23 super-cool products and design ideas that everyone should try!
When we take a look around us, we'll see new products and ideas every day of the week, whether they're high-tech gadgets, cool clothes or something simply designed to make our lives a bit more fun!
We've drawn up a wish list of 23 super-cool products that are both fun and practical at the same time!
1. Let your cat do the talking!
Ripndip is killing the clothing game with this Jayme Lemperle design! This New York artist has lent his talents to a range of T-shirts that allow us to 'subtly' get the message across. We are so putting this on our birthday present lists!
2. Full moon lights
Give your bedroom a calming, romantic makeover with these lights and 'Moondance' your way to a good night's sleep
3. 'Nessie' soup ladles
Ototo have designed a 'Loch Ness Monster' soup ladle, so that our favorite mythical beast can enjoy a bit of warmth for a change!
4. Watering clouds
Korean designer Jeong Seungbin came up with this idea for DailyLife Lab. A fun garden accessory that uniformly waters plants!
5. Turn glass bottles into lamps!
These bottle stoppers have an integrated LED light, so that you can turn glass bottles into romantic lights! The LED can be recharged via a USB port, making this an economic and fun way to light up any home!
6. Recharge smartphones directly on a surface
IKEA have come up with a genius idea! One of their furniture and accessory lines has integrated wireless chargers, so you can keep your smartphone and tablet charged up without needing a cable and socket!
7. A paper airplane that's controlled by a smartphone
If you like model airplanes then check out Power Up 3, a tiny gadget that lets you remotely control any paper plane. Just upload the app, attach the gadget and take off!
8. Sushi napkins!
Jenny Pokryvailo has designed a set of table napkins that look just like sushi when they're rolled up. The perfect dinner table accessory if you're planning to serve plates of maki, temaki, uramaki, sashimi, nigiri...
9. Solar-powered animal garden lights
If you love animals and spending time in your garden, then invest in these solar-powered raccoon and groundhog lights. We love the way the lights are integrated into their glasses!
10. Optical illusion cups and saucers
Japanese design brand D-Bro have created elegant, mirrored cups called 'Waltz' that reflect the funky patterns on the saucers - or any other surface on which they're placed!
11. A rainbow table
If you love colors and reflections then look no further than this John Foster table. All it needs is a touch of sunlight for its colors to start dancing around a room for a truly 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' ambiance!
12. Phosphorescent headphones
Glow Laser headphones glow in the dark according to the rhythm of the music you're playing. They can also measure your heart beat, making them great for anyone going out for an early morning or evening jog. Cyclists among you will also appreciate the extra visibility that they provide.
13. Whale tail window cleaner
A cool design and practical function. Keep windows gleaming with this whale tail design by Avihai!
14. A hippo couch
If you love lazing on a couch as much as you love animals, then this one's for you! A humorous, comfy and beautifully made couch perfect for chilling out after a long, hard day.
15. Lamp bookmark
Book worms will love this desk lamp-style bookmark by Peleg Design Studio. A great stocking filler or gift idea!
16. Convertible shoes
Sheila's Wheels are practical shoes for drivers. Take their heels off to drive in comfy pumps and then simply re-attach them when you arrive at your destination. An elegant design that has safety in mind!
17. At last, an easy plug!
Seungwoo Kim has come up with a solution to help us unplug things without ripping off our nails! A simple idea with a handy blue light so that you can easily unplug items in the dark. Definitely one for our shopping list!
18. Balcony barbecue
How many times do you wish you could enjoy a barbecue, but living in an apartment prevents you from firing up the coals? Simon Strachinaru has heard your pleas and has designed a compact barbecue called 'Bruce' that you simply attach to railings. It's no bigger than a window box and means you can have some tasty, flame-grilled fun!
19. Customize you duvet cover
We love this Doodle duvet cover by Stitch. Sold with a special set of marker pens, it means you and/or your kids can amuse yourselves by coloring in your duvet. And once it's time to do the laundry, a simple machine wash will remove all the colors so you can start all over again.
20. A mountain in a beer
Mount Hood in Oregon (USA) is a lofty 11,249 feet high! A group of local glass blowers decided to make beer glasses that honor the mountain by recreating a model on the base of the glass. Beautiful, practical and the perfect present for beer-lovers!
21. A pain-free way to carry your kid on your shoulders
SaddleBaby lets you keep your hands free and means you won't end up with achy, sore shoulders!
22. Big slides
These can be found on university campuses - a fun way to get to class in a flash or, if you're feeling sluggish, simply to avoid taking the stairs!
23. Protractor doormat
Need a present for a math teacher?
By Straker Julia
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Passionate about writing, I write articles on the subjects that I love. Creativity and Animals themes are my favorites!
