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.

Lightweight saucepan

11-1-2012

Cast iron sauce pans are heavy to use in the kitchen. Beka designed a lightweight pan from aluminum.

A hygienic doorknob

11-1-2012

The hygienic doorknob for restaurant, hotels and of course hospitals. To be opened with the elbow instead of dirty hands. See the hygienic doorknob here.

Magic Choc

10-1-2012

Magic Choc is totally unique, UK manufactured, flexible & edible Belgian chocolate with superb play value! A patent protected method of tempering the chocolate allows it to set, whilst remaining flexible resulting in a delicious fun product that can be formed to create many fun shapes.

Snackbox

10-1-2012

Montreal-based firms Aedifica (architecture) and muvbox have teamed up to bring ‘snackbox’, a shipping container turned modern canteen, to new york’s times square. Created for restauranteur Jonathan Morr, the movable venue sells iconic new york street food with a gourmet flair. Located on a section of broadway with no vehicular traffic but many pedestrians, Morr needed a compact structure that would fit into the limited space, yet still stand out amidst the visually saturated area. Watch here another movie about a container.

Stinngo easy tool B&B websites

4-1-2012

It’s sometimes difficult to maintain a proper (reservation) website and run a Bed and Breakfast at the same time. Stinngo provides a user friendly web application to design and edit a B&B website that’s compatible with bookings via internet, mobile phones and tablets. Next to that the site is available in several languages and people can make reservations with Facebook. Subscription for VIP invitations are now available at Stinngo.com

Winter wake up app

29-12-2011

The Winter wake-up app of Boondoggle wakes you up earlier in case of extreme weather conditions. You set your normal time you would like to wake up. In the night the app locates where you are and the weather in that area. In case it’s snowing or freezing, the clock will wake you up earlier, and you have time to defrost your car and extra time to travel to work. You can also choose to set the option ‘If it is impossible to get to your work, no alarm at all’.

QR game at Horecava

28-12-2011

An interactive QR game has been developed by the Dutch Hotel & Restaurant Association and Deli XL. The game shows visitors of the Dutch Horecava Fair different possibilities of mobile communication and creates a more intense experience of the fair.

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