We all experiment at some time in our lives. After all, how would so many of today's luxuries have come into being without experimenting first?
The following cluster looks at some experiments that never should have seen the light of day, but are fun to watch just the same. Included are open car roof car washes, shrimps on treadmills, and the famonus diet Coke and Mentos experiments.
Implications - From open-roof car washes to rebranding experiments, without experiments society wouldn't have most of the products we have today. By encouraging experimentation, more products, useful or not will be created and ultimately, may create the next big product or experience no one can live without.
28 Experimental Innovations
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Experimenting With Make-up
Models Do the Odd Just for You
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DIY Experiments
The Top 19 Things You Can Make
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Rebranding Experiments
Bentley-Bodied HUMMER
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Virtual Hairstyle Experiments
Interactive Site Lets You Try The Big Bang Look
24
Diet Coke and Mentos Experiment 137
Expect Your Kids Follow
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Bodysuits for Boys
Experimental Teen Fashion by Sasha B for KTZ
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Cooking Eggs With Cell Phones
Russian Experiment Shows Its Possible
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Biodiesel Experimentation
Man Blows Up Ford F350 in Pursuit of Eco Truck
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Diet Coke and Mentos Experiments II
The Dominoe Effect
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Crowdsourced Journalism
Assignment Zero: an Experiment in Pro-Am Journalism
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NASA's Experimental Air Crafts
X-48B BWB
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Knitted Science Experiments
PETA-Friendly Lab Rats by Crafty Hedgehog
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Wasting 280,951 Office Post-Its
The Sticky Note Experiments
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Experimental Scramjet Reaches Mach 10
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The No Impact Lifestyle Experiment
A Year Without Toilet Paper
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Dangerous Microwave Experiments
Nuked Cell Phone
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Shrimps On Treadmills
Scientific Experiments Are Comedy Gold
11
Undercover Social Experiments
ABC Tests America's Gay Tolerance in a Sports Bar
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People as Traffic Sensors
Nokia's Road Experiment
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3D Flash Experiments As Art
The Lab by Mathieu Badimon
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Random Toothpaste Experiments
23 Tubes, 1 Bowl
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Experiments in Lifestyle Design
Blog of the New Rich
6
Reusable Paper
Experimental Xerox Paper Erases Itself
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Experimental Comedy Revivals
Tim and Eric on Adult Swim
4
Space Medicine
Kibo Japanese Experiment Module
3
Experimental Philosophy
Eugene Mirman Analyzes Intent
2
Open-Roof Car Washes
Mini Cabrio Tries To Go Viral With A Soaking Experiment
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Experimental Video Art Project
Spinvision.tv
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Peelable Dissolving Bottles
Tomorrow Machine's Peelable Bottle Design Dissolves In Water
Bacteria-Stitched Lab-Grown Shoes
Modern Synthesis Uses Plant Waste to Grow Microbial Textiles
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Live-Painting Sneaker Experiences
The Martell Sneaker Atelier Turns Brainwaves into Unique Styles
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans
Sam Keller Glamorizes Food Products and Packaging
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Celebratory Soda Diners
The 125 Pepsi Diner Revisits Iconic Creations of the Last Century
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Anti-Burnout Beer Campaigns
Heineken Canada Encourages End of 'Hustle Culture'
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Reimagined Open-Top Supercars
Gordon Murray's Latest Supercar Features a Stylish Open Cockpit
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Fake Ketchup Campaigns
This Heinz Campaign Exposes "Ketchup Fraud"
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines
Sprite's Vending Machine Drops a Drink When Temperatures Rise
Provocative Spread Pop-Ups
The Marmite Dark Room Entices Gen Z to Experience an Iconic Spread
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Suggestive Spread Campaigns
The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Mockup-Inspired Garden Structures
New Affiliates & Samuel Stewart-Halevy Create Testbeds
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Recipe-Suggesting Web Browsers
The Inflation Cookbook has a Tool to Monitor Ingredient Prices
Space-Bound Condiments
Sir Kensington's is on a Mission to "Bring Taste to Space"
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Secret Salon Campaigns
Salon X Lets Consumers Experience a Secret Product Line
Condiment Spill Insurance Campaigns
Heinz Introduces the Ketchup Insurance Initiative
Customizable Sauce Dispensers
Kraft Heinz Debuts a Customizable Sauce Dispenser for QSRs
Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas
Mother Releases the Bliss Soda for New York Design Week
Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
Streaming Service ITVX Marked Its Launch by Sharing Snacks in the UK
Elevated Condiment Pop-Ups
Ennismore & the Kraft Heinz Company are Sharing a Taste of Heinz 57
Smart Bottle Openers
Wecheer's Smart Bottle Opener Tracks Valuable Insights in Real-Time
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Experimental Prototype Exhibitions
Stephen Burks Creates Designs for Global Crises
Tiny Washing Machines
Inventus Uses Coca Cola Cans to Create This Functional Washing Machine
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Textural Candy-Inspired Refreshments
Mentos Drinks Come in Three Non-Sparkling Varieties
Meme-Inspired Sauces
Heinz's Limited-Edition Sauce Drops Revisit Fleeting Moments of Fame
Futuristic Cityscape Activations
Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar Took Over the Las Vegas Sphere
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Collectible Circular Design Exhibitions
Isola Presents Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens
Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions
The Everlasting Plastics Exhibition Explores Plastic Dependency
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Snack Chip-Inspired Chairs
The Conceptual 'Chipp' Rocking Chair by Pranay Patidar is Relaxing
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Futuristic Vision Design Books
Nike Introduces the New No Finish Line Book Highlighting the Future
Sustainable Festival Stands
Mentos' Pure Fresh Gum Stand Will Be Repurposed Post-Use
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Ketchup Obsession Campaigns
'It Has to Be Heinz' Spotlights Fans' Intense Love of Heinz Products
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Immersive Mint Pop-Ups
The Tic Tac Experience Shares a New Strawberry & Cream Flavor
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
Refreshing Festival Activations
The Mitchum Fresh Factory Shares Experiential Sampling
Experimental Biomaterial Art Exhibitions
Copenhagen Contemporary Opens the Reset Materials Show
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Bathing-Inspired Pop-Ups Bars
The #DoveDeluxeBar Shares Sensorial Cocktails & Mocktails
Canned Booze-Free Cocktails
IMPROV is a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Revolutionizing Social Drinking
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Designer-Artist Exploration Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts an Exhibit
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Virtual Oil Tasting Experiences
Corto Lures Consumers in with a Virtual Tasting Experience
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Personality-Inspired Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak's Smart Packaging Leads Fans to a Personality Test
One-of-a-Kind Experimental Design Objects
Origin Made is Launching Experimental Editions
Spooky Street Ad Experiences
These Fanta Halloween Projections Took Over a Busy Stockholm Street
Anti-Plastic Hynotherapy Sessions
Cano Hypnotherapy Encourages People to #BreakUpWithPlastic
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Sustainable Deep-Sea Harvesting Robots
Impossible Metals Experiments with Robotic Innovations
Demystified Research Design Guides
Ray and Charles Eames Unveil an Eames of Your Own Guide
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
First-Access Fan Clubs
Curie's Sniff Club Shares Lab Samples with Members
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Transformative Cocktail Menus
The Metamorphosis Menu Explores Fermentation, Oxidation & More
Branded Pregnancy Scans
Marmite is Inviting Parents to Discover the Nature of Their Unborn Child
Snacking Mishap Campaigns
The Other Hand by Cheetos Shows Snackers Who Refuse to Put the Bag Down
Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns
Kraft's Swipe Right for Mayo Campaign Social Experiment
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Travel-Inspired Air Fresheners
Dacia Created an Air Freshener Range Inspired by Top UK Road Trips
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Plant-Based Functional Chairs
Franklin St. Studio Presents the Good Morning Glory Project
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Seating Solution Design Projects
The Metaproject 13 Series by RIT Taps the Talents of Students
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Table Design Exhibitions
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Tables, Tables, Tables
Opulent Car-Exploration Experiences
Lexus India Introduces the ‘Lexus Meraki on Wheels' Experience
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Artful Design Curation Capsules
Bentley Mills Designs the Modern Curator™ Collection No. 1
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject