Designers Who Went Above And Beyond To Create The Best Products Possible
Designers are the true unsung heroes of our society. They work so hard behind the scenes to make sure that all of the things we use on a daily basis are safe and user-friendly. Do you know who designed your microwave? I didn't think so. See? Unsung heroes. We thought it was time that we showed these talented individuals a little bit of appreciation.
Keep reading to see the best that designers have to offer. The products and designs on this list are definitely worth celebrating.
A Cane That Turns Into A Stool
If you the kind of person who needs to use a cane to get around, chances are you're also the kind of person who needs to take a break from walking every so often. This device transforms from a cane into a convenient little stool.
Clean Your Glasses On The Go
You'll never be caught without a glasses cleaning cloth again with this genius idea. This jacket designer sewed a glasses cloth into the inside corner of this coat. No more smudges!
Camp In Comfort
This is either a hammock with a cover over it or a suspended tent, depending on how you look at it. Either way, it's a great way to get some sleep in the great outdoors away from animals and insects.
Keep Your Shoes Dry
These waterproof shoe covers fold up easily, so you can carry them around with you in your bag. If you happen to get caught in a rainstorm, you can just pop them on over whatever shoes you're already wearing.
This Gorgeous Beachy Table
This designer makes gorgeous tables that look like a day at the beach. This table is made out of a slab of wood and epoxy that has been colored blue.
Heated Benches
These radiators are doing double-duty as heated benches. This is the perfect place to sit on a cold winter day. Now that they've been converted into benches, these radiators aren't just taking up space.
The Coldest Beer
This pitcher allows you to cool down your beer without diluting it. There's a separate slot for the ice so it doesn't melt into your beer and make it all watery. We truly are living in the future.
A Superior Shopping Bag
These shopping bags have instructions printed on them to help customers fill them more efficiently. They're also made out of paper, so they're good for the environment. Sustainable and helpful, what more could you ask for?
Using The Environment
The artist who made this mural planned his whole design around the telephone wire that's running between these two buildings. We think it looks amazing. That wire really adds to the effect.
A Creative Ad
The people who created this car advertisement at a luggage carousel at an airport definitely knew what they were doing. Now I kind of want to buy this car... Or maybe I just want to go on vacation.
This Perfume Bottle From The 1920s
It looks like good designers have been around for a long time. Check out this orange-scented perfume from the 1920s that was sold in this gorgeous orange-shaped bottle. It would fit right in with a bowl of fake fruit in someone's room!
No More Caught Heels
This subway grate has some solid footprints on it so you can walk over it without getting your stiletto heels caught between the slats. Why has it taken so long for this to exist?
Don't Slip
It might look like a bottle opener, but these winter boots have a retractable ice cleat built into their heels. The cleat can be folded into the boot when it's not in use or when it isn't so icy outside.
Benches That Fold Into Picnic Tables
When you just want to have a seat, you can sit at this perfectly good outdoor bench. If you want to sit down and have your lunch, you can flip the bench into a picnic table.
The Women's Washroom Sign At A Hardware Store
This hardware store used a hook that looks like the female symbol to mark the women's washroom. Now we're just wondering what tool they used for the men's washroom sign.
Hidden Stars
The movie Legend only got two stars from The Guardian, but they placed The Guardian's rating in the middle, so it looks like the rest of the stars are hidden behind the characters' heads.
A Crosswalk For People Looking Down
This crosswalk has colored signals at the street level, so people who are looking down at their phones and texting will still know when not to cross. It's pretty smart.
A Spot For Dogs
These little dog hotels are located outside of stores and restaurants that don't allow pets inside. It's air-conditioned in there, so your dog can stay comfortable and safe while you shop.
An Airport Dog Potty
When a dog's gotta go, he's gotta go. Even if you're in an airport. That's why this airport has an area for dogs to relieve themselves. This is such a good idea.
The Better Way To Open Doors
After you wash your hands in the washroom, you don't want to go and touch a dirty door handle right away. This sanitary door opener lets you open doors with your wrist.
The Even Better Way To Open Doors
Okay, forget that other sanitary door opener. This one is even better. This handle at the bottom of the door lets you open the door with your feet. You can kick it open form the other side, too.
Test The Terrain
This store that sells strollers has a walkway in the store paved with different types of terrain, so you can test how smooth each stroller is. You don't want to wake a sleeping baby because you rolled over some rocks.
A Nut Bar For Squirrels
This handyman made a nut bar for the squirrels in his backyard out of some scrap lumber. Now the squirrels are always stopping by for a snack. This might be the coolest thing we've seen all day.
Why You Shouldn't Smoke
The Singapore Cancer Society created these ashtrays that are shaped like lungs, so every time you smoke a cigarette, you're reminded of the fact that your lungs are getting filthier.
The Best Use Of Space
There is plenty of unused space under most people's stairs. This designer decided to use that space for the best purpose possible: to store wine. Now these people have a built-in wine cellar.
Dine In A Cement Pipe
This restaurant was built behind some existing cement pipes, so the owners of the restaurant decided to turn the pipes into little dining pods. Now, the whole space has a cool industrial look.
A Continuous Handrail
Finally, a handrail that loops all the way around. Now you can zip down these stairs without having to worry about moving your hand to a new rail. This is genius, and it makes my brain happy.
Safe Texting Zone
This school has marked "safe texting zones" in their hallways to keep students from bumping into each other because they're looking down at their phones. Just move aside to a marked circle and text away.
Need A Haircut?
This is the cleverest haircut ad we've ever seen. You get to actually give this guy a haircut as you pul the phone numbers off of this flyer. Who wouldn't want to get a haircut from somebody this creative?
Every Spatula Needs This
I don't know about you, but I get tired of having to clean up the counter every time I put my cooking utensils down! This fixes that problem perfectly and should be implemented everywhere.
That's Some Next Level Safety
This keypad protects the entrance to a building. The numbers on the keypad randomly switch throughout the day so buttons don't get worn down after repeated use. It's actually genius.
Take That IKEA
Do you know how many relationships would have been saved if instructions were broken up this way instead of just written down with pictures? There would be way less arguing.
It's All Starting To Make Sense
This toothpaste has a breakdown of what each ingredient in the toothpaste is used for. It really does give you some peace of mind. Every product should try to be transparent.
Golfing And Feeding The Fish
This mini-golf place on the pier knew that they were going to end up with some balls in the water, so they made them out of fish food! That way they're not littering, and they're helping the fish.
It's Important To Preserve Water
This toilet in a public bathroom has some instructions on it that tell you how to use it. If you push it upwards it uses less water than if you flush down.
Who Doesn't Feel Good About That?
This company has little stickers that the people who inspected the final product can put on the sock to add that little personal touch that people love with their socks.
It's Beautiful And A Little Gross
This mural is absolutely incredible. The painting is unreal and it really does look like someone slicing through some meat. I'd be interested in those knives after this, wouldn't you?
What Goes Better With Tea Than Cats?
This teacup is adorable. I love the little ears. But, the feature that really steals the show is the fish-shaped steeper that's attached to the lid. It's basically a work of art.
That's One Grumpy Octopus
These have become really popular for people to share what kind of mood they are in. This little blue octopus was created for those who aren't super into the trend and just feel frowny all the time.
