15 Designers Who Left Their Bed Inspired and Created Something Extraordinary

Some folks’ minds overflow with creativity. Luckily for us, they use it to design smart solutions to problems we all face every day. Whether it means improving how an appliance works or upgrading how a product is packed, designers give their all to make things work smoother for everyone.

Bright Side found a few cases in which people saw firsthand how ingenious designers can be and the positive impact they have on daily life.

1. “My showerhead shows you how hot the water is.”

2. “My toaster has a ’lift and look’ button so you can check on its progress.”

3. “My microwave can be opened from both sides.”

4. “In Switzerland, there are sockets that fit 3 plugs in at a time.”

5. These traffic lights have a countdown so you know how long until the lights change."

6. “A grocery cart that attaches to wheelchairs to provide greater independence while shopping”

7. “This oven comes with a progress bar for preheating.”

8. An accident-proof garbage disposal switch"

• “This is a solution to a fear I’ve always had when fishing things out of the disposal.” — © AbsolutleyNoKarmaPls / Reddit

9. “My grocery store bags items in blue bags if they’re cold so you can put them away first.”

10. “It shows how much milk is left inside.”

11. “This bathroom lock also works as an accessory tray.”

12. “A phoneless phone booth for private mobile conversations”

13. “This café has lights above the toilet signs so you can see if they are occupied without getting up.”

14. “A gate you can walk under but have to open if you are driving”

15. “A stapler with a staple remover that can tuck in the back”

Do you own anything with a clever design? What everyday problem should be solved next?