Easy Modern Solutions For Modern Problems
Life is hard. There's no way around it. Every day we face a slew of problems, whether major or minor, that make our lives a little bit more challenging.
Well, modern problems require modern solutions, and these are some of the coolest simple ways to deal with everyday woes that should be implemented everywhere!
No More Touching Bathroom Door Handles With Your Just-Washed Hands
This StepNPull mechanism is a door handle for your feet.
So you don't have to dirty your hands opening the door when leaving a public washroom (or do the paper towel thing--you know what I mean).
This See-Through Garment So You Can Use Your Phone At The Hair Salon
Awkward small talk with the hairdresser is over! This allows clients to use their phones throughout their haircuts and still avoid getting hair all over themselves in the process.
Just be careful what kind of risky texts you send out with your hairdresser standing over your shoulder.
Raincoat On The Top, Umbrella On The Bottom
This genius design keeps a person's whole body dry when it's raining while still allowing for good mobility.
It's the perfect rain gear for a child who's too rambunctious to stay under an umbrella!
The Best Contact Card Design Ever
I'm thoroughly impressed.
Rather than handing over his phone to get a phone number, this guy is giving over all his contact and social information and adding a photo of his face. Brilliant.
People With Ponytails Rejoice!
This design marries the classic baseball cap look with a visor's ability to accommodate a ponytail.
I, as someone with way too much hair, want at least five of these.
Goodbye, Evil Sliver Of Light
Have you ever been trying to sleep in, only to have that sliver of sunlight between the two curtains destroy your dark room?
This overlapping curtain design makes sure that no light is sneaking its way in.
No More Worrying About Breaking The Budget On Groceries
If you're anything like me, your ability to do math peaked in the fourth grade.
This grocery store added calculators to their carts so you can do quick calculations on the go as you shop.
Slide From Second Floor Office To The Ground Level
Imagine how much happier you would be leaving the office for your lunch meeting if you got to take a slide down on your way to it?
Adults deserve to have fun, too!
If You Put Signs Like This In Front Of All Bridges There Will Be Fewer Accidents
I mean, almost all bridges give you a height limit for vehicles to pass through, but those depend on people knowing their exact vehicle size.
This physical test is way more effective.
Made A Questionable Craigslist Purchase? No Problem
Buying something from someone online can be a bit scary. The person could be mean, or the product could not look like it did online.
Public exchange locations give you a safe place to meet with them.
Parking Just Got A Lot Easier
These parking lines run up the wall of the parking garage so drivers have an easier time getting between the lines.
I know a couple of people who could really benefit from having the extra guidance.
No More Test Anxiety
This person will never get nervous about a test or exam ever again because they just crammed the answers under their nails.
Honestly, this is such a genius idea.
Labelling The Pulls Cords On The Ceiling Fan
Have you ever spent way too much time alternating between pulling each cord because you want the light on, but the fan off, and can't figure out which is which?
This is a simple solution.
Forgetful People, It's Our Time To Shine
If you have trouble remembering when you took your medication or if you took it at all, this pill bottle has your back.
These timer caps come in handy, especially if you're taking multiple medications.
A Water Fountain That Also Works For Furry Friends
This cool water fountain design means that you can quench your thirst and also easily give your dog some water at the same time.
I want these in every park, right now!
A Fire Evacuation Plan For When There's Smoke
As much as we're told to read the emergency evacuation plan in advance, we don't always do it.
This evacuation plan is placed at floor level so people can read it while staying low to avoid smoke.
Where Was This When I Was In School?
This well-designed highlighter has a see-through tip so the reader can see exactly what they're highlighting as they go.
Rest in peace over-highlighting; you will not be missed at all.
Adding Moving Walkways Between Escalators
I want these put in at every airport instead of those weird seven-foot walking breaks between sets of escalators going up or down.
These would be especially helpful for people with heavy baggage!
This One Goes Out To The Tall People
No more scrunching your legs up, and no more pestering the people in the front to pull their seat up.
These perfect little knee compartments would make car rides and road trips infinitely more comfortable.
The Microwave Can Be Shared
Just about everyone who grew up with siblings knows what it's like to fight to get to use the microwave first, or has had their sibling take their food out before it was warm.
No more!
A Phone-Holder Screwed Into The Bathroom Stall
I hate to be honest, but I have dropped my phone into public toilets more times than I am willing to admit.
All public establishments need to put these in ASAP!
Grease Burns? No Thanks
This genius figured out the best way to prevent bacon grease burns from happening, and it just so happened to cost them nothing at all. Coca-Cola bottle? Check. Scissors? Check.
Cut it into a protective mitt and you'll never feel the sting of a grease burn again.
Accessibility, Because The Blind Have Wifi Too
We love seeing that more and more everyday items are being made accessible to people with disabilities.
Because it would suck to think you reset the modem only to realize that it was the wrong button.
Making The Bed Can Be Simple
Putting on a fitted sheet is the bane of my existence. I have to lift the mattress to tuck the corners and stretch the sheet across.
But it would be nice if I could put it on the right way first.
Never Lego My Phone Chord
I'm no stranger to blindly feeling around the space beside my desk in desperation to find the charging cord for my phone when it's at 2%.
This is such a cute solution.
An Accessibility Beach Pathway For Wheelchairs And Strollers
These mats provide a surface that wheels can move across easily so that more people can get close to the waterfront.
Also, I can say firsthand they're a godsend for bare feet when the sand is hot!
Decreased Wait Times At The Elevator
This building put an elevator call button 20 ft. away from the elevator itself.
So people can press it and have an elevator ready by the time they reach the doors.
No More Flat Tire Problems
These perforated bicycle tires don't require inflation, making pumping up your tires a thing of the past.
These are used for bike-share services in Chinese cities so users don't have to worry about getting a flat tire.
A USB Drive That Shows How Much Storage Is Left
Normally, when it comes to knowing how much storage you have left on your memory sticks, it's a fun game of estimation.
This one lets you know when it's time to delete some memes.
No More Feeling Awkward About Bathroom Breaks
Nobody likes being the person to go #2 in the office bathroom.
This innovator found a brilliant way to comfortably go to the washroom without fearing that he'll be identified by his coworkers.
Safety Is The New Style
It can be hard to tell which direction a motorcycle is going when the turn signal and brake lights are so small.
This man has his jacket connected to his bike so the brake lights and signals flash on his jacket as well as the bike.
Keep Them Distracted
Even most adults don't really enjoy going to the dentist and find it uncomfortable, so keeping kids still in that chair can be a struggle.
This dentist has a painting on the ceiling so at least his patrons have something entertaining to look at.
Never Be Left Without It
These rolls of toilet paper come with a smaller, portable roll that you can remove and take with you to go.
Toss it in your purse or your backpack so you're never left without it.
This Should Be In Every Machine
Why does every vending machine not have a function like this one?
It seems like they should have all been designed with this in mind, but at least it's finally happening.
Considering The Frogs
Tired of having to fish deceased frogs out of their pool every morning, this family did something clever.
They installed a ramp at one end of their pool so the frogs can easily climb out if they fall in.
Let The Store Associates Know If You Want To Talk
Depending on what color of basket you choose, the store employees will know whether you're looking for their help or not.
If you want to shop in silence and know what you're looking for, you can choose the black-marked basket, but if you think you'll need help (or you're at least open to it), then you choose the orange-marked.
Borrow What You Need Instead Of Buying
If you're not a big baker but there's something in particular you're looking to make, it can be annoying to have to purchase a specific pan that you know you're only going to use once or twice.
This library lets you borrow them instead, so you can save your money.
Only One Sign Necessary
Rather than having two signs or having a sign that you flip to say "open" or "closed," this store designed their own.
Shift the "N" from the beginning to the end of the sign to let customers know whether or not they can come in.
The Hydrant Feels Like Home
I've always wondered where dogs that you see in the airport are supposed to go to the bathroom considering you can't just run them outside once you're through security.
This airport has its own designated dog bathroom, and many other airports are following suit.
Keep Your Strap From Slipping
Rather than constantly having to readjust your purse on the back of your chair to keep it from slipping off, one designer came up with this.
This chair has a notch in the back to guarantee your bag stays put.
