50 Inspired Design Ideas We've Been Obsessed with in 2016

Apartment buildings that change with the weather, Back to the Future-inspired, solar-powered clothing and an alarm clock that wakes you up by brewing you a fresh cup of coffee.
Shannon Connellan
Published on December 30, 2016
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    This Alarm Clock Wakes You Up by Brewing a Cup of Coffee

    You won't want to hit snooze on this one.

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    Five Pieces of Wearable Tech from the Rio Olympics We Need in Our Lives

    From infrared pain relief to headphones that can actually make you stronger.

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    Someone Has Invented 'Back to the Future'-Inspired Solar-Powered Clothing

    Imagine charging your phone just by slipping it in your pocket.

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    Someone Has Invented Customisable, LED-Equipped E-Sneakers

    They'll also vibrate to give you directions and let you know when you're getting a call.

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    This New Wearable Device Tracks Your Emotional Wellbeing

    Zenta can see what makes you happy, what makes you sad, and what's stressing you out.

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    Someone Has Invented Mac-Scented Candles

    What do you get the Apple fan who has everything?

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    Someone Has Invented Ice Cream That Improves Your Sporting Ability

    If this isn't the best excuse to eat dessert you've ever heard, we don't know what is.

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    A Vodka Company Is Turning Yesterday's Cocktails Into Today's Hand Soap

    Drinking fruity, boozy beverages just became much more sustainable.

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    Snapchat Has Released Their Own Snap-Capturing Spectacles

    And they're selling them through yellow vending machines.

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    Airbnb Launches Design Firm Samara to Open Hotel-Like Dwellings

    Giving new meaning to their tagline "don't go there live there".

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    Japan Is Getting an On-Demand Driverless Delivery Service

    Just like Uber, but to deliver your stuff and without driver.

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    Four Pairs of Smart Headphones That Will Change How You Listen to Music

    A Melbourne startup has crowdfunded over a million bucks. But they're not the only ones changing the listening game.

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    The World's First Freeform 3D Printed House Is Here

    And it looks like something out of a well-funded sci-fi film.

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    IKEA Is Launching a Chainless, Low Maintenance Bike for Urban Cyclists

    Your lack of bike knowledge shall hinder you no more.

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    IKEA Is Now Selling Hydroponics to Let You Grow an Indoor Garden

    Grow some basil and butter lettuce on your kitchen bench.

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    This Supersonic Jet Could Fly from London to NYC in Three and a Half Hours

    This will not make you feel good about your daily commute.

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    These Vibrating Leggings Will Help You Tighten Up Your Yoga Game

    Who needs a yoga instructor when you've got vibrating pants?

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    This Company Specialises in Portable Shipping Container Farms

    Take your vertical garden to the next level.

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    These Partially Underwater Dubai Villas Let You Literally Sleep with the Fishes

    You can live under the sea (if you've got a cool $2.7 million clams).

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    A British Company Is Turning Phone Booths Into Smartphone Repair Shops

    Very handy after you've drunk a pint too many and dropped your electronic goods into the loo.

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    Japan Is Getting an On-Demand Driverless Delivery Service

    Just like Uber, but to deliver your stuff and without driver.

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