Evian in a new design
30-9-2011
Every year the Evian water bottles come in a special design. After famous designers like Jean Paul Gaultier, Paul Smith and Issey Miyake, this years design is made by Courrèges. The limited edition bottle is made from recycled glass and has a pink flower made from biological inkt. The Evian water bottle is available middle october/november.
Fitness Snackbar
29-9-2011
The “Fitness Snackbar” is a mobile fitness studio where people transform their calories into energy for several kitchen devices. Like a spinning bike that powers a blender. The company organizes a self-powered diner on the 1st of October. Stir a cocktail by cycle , row your sauce firmly and cycle your pasta to create a complete dinner.
DIY chocolate
28-9-2011
Attention to all chocolate lovers! Chocstar makes it possible for everyone to create your own chocolate. First you choose a basic taste (pure, milk chocolate or white chocolate). Afterwards, you can choose the most extravagant combinations, like chilli peppers, jellybeans, herbs or any other combination you like. Are you not that creative, there are also some pre-selected combinations like “heartbreak” or “Chocoscope”
Disaronno Lipgloss
27-9-2011
Disaronno developed a special lipgloss with the flavor of their amaretto-liqeur. The aroma of the lipgloss is created by caramelised sugar and almond extract, the lipgloss is alcohol free. Preliminary, the lipgloss will be used as a promotion tool.
Portable Mini microwave
26-9-2011
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Electrolux Design Lab 2011 is a design competition, where industrial design students from all over the world can compete against each other, in the theme ‘Intelligent Mobility’. They received over 1,300 entries, but the mini microwave was proclaimed to be the winner. This mini device can be slided on a specially developed food package, to heat your meal anytime and any moment you want.
Make a bed from a fence
23-9-2011
Students often have a small budget, New York student Michelle DeCurtis changed this problem into a challenge. She has created many creative projects from reclaimed and upcycled materials. Her bed made of an old fence is displayed at the New York Maker Faire. Perhaps an idea for sustainable entrepreneurs?
Toilet doors with images
21-9-2011
More and more standard toilet doors are replaced by exciting and inspiring creations. This small effort makes any toilet visit an unique experience.
Upgraded old fashion
20-9-2011
The “Hôtel Thoumieux” is a new creation of the designers Thierry Costes and India Mahdavi. The hotel is situated above the popular “Thoumieux Brasserie” in Paris. The interior might look old-fashioned, but this is all according to the style of the designers. The hotel features 15 rooms.
Answer to the professional espresso machines
19-9-2011
Philips created this professional teapot, which gives you the possibility to create the perfect cup of tea. This teapot has a digital menu to indicate the perfect taste. The lightring shows you how long you have to let the tea draw it’s flavor.
L’Opera restaurant
16-9-2011
Recently the French architect Odile Decq has completed the L’ Opera restaurant. The restaurant, situated in Palais Garnier in Paris is astonishing. The decoration of the restaurant preserves that typical character of the theater and gives it a modern touch, without alternating of the walls. The red and white colors remind of the musical ‘The Phantom of the Opera’.