Raw milk vending machine
30-1-2012
Polish manufacturer Konrad Pszowski designed a machine where raw milk can be purchased. The machine is increasingly popular in Poland (150 machines), there will come a machine in Estonia and they negotiate with Ukraine, USA and Kenya.
Playful pepper grinder
27-1-2012
Phillip Beyle designed a pepper grinder, together with the Swiss Kuhn Rikon. The design provides a playful way to crack the pepper. Instead of making a circular motion, the lever must be pushed back and forth.
Beer navigator
26-1-2012
SmaakNavigatie (Dutch for taste navigation) is an initiative of Paul Meijnen and Jasper Jaklofsky and opened an online beer store. People can choose the perfect beer out of 600 several types of beers, according to the requirements of this person. The chosen beer can be ordered online.
Building a hotel in 15 days
18-1-2012
In china they have build a 3 star, 170,000 square foot, 30 story, fully sustainable hotel in only 15 days. See the movie for the total building process. Is this the future of (hotel) architecture?
Vending machine dispenses WIFI and beer
17-1-2012
Vending machines in Japan are dispensing besides beer also WIFI. The free WIFI signal is available to use for everybody within 50 meters of the vending machine.
Android in house appliances
16-1-2012
During an Electronic Consumers Show CES in Las Vegas, Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt said that it’s likely that we use Android software devices in the future for home appliances. Some companies are already using Android in their refrigerators.
Sampling machine for adult desserts
12-1-2012
Kraft Foods has launched a sampling machine for desserts in Chicago and NYC that can recognizes faces and hands out free desserts, but only to adults. The dessert are specially prepared for the taste of adults.
Chocolate messages via augmented reality
12-1-2012
Thanks to a free Android and iPhone mobile application by OgilvyOne Worldwide, Greek consumers can use their phone to send a message to a friend via any chocolate bar from Kraft Foods’ Lacta brand. The video shows how.
Molecular Cocktails Kit
11-1-2012
Based on the same principles, equipment and techniques used in molecular gastronomy, this science-based approach to mixology is meant to help you turn out drinks that showcase a greater intensity and variety in flavors, appearances and textures.
iPhone app uses QR codes to track employee hours
11-1-2012
TimeStation is a system that combines code-embossed ID cards with an iPhone app in order to track employees’ hours on the job. Employees need to check-in with their i-phone by scanning the QR-code. In this way companies can see who is on the job.