Want A Sixpack?
Posted on January 15, 2010 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | 1 Comment
The sixpack was created by Dutch Design firm OOOMS. (Or maybe there’s another ‘O’ in there … I can’t remember.) It’s a great idea. Basically, it’s an environmentally friendly alternative the cardboard sixpack. Maybe you are bringing beer to a house party and want to mix and match brands. Maybe you don’t want the hassle [...]
Read More..>>Clever Tiger Woods Ad
Posted on December 28, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | Leave a Comment
As seen in the LaGuardia Airport on Boxing Day. Nice work Accenture.
- Christian
In The Christmas Spirit…
Posted on December 23, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | Leave a Comment
According to the news, it’s been a tough year for the economy.
But it’s getting better.
And I’m thankful.
Thankful that I have an awesome family
Thankful that I have a job that I like.
Thankful that it pays me money.
But some kids aren’t that lucky.
They come from homes where they get abused.
So they run away.
And end up on the [...]
Want To Own Pabst Brewing?
Posted on November 16, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | 2 Comments
I was reading on Uncrate that two ad agencies are trying to crowdsource enough people to buy Pabst Brewing. It would work like the Green Bay Packers, where the fans own the company. You agree to pledge a couple of bucks towards the cause and then when they are able to reach their goal of [...]
Read More..>>Masking Tape Street Art
Posted on October 26, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | 1 Comment
Want all the street cred of graffiti, but really don’t like inhaling spray paint? BUFF diss is an Australian street artist that uses masking tape to create his art. His current exhibit, God Left The Building, is showing in a church in Pisa, Italy.
To see how he made this piece, click here.
It’s a [...]
The Fun Theory
Posted on October 21, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | Leave a Comment
What’s the easiest way to get someone to do something? Make it fun. I remember when I was a kid, my mom convinced me that doing the laundry was fun. You get to sort stuff! You got to play with nobs on the washing machine! The machine buzzes and makes lots of noise! Sweet.
It wasn’t [...]
Pow, Right In The Kisser
Posted on October 19, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | Leave a Comment
What happens when you give 40 Colombians paintball guns and a blank canvas? This:
In Colombia, Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe is the center piece of an ad campaign for Bon Yurt yogurt. I’m not really sure what this has to do with yogurt, but my Spanish sucks, so maybe you can tell me. Regardless, they created [...]
Read More..>>How To Fix North American Sports
Posted on September 22, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | Leave a Comment
The landscape of North American pro sports needs a shakeup. I’ve written about the problems with the lack of competition before. I’ve even proposed some solutions. But in reading a post called The Smart List: 12 Shocking Ideas That Could Change the World I came across a solution from two professors – Szymanski and [...]
Read More..>>The $350 Axe
Posted on September 16, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | 2 Comments
Best Made makes customized axes. I found out about them from reading Hugh’s site. They’ve created a niche. A micromarket. And a successful one. They sell $350 axes.
For those not familiar with the current “market price” for an axe, you can pick one up from a hardware store for about $40. And [...]
Laptop.org
Posted on September 14, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | Leave a Comment
I’ve posted about this before, but One Laptop per Child is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the word’s poorest children. The concept is simple. The results are going to be extraordinary in about 10 to 15 years. Check out the video here:
If you can’t view the film, click here.
*Disclaimer: I work for the place [...]
