Items We Never Knew We Wanted
Some of the creations people think up are mind-blowing. We revel in the creativity of inventors who chase their dreams and make their visions a reality. And these don’t have to be super high-tech products either. Some of these are clever and unexpected spins on everyday items. These are the types of products that make you want to shout “shut up and take my money!”.
From lights that look like fire extinguishers to glow-in-the-dark face masks, there’s really something for everybody on this list. Just try to not be amazed at the items on this list. It isn’t possible!
Let us know which of these products really impressed you. It might be hard to pick just one!
61. Perfect Doormat For Forgetful People
For those of us who feel they would lose their head if it wasn’t attached, this doormat is a godsend. Following the simple tried and true “PKW – Phone, Keys, Wallet” System, with a few additions, this doormat reminds you exactly what you need with you before you leave the house.
Eliminating that familiar fear of being caught outside and suddenly thinking “Oh god, did I leave the stove on?” or remembering your debit card was left at home when you’re at the cash register. We know we could certainly use this in our lives.
60. Cat Keyboard Shield
Every cat owner knows the struggle of trying to get work done and having your cat walk all over the keyboard, pressing keys, and messing up the work.
Enter the cat keyboard shield- a plastic covering for your keyboard that allows you to put your hands through it but prevents the cats from stepping on the keyboard(with the hope that your cats aren’t clever enough to get under the keyboard cover!) This genius invention was made by a cat lover who had to lose a few too many hours to removing their cats from their work area. So cute.
59. This LED Word Clock Tells You The Time (Literally)
This beautiful clock is a perfect addition to any minimalist’s home or office. It’s a metal block that illuminates the exact time in letters. It’s made of copper and updates in five minute intervals.
It’s the perfect gift for those of us who hate both with analog watches or simply want a classier way to check the clock. It’s more artistic in value than it is exact, but for the artistic flair, it seems well worth the $20 price tag. This clock is completely one of a kind. We can honestly say we haven’t ever seen anything like it.
58. A More Convenient Fridge
Someone was getting sick and tired of squatting in front of their fridge, sticking their entire arm inside, and rummaging around for a specific ingredient. This refrigerated drawer is a brilliant idea that takes all the discomfort of searching through a standing fridge. No more bending over or getting down on your knees, everything you need will be conveniently displayed where you’re cooking.
This would be an excellent addition to any chef’s kitchen, making it easy to access any ingredient you need to toss into a dish. The location of the drawer couldn’t be more perfect, it’s placed right where all the action happens. No doubt whoever came up with this spends a lot of time in the kitchen.
57. A “Solicitor’s Beware!” Door Sign
We loved this door sign for its honesty. The experience of solicitors coming to your door is a terrible one we all have to deal with (even these days, during quarantine!). It seems only fair to combat the unpleasant experience with your own dose of unpleasantness, and this clever person managed to buy the perfect item for that purpose.
As the sign denotes, all solicitors will be charged by the minute with no “if”s, “and”s, or “but”s. We wonder if this is legally binding as a contract, but we assume its probably enough to deter most solicitors.
56. Lend a Hand to Yourself
Let’s face it, we’ve all forgotten our keys, wallet, or cellphone at one point or another. You’re about a mile from your front door when you realize you’ve left behind something extremely important, and it usually makes you slap your forehead in frustration. Well here’s a HANDy solution that’s a little more creative than a bowl by the front door.
These hands are designed to do nothing but hold your valuables, plus they add a nice artistic touch to any room in the house. They might seem a touch creepy for some people, evaluate your family’s fear levels before making this purchase. But overall, we think this product is incredibly useful and cool. A round of applause for whoever invented these!
55. Silicon “Falling Man” Pot Stopper
This little silicon “Falling Man” pot stopper is not only practical but very cute. When cooking, there are often dishes that require the pot to be covered, but complete covering can cause steaming, overflowing, and a big mess to all of your pots and pans.
This small falling man pot stopper is not only a fun visual to your cooking experience but completely eliminates the muss and fuss that comes with having the pot be completely covered. It’s a genius and small invention that does away with a difficult problem effortlessly. It’s a useful tool to have in any kitchen and makes the perfect gift for a family member or friend who frequently cooks.
54. LED Face Mask For Being Seen At Night
This LED face mask is perfect for being seen at night. It’s essential for those night owls who are out during these Quarantine nights. Imagine all the uses for this mask! Socially-distanced zoom raves, bike riding, jogging, or even just basic safety when traveling at night, being seen by passing cars.
It is otherwise a perfectly functional face mask. These are absolutely essential for people who enjoy being out past dark. They include an N95 reusable filter and the colors can be changed manually.
53. A Teatime Companion
Animal lovers don’t freak out! You might think that this poor fish has got caught inside a hot cup of tea, but do not worry, it’s not real. This pretty sea creature is actually a tea bag and will swim around in your hot afternoon drink for as long as you want it to. It’s sure to add some excitement to any regular cup of tea.
Afternoon tea has never felt so whimsical. We have to wonder if this company makes tea bags in the shape of other sea creatures, like jellyfish, octopuses, or eels. They could sell an entire aquarium of teabag sea animals, we’re sure they would sell out faster than you could say “Earl Gray”.
52. Built-In Extension Cord In The Wall Socket
This built-in extension cord comes in from your wall socket. This product is a genius for eliminating the muss and fuss that comes with extension cords. No more wires on the floor, stickers, or cable adjusters. If we had a say, we’d put one in every room of everyone’s house.
Not since the wireless vacuum cleaner has a product been so efficient in decluttering a room and improving on its previous prototype. It’s such a simple concept, but an incredibly clever one. Once you have one, it becomes like a bare necessity and you wonder what you’ve been doing without one this whole time!
51. City Skyline Blackout Panels
These blackout panels are breath-taking. They’re perfect for keeping your room dark and adding a magical flair to it, creating a full city skyline in your living room, no matter where you are or the time of day. These create such an amazing effect. They completely block out light everywhere except in the cutouts of the city, letting in an unbelievable illusion.
Personally, we love these so much more than regular blackout curtains because of the unique flair that they attribute to any room they are placed in. These are made by Holeroll and they come in New York, London, and “Night Sky” variants.
50. Watching the Coals Has Never Been More Interesting
Firing up the coals for a cookout might be the most tedious thing in the world. All the food has been prepped while you and your guests are suppressing grumbly stomachs waiting for the grill to get hot enough. Here’s a product that’s sure to get everyone’s mind off of the food, these BBQ coals shaped like real human skulls!
You can pretend they’re the heads of your enemies as you slap the first hamburger onto the grill. Watching these heat up is far from boring, it’ll look like a scene straight out of a horror movie. Might want to keep the faint of heart inside while these are burning, it might scare the appetite out of them.
49. The Coziest Bookshelf Ever
Many bookworms take pride in decorating their bookshelf until it’s Instagram ready. Book dividers are a must in any avid reader’s collection, and there are several variations out there. This one will put you in the mood to cozy up with a book because it’s a miniature diorama of a book nook! Honestly, that reading space looks so comfortable you almost wish you could shrink down and go inside.
This divider would definitely add some flair to a plain-looking bookshelf. There’s so much detail in it you’d probably get lost staring at it. Now the only thing left to do is design the bookshelves in this tiny diorama, maybe add some little people to read them, too!
48. Repurposed Baby Grand Piano Bookshelf
For the music lovers among us, there’s this absolutely breath-taking bookshelf made of a real repurposed Baby Grand piano.Imagine the possibilities! Pianos have a finite lifespan of being “good” – we’re really happy to see these pianos used for a good purpose.
This piece really lights up a room and is a perfect addition to the musician in your life. It’s a statement piece we can imagine would stop anyone in their tracks when they enter the room. While we wish the actual keys could remain playable, unfortunately, most components had to be removed in order for the weight of the piano to hold up in the wall.
47. A Penguin Shaped Egg-Cooker
This penguin egg cooker is the cutest egg-cooking device ever and we adore it completely. It’s a simple, but effective concept. It is a cute solution to easy egg-cooking. It’s heat resistant and easy to use in cooking or in your fridge to store your eggs in lieu of a carton.
For the penguin and egg lovers in your life, this is an egg-cellent gift idea that is sure to delight them and see much use in the home. We know we would certainly love one. What do you think of this egg cooker? Would you buy one for yourself or a family member?
46. Keep Your Cold Drinks Patriotic
Want to make a Fourth of July party extra special? This ice cube tray celebrates the United States in the most unique way possible. Have your party guests cool their beverage with their home state! Though Californians might need a taller glass, and people from smaller states might get the short end of the stick…
But that’s what comes with representing your state, right? Alternatively, you can fill up your glass with the entire West Coast if you want your drink extra chilled. And nothing says patriotism than a bowl of punch filled with all fifty states! Serve with exclusively red, white, and blue drinks to make this ice tray even more effective.
45. Kicking Disposable Utensils Up a Notch
We’ve all seen animal-shaped plates and colorful plastic cutlery, but these cups take party decorations to a whole new level. This is the perfect addition to a jungle-themed birthday. We can’t imagine a single child who wouldn’t find these absolutely exciting. They might be too distracted by these hilarious animal designs to play pin the tail on the donkey!
Incidentally, donkeys are not one of the animal options available in this set. It would appear that these are reserved for wild species only. Challenge the kiddos to make the sounds of the animal before picking up their cup for a little extra fun. Though they might hit a wall when it comes to imitating a shark or zebra!
44. Never Skip Leg Day
You might be new to the gym life but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a sense of humor about yourself. There’s no need to feel insecure about your legs, after all, that’s why you came to work out in the first place. But while you’re working on your leg gains you can make yourself and everyone around you laugh with amusement over your hilarious socks.
Don’t worry dude, you won’t have chicken legs for very much longer! Not only is this a clever optical illusion, but it also reminds you why you’re sweating on the leg machine in the first place. Don’t let your workout goals intimidate you, a better self-image comes with a good sense of humor.
43. A Lighter Shaped Like A Fire Extinguisher
Ironic gag gifts are often a lot of fun to have but even more fun to give. We have here a fire-extinguisher shaped lighter, to confuse and delight your friends and enemies. And if you’re willing to part with $10.99, it’s yours! It’s fun to think of this fire extinguisher fulfilling the action it was originally made to eliminate- It’s all there in the name!
Just imagine, you’re trying to cleverly put out a candle with the new mini-fire extinguisher you get from your friends, only to make the fire bigger! You play it off like it was intentional, but inside, you know you’ve been fooled, and you remember to pay it forward for your next gift-giving occasion.
42. A Sword-Shaped Key Blank
This is a sword-shaped key blank by Hero’s Armory. Having a unique item doesn’t have to be out loud and obvious- it can be small, cute things that are hard to notice. Like this little key. This specific key is a replica of the “Hyrule” Sword from The Legend of Zelda – however, unique key blanks are nothing new.
You can get many things, from swords to musical instruments. When we saw this item, however, we felt immediately like we really wanted it, which made it perfect for this list. If you would like to get your hands on one of these keys (or any of the many other types of blanks) you can check them out for $14.99.
41. Solar Powered Charger For Your Devices
The perfect solution for sunny days when you are stuck without a battery in the outdoors. Imagine going hiking and suddenly running out of battery. You now have a solar powered charger! Other than a source of infinite energy, it’s a fantastic gift for the people in our lives that are often stranded outside without battery.
Every morning, you can wake up and grab your already charged charger from the wall. It’s not only a useful product, but it is also incredibly pleasing for the eye. You can use several to decorate your window or even draw around them, and always have the ease of using solar power to charge your devices!
40. A Pair of Badass Earbuds
Ever wanted to look like you’ve been impaled by a tiny Japanese sword? If so, these may be the perfect headphones for you. This katana might be little but it still looks pretty badass, the little details on the side of each earbud is really something to appreciate. Regular earbuds are boring, why not listen to your music with a little more style?
These earbuds are the perfect accessory for jamming out to the Kill Bill soundtrack, or perhaps some traditional Japanese tunes. Whatever music you end up listening to, you’re sure to look super cool. Plus you’ll appear to have Wolverine level resilience, seeing as you can carry on with your day despite having a sword in your head!
39. All-In-One Washing Machine
This washing machine cleans, dries, irons, and folds your clothes all in one place. Honestly, this device almost seems too good to be true. It feels like there has to be a catch. Laundry is one of the chores that never ends. It feels like there’s always some article of clothing that needs to be cleaned when you least expect it.
This printer-looking machine could be a god-send. There are so many steps to doing laundry. If one machine does everything for you, think of all the time you could free up. No more hours spent meticulously ironing or slowly folding. With this machine, all you would have to do is collect the clothes and put them away.
38. No More Clogged Drains
This item exists to make your life infinitely easier. Picking out hairs from a clogged drain is disgusting. There’s often dirt that also gets tangled up in there, and with everything constantly getting wet, mold can grow too. But this little device catches everything in one place before you have to go out and buy Draino.
Sure it’ll still be a little icky to pull off the tube, but at least you don’t have to dig down the drain. Think of all the time and money this would save you! No need to call a plumber or make stressed trips to a pharmacy to buy cleaning supplies.
37. Hot Tub Boat
This boat ride could be life changing. Think of all of the places that would open up to you with a boat like this. You could sail into cold climates without a second thought. Instead of freezing your butt off on a windy boat, you just turn the heat on and submerge yourself in hot water. The brave could take turns jumping into cold water and returning to the tub. The temperature shock is good for your body!
A hot tub with a view is the best kind of jacuzzi. Think of all the beautiful scenes you could sail to on a boat like this. The tub’s portable! This luxury is almost too good to be true. On the next vacation you go on with your friends, make sure to look into hot tub boat options. If you all pitch in for the price, it could be an experience worth having.
36. Acoustic Guitar Doorbell
The sounds that doorbells make are rarely pleasing to the ear. Either they’re too loud, too high pitched, or don’t work. This guitar stand that doubles as a doorbell is an interesting concept. The music it creates would definitely make a much nicer sound than your typical doorbell. Just as long as no one slams anything, it should all go well and not ruin the instrument.
The question is what happens when you take down the guitar. If you’re getting in a few hours of practice, people will need to resort to knocking. Regardless, an acoustic guitar melody is definitely a much more pleasant alternative to your typical doorbell. People will enter your home refreshed rather than traumatized from a loud “ding-dong”.
35. Self Cleaning Litter Box
Cleaning up after your pet is easily the least fun part about having a furry companion. Finding a machine that does all the gross stuff for you is almost like a miracle. Suddenly you don’t have to worry about how many times a week you need to scoop out the litter box, instead you can spend your time on other things.
Not only does this contraption clean itself, it also refills the litter box! There’s barely any maintenance needed. Once you teach your cat this is the place to do their business, the rest is a walk in the park. This machine probably results in a happier owner and a happier cat. The pet always has a clean place to go and the person has less work to do.
34. Portable Door Lock
Safety is always a huge priority when it comes to traveling. When you’re in a foreign country staying in an unfamiliar hotel, that extra peace of mind is what could transform your trip from something stressful to something extraordinary. These portable door locks can provide that extra bit of security. They fit into almost every door and ensure that you’re safely locked in and keep strangers out.
As long as you make sure you can take it out in an emergency, there’s absolutely no downside to this gadget. Security and privacy are crucial when it comes to travel. For those who are always on the go or a fan of international adventures, this is the carry-on item that you’ve been waiting for.
33. Condiment Gun
If you’re trying to add some extra flair to your BBQs, look no further than this creative condiment container. You can easily control the amount of mustard, ketchup or mayonnaise added when you have a tool like this. It’ll also get you some guaranteed laughs from fellow guests. It’s safe to say you should pull the trigger on this purchase.
The only downside might be if young kids get a hold of it. It’s not hard to imagine two children getting into a condiment fight. And that would leave you with quite a mess. If you think this toy will be too much fun for your household, maybe wait until your kids grow up a little.
32. Calorie And Nutrition Counter
With a simple scan, this gadget can give you the nutritional and caloric composition of any food. For those who are following their intake throughout the day, this item can save you loads of time. You don’t have to ask the waiters for all the ingredients of each dish. Instead you can simply scan the final product and log the results of TellSpec right in your journal.
This product removes all doubt and guessing from your culinary experience. Instead of breaking your brain trying to read the dozens of ingredients that are listed on the side of a package, you can just scan the serving and read it off your phone. Instead of making nutritional facts something you avoid, TellSpec will make it easy.
31. Toasting Knife
This knife toasts your bread as you slice it! You simply run the knife along your slice and watch the loaf get crispy. It’s like magic. This will be a savior to anyone who forgets their bread in the toaster. No more black squares burnt to a crisp. You can’t overcook something if you’re holding it in your hand!
You can also adjust the knife to toast at different levels. Therefore it can be fit for any mood or any person. Everyone has their specific toasting preferences and with this knife, each slice can be done differently. This is the kind of instrument that once you get used to using, you can never live without it.
30. Rotating Seat Benches
That weird feeling you get when you sit on a seat that was warmed by the person before you is never pleasant. It always feels dirty somehow. Or when it’s recently rained and there’s no dry spots in the park and so you have to stand around or simply suck it up and get your pants wet. These awkward situations are moot when you have a bench that can rotate its seat.
With a turn of a handle, the gross or wet part can just be moved to the bottom and aired out for a while. An invention like this seems like it would catch on, but for some reason, it doesn’t exist in most places. You would think an idea as brilliant as this would be adopted by every city. Hopefully, these benches will start making their way into public parks and sidewalks soon.
29. A Toaster-Shaped USB Hub
This toasted shaped USB hub is so cute we could just eat it up! It comes in four different variations(Rye, Buttered, White, and Burnt) and carries a maximum of 4GB on each toast. We can imagine this cute little gadget fits perfectly into the life of anyone who is a fan of cute and practical gadgets. Any new assignment for school or family album becomes instantly cuter when it’s loaded onto this toaster USB hub.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t also function as a real mini-toaster, otherwise, it would be utterly, completely flawless. We may not be able to use this as a toaster, but you can certainly get it for yourself if you’re in the mood for a cute and entertaining USB Hub.
28. Perfect Side-Sleeping Pillow
This item is perfect for those of us who love to sleep on their side without wanting their arm to fall completely asleep. Anyone who enjoys sleeping on their side can understand the struggle of waking up to a numb arm, unable to move it, and unable to get comfortable any other way.
Enter this pillow: the perfect solution for a comfortable side sleep without needing to risk your circulation. It has a hole in the back for your to slide your arm into, so that you can lean on it comfortably. At a price tag of around $30, these are super affordable editions to a great night’s sleep.
27. Give Your Chess Games Higher Stakes
Whether you’re just getting into chess or you’re a grandmaster level player, this chess set is sure to appeal to you. There’s nothing that makes a game feel more grand and epic than modeling it after one of the most famous skylines in the world. You’ll truly feel like you’re on top of the world as you maneuver pieces shaped like the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building.
It really raises the stakes when the pieces you’re losing are entire buildings. You can channel your inner King Kong as you knock over your opponent’s pieces. This chess set definitely makes more of a memorable game whether you win or lose, it’s probably a lot more fun to watch, too!
26. Remote Control With A Headphone Plug For Silent Listening
This one is a gift not only for yourself but for everyone else who lives at home with you. This remote control has a small headphone jack on the side of it. It would allow you to listen to your TV with headphones on whilst everyone else is asleep or perhaps during a quiet afternoon when everyone would be busy studying, reading, or simply enjoying the silence.
This could be a great gift for grandparents as well, or those hard of hearing. With headphones plugged in, you could play the sound a lot louder to allow them to hear. What would you use this remote for? Would you like something like this?
25. Forest-Effect Twig Chandelier For A Magical Forest At Bedtime
This beautiful Forest-Effect Twig chandelier guarantees a perfect atmosphere at bedtime. Coupled with a nature sound machine (preferably something forest or nature-related) it guarantees a peaceful night sleep like no other.
You can drift off to a blissful sleep with this whimsical forest-effect chandelier, that guarantees bedtime will be a fairytale experience. Imagine this: you put on your nature sounds, light this chandelier, and cozy into your bed with a nice book, garnering you the feeling of falling asleep in a peaceful forest. We can’t imagine a more fantastic sleeping experience.
24. “I Tried” Gold Star For Self Validation
These gold star pins are absolutely adorable, and we can’t stop thinking of uses for them. Not only for a dose of self-validation but for others too! Think of this: you could give a jar of these to a good friend, so they can reward themselves for a hard task done, even if they didn’t succeed.
These are a constant reminder that it’s ok to put your best foot forward and to try your hardest even if you don’t succeed sometimes because trying is half the battle, even in a crisis. This little pick me up is your very own self-validation station- all you gotta do is look at your pin! You could carry a few and give them away to people at the appropriate time- a reminder that you are always doing your best so long as you are trying. Kids, adults, and anyone in between can understand the joy of getting recognized for the effort you did, even if you didn’t achieve the result you wanted.
23. Be the Envy of Your Family Cookout
If you’re a big fan of baking then this novelty bread tray might be for you. But don’t be mistaken, this tray isn’t meant for your usual whole wheat or rye, it’s intended for cornbread only! If your mother’s cornbread recipe is starting to bore you then this tray will definitely give your comfort food a fun twist. Show up to your family barbeque with these babies and you’ll be the envy of every auntie in your family.
Cornbread muffins can’t compete with bread that’s shaped like actual corn. No one is going to have to ask you twice what you baked into these, the main ingredient should be totally clear to anyone with eyes.
22. Power Your Phone with Screams!
A portable battery is a good item to keep on hand. You might consistently have a charged phone, but there will always be those situations where you accidentally leave the house with a 15% battery. In those cases, you’ll thank yourself for the extra juice, and what better way to carry it around than with this Monster’s Inc themed battery!
The Monster world might use these scream canisters to power their entire world, but we only need them for our cellphones. The coolest part of this gadget is the red line that indicates how full your battery is. You’ll feel like you’re living in the world of Pixar whenever one of these is plugged into your USB port
21. Making Corn on the Cob More Fun and Less Messy
Getting the family and neighbors together for a barbeque? In addition to hot dogs and burgers, you’re going to want to have several ears of corn. They make for a delicious side dish, as well as a tasty vegetarian option for your herbivore friends. But how are you going to chow down without getting butter all over your fingers?
You could always get a pair of boring cob holders, often sold in grocery or cooking supply stores. However, if you’re the fun-loving type you might want to spring for something a little more whimsical. These dachshund handles are the perfect addition to this midwestern favorite. Eat your veggies while having a laugh!
20. Table-ception
Who hasn’t heard of the worldwide phenomenon that is Christopher Nolan’s Inception? This movie was released in 2010, yet to this day people use the title as a way to describe a thing within a thing. If you like science fiction, you were probably a major fan of this movie. Why keep your love confined to the TV screen? Bring it into your living room furniture!
The dream is collapsing right underneath your coffee table. Aside from being a cool film reference, the table itself looks amazing. It almost appears to defy gravity. But we’re sure it’ll hold all your mugs and coffee table books with ease.
19. A Different Kind of Pooch
We think it’s fair to say most people like dogs. How can you not? These creatures were literally bred to be our trustworthy companions. The best thing about our canine friends is the variety in their appearance. You’ve got your big and small dogs, short and long-haired pooches, and a variety of colors among them all. One family favorite is the “mop dog”, which doesn’t refer to a specific breed but more so the appearance of the pup.
Now you can have your favorite doggo help out around the house! Whoever created this really went into the deep corners of our minds. We’ve all been thinking these dogs look like mops, yet none of us thought of making a mop-version of them!
18. Just Try and Break This Charger
Your phone desperately needs to charge, but you’re not done watching that on YouTube video. Or perhaps you’re on a wicked Pokemon Go streak and you can’t put your smartphone down. Perhaps you’re in the middle of a highly important conversation with your BFF. Whatever the reason might be, the last thing your want to do is put pressure on your precious charger.
Luckily, this one was designed to lay flat! You no longer need to worry about bending and breaking the cable. Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before? It’s almost as if the cellphone companies WANT us to destroy our chargers. That way they can sell us new ones more frequently. Hmmm
17. Be a True Bedtime Burrito
Have you ever been tucked in nice and tight? Chances are this happened more when you were a child, but if you’ve got a great roommate or romantic partner, you may be able to experience this as an adult. There’s nothing quite like being wrapped up as snug as, well, a burrito! That’s how we all feel when we’re rolled between the sheets, right?
Now you no longer need to pretend your blanket is a tortilla. This amazing product allows you to actually become a burrito! Hopefully, they sell gluten-free varieties as well. While you drift off to sleep you can dream about the Chipotle order you’ll get for lunch the next day.
16. Hold Your Books Up with the Force
You don’t need to be a Star Wars mega-fan to know that the franchise has published a number of books. Yes, this sci-fi story isn’t confined to the screen, you can read about it as well. But how are you going to keep all those volumes nice and neat on your bookshelf? This calls for a real Jedi master.
Yoda might be old, but he’s still capable of holding your books up with the Force. Never worry about your books toppling over ever again! Seriously, this is a must-have for any science fiction fan. In time we might even get a Baby Yoda version of this cool bookend.
15. An Eraser That Gets Better with Time
There’s just something special about new stationery. When you first buy it it’s all perfect, crisp, and untouched by human hands. Then once you start using it you get a little wear and tear, it’s not quite as aesthetically pleasing as it used to be. Well, what if there was stationary that became more beautiful as you used it?
This brilliant concept will make writing mistakes a pleasure! You’re going to want to use this eraser as often as possible, that way you’ll get to eventually reveal Mount Fuji. You won’t feel bad about damaging a perfect eraser, you’ll be excited to wear it down. Of course, you’re going to have to use each side evenly for this cool effect.
14. Only As Many Hooks as You Need
Oh darn, are there not enough hooks on the coat rack? Maybe you’re having a whole bunch of guests over on a rainy night, everyone has a coat, hat, and umbrella that needs hanging. You can’t have all that stuff piled up in the living room! This genius invention has got your back. Simply pull out any number of hooks you need.
Once everyone’s left, push them all back in again. The coat rack only takes up as much space as it needs to, no more and no less. You can hang any number of things there, and look, it even doubles as a magazine rack. This really is an all-purpose, practical piece of furniture.
13. Bring Nostalgia to Your Desktop
Love them or hate them, video games are an incredibly popular form of entertainment. Some enjoy playing their games on a computer with a special mouse and keyboard, others like using a video game console. But what if we go way back in the day, back to the times of plug-n-play games that game with a joystick. Does anyone else miss those?
Now you can have all the nostalgia of these video games on your desktop. No more needing to use the arrow keys, this crafty converter is all you really need. You can fire up Pac-Man and pretend you’re back at the arcade! For a fully authentic experience, make yourself a plate of cheap nachos and get yourself a Coke.
12. Make Meetings More Fun
Aren’t work meetings the absolute worst? Half of the time you’re not sure what their purpose is. It almost feels like they solely exist to waste your precious time. You wish you could whip out your phone and distract yourself, but that’s considered rude in most offices. Maybe you’ll be able to stay on your toes in a chair like this.
This kind of seating is sure to bring a little more fun to a dull meeting. Then again, the executives might feel a little bit silly swinging in their business suits. You’ve just got to decide what kind of office vibe you want to give off. Personally, this is the kind of place we’d love to work at!
11. Watch the Water Swirl All Day Long
Ever filled up the sink and watch the water run down like a tornado? There’s something so fascinating and mesmerizing about it, though it’s a bit of a waste of water if you’re only filling the sink for the effect. Now you can see your water spiral whenever you want! Plus, this totally adds a classy edge to the bathroom. Wouldn’t you agree?
Of course, there’s always the concern that you’ll leave the sink on just to watch the water run down. Maybe there’s a version of this that recycles the water…some kind of bedroom waterfall type thing? Okay, we just might be describing a totally different product at this point.
10. All In One Avocado Peeler
Avocado toast on breakfast menus solidified humanity’s obsession with this fruit. Avocados are everywhere and bought by everyone. They’ve made their way into salads, sandwiches, dips, curries, sushi, and more. But when you buy them at a supermarket you have to deal with the complications of slicing them.
The slippery fruit isn’t very easy to prepare. Sometimes when you try to scoop everything out, instead of getting nice orderly slices, you end up with a chunky mess. But this all in one avocado slicer takes care of everything. You get easy pit extraction, perfect scooping, and evenly cut slices all in one. Suddenly avocados don’t have to be intimidating.
9. A Flask For Fancy Occasions
People have elaborate ways of sneaking alcohol. For some events the drinks are too expensive, at others you aren’t supposed to be drinking. In all of these cases, a flask frequently ends up being the solution. But usually those are tucked into people’s pockets. The creators of this product wanted people to have a secret spot close to the heart.
Some events have strict security and check pockets, bags and send you through a detector! Putting a flask in a tie is brilliant. People rarely suspect individuals who are well dressed. Now you can feel classy while you’re breaking the rules!
8. A Friendly Sweater
Finding clothing with words on it is always a gamble. Many times the slogans are awkward, and a poor choice of words can ruin a really good product. There’s nothing quite as terrible as finding a cute shirt only to turn it around and find something ridiculous printed on the back. But this hoodie is wholesome in the best way possible.
These simple sentences probably never fail to put a smile on someone’s face. And they aren’t obnoxious or jarring in any way. The presentation is simple and unobtrusive. This designer found a great way to make a simple hoodie all the more special.
7. Instant Photo Printer
Retro polaroids and printed photos are a new fad brought back from the past. With the transition of everything to the Cloud and digital space, physical photo albums, DVDs, and printed pictures have become all the more precious. Taking a disposable camera to get developed is now one of the most exciting ways to take pictures. It’s the thrill of not knowing what you’re going to get and the joy of having something physical to cherish.
It’s usually the extra effort of finding a printer or buying a fancy retro polaroid camera that makes physical photos more rare. But with this instant photo printer, you get the best of both worlds. The ease of taking pictures on your phone (and knowing if they look good or not) and being able to hold the final product in your hands.
6. A Regenerative Candle
Once you actually stop to think about this concept, it makes a lot of sense. Melted wax dries up and becomes usable again, The only thing missing from it is a wick. If you keep placing a new wick into the melted leftovers, you could use the same candle for eternity. Or however long the wax is good for. Any candle experts want to weigh in on the longevity?
This regenerative candle is something we’d like to get our hands on. And the design doesn’t look bad at all. It’s surprising it took someone so long to invent something like this. Maybe it had existed for a while, but candle manufacturers were trying to keep it under wraps.
5. A Table Maze For Your Cat
This table is a must-have for cat lovers. It creates a space for your kitty to play and explore without taking up any additional room. You need to have a table in your kitchen anyway, why not make it cat friendly? It’s called getting the most out of your products.
And even without the feline, the design of the table is pretty awesome. The holes and tunnels make the design look futuristic. Guests will think you’re an avid furniture collector. Hopefully, your cat won’t hide anything in those nooks and crannies. Those tunnels are probably tough to clean
4. Couch Side Table
Putting your food or beverage on the side of the couch is always a gamble. Sometimes the bounciness of the cushions cause spills. Other times it’s your memory, and of course sometimes it’s the pets. And washing couch cushions is never easy. Once you spill something in between the cracks there’s only so much you can do. Febreze can’t solve everything!
But this couch side table changes the game. You can turn a soft rounded surface into a flat one. It also doesn’t take up any extra space. It’s just a part of the sofa. Now you don’t have to worry about taking a coffee to accompany your morning news.
3. Pizza Scissors
Pizza is arguably one of the most satisfying foods to dig into. Whether you’re having a gourmet slice at a fancy restaurant, a one dollar slice at three AM, or late night delivery it always hits the spot. Pizza is a food you crave, not one you just eat. But when you’re at home making your own, the hardest part is never the cooking, it’s the slicing.
These pizza scissors are the solution you never knew you needed! A rolling slicer never works the way you want it to. You end up pushing the thing back and forth endlessly. You end up frustrated. And even after all that work, the slices are never fully cut. But these scissors look like the perfect answer. That first cut looks so clean and sharp.
2. Faucet Thermometer
Finding the perfect shower temperature is never easy. Even after using the same shower for years, you still have to play with the handle to get it just right. The weather, your mood, and the state of the boiler are never consistent. Plus, you constantly have to test the waters with a hand or foot before going in. But with this faucet thermometer, all the guessing goes away.
Not only is it perfect for showers, this could also change the game with sinks. With a thermometer, you can know exactly when the water is hot enough for dishes, cold enough for drinking, or warm enough for washing hands. And you can make sure the water is the right temperature for your kid. One less thing to complain about during bathtime!
1. Baby Umbrella Cap
For many kids, the fear of getting water or soap in their eyes makes bathtime unpleasant. This makes washing their hair and face a real chore. But with this adorable little umbrella cap, you don’t have to worry about kids getting water in their eyes. How could you resist putting your baby in this little visor?
The open top allows you to wash your child’s head and hair without bothering them at all. Once you’re done you can slip it right off. Your kid might even be entertained by the water streaming out the sides. It wouldn’t be surprising if they just wanted to keep it on the whole time!