Oscar Stock Market System

24-5-2011

Ordering a drink in a bar will never be the same with the Oscar Stock Market system of the Belgium companies Torex and Drugstore. This POS won in 2010 the ‘Innovation Award’ of the Horeca Expo, for new concepts. A dynamic screen in the bar shows the current prices of the drinks, based on the fluctuating stock prices. Even a stock crash can be simulated. A nice way of increasing the experience around ordering drinks and herewith stimulate the sales. 

 

Slide control by Arcoroc

23-5-2011

This concept is based on the existence of an invisible silicone seal on the base of the item. Thanks to this seal, the item will remain stable on the chosen surface. 7 different types of glasses and apetizer dishes.

 

Chocolate bar with calorie count

23-5-2011

This chocolate bar is decorated with the calories it contains. The bar is devided into pieces of different sizes and different calorie counts.

 

Fair Trade Route Arnhem

23-5-2011

The Fair Trade Foundation of the Dutch city Arnhem made two routes through the city. The routes do lead you to all the shops and restaurants who sell Fair Trade products.

Adjusting bowl

19-5-2011

The Lago Fruit Bowl, designed by Moises Hernandez, is the most versatile and flexible fruit bowl that exists on the market. Inspired by the rippling effect that moving objects have on the water surface, the top layer of the fruit bowl is designed to change shape whenever fruit is placed on top of it. The shape of the bowl depends on the kind and amount of fruit placed into the bowl.

Automatic McDonald’s

17-5-2011

McDonald’s is automating orders by replacings staff for a terminal. The way of ordering your meal at McDonald’s hasn’t changed in the last 30 years. That’s why McDonald’ss introduces the ordering terminal. You can order a meal and pay at the terminal. It saves a little time per customer, some people say that they are sad to see their personal service leave.

Wearable grill booth

17-5-2011

In Berlin this man is regularly spotted with a wearable hot dog booth. The device is completely equipped with parasol, gastank holder, sauce holder and a grill. After serveral tests with charcoal and batteries, it turned out propane was the safest and best option. The design concept is called ‘Grillwalkers’ and it’s made by Bertram Rohloff in 1997.

Square meter kitchen

16-5-2011

This kichten design is based on a Chinese puzzle box, It is a small cube  which tranforms into a full kitchen island. Everything you need in a kitchen is there, a fridge, cooking plate, oven. Draws, a sink and a working surface. Nice solution for small holidayhouses.

 

Slimy egg seperator

12-5-2011

The Peter Petrie Egg Separator is a ceramic hand crafted head. Break an egg on his head, pour it in and the egg white will run out of his nose by tilting it forward. The egg yolk we be held by the nose. A perfect way to separate eggs.

Haute cuisine joint

11-5-2011

Jonnie Boer, masterchef and owner of restaurant Librije made a culinary joke, a culinary joint. Totally edible and made of herbs, chocolate and peels of a lemon.

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