Grundig and the Future of Food, Design and Interaction

The appliance-maker thinks about the home, but also the globe

When it comes to designing and engineering household appliances, one of the most significant issues is energy and water consumption. But the waste of other precious resources (like food) is also the driving force behind Grundig‘s most recent projects. The brand—whose mantra is “Respect For Food”—was founded in 1930 by Max Grundig and started off making radios, now they make 500+ products for every room …

The Reality of The Five-Second Rule

If you’re somebody who abides by the age-old Five-Second Rule (or the less trusted 30-Second Rule) you might not want to read this. Applied and Environmental Microbiology just published the results of a new study about the “rule” and have some bad news for floor-food enthusiasts. The scientists placed “watermelon, bread, bread with butter and gummy candy on a variety of different surfaces contaminated with …

Toolbox BBQ

Made to look just like a toolbox, Suck UK’s portable BBQ makes for superior picnics and camping. Featuring a grill, warming rack and storage tray, it folds up just like a regular toolbox for easy transportation. With a removable fuel tray for charcoal, the grill also boasts an adjustable vent to control oxygen flow to the coals—meaning you actually alter the heat on which you’re …