Some objects we encounter in our daily lives may appear peculiar in their design, yet still serve a significant and practical purpose. And oftentimes, their simple ingenuity and usefulness make up for how unusual they appear. Below, we handpicked a few examples of unexpected designs that will impress you with their unimaginable functionality.
1. “My daughter’s first grade classroom has desks with pedals so kids can move while learning.”
2. “These marks let you know when it’s time to get new tires.”
3. “Hair pin in the brush!”
4. “The box for my new cat-themed board game includes a spot for your real cat to sit while you play.”
5. “This wet floor caution sign at the aquarium.”
6. “This TV remote with a whole keyboard on the back.”
7. “This microwave in my hotel room has USB ports and a plug socket.”
8. “The way this portable cutlery fits together.”
9. “This toilet sign I found in a shopping mall, it was really pleasing to the eye.”
10. “Arthritis cream with a screw on top designed to give the user more torque, making it easier to open.”
11. “Wheelchair accessible, water bottle filler and dog bowl in one.”
12. “This USB device shows the storage being used without plugging it in.”
13. “This jacket has a little hole that you can see your watch through.”
14. “A urinal that flushes by washing your hands.”
15. “These button cut outs on my iron.”
Do you happen to have a unique item at home that you’d like to brag about? Drop a picture in the comment section below.