50 Incredibly Clever Ways People Solved Problems Most Overlooked (New Pics)
There are so many everyday items, like brooms or crayons, that seem perfectly fine just the way they are. You’d never think they need an upgrade, right? But every now and then, someone comes along with a brilliant idea that makes you think, “Wow, I didn’t know it could be better!” From buses with built-in bookshelves to playgrounds with swings for wheelchairs, some designers take creativity to a whole new level. They go above and beyond to make everyday products more convenient and inclusive. Here at Bored Panda, we’ve rounded up some of the most genius solutions to everyday problems that will leave you in awe. Keep scrolling for a glimpse of innovation at its finest!
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Scotland’s Baby Box. Free Essentials For Every Newborn To Give Them The Best Start
I love that other countries have adapted this. Still have to gloat that Finland has offered these for every mother-to-be since 1949.
This Vending Machine Dispenses A Random Book For $2.00
Innovative design can surely make a world of difference in our everyday lives. Take a simple trash can, for example—sure, it does the job as is. But a designer might think, "Why stop there?" By adding a section for recycling, they’re not just improving functionality—they’re helping the environment too.
Sometimes, it's the simplest tweak that transforms a product from "just okay" to "wow, this is actually really helpful!" When designers think outside the box, they create solutions that can make daily life smoother for us.
The Shape Of This Handrail Is Different
As the diagram shows, it provides better support for people who rely on handrails to support their weight while going up and down stairs. It makes sense ergonomically.
Great Reminder That Little Things Can Make A Big Difference And That It Does Not Take Much To Be Kind
This Playground Had A Swing For Wheelchairs
In my area we have an incredible public playground that is designed for kids of any ability. There are many items like this. The idea is for ALL children to be able to play together. I was blown away the first time we went there.
But behind every clever idea is a lot of effort and creativity. Designers spend countless hours brainstorming, testing, and refining their ideas to make sure they work perfectly.
It’s not just about making things look good; it's about creating something that genuinely improves how we live.
This Car Park Has Been Converted Into A Solar Energy Farm Giving Shade And Cover Below
There Is A Mini Rijksmuseum In The Amsterdam Airport To View Paintings While You Wait For Your Flight
This Railing On Gazebo In Naples Has Braille Describing The View For Blind People. More Of This Please
There are now apps for the blind that use AI to describe images captured by the user's camera. So, a blind person could walk by a park and his/her phone can describe what is goin on in real time. The best use for AI yet.
While innovation is beneficial in every field, it’s especially life-changing in the medical sector. Some innovations in healthcare have revolutionized the way we live. From cutting-edge diagnostic tools to advanced treatments, these breakthroughs not only save lives but also ease suffering.
Our Mailman Wears A Solar-Powered Hat With A Fan
This Fitted Sheet Has Labels That Tell You What's A Top/Bottom And What's A Side
The Capitoline Museums In Rome Have Artworks Carved Out Onto Stone For Visually Impaired People To Feel So That They Can Also Enjoy Paintings
I found myself wishing they would put swatches of fabric by some of them, when I see beautiful velvet and silk in a painting, I wish I could feel it
Since the pandemic, the medical industry has made significant strides in innovation, aiming to prevent another global crisis of the same magnitude. Designers and medical professionals have been working together to develop new and improved, life-saving technologies that enhance patient care and ease the burden on healthcare workers.
Vein Finder We Use In The Hospital To Place IVs In Our “Hard Stick” Patients
On a less fun note. My daughter came back from visiting her dad in the Midlands (UK) and she said that the Morrisons (supermarket) toilet had blue lights. This is to make it harder for users to find veins!
Yeah, unfortunately that's not a new idea in the US. Many urban places with high rates of overdosing do the same thing in all public restrooms.
Load More Replies...Well, the hospital had a hard time finding my veins also. They bring out this machine and guess what? They still couldn't find a good one. It might work for some but not for all.
If these things are so great, why do I never see them in use? When I trained to be a phlebotomist, we were told about these. Then I worked in hospitals and clinics and none of them had one. I externed in a trauma center that had all the latest and greatest gadgets. But if we had a hard stick that seemed impossible, they just sent a different phlebotomist to try. I had a guy tap a vein in a patient's leg because her hands and arms were a no go. But no one was pulling out this gadget.
I had three phlebotomists try me in the emergency dept only twice and I begged them to keep going. Eventually another man came with a sonogram to find my veins but not before he tried to put one in my neck on both sides Why did I have to go through all that torture with this around?!
Load More Replies...I wish my doctor had this. They spend eternity trying to find the "right vein" and then always go for the hand. I may be almost 70 but I can and will scream like a 3 year old if anything is said about sticking a needle in my HAND! Find a vein in my arm or I'm either going to throw a tantrum or go home. Or both.
Seriously, the last time I had blood drawn they blew 4 veins in my arms/hands before finally milking enough blood out of a vein at the base of my thumb. By me literally kneeling on a chair and holding my arm below my body, one phlebotomist held the needle in place and a second one massaged my arm downward. I have horrible, thin veins, and I'm an ex-IV drüg user. One of these devices would save me so much pain snd embarrassment.
Load More Replies...My mum worked in a hospital for 25 years and they needed these machines in her day oncology ward. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the funding for them because they’re $25,000 for one machine. One machine. Sorry, let me rephrase that: they claimed they didn’t have the funding for it and it was a private hospital.
I saw that in a local hospital here, I had to laugh since my hubby has stove pipes for veins and this guy needed that??
they tried to use this on my 2 year old when he was hospitlized. lets just say that a 2 year doesnt sit still enough. what you need is an old nurse, whose been doing this years, who barely speaks the language, come in and feel for the right one and just get it the first shot.
They used one on me in ER once. They called it the Vein Finder. After several pokes a nurse said "I'm gonna go get the Vein Finder"...I thought she meant a nurse so good at pokes they gave him a Title!
I got to play with this last week! So, so cool. There was a brief argument when the nurse told me I had to give it back. I'm 45.
These are actually pretty inexpensive at Walmart. The areas where the blood vessels are absorb the green light
When I cam e out of a coma I had so many ports when they needed more they pulled this out so I could have even more holes everywhere.
It's so freaking cool, I'm not a hard stick but they used it on me earlier this year when I had hand surgery. Found out I have a lot of valves in my veins
I still have a bruised spot from a lab draw two weeks ago. I call it Syringery.
I love this when it was used on me. It made it so easy for the nurse to find my veins. It should be used all the time.
The Men's Restroom At The Sapporo Airport Has A Place To Put Your Baby While You Do Your Business
These Restaurant Kids Meal Crayons With Flat Edges To Prevent Rolling Off The Table
Stretchers are a vital tool in emergency situations, but they do come with a few challenges. For one, they aren’t always the easiest to maneuver through tight spaces or rough terrain, which can slow down transport when time is critical.
Enter Yu-Hsin Wu, a student at Taiwan’s Shih Chien University who designed the inflatable stretcher. One of its best features is how portable it is compared to traditional stretchers. Since it's inflatable, you can easily deflate it, fold it up, and take it in remote or hard-to-reach areas.
My Girlfriend Is A School Teacher For Blind Children. To Help Them Understand And Write Words, She Has LEGO-Like Braille Toys
Thankfully, Scotland Supports Young Girls And Women. Public Toilets Don’t Charge You For Toilet Paper And For Period Products
Singapore Airport Allows Passengers To Slide Down To The Terminal Gate
There are people who dread going to the doctor because they are scared of needles. Pinsoft is a clever injection attachment specifically designed for those with trypanophobia, making the process of getting shots much less intimidating.
It even won the prestigious James Dyson National Award for its innovative design. The Pinsoft features a unique mechanism that gently stimulates the skin before the needle goes in, effectively reducing the sensation of pain and alleviating anxiety.
This Hospital Has An MRI Playset For The Kids. This Is Great For Helping Kids With Anxiety About MRIs Feel Better About Having Them Done
These Moving Boxes I Ordered In England That Also Contain 1 Teabag To Help You With The Move
Free Sunscreen Dispenser
Designer Abel Szabo tackled the issue of wrist injuries by creating a helpful rehabilitation product called Fanny. This innovative wrist accessory is designed for those recovering from a wrist or hand injury, making the process of strengthening muscles and tissues easier.
This Nintendo Switch Station That Can Be Wheeled Into A Patient's Room At A Children's Hospital
Empanada Place By My Work Stamps Each One With Numbers So You Can Differentiate The Filling
I buy empanadas from a guy who will literally emboss the name of the filling on the empanada itself
My Local Pizza Place Uses A Ball Of Dough Instead Of Those Little Plastic Tables To Prevent The Pizza Box Lid From Touching The Pizza
But the table is the cat tax! Audi pounces the table and bats it around the kitchen, and I get to eat my pizza without his help.
But these innovations are not just about speeding up medical procedures; they’re also a boon for our healthcare workers. By streamlining tasks and making treatments more effective, innovative designs help lighten the load on doctors, nurses, and other medical staff.
This Woman Attached A Convenient Cup Holder To Her Crutches
My Dentist Has A TV On The Ceiling With Calming Videos
My Shirt Has A Microfiber Sewn On The Inside To Clean Glasses
Putting Rails Under A Bench So You Can Always Be In Shade
Medical innovations, along with breakthroughs in other fields, have a remarkable ability to captivate us and change the way we view everyday products. They remind us that there's always room for improvement and that even the simplest items can be reimagined to better serve our needs. So, which of these creative innovations resonated with you the most? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
In The French Village I Am Staying In, They Have Camouflaged The Garbage Cans To Have Less Visual Impact On The Village
Elevator At My Job Has Buttons You Can Press With Your Feet If You Have Something In Your Hands
...or don't want to touch buttons that everybody on Earth has touched since the last time they were cleaned.
Outdoor Store Near Me Has A Rock Ramp For Testing Hiking Shoes Fit And Grip
We have a store near here with a path around the store with various slopes and rocks. I won't buy hiking shoes anywhere else.
My Crutches Have Crampons On Them So I Can Use Them On The Snow
This Sticker In A Hostel Prevents People From Walking Into A Glass Door, Germany
These Two-Coin Lockers That Are Easily Accessible In A Wheelchair
Stick Attached To Cats Preventing Them From Stepping Out
My Pen Lets Me See How Many Pages I Can Write With The Ink I Have
The Bandaids At My Work Are Different Colors
My New Gym Has A Movie Theater With Cardio Equipment So You Can Watch A Movie While Exercising
My School Sells Leftover Food For 2€ A Box
Excellent idea. I'm sure there's loads of leftover food from school cafeterias that go to waste each day
Public Tools At My Local Bike Park
We had a bunch of these in my area. In a matter of months all the tools were stolen and the pump part vandalised so it was unusable. People suck.
My Local Community College Has Collapsable Monitors That Can Automatically Go Down So You Can Have More Desk Space
This Ice Lolly I Bought In Korea Has A Little Tray To Prevent It From Melting All Over Your Hands
Lisbon Consists Of 7 Hills. This Open-Air Escalator Was Installed To Make It Easier For Residents And Tourists To Move Between The Different Neighborhoods
My Eye Doctor's Place Has Eye Exams In Different Languages
Half A Pint At The Rugby Club Today
when that thing has condensation on the side, its gonna slip from my hands SO fast
These "Cars" Showcasing The Number Of Bikes You Can Fit In Two Parking Spots, Whilst Also Protecting The Bikes From Traffic
This Special Rack Is For Empty Cans So People Can Collect Them For Deposit Money
German Buses Have Book Shelves
Just for your information: this is definitely not the norm. Never seen this and I only use public transport. But I would really like it. Another but: we have several book shelves on private property or public places where you can get books or stuff for free and it becomes more and more. At least from my home I could reach three tiny free shelves in five minutes, more in ten (by foot)
Lockable Skateboard Parking
Good thing no Skateboard ever was designed to easily take the trucks off with a screwdriver.
This Smart Rental Store In My Friend’s Building
One of the most impressive innovations I've seen in recent years was last fall when I spent a night in the hospital. Of course I was hooked up so they could monitor my blood pressure, oxygen level, etc, but instead of the wires going to the stand, they went to a box about the size of a cell phone, but twice as thick, and there was a pocket on the front of the hospital gown for the box. That way it was much easier to go to the restroom, and turn over in bed.
I think it was more about the practicality of such things and how they wouldn’t work in certain areas. Realistic /= negative
Load More Replies...Many of these innovations are great. But we need to stop creating new plastic doodads.
If people didnt vandalise these the very hour they are installed, we eould probably have so much nice things! In my city there are several grilling spots which are burned down once a year, and my previous city had a beautiful garden with a hanging spot with lughts and all in it. It would have been so pretty but every light was shattered and sprayed over, and trash thrown to the plants.
One of the most impressive innovations I've seen in recent years was last fall when I spent a night in the hospital. Of course I was hooked up so they could monitor my blood pressure, oxygen level, etc, but instead of the wires going to the stand, they went to a box about the size of a cell phone, but twice as thick, and there was a pocket on the front of the hospital gown for the box. That way it was much easier to go to the restroom, and turn over in bed.
I think it was more about the practicality of such things and how they wouldn’t work in certain areas. Realistic /= negative
Load More Replies...Many of these innovations are great. But we need to stop creating new plastic doodads.
If people didnt vandalise these the very hour they are installed, we eould probably have so much nice things! In my city there are several grilling spots which are burned down once a year, and my previous city had a beautiful garden with a hanging spot with lughts and all in it. It would have been so pretty but every light was shattered and sprayed over, and trash thrown to the plants.