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People Share The Most Genius Solutions To Everyday Problems, Here’s 50 Of The Most Interesting (New Pics)
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."
This post may include affiliate links.
#1
My Local Library Has A "Library Of Things" For Residents To Borrow Useful Household Items Like Toolkits And Power Washers
Board Pan, duh. 2 years ago
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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#2
Australian Company Introduces Glow-In-The-Dark Highway Paint Technology
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
#4
Today The Nurse Used An Infrared Vein Finder To Place An IV
Board Pan, duh. 2 years ago
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 !
#5
Traffic Light With Shining Pole
Peruvian Chick 2 years ago
Yes please !!! Sometimes sun glare makes it impossible to know the color of the light.
"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
#7
UK Supermarket Has A Tag You Can Add For Carts With Wonky Wheels
CascadedFalls 2 years ago (edited)
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.
#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
Scott Rackley 2 years ago
I think they give these to people with real OCD that take medication. I think I read that somewhere, off to research.
#9
A Sliding Chair To Help Disabled People Go Into The Sea
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.
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
#11
This Playground Has A Sign So Hearing And Deaf Kids Could Play Together
#12
A Park Bench That Can Fold Into A Table
#13
This Bus Stop Is Facing The Other Way To Prevent People Being Splashed By Curb Water And Dirt
"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
#15
Ballot Bins In Manchester To Encourage People To Not Litter
#16
This Elevator Has Buttons For Your Feet, So You Don't Have To Touch The Buttons With Your Hands
#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
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
A little Elf Conscious 2 years ago
A great way to work out some excess energy or anxiousness before a flight!
#19
This Vending Machine At The Hospital Selling Healthy And Affordable Meals
#20
The Local Brewery Doesn't Have Gender-Specific Bathrooms, Only Stalls With Specific Types Of Toilets
#21
Table With Hidden Compartment
Board Pan, duh. 2 years ago
I would love this but not the dining table . Too many spills here ( kiddos )
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
ric carter 2 years ago
We were on Italy's Amalfi coast. Our commercial bus driver had just successfully negotiated a series of tight turns. The passengers applauded.
#23
My Bookshelf Came With A Tool To Hold The Nails And Position Them Perfectly
Kelley Vice 2 years ago
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?
#24
I Got A Waterproof Cast On My Ankle Today
#25
3-Way Water Fountain. For Refilling, Sipping, And Pets
Janner Wingfeather 2 years ago
I read an old book where the narration mentioned a three-tiered water fountain for people, horses, and dogs.
#26
This Carousel In Hong Kong Has A Sea Turtle Mounted To The Floor For Disabled Children
#27
These Air Conditioned Construction Worker Jackets In Japan
#28
This Light Attached To The Lamp-Post Projects A Picture On The Ground To Show Where The Sidewalk Is In Case Of Snowfall
#29
In Rotterdam, We Have Free Public Bike Repair Stations
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
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. :(
Mark (it/urgh) 2 years ago
If we had those in my city, people would just steal the tools and use them for crime.
The Scout 2 years ago
They start to pop up here in many German towns, too, but it is a kind of recent trend. I guess they will become more common here with the further development of bike infrastructure. The Netherlands are far ahead in that regard.
Hans Georg 2 years ago
Yeah, seen these more often recently and more often destroyed, sadly.
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Ace 2 years ago
Really? Which (part of the) world do you live in then? I've never seen one.
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Nathan Pogorzala 2 years ago (edited)
These are usually located on any decently sized bike path or at most bathrooms at parks. (in New York at least)
Scott Rackley 2 years ago
I would expect this here, and be disappointed if I was wrong. They are the Dutch after all.
I'M A SHOUTY MAN (they/he/she) 2 years ago
I saw a few at uni today, and there's one at the local shopping centre. I've seen them a few other places too, mostly where bike racks are though.
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Spannermonkey 1 year ago
There's one near me in Melbourne. To my unending surprise, it hasn't been destroyed by vandals.
Jack Skelton 2 years ago
OMG my local Whole Foods has this it's really cool! I took a pic of it once
Quarkbeast 2 years ago
Ditto my comment for #25. Thumbs up to San Antonio Parks and Recreation: these are all over our public parks here.
Michael Miller Sr. 2 years ago
All over California too but they are constantly being vandalized.
Celena Camps 2 years ago
In british columbia we have these at the hospital where i work .. they are awesome
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
I used to mountain bike and we had access to bike repair stations along numerous trails set up by bikers for bikers.
Lex <3 (they/them) 2 years ago
I wish we had these where I live, the bike repair shops nearby charge quite a bit of money for a very simple repair
jenjie.newt 2 years ago
We just had these installed in my very car-centric city, a step toward progress!
Jojo_hobkin 2 years ago
Got one at work and a bit more usefull one at the sport shop right next to it. Decathlon, as always.
#30
The Mall Of America Parking Ramps Have Parking Availability Lights To Let People Know If There's A Spot Available
ʇɐɹlıɯɐɥ ɔıʇǝɥʇɐd ǝl 2 years ago
i thought these were everywhere (we have them in a lot of shopping centres in australia)
#31
This Breathable Mattress My Infant Son Uses To Prevent Suffocation
#32
This Bathroom Lock Also Works As An Accessory Tray
#33
Fan Pull Chains That Have A Light Bulb And Fan Blades At The End To Indicate Which Chain To Pull
#34
A Picnic Bench With Wheelchair Access
#35
These Bins In Sweden Show You What To Recycle
#36
The Airport Escalator Automatically Sterilizes Handrails
#37
This Pizza Box In Japan Has A Handle In The Middle To Keep The Pizza Flat
#38
This Mall Has An Area To Wash Your Hands Without Having To Enter The Bathroom Area
zak 2 years ago (edited)
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 🤷🏼♂️
#39
This Shopping Cart In France Has A Map Of The Entire Store On It
#40
This Airport Bathroom Has Green And Red Lights Above The Stalls To Show Which Ones Are Occupied
#41
Best Plug Design?
Hippopotamuses 2 years ago
Breville (An Aussie company) have been using plugs with holes to grip them for years. Possibly on AUS/NZ/Fiji plugs only, though.
#42
Sea Airport Family Restroom Has An Adult Changing Station
#43
This Helps To Figure Out How Much Yarn You Need For A Project
#44
This Phoneless Phone Booth For Private Mobile Conversations
Rachel Ainsworth 2 years ago
Sadly, the people who most need to use them are also least likely to do so.
#45
A Stand For Bikers To Hold On To While Waiting For The Traffic Lights In Sweden
#46
This Bar Has A Chilled Strip To Keep Your Drinks Cold
#47
Foldable Bus Seats So That You Could Rest Your Legs And The Seats Won't Get Dirty
#48
This Hands-Free Sunscreen Machine That Rotates As It Sprays Your Body With Sunscreen
#49
Toilet With An Integrated Sink
Upstaged75 2 years ago
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!".)
#50
This Heated Bench With A Wireless Charging Pad For Your Phone At A Bus Stop In South Korea
#51
My Country Puts Phosphor Into Sidewalks So You Can See At Night
#52
Icelandic Park Benches With Footrests
#53
In Belgian Train's Toilets, There Is A SOS Button Close To The Ground In Case People Fall And Can't Get Up
#54
This Cup Has A Hole For Teabags
#55
My Hotel Room Had A White Noise Machine Installed In The Wall
Beryl Beck 2 years ago
Hilton: we built our hotel cheap with no insulation or soundproofing whatsoever so here..
#56
Public Air Shower In Tokyo To Blow Away Pollen Hay Fever Sufferers
#57
This Train Uses The Space Between Seats For Garbage
Hugh Crawford 2 years ago
So does every train and plane I have seen. Between the seats, down the back of the magazine holder, all over the floor...
#58
My 1st Grader Lost A Tooth During Class, And The School Sent It Home In This Tiny Tooth-Shaped Container
#59
This Crossing With Lights On The Ground That Turns Green/Red
Telepathetic 2 years ago
Needed because too many people looking down at their phones not where they're going
#60
The Elevator In This Japanese Apartment Has A Container With Food, Water, And Portable Toilet In Case Of Malfunction
Bob Brooce 2 years ago
I've occasionally wondered about the thousands of people stuck in elevators during the Northeast US blackout in 2003. There's no way they all got out soon enough.
#61
This Cloth Screen Goes Over The Door Hinge, At A Preschool, To Keep Kids From Getting Their Fingers Smashed
#62
This Jar Of Pickles That Included A Pickle Elevator
#63
These Stairs Have A Groove To Facilitate Carrying Bikes Upstairs
#64
This Station With Free To Borrow Lifejackets For Kids
#65
CVS Has Magnifying Glasses Throughout The Medicine Aisle So You Can Read What The Medicine Packaging Says
#66
My Dryer's Door Opens From The Top And Side
#67
This Parking Meter Has Been Repurposed To Collect Donations For A Homelessness Charity
DarkGlassSphere 2 years ago
This shouldn't be the box on the street, it is something that the government of every country must be taking care of. Where ppl are neglected and robbed to became a beggars, it is not human society, it is animal tribes.
#68
The Hospital I Was In Today Has A Variety Of Chairs For Those Who Need Them
#69
My Sons Shoes Have Different Color Inserts To Make It Easier For Him To Tell Left From Right
Pterodactyl in Disguise 2 years ago
This was on bp earlier, and someone said they should be green and red for starboard and port, right and left. I heartily agree, and think this is a smart idea in general
#70
This Bathroom Mirror In Tallinn Airport Has Instructions On How To Tie A Tie
#71
Puking Sink At An Old German Bar
#72
Rentable Soundproof Offices In The Seattle Airport
#73
This Dimly-Lit Restaurant Has Menus That Light Up When They Are Opened
TheOfficalJesusChrist 2 years ago
One of my biggest pet peeves is poorly lighting in restaurants, and music way too loud in restaurants
#74
This Coffee Shop Has A Sink Basin For You To Dump Your Drink Before You Throw Away The Cup
Upstaged75 2 years ago
This is super smart! I always hate having to empty a trash bag that someone threw liquid in.
#75
Simplistic Light Switches In A Hotel
Josh Dorsett 2 years ago
Always good to have appropriate lighting in case an impromptu game of DND is in order
#76
These Green Rings Of Light Moves At The Pace Of The Speed Limit To Help Gauge Speed
#77
This Is Very Smart. Turntable Plugs. No More Complaining About Big Charger Blocks
#78
Webbed Hands For Swimming
#79
These Mini Tent Displays At Academy Sports
#80
Some Elevators In Japan Have An Umbrella Icon That Lights Up If It's Raining Outside
#81
This Toaster Has A Button If You Want It Toasted "A Bit More"
Upstaged75 2 years ago
My new microwave has an "add 30 seconds" button, which I think is brilliant! Never seen that before, but we use it all the time.
#82
This McDonalds Has The Table Drop Down For Kids
#83
This Japanese Movie Theater's Large-Sized Drink Has Straw Holes For You And Your Date
#84
I Recently Moved Into A Place With A Fitted Kitchen. The Kitchen Has A Hidden Compartment Holding A Step Stool
#85
Automated Snack Vendor, Tokyo
#86
This Book Teaches Children How To Tie Their Shoes
#87
Hot Chocolate With An Edible Cup
Rachel Ainsworth 2 years ago
It may not be cardboard but it probably tastes like it. Has anyone tried it?
#88
Washing Machines In Spain Have Tomato And Wine Programs To Remove The Stains
#89
This Spoon With An Indent So It Doesn't Slip Into The Bowl
#90
Supermarkets In Singapore Use Digital Price Tags
#91
Cups With Lids At A Club
#92
These "Glow In The Dark" Stair Stickers At My Work
Beryl Beck 2 years ago
If your workplace is making you stay there into the wee hours of the night, the least they could do is install lights for you..
#93
My Shower Head Shows You How Hot, Cold, And How Perfect The Water Is
#94
Stop Lights With A Timer Until It Turns Green
seana lammers 2 years ago
I wonder how many people ‘jump the gun’ at the last few seconds. Seems like it could be a bit too tempting for some eager/impatient drivers.
#95
My Closest Gas Station Now Has Washer Fluid Stations Too
#96
You Can Purchase Sewing Needles That Are Already Threaded
Stephanie Did It 2 years ago
You can also buy easy-threading needles that have a tiny slot on the side to slip the thread into the eye.
#97
My School Started Putting Bike Repair Stations Around The Campus
Tata Connasse 2 years ago
Unfortunately, it wouldn't work where I live : people would destroy it and steal the tools. Such helpful devices require mature and well-behaved people.
#98
My Hotel Shower Had A Water Thermometer
Kelley Vice 2 years ago
This might be the coolest thing on the page! Or hottest, or more temperate.
#99
Some Parks And Playgrounds In Singapore Have Built In Wireless Chargers
#100
Shopping Carts In Germany Have A Special Beer Crate Holder In The Back
#101
Simple Way To Measure Kid's Feet At My Local Shop
#102
If You Can't Decide On One Drink, This Place Has A Split Cup, So You Can Have Two Drinks
#103
The Mirror In My Hotel Room Doesn't Fog Up In The Center
#104
A Mini Brush That Came With My Daughter's Brush Set To Remove Built-Up Hair
#105
There Are Random Freezers On Some Streets Of Dubai That Have Food And Drinks For Whoever Needs It
#106
This Tray That Hooks Onto My Steering Wheel, Making A Little Table To Eat Your Lunch
#107
This Elevator Shows You How Close It Is To Its Weight Limit
#108
This Bottle Has A Little Screen Telling You How Hot The Beverage Inside Is
#109
This Wet Umbrella Contraption At A Hospital In England. I Have Never Seen This
CascadedFalls 2 years ago (edited)
I suppose this is a way to keep things tidy and prevent slippery floors.
#110
Heated Floor On The Playground In My Neighborhood On A Cold Day
#111
This Ketchup Packet Made For Both Dipping And Squeezing
CascadedFalls 2 years ago (edited)
It even looks like a ketchup bottle. Tiny objects are the best.
#112
My Kid's School Has A Vending Machine For School Supplies
Absolutely a plant. 2 years ago
I remember my old elementary had these. Somehow the little rubber pencil grips they used to sell got turned into somewhat of a currency. I think I once bought some kids cup of chocolate pudding for a few of those suckers! Good times indeed.
#113
This Store In Japan Automatically Calculates Your Total When You Place Your Basket In The Area Using RFID Tags On The Products
#114
A Phone Holder For Selfies
#115
The High School I Delivered To Has A Skateboard Parking Space In The Office
#116
This Crossing In Netherlands Has One Button For People With Bicycles And One For People Who Rides Horses
#117
This Crosswalk Pedestrian Pushbutton Has A Tactile Display Of The Intersection
#118
Why Aren't These In Every Bar And Restaurant
#119
Our Local Grocery Store Has Phone Holders On Their New Shopping Carts
#120
My Local Cinema Has A Guide To Which Movies Have Mid And Post-Credit Scenes
Gustav Gallifrey 2 years ago
I like the question marks. Presumably, no-one has stayed awake/around long enough to determine if there's anything there.
#121
This McDonald's Has A Smaller Counter Upstairs, And They Use A Conveyer Belt To Ship Food
CascadedFalls 2 years ago
The innovation at this McDonald's is impressive! Using a conveyor belt to transport the food and using a smaller counter upstairs is a clever way to optimize space and efficiency.
#122
Umbrella Rack Has Locks And Keys To Keep Your Umbrellas Safe From Thieves
#123
This Gas Station Has Indicators For Which Pumps Are In Use, And The Hoses Can Reach Both Sides Of The Car
#124
This Mustard Tube Squeezer In The Hotel I Am Staying At
#125
These Pillows Marked Soft And Firm In My Hotel
#126
These Transparent Pockets To Watch Movies On Your Phone In Seoul Bus
#127
There's A Restroom At A Bar In Minneapolis That Features A Splash Guard For Your Shoes And A Mini Shelf For Your Drink
#128
Tablet And Phone Holders In Toilet Stalls
#129
These Gender-Specific Parking Spaces At A Korean Parking Lot. They Are Bigger, Have Better Lighting, And Are Closer To The Cameras
#130
Gas Station In Tokyo - Fuel Pumps From Above
#131
This Spork Is Made Out Of Stainless Steel And Has A Jagged Knife Edge On The Side
#132
Asparagus Peeling Machine In A Supermarket, Germany
#133
This Toilet Has A Built-In Poop Knife
Upstaged75 2 years ago (edited)
Since so many of you have the same question I guess I'll answer it. (I really wish I didn't know about this, yuck!) Some people make giant turds that are too big to flush. If you try, they will just clog the toilet. So these people need to chop the turds in to smaller pieces in order for them to flush. There was a funny story about it on Reddit where one family had a dedicated knife just for chopping poo. (What the hell were those people eating??!!) And now Amazon sells official "poop knives" for anyone with that specific issue. :) This is definitely something I never imagined having to explain.....
#134
This Bench Has USB Ports
#135
Restroom Has An Occupancy Board So People Can Queue Outside If It's Full. Gotanda, Tokyo
#136
My Flight Has A Smaller Tray For Propping Your Phone. I've Never Seen This Before
#137
Some Trains In The Czech Republic Have Built-In Bottle Openers For Passengers
#138
My Hotel Room Mirror Is On Hinges So That People Could Check For Cameras
#139
This Sidewalk For Smartphone Users In Warsaw, Poland
#140
I Just Learned About This Cup And Phone Holder
Mark (it/urgh) 2 years ago
If there was anywhere I wouldn't put my phone, it would be between two precariously balanced full glasses of liquid.
#141
This Jar Of Olives Has An Easy Way To Get Them
#142
My Local Whole Foods Allows Payment Via Scanning Your Hand
Rachel Ainsworth 2 years ago
What happens when they lose your print data on the internet? You can't change your hand like you can a card or password.
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Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
Well, this certainly beats hell out of the bashing, malicious compliance, AITA and petty revenge stories we've been subjected to far too much of lately.
Dani Pret 2 years ago
Thank you. Exactly my thoughts. I thoroughly enjoyed this one
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Mell 2 years ago
I find it nice and wholesome when someone took the time to think of something that would make life easier and then shared it with others.
Patrick Linnen 2 years ago
Why is warm beer a problem? If anything messes up how beer tastes, it is having it served ice cold. American beer has to be specially engineered to have any taste when cold.
Nitka Tsar 2 years ago
Some people say Germans drink their beer warm, but they don‘t. It‘s cold. Out of the fridge cold. That‘s cold enough. For other beverages too
Load More Replies... Sylvia Harris 2 years ago
Why are there always so many duplicates? Can't you moderate this better? So annoying!
madbakes 2 years ago
As things get upvoted, the order changes in real time. You just went through when a lot of others were up and down voting.
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Suzy Creamcheese 2 years ago
Well, this certainly beats hell out of the bashing, malicious compliance, AITA and petty revenge stories we've been subjected to far too much of lately.
Dani Pret 2 years ago
Thank you. Exactly my thoughts. I thoroughly enjoyed this one
Load More Replies... Mell 2 years ago
I find it nice and wholesome when someone took the time to think of something that would make life easier and then shared it with others.
Patrick Linnen 2 years ago
Why is warm beer a problem? If anything messes up how beer tastes, it is having it served ice cold. American beer has to be specially engineered to have any taste when cold.
Nitka Tsar 2 years ago
Some people say Germans drink their beer warm, but they don‘t. It‘s cold. Out of the fridge cold. That‘s cold enough. For other beverages too
Load More Replies... Sylvia Harris 2 years ago
Why are there always so many duplicates? Can't you moderate this better? So annoying!
madbakes 2 years ago
As things get upvoted, the order changes in real time. You just went through when a lot of others were up and down voting.
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