Club MUSÉE

What it is?

Club MUSÉE is Madrid’s fresh take on what night clubs should be: a combination art gallery and night club, but both with a sharp, trendy edge. This club is designed by Parolio of Madrid’s Parolio & Euphoria Lab. In the Club there is also room for new upcoming art designers and photographers with all very outspoken pieces of art. The visual feast is supported by music mixed by Madrid’s hottest DJs who offer electronic, pop and house music. 

Why it's cool?

The urban nomad is someone who is always on the go and always is searching for something new. This nightclub would be perfect for him because he can check out the upcoming designers and their art, and also have a great night out with some good music!

22 tracks

What it is?

22tracks.com is a jukebox consisting of 22 playlists of different genres, each playlist filled with 22 tracks, selected by specialized DJs from Amsterdam & Brussels. 22tracks provides a quick overview of the latest music, promotes new artists and lets you discover new genres. No registration, no hassle. New music, the easy way. They  do not support illegal downloading. When you like the track you can click the shoppingcart and buy it at iTunes, Amazon or Juno Records. You can also help promoting the track on Twitter and/or Facebook by using the “share track” button.

Why it’s cool?
I think it’s cool because you never know witch songs will be posted on the website. You maybe will be hearing music you would normally wouldn’t listen to yourself and like it. Also it is a great way to promoting the tracks and give them a bigger crowd. 

# web 2.0

din-ink, eat easy

what it is?

turn your favorite office tool in only a few seconds, into a cutlery item! the design takes the iconic bic pen lid, and re-imagines it as a set of pen caps with cutlery like a fork, knife and spoon. now your ballpoints has a good excuse to be chewed! the product is made from food approved materials, non-toxic eating tools, packaged in a 100% biodegradable, compostable wrap! available in black and blue, 'din-ink' adds a bit of humor to the bad habit of eating at the office.

why it's cool?

the urban nomad is known for that he can work anywhere and anytime. this office tool would definitely be a cool and handy tool for them, because if they want a small bite for in between the only thing they have to do is to put the different cap on the pen that they are using. it's easy to use and also small to carry with you. 

# instant gratification

the pizza vending machine

i know, when you see this, you have to look twice. i did! but yes, it's true, the pizza vending machine exist.


what it is?
the innovative machine holds, cooks and serves 9” whole pizza pies in less then 2 minutes. there are 3 different pizzas available in each machine at one time. the wonderpizza  machine is the first super-automatic dispenser for a pizza. the first machine's part is a refrigeration unit, which keeps the pizza's temperature between 0 and +4°C; the second one houses an electrical oven that it cooks in high intensity toasted oven, so that means it's not a microwave. if you think this is weird, there are also vending machines for hotdogs, fries, and even goldfish!


why it's cool?
instant gratification is all about getting what you want, when you want it. with the pizza vending machine that is exactly what you get. you don't have to wait for delivery serves of your own oven to warm up anymore. in only 90 seconds you get a hot crispy pizza!


#instant gratification

swimming pool

what is it?

this fake pool, called the swimming pool was created by the artist leandro erlich for the 21st century museum of contemporary art in kanzawa, japan. leandro put two clear acrylic glasses about a foot apart and filled the space in between with water. the top surface is also filled with about 4 to 5 inches of water , so that is looks like realistic pool. leandro erlich makes a lot more optical illusion like art, to see more of his work go to his website here. 

why it's cool?

the optical illusion of this "swimming pool" is just so great.

#experience economy

you look milky today!

there's discovered a new way to make clothing. namely with milk!

what it is?
FIN is known for its soft, draped fabrics, and luxury fashion items. yet the collection is totally human and environmentally responsible. they use raw materials like bamboo, silk where the silkworm is spared, and wool form young sheep. the olivia dress from FIN is one-hundred percent made out of milk proteins. the fabric of this exists out of nettings, which is made by a special process of milk proteins. environmentally aware, because in the manufacture of this milk fabric they use less water than in cotton production. FIN does not stop at one garment: the brand has in their entire spring-summer collection milk protein garments. for more information about the eco-collection of FIN click here.

why it's cool?
i think the milk dress from FIN is cool just because it's made out of milk! also because it's a new way to wear clothes that are less damaging to the environment. it shows that there are a lot more things to discover on how we can live more eco-friendly, with day-to-day product.

# sustainability

john altman, spread the love

what it is?
the john altman organization is a organization who try to create things that make the world a better, happier place and have as little impact on the environment as possible. they do this in memory of john altman. when they met him on baker beach san francisco, he was just a man with a beard and an infectious grin strolling along the beach with a tray of cookies, wearing nothing but an apron and a pair of dog-eared flip flops. after they tasted the cookies, which were the best they ever tasted, they asked john if they could take them home. 'sure dude' he said, 'spread the love' and also gave them the recipe. his gift showed precisely the measure of the man to pass on his life's work to them, and ask for nothing in return except to make other people's lives better. now the organization make cookies, wine and even a book about how you can bake your way to happiness, all 100% natural and fairtrade. they like to think that's what john would have wanted.  as well on the site you can enter pladges and when a certain amount of people enter these pledges the organization will donate something to charities. places where you can buy the cookies are the alberthein and the coffee company.

why it's cool?
i just really like the whole story behind the organization. if you read the story the only thing you want to do is spread the love! the pledges are as well a really cool idea because now people can do more than only buy the products. what is also cool is that the organization is dutch! who would have thought!?

# sustainability # experience economy

come sleep in a tree house

what it is?
the treehouse point team is committed to a vision of sustainability while providing opportunities for lodging, education and connection in a unique and natural environment. it's a dream come true for pete nelson, worlds famous treehouse builder and author, and his wife judy. the two of them feel honored to be steward of such a beautiful place and love to share it with others. pete teaches the craft of treehouse building while judy, and accomplished chef and hostess, works with her team to plan and host unique private events, celebrations and overnight retreats. whether it's hosting a wedding, planning a corporate retreat or realizing new practices, green principles are always at the forefront of daily operations. for more information about them go to their home site.

why it's cool?
whether it's a intimate wedding, business retreat, workshop, team building reatreat of any of life's celbrations. treehouse point seems to be the perfect intimate alternative for individuals and groups who seek comfort and style in friendly and natural surroundings. treehouse point is worlds away from the chaos of the city. in a lovely setting of towering trees draped in green moss, cozy tree houses, and a professional and welcoming staff. all combine to create an experience like no other.

# experience economy # sustainability

wewood

what it is?
wewood is a brand who makes watches, they emerged out of italy as an symbol of eco-luxury and design, committed to the health of our planet. They use unused pieces of maple and guaiaco, a native tree from south america, for their creations. in addition they use only natural materials to maintain the color stains and natural nuance of the wood. there is even more heart for nature. wewood's mission is to recover mother nature by planting a tree for every watch that is sold. the watches go for about $119 and they are sold here.

why it's cool?
not only look the watches really cool and beautiful, i also love the concept behind it. especially that they plant a whole new tree for every watch! also there slogan is cool, and true. "the best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. the second best time is now."

# sustainability

please give me one million dollars

the power of web 2.0

what it is?
som months back, 27 year-old craig rowin, a comic, used youtube to ask any millionaire to give him 1 million dollar for nothing in particular. apparently, it worked. rowin's latest video claims that a millionaire called him up to work out the details of giving him 1 million dollar. the millionaire send a notarized letter saying that he'd give rowin 1 million dollar for nothing in return, and will do so on stage at the upright citizens brigade theater in new york on february 2. some are suggesting that the situation is a hoax designed to sell tickets to for the show. if rowin does receive a real check from a real millionaire, this will just be another one of those times where everyone on the planet kicks themselves for not thinking of something so simple first.

why it's cool?
this is the perfect example (if it's true) of how powerful the web is, and how easily things can be. i think  he is also the coolest geek god ever. even though it can be a hoax, he got so many press and managed to get his show sold out.

#web 2.0 #cool men

fashiolista

what it is?
the concept of social shopping hasn't been around very long. this is a concept where people shop online, and then share the item with other users on the site. fashiolista provides a "love" button, which functions in a similar way to facebooks "like" button. users install a toolbar which allows them to "love" an item from any shopping site and add it to their collection. you can also track users, and you can see their list of favorite items. you can immediately see where you can buy the item. shops with whom the site works include h&m, mango, topshop, asos, and supertrash.

why it's cool?
fashiolista.com is a social shopping site where you see the best items that you might never find yourself. so check the website, follow people, get inspired and set youself a list! you can find my shopping style list here.

# web 2.0

4SKINS, goodbye smell!

what it is? 

a new slip, developed by australian Gilbert Huynh, captures the scent of farts and prevents other people suffer from it. the pants for men of the brand 4SKINS are treated with nanotechnology, to prevent the odors to get through the fabric. the secret behind the underwear is the technology "neutralize", which was developed by Nano-Tex. the technique is applied to each filament so that the action of the substance does not disappear after a while. in addition, this means that your skin can still breathe. "while this stops disturbing odors, it doesn’t help when you try to conceal filthy noises," said the inventor Gilbert Huynh. expect to pay around 20 euros a slip, you can order them here .

why it’s cool?

metrosexual, this is a man who exhibits feminine traits, spends a great attention to his clothes, takes care of his hair, and will use in some cases cosmetics. especially since these men are increasingly concerned with care, they will also be ashamed for farts, especially when they smell dirty. with this product you can hide conceal these disturbing odors and therefore i think they would like this product. why i think this is a cool invention, men can lose their gas but we as women do not have to suffer from the dirty smell. this could be "the best of both worlds".


#cool man

opening flagshipstore h&m amsterdam

yesterday 22 nov, h&m pre-opend its newest and largest store on dam square in amsterdam.

what it is?
to celebrate the opening of the six-story h&m flagship store, h&m kept a 3d light show on the entire facade of the historic building, just before they opened. As surprise was on the second floor the Lanvin collection for h&m ready to be shopped. h&m closed the evening with a party in the basement.
the flagship store will be open for the public on nov 25. the large store will also sale the home-collection in a  innovative way. customers get a magnetic plate in the shape of a shopping cart, specifying the products of small magnets, which can be pasted on the board. the magnets can be paid at checkout. this way, the customers don't have to run through the shop with major products.

why it's cool?
if you see the video of the lightshow i don't have to explane how cool it is! i definitely can't wait to go there. also the innovative way to shop the home collection seems really cool.

# experience economy

tree camping

a few days ago i was searching for something on the internet at my parents house. they have as homepage bing, comparable to google, only it has realy cool pictures on there starting page. here i saw this beautiful picture of tree camping and thought it looked so nice!

what it is?

sleeping in trees is something that has come over from the United States, where they spent a night in the trees with the big tree climbing expeditions. this is done using "tree boats". these are special hammocks for  tree sleeping. it's important when you're tree camping you're always stuck in your climbing system while you sleep. if you wouldn't do this it could have significant consequences! in europe they also allready enjoy this activity but it isn't yet as populair as in the united States.

why it's cool?

i can imagine when you wake up in the morning between the leaves and branches, the wind blowing and the birds are singing, this will be a very relaxing and special experience.

# experience economy

wood rocks!

what it is?
from watches to sunglasses, fashion accessories crafted from wood are at an all-time high. pioneers in the movement, portland-based shwood have a sunglass collection all made out of wood of the mandrone tree. not mass produced but individually handmade and finished with high quality carl zeiss lenses with strength. wood manipulation is kept to a minimum in order to showcase the mediums's natural and unique splendor. they have three models canby, govy, ashland, and go around a $100, you can buy them here.

why it's cool?
the sunglasses look all really cool, and the nices thing about the brand is that everything is handmade.

# sustainability