. For instance a wine rack wall.

Serenade your date

6-2-2012

Heineken released the App “Serenade your date” on their Facebook site. This app helps people to ask their Valentine out in an original way by selecting your Valentine profile or number and say what you want to do with your Valentine and why he/she should go with you. The app turns into a promotional musical serenade that will be posted on the Wall of your Valentine. At the end of the movie the person can click on yes or no.

 

Eat me book

6-2-2012

Eat Me is a book with a collection of special art products, brands, people and goods within the world of food. Not only interesting packaging of food, but also by-products such as tools, kitchen and menu design are in the book. There is also a special section in the book with a round-the-world-tour of the newest and most innovative cafes, bars, restaurants and shows. The book is available at the U.S. Book Store.

Fix coconut drink

3-2-2012

Fix is ??a 100% natural coconut drink that restores the moisture balance in the body and keeps it refreshed. This makes it a great boost drink for after work, during travel and after physical effort. The drink is made of coconut water, lemon juice, cane sugar and natural lemon flavor. Fix is for sale in the Netherlands.

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