There are certain things that don't need to be reinvented, like the wheel. But once in awhile, someone transforms an everyday object no one thought could be improved. Here are some of the best redesigns of regular household objects we've recently seen.
1. This kitchen table doubles in size in mere seconds.
2. "LiquiGlide" allows condiments to flow effortlessly out of a bottle.
3. These 'invisible' bike helmets inflate on impact.
The Hovding, or invisible bike helmet, is the brainchild of two students at the University of Lund. The Hovding is actually an air bag that uses a helium gas cylinder to inflate when its sensors detect a sudden jolt.
The airbag is like a hood, except it's shock absorbent and able to withstand multiple head impacts. The helmets are expensive, retailing on Hovding for over $400 (£299).
4.An Austrian artist reinvented the door with origami panels.
Artist Klemens Torggler's Evolution Door is a 4-panel "flip panel door" that opens and closes elegantly as though it's made of pieces of paper.
Torggler has a few variations on this door, including one with origami-esque triangles that fold out to help the door move, and another system with rods that rotate two square panels. He sells them on his website for an undisclosed price (which depends on materials and design).
5. The toilet of the future folds up to save water and space.
Two British university students invented the Iota toilet, which folds in after use. Its creators claim it uses 50% less water than a stationary toilet, and is also comparatively smaller, so it can fit into tiny bathrooms. The rimless design also makes it much easier to clean.
Currently the Iota is just a concept, but with an overwhelming internet response, it could become a reality.
1. This kitchen table doubles in size in mere seconds.
The Fletcher Capstan Table expands from a standard 6.5- or
10-foot table to one that measures anywhere between 20 and 30 feet across.
The round tables come in four standard sizes, and expands by simply rotating
the top 180 degrees manually or electronically by remote. The tables are
customizable, and range from $50,000 to $70,000 on the UK Fletcher website 2. "LiquiGlide" allows condiments to flow effortlessly out of a bottle.
LiquiGlide is a coating of non-toxic materials that allows
every single drop of your favorite condiment to flow out effortlessly, reducing
a ton of waste.
Invented by five MIT students and their professor,
LiquiGlide was named one of Time's Best Inventions of 2012 and came in second
in MIT's $100,000 Entrepreneurship Competition. The inventors currently
create the coating for specific clients. 3. These 'invisible' bike helmets inflate on impact.
The Hovding, or invisible bike helmet, is the brainchild of two students at the University of Lund. The Hovding is actually an air bag that uses a helium gas cylinder to inflate when its sensors detect a sudden jolt.
The airbag is like a hood, except it's shock absorbent and able to withstand multiple head impacts. The helmets are expensive, retailing on Hovding for over $400 (£299).
4.An Austrian artist reinvented the door with origami panels.
Artist Klemens Torggler's Evolution Door is a 4-panel "flip panel door" that opens and closes elegantly as though it's made of pieces of paper.
Torggler has a few variations on this door, including one with origami-esque triangles that fold out to help the door move, and another system with rods that rotate two square panels. He sells them on his website for an undisclosed price (which depends on materials and design).
5. The toilet of the future folds up to save water and space.
Two British university students invented the Iota toilet, which folds in after use. Its creators claim it uses 50% less water than a stationary toilet, and is also comparatively smaller, so it can fit into tiny bathrooms. The rimless design also makes it much easier to clean.
Currently the Iota is just a concept, but with an overwhelming internet response, it could become a reality.
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