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30 Ordinary Objects That Got Surprisingly Clever Design Upgrades

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30 Ordinary Objects That Got Surprisingly Clever Design Upgrades

Every time I open a bag of shredded cheese, I spend more time trying to line up the little zipper than I did making dinner. Eventually I fold the bag over and put something heavy on it. It’s been working just fine that way for years. That’s why I like seeing what happens when somebody actually fixes one of those little problems. I’ll spend a decade working around a thing and then see a picture of someone’s solution and immediately get excited about it.

These everyday objects all got clever design upgrades. The best ones are the kind you understand in a second, especially if you’ve spent years doing some ridiculous little maneuver to get the regular version to work.

1. Clock Made Using Books With Numbers On The Cover Page. The Book Lounge In Kirkby Lonsdale

Clock made of hanging book covers on a white wall.

2. The Barcode On This Can Of Hairspray

Purple aerosol can with barcode and illustrated woman on label.

3. This Guy’s Socks At The Gym

Man lying on leg press machine with yellow long-sleeve gloves raised on the weight sled, gym mirrors.

4. The Lines In This Parking Lot Extend Up Unto The Barrier

Parking lot with wet asphalt and white lines in front of a gray house; a black guardrail runs along,.

5. This Ceramic Coffee Mug That Looks Like It’s Made Of Cardboard

Ceramic mug with damaged red 'PLEASE CARE' label and broken handle, cardboard texture.

6. Anyone Know Where To Find And Buy This Cat Pot?

Two cat-shaped planters with small cacti growing as tall stems on a windowsill, white and teal plant.

7. The Water Fountain Repair Guy Left Behind A Tiny Water Fountain Calling Card

SnowBird water cooler with hot and cold lever, blue and red knobs, placed in front of a blurred desk.

8. This Train Has An Information Screen Which Shows How Full Each Carriage Is

Train Loading Indicator display inside a bus/train showing seating status and legend. Plenty ofSeats.

9. Measuring Cups Designed To Visually Depict The Fractions They Represent

Four measuring spoons on a dark countertop with white flour, brown sugar, salt, and oats in each—arr.

10. Honda Del Sol With A Trailer That Also Looks Like The Back Of A Del Sol

White sedan in center lane under overpass during daytime with other vehicles on multi-lane highway.

11. These Egg Chairs

Eggs cracked open in white shells with orange yolks displayed in a row by a window.

12. USB Power Bank Disguised As A Mini Generator

Red Honda EU2C portable air compressor with black front, power switch, handle, USB-C/Lightning cable.

13. My Fish Oil Capsules Are Shaped Like Fish

Small glass dropper vial on dark textured surface.

14. Can’t Believe A Tanker Has A Better Vibe Than Me

A large tanker truck with a round rear tank featuring a smiling face made by heart-shaped eyes and a.

15. My Gardening Tool Kit Came With A Claw Glove

Turquoise glove with black claw-like fingertips held over a paved area.

16. My Friend’s House Key Is Shaped Like A Sword

Small metal toy sword and key in hand; urban deck and glass door in background.

17. My Bucket Has A Flat Side To Put Against Walls

Blue bucket under running faucet with water splash into it near brick wall.

18. Keyhole On A Side Door Of The Bourdeux Cathedral, France

Rusty vintage keyhole on weathered wooden door with visible screws.

19. My Childhood Doctors Office Has A Mini Door Installed For Younger Patients

Young boy in black shirt and khaki shorts approaching glass hospital entrance doors.

20. This Elevator Shows How Close To Capacity It Is Based On The Weight Of The Riders

Person wearing pink pants icon on elevator sign with weight indicator and mirror reflection of a man.

21. This Microwave Has A Beeper Volume Control

Time Defrost, Programmed/R.

22. The Plastic Utensils At This Tacqueria Have Wrappers Only Around The Mouth-End To Save Plastic

A black-handled fork with a clear plastic protective wrapper on a wood surface.

23. These Glow In The Dark Stair Stickers At My Work

Staircase with metal railing in a dimly lit interior and a second image showing a green-tinted view;.

24. This Pen Can Act As A Mobile Holder

Green laser pointer with black tip on desk, reflected in tablet screen.

25. This Cruise Ship I Went On Gave Me A USB Drive In The Shape Of The Ship

Rolland American 7-car model船 on blue base with white upper decks on granite countertop.

26. This DIY Rocket Lamp

Industrial-style desk lamp with exposed Edison bulbs, metal cage, warm orange glow on wooden base.

27. This Boat You Can Sit Underneath The Water In

White modern boat on trailer with blue stripe, parked on road near M5 road sign and highway backdrop.

28. University Printer Rotates Each Separate Document To Avoid Confusing Multiple Students Work

Printer scanner tray with open manual pages in monochrome office setting.

29. This Tie Design

Navy blue tie with small white dot pattern on a textured tan background.

30. Mom’s New Apartment Has A Glow In The Dark Toilet