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Carla

Latest posts by Carla

Shoot and know

Dutch ShotCodes enables interaction between real world objects, and online camera phones. Shoot and know!

Gaymobile

A new way to target the Pink Pound: Denmark's GayMobile service goes after Danish gays offering everything from cheap calls to ABBA ring tones.

Laundry chic

There are still plenty of stale service industries that would benefit from a Starbucks-style overhaul.

Buy room 387

UK based Guest Invest offers individuals the opportunity to own a fully managed, luxury London hotel room, ranging in price from GBP 140.000 to 300.000 for a 999 year lease. The benefits for customer-owners? Split revenues and 52 nights a year for a small fee.

Bikevertising

Make way for Bikevertising: Amsterdam's RedStarMedia offers students in 22 university cities in The Netherlands gratis bicycles, plastered with ads. Advertisers will pick up the annual EUR 600 tab per bike. A real win-win.

Raising the rent

How to revolutionize an industry by raising hyigiena standards, as demonstrated by Australian redroomdvd and DVD Station from the States. Both are examples of DVD rental, new and improved.

Seasons 52: Peace of mind menus

A sophisticated grill and wine bar that only serves dishes under 475 calories: it's exactly what choice-fatigued and health-concerned consumers are looking for.

Kitchenless restaurant

Food Facility, a temporary restaurant slash art statement in The Netherlands, creates a unique BEING SPACE. Fun and thought-provoking!

Livery service for a clean(er) conscience

Eco-livery car services are spreading: New Yorkers can now call OZOcar and LA has had EcoLimo for a while.

Booth your ego

Although MYSQ booths aren't yet commercially available, their GRAVANITY-appeal and clever technology could make them a big hit with the growing legions of video-cameraphone owners in Japan and the rest of the world.

Donny Cards

Selling donations in the shape of telephone cards? Ease of use, combined with a fun approach and bite-sized portions, make Donny Cards a prime example of non-profit sachet marketing.

Wallpaper 2.0

Wall coverings for singles and the world's first magnetic wallpaper: both are signs that a lucrative market is emerging in the business of wall decorations.