BarBot/Styling and flair

Styling and Flair

Having a functional BarBot is good. Having it look awesome, have a few gimmicks and perhaps some accompanying give-away tat is even better.

• The serving of even the most simple drink should at least be entertaining
• LEDs + perspex + liquids
  • See http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=drink+fountain
• Rocket launcher switches
• Crazy user interface
• Touchscreen
• Graphics
• Incorporate some personality
• Have a face
• Have a voice
• Receive feedback
• Print out reciepts
• Periphery and accessories (preferably Nottinghack branded)
  • Cocktail umbrellas
  • Cocktail/swizzle sticks
  • Olives/lemon slices/cherries/mint leaves/etc
  • Drip-trays, bar-towels, coasters, etc.
• geek-chic use of lab glassware: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_glassware