50 Times People Had Awesome Design Ideas And They Got Executed Perfectly, As Shared On This Online Community (New Pics)
We are surrounded by items, buildings, and even software that was designed one way or another. It tends to stick out when something is so poorly considered that we have to stop and wonder “what were they thinking?” Fortunately, most of the things around us conform to our expectations. A table is a table and a street sign is a street sign.
However, every once and a while, creative people make a novel take on a conventional object. So scroll down and enjoy this list of innovative and cool ideas people have made into reality. And if this article doesn’t scratch your awesome design itch, check out Bored Panda’s other collections here, here, and here. And if you want something a bit different, check out our list of terrible designs here.
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Shark Culling Laws Poster
Park Bench With Built In Shelter For The Homeless
I hate those things! Homeless people shouldn't be seen as lesser, and nobody should need to pay to sit down!
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Or better yet, universal housing as a human right.
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Any time the homeless try to make a "home" on the streets and doing their best people b***h about it. Where are they supposed to go? A lot of folks are homeless due to Covid, losing their jobs, their homes and some have all 3. Anyone living paycheck to paycheck could be out on the street's at anytime. We need to figure out what to do.
People shouldn’t have to make a home on the streets at all. I would like to b***h about this. People should have access to housing. Especially all this empty housing that short term rentals have created.
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What a great idea I know a lot of people have issues with the homeless but they are human beings just like the rest of us. Many of these people have mental health problems or just can't find a place in society. Remember some have left abusive home lives and be patient, if you offer a drink such as coffee tea or soup especially in the cold winter months. I worked in heath care for most of my working life and have heard so many tragic stories.
There are more and more families around the Seattle area who are ending up homeless just because the price of housing has become so outrageous. And then the landlords are some of the worst at whining about the homeless around them. Suck it up. You created this mess by being greedy.
Load More Replies... It’s about time. Many European countries have ‘pods’ that the homeless can live in or some intended as temporary shelters. Since it isn’t ‘profitable’ in North America to address homelessness this will likely never be utilized here. There was a rather famous case in Toronto of a carpenter creating shelters, ( scaled down tiny homes) and he was issued an order to stop building them as well as being faced with a steep fine if he did not comply. Instead, the homeless must be treated as though they are subhuman, crammed into dirty, dangerous shelters where violence, bedbugs, lice fleas and theft is rampant.
Many homeless people are employed, they just aren't paid a living wage.
That is incredibly kind. Some homeless people won't always accept receiving aid in a shelter for a number of reason, so this at least offers them a temporary shelter.
Compassionate idea but I wish we didn't have a homeless problem to begin with, esp the amount of Military Homeless Veterans in our area...
meanwhile in America we're actively making it harder for the homeless to find shelter
I think the better idea would be to make more affordable housing for people, but this works for a little while. I don’t think anyone’s looking at the bigger picture or the long haul. The economy is currently not getting any better in the United States and we don’t have any options for these people that are on the streets.
Honestly with how filthy the woods (for sale) beside my house is from homeless camps vs if every bench (like a good 20) in the neighborhood across the street had these would be a whole different world. Atleast there are trash cans near the benches. The woods is where the deer go in the winter and come out with trash stuck to them. I'm in city limits and the woods are about and acre more length than width.
I hate to be a negative Nancy but really? This is grossly insufficient 'shelter'. I wonder if the folks who designed it would find it sufficient for thr night
It's better than nothing. Of course it is not sufficient as shelter for the night but many homeless people sleep outside on benches and this could help during rain.
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Maybe people want to sit and enjoy the sun in spring/autumn.
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Much better than the original benches; should be installed all over the world..
It's about time care is shown towards the homeless, it is not always by choice that they are on the streets
Something is better than nothing...it's a good start...but we need more ideas..!!!a clear panel to break the wind...or rain...
That's such a great idea. I don't see the issue with homeless people sleeping on benches
Nice of us to at least try to help a little. Really we can do more, "it's the thought that counts" and "better than nothing".
Pity something like this would even be needed but it's a very good design.
Excellent. However, they need some anti boy component. My tween sons, who are not homeless, wld prob sneak out of the house at night to use these as forts.
Convenient Simple Storage
If this list leaves you particularly inspired, maybe to make some changes around your own home, it can be helpful to approach an area holistically. Or, to put it another way, to have a comprehensive, unified plan. Keeping to the design tenants of a specific style can really help bring a space together and make it look more cohesive. Let’s take a look at Scandinavian design as an example.
First and foremost, think about local, natural materials. We associate Scandinavian furniture and houses with wood, no doubt harvested in some primeval pine forests. But the core idea is to use local materials to establish a sense of place and style. This extends to building techniques as well, as most traditional architecture is firstly functional. French doors do not help insulate a house while thatched roofs are probably too warm for southern climates.
The ~spooky Forest~ Chandelier
Child Safety Awareness Ad
The Jacket I Just Got Has Tiny Skulls As The Zipper
Scandinavian design also prioritizes functionality, which is often, subtly, emphasized by the use of neutral colors. Small wonder that the creators of Lego would approach furniture with an eye for practicality. Sometimes this does express itself as a sort of minimalism as one might see in an Ikea catalog. But there are myriad examples of more decorative or flashy items made by acclaimed Scandinavian designers that are also in keeping with the style's core tenants.
Paint Sample Cubes, Instead Of Flat Swatches, So You Can See The Colors With Shadows
Design has also changed over the last century, with new styles coming and going. For example, the iconic Empire State building still stands out today as an Art Deco skyscraper among a forest of glass buildings. This style itself was a reaction to Art Nouveau which had been so popular at the turn of the century. While less ornate, Art Deco tended to use expensive materials like gold, and furniture in the style would feature exotic leathers like sharkskin.
Drunk Driving Ad By Hyundai
Oak Wood Imperial Staircase In Castel Savoia
Shark Fin "Wet Floor" Caution Sign
Modern design principles are less constrained by form and materials, so the guiding philosophy focuses more on the user. Sometimes this is referred to as literally user-centric design, though some will also call it human-scale design. The core idea is to make everything intuitive at a glance, even if you have never seen an object before. Maybe you are familiar with the design principles of Don Norman or at least the Norman door. Imagine a door with no handle, just a metal plate. Naturally, since you know it’s a door, it must move to let a person pass through. So with no handle, your only option left is to push.
This IKEA Ad
Any Love For Packaging Here? Very Thoughtful Hardware Package Design
I used to work in a home for the developmentally disabled. They went to "work" on weekdays, to a rehab type program that taught life skills. Some of the more intelligent clients had actual jobs, where they packed hardware for appliances and furniture. They each had a paper with life-size drawings of each item. The client would cover each picture with the matching part (like a toddler's jigsaw puzzle). Once each picture had its part, the client bagged the pieces.
Ad For Superman Movie
Anti-Pollution Sign By A Lake In Evergreen, Colorado
Book Benches, Bulgaria
It would be the best if they had readable poems or extracts from books to tempt you to read the entire books.
This Teacher's Wall Art
Was Told This Would Be Appreciated Here. Sooo Here Ya Go!
"Piece By Piece Alzheimer's Takes Away The Memory". Campaign For Alzheimer Forschung Initiative
Colorful Glass Canopy In Sonoma, California. By: Olafur Eliasson And Architect Sebastian Behmann
Door Handles On A Theatre
Newly Constructed 'Danish Prison Cells' Are Designed Better Than My Apartment
Forget Abs Of Steel And Buns Of Steel. Get Abs Of Buns
This Bar Has A Chilled Strip To Keep Your Drink Cold
Translation: (Their) Love Slipped A Little Bit? No, This Is Violence (Anti Domestic Violence Poster)
Clever Little Airline Logo From A Recent Flight
My Vacuum Cleaner Filter Displays Taps When It's Wet After Cleaning, So You Know When It's Fully Dry
A Bar Of Soap That Gets Sad As It Approaches Its Demise
So the more you use the soap, the sadder it gets? Not sure if that's particularly great design, might discourage people from using it.
Solution/Pollution French Sign
This Barcode That Looks Like A Waterfall
Samsung’s Galaxy Flip Phone Advertisement At A Bus Stop In Belgium
Honest question for people in countries where English isn't the primary language: Do you get annoyed at all the English in advertisements in your country? As an English-speaker, I've appreciated the ubiquity of the language when I've traveled, but I'm wondering if it's irritating for the people who live there. (Where I live in California, all the ads are in English or Spanish; I don't mind the Spanish because it helps me practice my very basic language skills.)
Very Clever Logo With A Double Message
Unusual Paint Brush Packaging
Jeep's European Marketing
The Logo For A Band Called The Makepeace Brothers. I Always Thought It Was So Clever
The letters are supposed to also be a hand giving a peace sign. Took me ages to see it.
These Room Numbers In My Hotel
Cd Package Design For Chinese Folk Rock Band 五条人
IKEA Advertisement
They can laugh with themselves, or is it the customers they are making fun of? 🤣
Less Talking, More Listening
House Of The Dragon Street Promotion
Business Card & Cockroach Trap
Sink Drain Design At The Minneapolis Airport
Logo For Lune Croissanterie - A Pâtisserie Specialising In Croissants
"croissant" stands for "lune croissante" in French, meaning waxing moon (because of the form). So the name of the shop is quite nice too. And then the moon rocket... Some visual jokes translate badly ;-) Just like English word plays (sound plays?) with K9 (canine, dog) or French ones with K7 (cassette).
This Bike Rack Shaped Like A Bike
Substation, Detail Of Cornice, Hans Heinrich Müller
Minimal Clock Design
Deadpool Knife Caddy
KV Bjørnøya, The Newest Vessel Being Built For The Norwegian Coast Guard
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I love ‘em all! They’re smart and very satisfying. It’s also a good balancer for all the ‘bad design’ posts. XD
Hey, they've got to get it right *sometimes*, don't they??
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Seriously! This list feels like classic BP content, before they decide to become an upvote system.
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Thank you all..my MIL passed away earlier this year,it's so heartbreaking to watch someone so strong become so confused and scared .It's heartbreaking to see so many people here dealing with or having dealt with loved ones with this horrible disease,I wish I could give you all a big hug,I really feel your pain
I'm so sorry for your loss :(!! You can have a big hug from me!
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The clients are paid. The people who think this is exploitive ought to see the pride on our clients' faces while they're working. They have precious little that they feel true pride over, but a job well done is one of those things. None of them are forced to work, and most aren't capable. We're talking about people with the average IQ of 50. None of them have the mental capacity of a teenager, much less than an adult. They may not be very good at thinking, but they have the same feelings, the same needs as the rest of us.
My supermarket used to hire a young man with Down's to work as a bagger. He did a great job . He took pride in his work, and people would get in his line just to say hi.
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Does anyone else see the posts that have been downvoted into oblivion? What's that all about?
I love ‘em all! They’re smart and very satisfying. It’s also a good balancer for all the ‘bad design’ posts. XD
Hey, they've got to get it right *sometimes*, don't they??
Load More Replies... Seriously! This list feels like classic BP content, before they decide to become an upvote system.
Load More Replies... Thank you all..my MIL passed away earlier this year,it's so heartbreaking to watch someone so strong become so confused and scared .It's heartbreaking to see so many people here dealing with or having dealt with loved ones with this horrible disease,I wish I could give you all a big hug,I really feel your pain
I'm so sorry for your loss :(!! You can have a big hug from me!
Load More Replies... The clients are paid. The people who think this is exploitive ought to see the pride on our clients' faces while they're working. They have precious little that they feel true pride over, but a job well done is one of those things. None of them are forced to work, and most aren't capable. We're talking about people with the average IQ of 50. None of them have the mental capacity of a teenager, much less than an adult. They may not be very good at thinking, but they have the same feelings, the same needs as the rest of us.
My supermarket used to hire a young man with Down's to work as a bagger. He did a great job . He took pride in his work, and people would get in his line just to say hi.
Load More Replies... Does anyone else see the posts that have been downvoted into oblivion? What's that all about?
