Shoe Dating aims to offer female customers dates as well as discounts on a pair of shoes. The promotion is being launched by Malaysian retailer Shoes Shoes Shoes in collaboration with dating site Lunch Actually and women’s radio station Capital FM. Men signed up to Lunch Actually are encouraged to select from a list of 20 shoe makes they would […]
Shoe Dating
Minimalist Contact Lens Store
Complicated is easy, minimalist is difficult. Even more difficult is minimalist design that stands out. That is why we love this little contact lens shop in Tel Aviv, Israel. It is a store concept for Adashot by EyeCare designed by Lee-Ran Shlomi Gidron of Tel Aviv-based Miss Lee Design. Contact Lens Store – Tel Aviv, Israel [The Cool Hunter]
Fashion for the Unconventional
Xeni is a young fashion label designing, manufacturing and retailing online couture quality clothing specifically designed for women who use wheelchairs and clothing and jewellery for women who have difficulty with the manipulation of clasps, buttons and zips. A significant aspect of Xeni’s design is how to respond to the situation of being unable to stand. This has resulted in […]
Beam Brush, App-Equipped Toothbrush
Mouth-scrubbing bristles meet Bluetooth tech with the Beam Brush, the world’s first app-equipped toothbrush. Set to hit stores for approximately $50, the brush wirelessly communicates vital teeth-polishing stats to the user’s smartphone via an accompanying app and a sensor that tracks exactly how long bristles are scrubbing. The app also provides a handy visual timer so users can meet the […]
Hamburger Makeup Novelty
The Netherlands Burger King team has released a highly artistic marketing campaign. In contrast to the usual fast food advertisements that feature appetizing displays of company menus, this project features a novel collaboration with the beauty industry. The eclectic display of brown, yellow, green and white-tinged eye make-up presents a new approach to public relations. Altogether depicting a sesame seed […]
Slimmer Crisp Toaster
Photo: Quirky The Crisp Toaster is a collapsible toaster that measures 5 inches in thickness when in use, then shrinks down to half of that when pressed down. You literally press it shut and pull the sides apart just like an accordion to shift from compact to functional and vice versa. The rest of the toaster seems run of the […]
RelayRides – Rent Cars From People Near You
The idea of loaning out one’s car to a perfect stranger may seem unadvisable, but with the practice of sharing one’s bed now downright common, people are getting more comfortable with it. San Francisco startup RelayRides has been matching up car owners with drivers in its hometown and Boston since 2010. Now, a new partnership with General Motors will see […]
Handpresso for Road Warriors
Personally, I think coffee pods are evil – I like my coffee freshly roasted and freshly ground. However, there are certain times that one can make sacrifices and one of those times is when you are on the road. The Handpresso Auto is the latest in Handpresso’s tiny portable espresso maker range, but it represents something of a departure from […]
The Cool Cut Cap
The Cool Cut Cap is a simple marketing tool for brands that is cheap and effective. This unique cap is made from a single sheet of laminated card that folds up into a fitted cap with a peak (like a trucker or golf cap). It changes promotions and gives room for new promotional tools, the caps can have a message, […]
Glowing Handlebar
The Glo-Bars is a very clever handlebar system that integrates rechargeable LED lights to the bars of the cycle. These lights not only illuminate the track for the cyclist but also make them visible to oncoming traffic. The lights double up as turn signal indicators and also emit red light for traffic behind the cyclist. By simply customizing the handles, […]