As we all know, necessity is the mother of invention. Necessity differs from person to person. While some people love a unique outward appearance, some people prefer the usefulness, regardless of how it looks.
In order to meet the needs of everyone, some designers try their best to invent unique-looking creative things, while others solely focus on how to make tasks more efficient and easier. From sneakers with self-lacing technology to teeth-friendly ice cream, designers come up with all sorts of bizarre things.
Check out 15 of the coolest design solutions below that will surely leave you in awe!
This carton of French fries has a separate pocket attached to it so that it’s more convenient to hold the ketchup.
Genius: Box of fries in Amsterdam has separate pocket to dip in ketchup from r/mildlyinteresting
By making use of this system, you are able to grow whatever you want, be it cabbage, spinach, tomatoes, and even strawberries, throughout the year.
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This unique elevator design is found in City hall, Prague.
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This side table is perfectly simple, classy, and multi-functional.
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Self-lacing technology introduced by Puma in 2020 is definitely the most convenient design on this list. You are able to tighten or loosen your footwear, and this process is remotely controlled using an app.
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After eating this ice cream, you will no longer forget to brush your teeth.
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Just a single move and this sofa turns into a bunk bed.
Whenever your hands are dirty, this soap dispenser will come in handy.
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This sauna overlooks a magical view.
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This lamp looks futuristic when it’s switched on, as it creates a 3D illusion.
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These cabinets are soft, easy to handle, and are made of rubber foam. They can be used to store the kitchenware safely.
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Hereafter you will love washing knives!
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This modular light-bulb that comes with the touch-and-play technology is truly out of this world. This is the first of this kind in the world, and its possibilities are endless.
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You’ll never be hit by the door hereafter.
This tile that lets you know if you’ll be hit by the opening door. from r/mildlyinteresting
This combination of a pen and a bookmark is both stylish and practical.
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Reading, creative writing, poetry writing, and language learning have been my passions since I was young. I have won many Japanese and Chinese language competitions, and many national-level creative writing, art & oratory competitions too. I am still schooling, and passed my O/Levels with distinction passes for English Literature, Japanese, and English. I have also completed my Certificate of Human Resource Management.