After the pandemic, we watched something quiet and important decline: people’s ability to focus. Distraction became the background noise of daily life, and simple routines were crowded out. GLANCE began in Toronto with one clear intention: to restore small, dependable routines that help people do less and do what matters more. Our first idea was elegantly simple, a product you see and use every morning, and it became the foundation for everything we build.
Our Purpose
We design meaning that make intention visible. One short prompt, placed where people begin their day or service shift, reduces decision friction and keeps teams and guests focused on what matters.
How We Started
Founded by Dan Bucayan in Toronto, GLANCE began as a hospitality-grade experiment: a writable coaster used each morning to list one small task. It worked. From that simple habit came a question: how can this quiet tool scale to restaurants, cafés, offices, and hospitality spaces? The answer: products designed for real service conditions.
What We Make
Writable To-Do Coasters
glossy, erasable coasters (marker included) that keep the day’s top task in plain sight.
NFC Smart Coasters
Tap-to-link, hospitality-grade touchpoints for menus, reviews, and promos.
QR Coasters
Scannable, elegant coasters that convert attention into action.
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Why it works
People pause while they sip, that pause is predictable. By placing intention exactly where attention naturally falls, GLANCE turns a routine moment into a reliable nudge: clearer choices, less friction, and measurable engagement for partners.
Our approach
Research-led and service-tested. Every Signature proof is validated for legibility and scan performance in live conditions. Writable coasters are ergonomically tuned so writing is effortless and the note stays visible. We iterate with real venues: one complimentary sample, measured feedback, and a refined proof before production.
OUR PROMISE
Durable, hospitality-grade products that respect your space and elevate service. Built to be used daily and to return value through better focus and smoother guest experiences.
Join us
Modernize your tabletop moments. Request a complimentary sample, explore partnership pricing, or shop our Standard collection
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Let’s Build Something Together
Partner with Glance and connect your space to lasting digital interaction.