Alex Buscemi
Inventions don’t always have to be groundbreaking to make a difference—sometimes, it’s the clever, everyday ideas that end up having the biggest impact.
This gallery is all about those good designs that make life easier for everyone. Whether it’s braille on a handrail describing a scenic view or a sun hat with a built-in fan, these clever gadgets solve problems you didn’t even realize existed.
Take a look at some of the smartest ideas out there that aim to simplify life, and maybe you’ll find something you never knew you needed.
Dive in and see how these cool creations are making day-to-day life just a bit better for everyone.
1. Cup holder for crutches
2. This wavy rail is better designed for going up or down stairs
3. “Braille-ings” with a description of the view
4. Mesh net created to prevent pollution in Australia
5. Solar hat with a built in fan
6. A pet relief room at the San Diego Airport
7. Actual tail lights 🙂
8. Every newborn in Scotland receives this Baby Box with everything it needs
9. For those who use only half of their avocados at a time:
10. Wheelchair accessible swing
11. A vending machine that dispenses a random book
12. MRI playset to allow kids to prepare themselves before going into the actual machine
13. Lego-style Braille bricks to help blind children who are learning to read
14. A portable Nintendo switch station for children’s hospitals
15. Free sunscreen dispenser
16. Slide to your gate at this Singapore airport
17. A little ball of dough instead of those tiny plastic tables
18. Different numbers for different fillings
19. Vein Finder for easier needle insertion
20. A “baby holder” at the airport for people who need a minute to use both their hands
21. The art is carved out onto stone for visually impaired people
22. Rotating plugs. No more complaining about big charger blocks
23. Every car park should be a solar farm
24. Fitted sheets with labels
25. These crayons have flat edges so they won’t roll off the table
26. Scotland provides free feminine hygiene products to schoolgirls
27. Every dentist should have a TV on the ceiling
28. Moving boxes in England that include one tea bag to help with the move
29. Watch a movie while working out
30. Microfiber sewn on the inside of the shirt to clean your glasses
31. Wheelchair accessible lockers
32. Rock ramp in a shoe store for testing hiking shoes fit and grip
33. Camouflaged trash cans
34. Free bike service stations next to a bike lane
35. These small crampons allow for safer movement in the snow for people with crutches
36. A solar bench with Wi-Fi and chargers to work in open-air
37. A cup adapter for those who love big cups of coffee
38. Pick up your luggage right from a shark’s jaws at the Antalya Airport
39. A comfy backpack for your cat’s safety and comfort
40. This is what happens when designers care about people.
41. This handy bottle design is a gem.
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