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.
Creative by using social media
24-5-2011
TNO did research on the use of social media at work. It seems that the use of the social media increases the creativity of the employees and creates an active workflow. Companies with an innovative approach to social media can benefit from permitting the use of Facebook and Twitter.
Rich Tasting
24-5-2011
Inbev UK decided that they needed someone to taste the beer. Not for the brewery, but on festivals. On the job, the temperature, the way of serving the beer and the quality need to be checked before the beer can be served to the artists backstage. Nice job! Even more, because the wage is 10.000 pounds, for only six days. Nice example of promotion!
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.
Martell Trunk
20-5-2011
Pinel & Pinel, (renowned malletier, luggage makers) and Martell, designed a cognac Trunk. Inside you will find the finest and most exclusive cognacs. Several trays contain silver cognac tools, crystal glassware and a humidor with sigars. For more information, take a look on the website of Martell. Tip; use code 1715 to discover all the secrets.
Heineken Invite
20-5-2011
The Heineken Invite is a clever bottle opener. Everytime you open a beer, the opener posts via bluetooth or internet a message on your Facebook wall to let people know you are having a party, and you are inviting your friends.
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.
Your coffee always at the right temperature
19-5-2011
This stainless steal coffeebean makes sure the coffee is always on the right temperature. The coffeebean has temperature controlling material inside which absorbs the heat of the coffee and releases it slowly. Therefore it cools the coffee down when it’s too hot and reheats it when the coffee gets to cold.