Informative coaster
8-7-2011
Brasserie Sailors Inn, located in de Dutch village Bruinisse, launched new coasters, called the ‘Infoviltje’, to increase the (online) interaction with the guests. Guests can scan the QR-code on the coaster to obtain information about the company, the menu, the wine list or to leave a review.
Drink for an aerosol
7-7-2011
Pretty soon we will be drinking from aerosols. Turbo Tango is the first beverage from an aerosol. The drink is available in the UK from the 19th of August 2011.
3D chocolate printer
7-7-2011
This printer makes customized chocolate. It’s developed at University of Exeter and like most 3D printers, the device works by depositing successive layers of the building material.
Meat window shopping
6-7-2011
The perfect restaurant for the meat-lovers. The [M]eatery just opened in the SIDE Hotel in Hamburg, Germany (part of the Design Hotel Group). This is a modern steakhouse, which provides a meat locker room where you can watch the dry-aging process of the meat, through a wall of glass.
Create your own rockband with Pringles
6-7-2011
To celebrate the festival season, Pringles developed an app to create your own rockband. Watch the movie.
Inspiration from 2009: Whisky Rocks
6-7-2011
You prefer your whisky cold, but not watery? Than try the Whisky Rocks. Keep these rocks in your freezer, and they will perfectly cool your drink.
Virtual shopping in a subway station
5-7-2011
Supermarket chain Tesco has developed a virtual shop at a subway station in South Korea. People can shop with their smartphone from billboards and get their order delivered when they get home.
Update: The Bilder & De Clercq grocery store from Amsterdam introduced an interactive wall.
Laundry with a cozy living room feeling
5-7-2011
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There is a one stop shop in Oslo that combines a stylish cafe, laundry and a library. The philosophy of the Laundromat concept is to offer a warm and friendly environment where you can meet a diverse mix of visitors on your laundry day.
Glow-in-the-dark furniture
4-7-2011
This furniture lights up your garden, looks nice, and is very comfy. Vondom designed this furniture of recycled materials.
Hotel for insects
4-7-2011
This insects hotel is located in the Dutch province Limburg (village Beesel), next to a large frog pond, with the aim to house insects and to stimulate nature.