Heinz – squeeze or dip
13-2-2010
After two years of research Heinz has a new portion packaging for their ketchup. Except that this package contains 3 times more ketchup than the old packaging, the user can also choose between Squeeze or Dip. Take the top off the ketchup and then squeeze it out, or remove the foil, and dip.
Mobile fire place
12-2-2010
This mobile ethanol fireplace can be installed anywhere without additionalventilation. Thhe mirror in the lid increases the effect of the fire.
Restaurant in The Museum of Arts and Design
12-2-2010
In The Museum of Arts and Design in New York, Restaurant The Robert openend on the top floor. Besides the modern décor and modern lighting and acoustics, the restaurant is overlooking Central Park and Broadway among others.
Tea house heated by compost
11-2-2010
Architects in Tokyo have designed a compact teahouse that is heated by compost. The walls are filled with leaves that will start composting. That process creates a heat of about 48 degrees Celsius which heats the tea house.
Healthy products in ‘unhealthy’ packaging
11-2-2010
A French designer, Daisi Zheng, gave healthy products an unhealthy look. For example, carrots in a cigarette pacakge and blueberries in a drug package.
Glass vs plastic
10-2-2010
Yealands, a winemaker from New Zealand, produces wine in plastic bottles. These bottles are environmentally friendlier than glass bottles. The production saves 54% on CO2 and 19% on energy, compared to glass bottles. However, consumers should drink the wine within 18 months after purchase.
Colour-changing wall
9-2-2010
This wall offers numerous possibilities to give your house or office a new look. It’s even possible to display text on the wall.
Beer-robot
9-2-2010
Students from the Middlesex University in the UK have invented a beerrobot. The robot can travel a programmed route, and everyone who wants a new beer just needs to put his glass in the holder, the robot will fill it up and continue his route.
Handy cutting board
7-2-2010
Always having trouble to get chopped onions in a bowl? This cutting board has a slot where a board can be slid in, this way onions, peppers or other foods will never end up on the counter after cutting.
Wineglas shaped lamps
6-2-2010
These lamps have the shape of wineglasses. They create a romantic atmosphere and they are nice if you have an open kitchen. The LED lights can burn up to 30,000 hours.