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Everyday life is full of problems. Some are as trivial as a warm beer, while others are as threatening as a nurse being unable to find your vein for an IV.

But if there's one thing our species is good at, it's innovation.

So we at Bored Panda put together a new list of clever and creative ways to make the world a better place. The universe can throw at us whatever it likes; nothing stands a chance against human ingenuity."

#1

My Local Library Has A "Library Of Things" For Residents To Borrow Useful Household Items Like Toolkits And Power Washers

My Local Library Has A "Library Of Things" For Residents To Borrow Useful Household Items Like Toolkits And Power Washers

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Board Pan, duh.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS should be common practice. Libraries have become a community hub especially in our rural towns. Some have snowshoes, walking poles etc to borrow

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Australian Company Introduces Glow-In-The-Dark Highway Paint Technology

Australian Company Introduces Glow-In-The-Dark Highway Paint Technology

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zak
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now Earth can glow for aliens, just like the stars on the ceiling in my childhood bedroom.

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To get a better understanding of how such cool projects items come to life, we contacted London-based industrial designer and product visualizer Sam Gwilt, who runs a YouTube channel called Sam Does Design.

First of all, there's lots of sketching. "From research, to concept, to refinement, to manufacturing, designing a product is an iterative process that can take years," Gwilt told Bored Panda in an earlier interview.

"It's important to understand what the markets and mindsets of customers will be like in the next few years (when the product launches)."

#3

Dallas Love Field Airport Offers Free Feminine Hygiene Products

Dallas Love Field Airport Offers Free Feminine Hygiene Products

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#4

Today The Nurse Used An Infrared Vein Finder To Place An IV

Today The Nurse Used An Infrared Vein Finder To Place An IV

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Board Pan, duh.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would have been so great when they were trying to find a vein on my toddler. Poor thing ... this is genius if it works !

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#5

Traffic Light With Shining Pole

Traffic Light With Shining Pole

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes please !!! Sometimes sun glare makes it impossible to know the color of the light.

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"Once a brief has been set, it's time to design multiple concepts to find the right solution. Sketching, scribbles, and CAD modeling are all useful to refine designs," Gwilt added.

"Each solution will be prototyped to analyse ergonomics and assembly, usually starting with rough card models, progressing to 3D prints, and then finally to full industrial tooling."

#6

This Swing That Lets Parents Swing Together With Their Kids

This Swing That Lets Parents Swing Together With Their Kids

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#7

UK Supermarket Has A Tag You Can Add For Carts With Wonky Wheels

UK Supermarket Has A Tag You Can Add For Carts With Wonky Wheels

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CascadedFalls
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliant solution! Kudos to that UK supermarket for introducing these tags. The amount of times I had a rickety shopping cart with it's loud screeching halts.

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#8

A Company Made A Pill Bottle With A Timer Showing When It Was Last Taken To Help People With Alzheimer's Or Any Other Thing

A Company Made A Pill Bottle With A Timer Showing When It Was Last Taken To Help People With Alzheimer's Or Any Other Thing

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Scott Rackley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think they give these to people with real OCD that take medication. I think I read that somewhere, off to research.

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#9

A Sliding Chair To Help Disabled People Go Into The Sea

A Sliding Chair To Help Disabled People Go Into The Sea

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ShyWahine
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So happy more people can enjoy the beach and be immersed in the waves...

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Trying to determine whether or not a particular design is good, many turn to the legendary German designer Dieter Rams and his '10 commandments.'

According to him, good design is innovative, makes a product useful, is aesthetic, makes a product understandable, is unobtrusive, is honest, is long-lasting, is thorough down to the last detail, is environmentally friendly, and involves as little design as possible.

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Even though Rams came up with his commandments a long time ago and technology has advanced light years since then, many think his principles still apply today.

#10

My Hospital Has A Fake LED Window On Their Ceiling

My Hospital Has A Fake LED Window On Their Ceiling

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this so much! All medical places could use calming things like this

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#11

This Playground Has A Sign So Hearing And Deaf Kids Could Play Together

This Playground Has A Sign So Hearing And Deaf Kids Could Play Together

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#12

A Park Bench That Can Fold Into A Table

A Park Bench That Can Fold Into A Table

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#13

This Bus Stop Is Facing The Other Way To Prevent People Being Splashed By Curb Water And Dirt

This Bus Stop Is Facing The Other Way To Prevent People Being Splashed By Curb Water And Dirt

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"When Dieter Rams defined the 10 principles, he thought that they'd be updated and adapted over time," Gwilt highlighted.

"It's a good starting point; a helpful framework, but it's exciting to see new designers from different backgrounds share their voices for what makes good design."

#14

This Bridge's Fencing Has Holes In It For Cameras

This Bridge's Fencing Has Holes In It For Cameras

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#16

This Elevator Has Buttons For Your Feet, So You Don't Have To Touch The Buttons With Your Hands

This Elevator Has Buttons For Your Feet, So You Don't Have To Touch The Buttons With Your Hands

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#17

Decathlon Now Sews The Labels Onto Small Scraps Of Fabric Instead Of The Actual Clothing Item, So It's Easier To Cut Them, And They Don't Leave Any Itchy Residue Behind

Decathlon Now Sews The Labels Onto Small Scraps Of Fabric Instead Of The Actual Clothing Item, So It's Easier To Cut Them, And They Don't Leave Any Itchy Residue Behind

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cut the labels out of every shirt I have, as well as some shorts. I hate getting poked by a label.

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Gwilt himself thinks a good design must first and foremost form an innate connection between the user and the product.

"Someone needs to look at the product, and instantly understand what it is and how it can benefit them," he said. "The goal is to design a product that is understandable and desirable. It should integrate neatly with the existing lifestyle of the customer, and improve it for the better."

#18

This Airport Has Exercise Bikes That Charge Your Cellphone

This Airport Has Exercise Bikes That Charge Your Cellphone

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#19

This Vending Machine At The Hospital Selling Healthy And Affordable Meals

This Vending Machine At The Hospital Selling Healthy And Affordable Meals

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#20

The Local Brewery Doesn't Have Gender-Specific Bathrooms, Only Stalls With Specific Types Of Toilets

The Local Brewery Doesn't Have Gender-Specific Bathrooms, Only Stalls With Specific Types Of Toilets

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#21

Table With Hidden Compartment

Table With Hidden Compartment

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For more awesome designs, fire up our earlier publications on genius solutions to everyday problems here, here, and here.

If, however, you'd like to see the opposite, check out these 50 designs that are so bad, it's hard to believe someone came up with them.

#22

In Finland, There Are Buttons To Thank The Bus Driver

In Finland, There Are Buttons To Thank The Bus Driver

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We were on Italy's Amalfi coast. Our commercial bus driver had just successfully negotiated a series of tight turns. The passengers applauded.

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#23

My Bookshelf Came With A Tool To Hold The Nails And Position Them Perfectly

My Bookshelf Came With A Tool To Hold The Nails And Position Them Perfectly

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I want to know is, how is it that ideas like this are not proactively investigated and immediately adopted by every manufacturer of relevant items?

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#24

I Got A Waterproof Cast On My Ankle Today

I Got A Waterproof Cast On My Ankle Today

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ShyWahine
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such cool, new technology (no more bended wire hangers to ease the unbearable itching). Loving the zipper and stylish design - getting gladiator sandal-like vibes...

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#25

3-Way Water Fountain. For Refilling, Sipping, And Pets

3-Way Water Fountain. For Refilling, Sipping, And Pets

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Janner Wingfeather
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read an old book where the narration mentioned a three-tiered water fountain for people, horses, and dogs.

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#26

This Carousel In Hong Kong Has A Sea Turtle Mounted To The Floor For Disabled Children

This Carousel In Hong Kong Has A Sea Turtle Mounted To The Floor For Disabled Children

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#27

These Air Conditioned Construction Worker Jackets In Japan

These Air Conditioned Construction Worker Jackets In Japan

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#28

This Light Attached To The Lamp-Post Projects A Picture On The Ground To Show Where The Sidewalk Is In Case Of Snowfall

This Light Attached To The Lamp-Post Projects A Picture On The Ground To Show Where The Sidewalk Is In Case Of Snowfall

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#29

In Rotterdam, We Have Free Public Bike Repair Stations

In Rotterdam, We Have Free Public Bike Repair Stations

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Katie Lutesinger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They set up a bunch of these at my old university! Within a matter of months someone had shown up with a pair of bolt cutters and stolen every single tool. They also destroyed the tyre pump attachment for good measure. :(

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#30

The Mall Of America Parking Ramps Have Parking Availability Lights To Let People Know If There's A Spot Available

The Mall Of America Parking Ramps Have Parking Availability Lights To Let People Know If There's A Spot Available

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#32

This Bathroom Lock Also Works As An Accessory Tray

This Bathroom Lock Also Works As An Accessory Tray

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#33

Fan Pull Chains That Have A Light Bulb And Fan Blades At The End To Indicate Which Chain To Pull

Fan Pull Chains That Have A Light Bulb And Fan Blades At The End To Indicate Which Chain To Pull

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#37

This Pizza Box In Japan Has A Handle In The Middle To Keep The Pizza Flat

This Pizza Box In Japan Has A Handle In The Middle To Keep The Pizza Flat

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#38

This Mall Has An Area To Wash Your Hands Without Having To Enter The Bathroom Area

This Mall Has An Area To Wash Your Hands Without Having To Enter The Bathroom Area

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is terrible for the people who (out of embarrassment) say "I just need to wash my hands" when they actually need to use the toilet 😅 *edit* for clarity, I am not one of the people who says this phrase, but I've heard it and seen it many times on tv/film. It's generally less about embarrassment and more of an "etiquette" thing in more formal settings 🤷🏼‍♂️

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#39

This Shopping Cart In France Has A Map Of The Entire Store On It

This Shopping Cart In France Has A Map Of The Entire Store On It

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the UK this would have to be updated every month. They are forever changing the shop layout around.

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#40

This Airport Bathroom Has Green And Red Lights Above The Stalls To Show Which Ones Are Occupied

This Airport Bathroom Has Green And Red Lights Above The Stalls To Show Which Ones Are Occupied

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#41

Best Plug Design?

Best Plug Design?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Breville (An Aussie company) have been using plugs with holes to grip them for years. Possibly on AUS/NZ/Fiji plugs only, though.

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#42

Sea Airport Family Restroom Has An Adult Changing Station

Sea Airport Family Restroom Has An Adult Changing Station

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#43

This Helps To Figure Out How Much Yarn You Need For A Project

This Helps To Figure Out How Much Yarn You Need For A Project

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#44

This Phoneless Phone Booth For Private Mobile Conversations

This Phoneless Phone Booth For Private Mobile Conversations

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#45

A Stand For Bikers To Hold On To While Waiting For The Traffic Lights In Sweden

A Stand For Bikers To Hold On To While Waiting For The Traffic Lights In Sweden

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#46

This Bar Has A Chilled Strip To Keep Your Drinks Cold

This Bar Has A Chilled Strip To Keep Your Drinks Cold

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#47

Foldable Bus Seats So That You Could Rest Your Legs And The Seats Won't Get Dirty

Foldable Bus Seats So That You Could Rest Your Legs And The Seats Won't Get Dirty

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#48

This Hands-Free Sunscreen Machine That Rotates As It Sprays Your Body With Sunscreen

This Hands-Free Sunscreen Machine That Rotates As It Sprays Your Body With Sunscreen

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#49

Toilet With An Integrated Sink

Toilet With An Integrated Sink

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen this in the US once. Too bad we don't use them more. And before anyone freaks out about washing your hand with toilet water - it comes from the clean water in the tank. (Every time this pic comes up someone just has to say "gross!".)

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This Heated Bench With A Wireless Charging Pad For Your Phone At A Bus Stop In South Korea

This Heated Bench With A Wireless Charging Pad For Your Phone At A Bus Stop In South Korea

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heated benches would be great for the homeless who can't or won't go to a shelter

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