30 Clever Ideas From Smart Designers That Just Make Sense (February 19, 2024)

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John Summers • Contributor
Feb 19, 2024 11:00 PM EST

We love smart people. It doesn't matter what "type" of smart they are, we just love seeing people use their brains to solve problems, create new things, and make the world a better place. And nowhere is this more evident than in the field of design.

Smart designers are constantly coming up with clever ideas that make our lives easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. They find new ways to solve old problems, and they push the boundaries of what is possible.

In this listicle, we will take a look at 30 clever ideas from smart designers that just make sense. These ideas are creative, innovative, and often unexpected. But most importantly, they all solve a problem or make our lives better in some way.

So whether you're a designer yourself or just appreciate good design, we hope you enjoy this list of clever ideas from smart designers.

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    Py M von w REWE wwww Sacher-pochorr DINGE REWE ALLGAUER German grocery stores have a special place on the back of their shopping carts for beer.
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    In Canada, there's bike repair equipment on the bike paths, in case you run into trouble.
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    Ħ In France, there are parking garages with these neat little dividers to stop people from accidentally denting or scratching the car next to them when they get out
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    turn for service turn for service tum There's a restaurant in Finland where you can get your server's attention just by turning this device
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    Meat you buy in Norway comes with little measures that tell you how many days are left before it goes bad. N180NO-02 keep-it.no 0 369 Dager igjen 18011702 1
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    Tokyo, Japan has an "air shower" for people who are allergic to pollen, to basically blow it off you and your clothes. Clean Breeze
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    There's a ski resort in Japan that uses saltwater sprinklers to keep pavement from getting too icy and dangerous
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    Sto MACAM "They Have Built-In Child Seats In The Madrid Bus" VIKE
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    20 In Germany, there's a boat drive-thru for McDonald's in case you get hungry cruising down the river. MMCBOAT ANLEGEN UND GENIESSEN GEÖFFNET
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    "This McDonald's In Amsterdam Has A Baby Bottle Warming Microwave" R Bottle warmer
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    The absolute worst part about pooping in public bathrooms is that everyone can hear you. But not in Japan, where you can mask the sound with music! ビデ FRONT 8.-3 ..... 音量 VOLUME + É PRIVACY ON/OFF ノズルきれい WAND CLEAN 2/
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    "In Helsinki airport they have a pizza vending machine" Î FIZZA FRESHLY BAKED A FIZZA ANYTIME IS PIZZA TIME ARTISANAL PIZZA READY IN 3MIN 24/7
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    S INAPPYECAFEN Aruba has a machine that puts on your sunscreen FOR YOU. It literally rotates you around and sprays it everywhere so you don't have to get your hands all greasy and don't miss spots.
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    In Hong Kong, there's a restaurant where there are draft beer dispensers right at your table -- באונם DUO.10 Corona Extre CHUY
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    The mirror with a heated section in the middle so it doesn’t steam up when showering.

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    The sewing kit that comes pre-threaded.

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    The Korean petrol station where the pumps hang from the roof, so it doesn’t matter which side your petrol cap is on.

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    The school that has somewhere to lock up your skateboard.

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    This mango that has a sticker that tells you the optimum colour for taste.

    MEXICO QUALI FRUTAS FINAL SOCONUSCO 4312 MANGO ATAULFO, MEXICO/MEXIQUE THIS COLOR FOR BEST TASTE COULEUR DU MEILLEUR GOUT
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    The USB sticks that show you how much space has been used.

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    This biker’s jacket that has brake lights and indicators.

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    This 21st-century tie.

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    Messages that appear only when it rains, thanks to hydrophobic liquids.

    STAY DRY OUT THERE
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    The Dutch supermarket that lets you test its different varieties of toilet paper before you buy.

    Testruimte Test hier uw favoriete toiletpapier JUMBO ke dag beter EST SOFT SOETPAPER JUMBO ZACHT TOILETPAPIER
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    The desks in this school that have pedals to encourage the children to be active.

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    The Canadian store that gives a bigger discount the colder it gets outside.

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