Fizzees for Breakfast

14th August, 2007 posted by: Tim Reader

Futurelab prototype project Fizzees was featured on BBC Breakfast on Monday, worn by Maggie Philbin of Tomorrow’s World fame. Check out the video clip of her explaining how they work –- and Dermot’s approving comments… (click ‘read the rest of this entry’ below)

The Fizzees project is making a bit of a splash at the moment, and the Fizzees have travelled as far afield as San Diego to visit the SIGGRAPH conference. Also in the pipeline, an appearance on another classic TV show…..watch this space.

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7 Responses to “Fizzees for Breakfast” [jump to the comments form]

  1. DK
    August 14th, 2007 at 2:23 pm

    Looks like a nice convergence of ideas - looking forward to hearing more about it… have oyu thought about linking them as ‘communities’ to create a competition or have them synch to a website?

    Peace

    DK
    MediaSnackers Founder

  2. Dan Sutch
    August 14th, 2007 at 3:34 pm

    Thanks DK - we’re hoping that a lot more will be heard of them. And yes, they’re linked to a website for sharing activities, tips and comparing or competing :-) (Great minds and all that…)

  3. Paul Wareing
    August 15th, 2007 at 12:06 pm

    These look very interesting, how and when can I get hold of one please?

  4. Graham
    August 20th, 2007 at 3:54 pm

    Great idea where can you buy one from?

  5. Sarah
    August 20th, 2007 at 8:14 pm

    A great idea! Look forward to seeing them available in the shops. A great way to encourage kids to be more active.

  6. Graham
    August 22nd, 2007 at 9:12 am

    Thanks for these positive comments! We’re really keen to hear more about what people think of Fizzees.

    We’re currently looking for partners to help us get as many Fizzees into young people’s hands as possible - both through commercialising and project partners. For example, we’re currently discussing the possibility of partnership opportunities with the Football Foundation - the largest sports charity in the UK - which uses football to support a range of innovative education, health and social inclusion projects as part of its Community programme. Other groups interested in partnering us in developing this exciting project, either through development or commercial partnerships, are asked to contact us at innovations@futurelab.org.uk.

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