Practise CPR at the airportThe numbers on this keypad change position after each customer so people can’t guess the code from the position of your fingersCall the elevator with your food. Good if you have parcels or don’t want to touch the buttons in covid timesThe spatula won’t make your countertop sticky
In a public toilet. And you won’t forget them because you need to unlock the door and tray is part of the lock.So visually impaired people can enjoy the artPeople who need longer crossing time can tap their card against the readerThe packaging is a paint roller trayThe paediatric MRI machine is a submarine.A nice place to hang your handbag without it falling off. And also harder to steal.With plasters just in case you slice yourself!The bench is on tracks so you can move it into or out of the sunThe holes in the spade prevent suction when shovelling in mudRefillable laundry products
This suitcase weighs itself!Credit card sized diplomaYou can see the pedestrian crossing even when it is covered with snow and iceNo more wet buttsYou can decide which view you want to look atMagnetic bracelet to hold screws while you work
Seats with a viewYou cannot see the screen unless you are face-on
Trolley cleaning stationIt goes step by step for you, with just the items you need for each stepTest your baby carriage on all surfacesBuilt in glasses cloth
A bicycle escalatorKeyboard on the backIf you lose a card in your deck, you can just recreate itThese swings recharge your phoneA fridge with a rotating shelves so you can always reach what you wantEasily learn chess with these piecesThis supermarket grows its own foodThis kinetic walkway generates electricity as you walk on itTrolley for dogsThis ingredient list tells you what each ingredient doesThe this hospital has lights that look like skyEasier to read
This number is a barcode so you can have it with you without anyone guessing what it isThe dustpan cleans the brushLadder with an elevator for materialA flip out colour testerSurfboard holder
In case you need a brief sit-downYou can place this bucket flat against the wall
So you can see your shopping listThese boxes have built-in packing tapeCharge your phone at the airport by pedalling this stationary bike
Point the tab at your initial so you can see who the can belongs to
Breathalyser at a parking garageHide the answers while you are doing the test
Under-floor coolerBraille overview of how many lanes you have to cross to get over the road
Solar powered chargers on umbrellasRobot deliveriesSanitiser for escalator railsFlip up crampons
Test your hiking shoesInput what you are looking for into this trolley pad and it will tell you where to find it
Cold, filtered waterCheck your toasty progress
This CVV number changes every few hours
COVID safe escalators
This tells you how much time is left on a traffic light. I have also seen a digital countdown of seconds instead of the traditional stick figures. I think it is really smart.
This is in a luggage store so you can test the size of your planned purchaseThis goes around other plugs. I wish these were easier to find.Toilet doorDedicated smiley keyToast setting
These cup holders heat or cool your drink
Found at a music festival. As long as it doesn’t rain!
Pointing to MeccaThis stair rail tells you what floor you are on2 for now, 2 for laterThis remote control has place for a spare battery
Wireless charging stationsMuji fitting rooms allow you to adjust the lighting.Airport dog toilet
This library allows you to literally take a seatThe escalator rails at a station show you which line goes from which platform
It’s been my observation for quite some time now that the innovations that knock my socks off are usually created by Europeans, followed by Asians.
My fellow Americans are sorely lacking in the innovating department. Mmm mmm mmm. Sad sad sad. 🙁
P.S. I thought it was cute that a mouse could push the UP or DN button in order to use the elevator!! 😉
Wow, they’re all amazing.