Even with that twisty on/off knob at the end of the barrel, little tykes apparently still have no trouble using spray bottles filled with poisonous cleaning products. So to make them safer for households with inquisitive kids, researchers at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University have created a new spray bottle design with a kid-proof two-stage trigger. More »
Since it’s totally pre-occupied with its latest rover roaming the surface of Mars, we figured we’d give NASA a hand, specifically when it comes to restocking its gift shop. Unfortunately, South Korean designer Jeongmi Lee’s lovely space-themed Spacionery office accessories don’t exist yet. But NASA put a man on the moon and a robot on Mars—it can certainly make this happen. More »
If you’re looking for as many shortcuts as possible to becoming a whiz in the kitchen, this concept chopper makes short work of meats, vegetables, or whatever needs dicing. And you don’t need to spend months honing your knife skills or constantly replacing bandages. More »
The bicycle is one of the most efficient, environmentally-friendly modes of transportation, even centuries after its creation. Still though, there’s no lack of innovation happening when it comes to bike. The latest example of this is the Alfa: a 20-pound bike made primarily of cardboard which is capable of holding nearly 500 pounds. Oh, and it only costs $10 to make. More »
The next time you travel to a particularly dry part of the world, you’ll wish you could bring along this tiny plastic Fogring donut to ensure your sinuses aren’t destroyed while you’re supposed to be relaxing. It floats on water and uses ultrasonic vibrations to turn liquids into refreshing vapors—humidifying a room with nothing but a full drinking glass and a USB connection. More »
There are a million different bike designs out there, each suited to a different terrain. The Continuously Ergonomic Race Vehicle—Or CERV—is Cannondale’s attempt at making a single bicycle that can adapt to the course you’re on. It’s a bonkers concept that looks just as crazy as it sounds. More »
Inspired by the design of a traditional Japanese folding blade—the Higonokami—that hasn’t changed since the 19th century, Kacper Hamilton’s HIGO tools have similar minimal functionality wrapped in beautiful angular housings. It’s just heartbreaking that it only exists as a prototype and isn’t available for purchase. More »
Technology moves forward in leaps and bounds, but some designs never change. Which is why thousands of men embarrass themselves on a daily basis as they struggle to open condom packaging. That’s why these one-handed wrappers need to exist. More »
Paying for a quick meal or drink with a debit or credit card is convenient for customers, but the lack of physical currency means there’s a less of a chance of waitstaff or baristas getting a tip. At least until the tests of the DipJar digital tip jar are deemed successful and it becomes widely available. More »
Drawing a perfect circle is maybe the hardest thing one can do with a pen in hand. A straight line, while much easier to accomplish, is still a chore for some. With that in mind, designer Sunghoon Jung has dreamed up a concept for a tape measure that not only has a line guide in the middle of the tape, but also a series of dots you can anchor your writing instrument to so that you can scrawl a geometrically perfect circle. It doesn’t hurt that the thing is easy on the eyes as well. [Yanko Design] More »
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