In no particular order, these are the designs we saw in 2022 that demonstrated the most outside-of-the-box thinking.
A Sticky Wall Clock
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An Off-Road Electric Bike–With Gas Tanks in the Wheels
Impressive Bicycle-Mounted Beer Stabilizer
A Self-Closing Jar
Clever DIY Self-Closing Gate Mechanisms
Ergonomically Superior Rotating Nail Clippers
A Bike Rack that Keeps Your Saddle Dry
Rack-less Solution for Bike Transport: A Scalable Suction Cup System
Hankook’s Omnidirectional WheelBot Could Change the Future of Auto Design
A Simple Roof Rack Alternative for Skis and Snowboards
This Flying Car Re-Orients Like Boba Fett’s Slave One
Clever Design for a Rotating-Top Dump Truck
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Retrofittable Tandem Shower Head Lands $650K in Crowdfunding
Lightweight Concrete Spiral Staircase Cast in 3D-Printed Molds
Drone Swarms that Can 3D Print While Flying
The Cleverly Designed Optic Portable Laser Cutter
Cabinet Design, When No Boards or Sheet Goods are Available
A Strut-Free, Skewed Shelf Storage System
A Multifunctional Scoop Stretcher That Transforms Into a Wheelchair
Screen Door Alternative to Keep Bugs Out: “Fly Curtains”
How the Harinacs Staple-less Stapler Works
Nail-Clipping Aid for Non-Compliant Cats: The Mofumofu Mask
The Most Unusual Walkman Design: The Toshiba Walky
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A Self-Collapsing Tissue Box
Infant Evacuation Vests and Aprons
The Tushy Travel: A Portable Bidet
Garbage Can Designs That Ditch the “Can” Part to Save Material
Clever Design for an Ultra Lightweight Camping Air Pump: The Schnozzel Pumpbag
Eyeglasses with Metal-Free, Elastic Cord Hinges
An Unusual Design for the Haircut Cape
The Ultimate Boot-Cleaning Machine: Walk-Through Style
Floodworx: Smart Design for Easier Flood Protection
Eyejusters: Self-Adjustable Reading Glasses
Low-Tech Eyeglasses with User-Adjustable Water Lenses
Thoughtful Design: A Thumbtack that Doesn’t Actually Pierce the Paper
Industrial Designer Creates Two-Piece, Attachable Engagement/Wedding Ring
The Pocket Shot: An Innovative, Dangerous Circular Slingshot
Redesigned Fire Extinguisher is Shaped Like a Steering Wheel, Worn Like a Shield
Using Balloons to Suspend an Ultra-Long, Moving Pesticide Hose
Moderately Silly Book Tree Might Actually be Useful for Reference
A Tactile Desk Calendar That Doubles as a Ruler
A Pickup Truck Bed Extender Alternative Made from Fabric and Straps
An Architect’s Outside-the-Box Space Saving Furniture Designs
An Upside-Down Power Strip Keeps Dust Out
McDonald’s Bathroom Sink with Smartphone Washing Station
Parasitic Signage Uses Light from Existing Sources
That’s it from me! See you next year.
Source: core77