Pepsi refresh project

7-4-2011

Refresh the world with ideas and Pepsi grants the money. American citizens can promote their ideas or vote for ideas in their neighbourhood. Pepsi donates money for projects in eight rounds, with a maximum of $50.000 per project. The first round ends at the 8th of April, hereafter people can vote on their favorite idea for a month.

Malibu Cocktails in the supermarket

6-4-2011

Malibu Introduces Malibu ‘Ready to Serve’ Cocktail in two flavors, Tropical Caipirinha and Caribbean Cosmo. The cocktails can be served with ice. The Malibu cocktails are available at supermarkets in the spring of 2011 for € 9.99.

KLM introduces Travlr: traveling based on social media

6-4-2011

KLM introduces a new way to find your ultimate destination: KLM Travlr. It is an online search tool, based on your interests, which collects relevant content from a variety of social media sources and processeses it into a travel advice. The platform is developed by Tribal DDB.

Wine tasting via Twitter

6-4-2011

In 2008 we saw serveral organized events on Twitter, like a winetasting, organized by Bin Ends Wine in the United States. Three weeks in advance you have to order the wine, before participating on the winetasting. Nowadays more and more events are organized on Twitter, like Twiners (dinners), Twirrels (drinks) and Tweetjams.

Winebottle recycled as micro herb hydrogardens

5-4-2011

Wine bottles transformed into micro herb hydrogardens! The Grow Bottles are hand-crafted from recycled wine bottles, they combine smart design and functionality with a clean aesthetic that is respectful of the earth’s resources. Using simple hydroponics, these durable glass vases grow fresh culinary herbs indoors year-round.

 

Innovative hospitality concepts map

5-4-2011

The hospitality is a dynamic, creative industry. There are daily reports of new concepts or awards for new companies and entrepreneurs. But where exactly are those companies? Branche organisation, KHN does put these companies together with you on this map.

 

A foldable Champagne bucket

5-4-2011

Clicq’Up is the first foldable Champagne bucket and is based on a concept of origami on ice, marrying form and function to create a contemporary, reusable design object that can be folded for easy transportation, set up, and storage. Ultimately, van de Walle’s design creates a playful home for the iconic sleek Yellow Label bottle

Labeling Freshness

4-4-2011

A solution to track foods expiration date by using a graphical visual was introduced by TO-GENKYO studio design.. The new label design changes its color based on the level of ammonia the food emits as it ages. After it has passed its expiration date, the bar code is no longer readable, making it impossible to sell.

Retro fridge with beer tap

4-4-2011

Do you want to tap your own draft beer but is there no space left in your kitchen? Replace your fridge with a 50s-style Northstar refrigerator wich comes with a build-in beer dispenser.

Inspiration from August 2007 – Laundry Service

4-4-2011

In August 2007 we wrote about the Wrangler laundry service at Lowlands Festival. Visitors could wash their dirty clothes for free and were notified by text message when the job was done. With a bright new festival season approaching, we are curious who will provide a clear spark of fressness at the festivals this year!

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