Design with a message

15-3-2010

By designing this gnawed cutlery Mark Reigelman is trying to create awareness for the famine in the world.

The first floating islands will be in Seoul

15-3-2010

 In Seoul, South Korea, they are constructing the first floating islands. On the islands in the Hangang River buildings will be placed, designed by Rem Koolhaas and Daniel Libeskind. The project will cost $ 84 million.  

Rolling mini-bar

15-3-2010

This mini-bar by T.T. Tunks is not only unique because it’s easy to move, but beside the fridge it’s equipped with a coffeemachine and a separate drawer for cigars. This piece of luxury cost approximately  € 12.000, -. 

Folding kitchen

14-3-2010

 The Russian designer Olga Kalugina designed a folding kitchen inspired by the accordion. Completely collapsed it is a simple kitchentable, but when expanded it is a convenient  kitchen worktop.  

Is Bubbly the new Twitter?

13-3-2010

In India this is allready the newest rage; bubbly. Because many famous Bollywood actors already use this new social network, thousands of new members submit to Bubbly Motion every day. Bubbly is very similar to Twitter, only they use voice messages instead of written.

Usefull canholder

13-3-2010

For people who hate drinking from cans, The Lighter Side Co. designed this can-holder. It’s really just a handle that easily clicks on a can. 

Paris remains trendsetter

12-3-2010

Across the street from L’Arc de Triomphe in Paris, design studios Prospect furnished bar-restaurant L’Arc.

Learn English while dining out

12-3-2010

The Spanish restaurant chain Fresc Co. offers guests the opportunity to practice their English while they’re dining out. Fresc Co. owns 40 restaurants in 11 Spanish cities, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and Mediterranean dishes. The teachers focus on everyday language and work situations in sessions that last two hours. In this way, the restaurant chain gives something back to their guests in these difficult economic times. 

Green toilets

12-3-2010

These toilets of Nomix contain filters that separate urine substances that are recyclable from useless substances. With the valuable waste such as nitrogen, methane and phosphorus they can then generate electricity or it can be used as fertilizer. 

Twitter can be profitable

11-3-2010

With Twitter you can earn money. Those who do well, often earn much money. With that message and a new book (Twitter with result) Dick Raman tours through USA and The Netherlands. “Companies that do not know what Twitter, Facebook and other social networks already mean, are lost”. According to Raman ‘social networks’ are the way to approach the customers. 

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