Teachers, books, homework, oh my! It’s that time of year again.
While the first few days of a new school year can be interesting and exciting, let’s face it - it’s really just a downward spiral from there. But here’s a collection of back-to-school innovations that makes things interesting!
From things you would typically expect, like denim notebooks and micro reading lights, to items you never considered for school like biodegradable rain gear, bulletproof backpacks, and fake blood page markers, this cluster is all about super cool back-to-school innovations!
30 Things to Make School Less Boring
29
Jewel Earbuds
Lady Gaga Heartbeats Headphones for Beats by Dr. Dre
28
Wrist Pens
The Helix Watch is a Must-Have for those Who Love Writing
27
Educational Toilet Paper
Get Smart During Relief
26
Laptop Lunch Trays
'Hip Office' by HK Ergonomics Lets You Kneel While Tweeting
25
Mini Pie Snacks
Lolipop-Pies by Luxirare are Guilt & Commitment-Free
24
Fashionista Mobile Phones
Screen of Dolce & Gabbana's Jalou Turns Into Touch-Up Mirror
23
Laptop Backpacks
Is There Finally A Unisex Computer Bag to Be Excited About?
22
Mini Calendar People
Arwey Functional Notebooks Bring Appointments to Life
21
DIY Laptop Blankets
Ars Technica Shows You How to Turn Your Favorite Blanky into a Useful Case
20
Fake Blood Page Markers
The Liquid Bookmark Set
19
Rubber Band Bookmarks
Propaganda's Design is for Those Who Still Read Books
18
Burger King Potato Snacks
Fries In Your Cupboard
17
Bread Books
Sliced Bread/Notebooks Are a Twist on Your Morning Breakfast
16
Denim Netbooks
Levis Helps Launch the Limited Edition LG X120 Notebook
15
Printable Positivity
E.M. Papers' Bookmarks Feature Affirmations to Brighten Your Day
14
90s High-Tops Revivals
Lacoste & LimitEDitions Launch Old-School Shoe Lineup
13
Self-Heating Lunchboxes
MO:BEN Makes It Easy to Reheat Your Lunch
12
Biodegradable Rain Gear
The Plantable Potato Raincoat is Educational & Eco-Friendly
11
Multifunctional Mouses
Adesso's Computer Component Includes Numeric Keypad for Laptop Users
10
Tangle-Proof Headphones
Lee Washington Develops Burden-Free Earbuds
9
Hip-Hop Suspenders
Andre 3000's Benjamin Bixby Old-School Elephant Suspenders
8
Literal Comic Book Tees
The Bat and Robin T-Shirt Shows Masked Avengers in Original Forms
7
USB Powered Lunchboxes
The Thanko Hot Box Keeps Your Meals Toasty
6
Micro Reading Lights
Flexilite Bookmark Helps You Light up a Good Book
5
Hyper-Extended Erasers
The Celebrating Mistakes Pencil by Tom Wrigglesworth
4
Transportable Water Coolers
The Portable Tap Dispenser Brings Hydration Everywhere
3
Pencil-Pen Hybrids
Alexander Hulme Makes a Frankenstein Writing Utensil
2
Two-in-One Retro Calculators
Revamped Old-School Typewriters as Calculators
1
Troll Doll Tees
Jeremy Scott & Opening Ceremony Inspired by the Depths of the 1990s
Related Ideas
Color-Changing Hot Chocolate Drinks
Crayola Presents Colorful Hot Chocolate to TJ Maxx
Elegant Analog Note Systems
The Grovemade Note Taking Kit Was Created with Matthew Encina
Storage-Savvy Sling Bags
The TomToc Compact EDC Sling Bag Has a Minimalist Design
Portable Pen-Holding Lamps
The 'POD' Lamp Concept Maximizes Functionality on Desktops
Gamer-Focused Backpacks
Peak Design and Logitech G Launch New Backpack for Gamers
Ultra-Slim Technology Backpacks
The BOPAI Super Slim Laptop Backpacks Reduce Overall Heft
Entertaining Study Timer Devices
The Conceptual 'Summy' Study Timer Keeps Students Social
Long-Lasting Compact Pens
The NanoInk From InnoZoom Outlasts 100 Regular Pencils
Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators
The 'Sharpener' Lampshades by Nanako Kume are Charming
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Professional Tech Organization Briefcases
The 'xBriefcase' Has a Total of 19 Smart Pockets
Solar-Powered Blankets
Mireille Steinhage Designs a Ground-Breaking Blanket
Modular Slow Fashion Backpacks
The KHONI Modular Backpack Has Nine Modules
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Playful Thermal Printer Cameras
The Children’s Print Camera by Koool Design is Easy to Use
Luggage-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Ekster Grid Backpack Functions Like a Suitcase
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Portable Personal Office Accessories
Tye Beblau 'Vertical Office' Brings a Workstation Anywhere
Tech-Enhanced Cosmetic Bags
The Shell Well Smart Cosmetic Travel Case is 10-in-One
Light-Up Kidswear
Go-Glow by PatPat Features Fabric-Illuminating Technology
Bento-Inspired School Lunches
DoorDash and Jessica Biel Debut Ready-Made Lunch Options for $25
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
Mindful Student Planners
The Centered Student Planner Offers Academic and Emotional Support
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
Effortless 90s-Inspired Spring Streetwear
thisisneverthat Presents its New Collection for SS23
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
Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits
ModiBodi and Justyna Green Relaunch the First Period Kit
Trackable Technology Backpacks
The HyperPack Pro Can Charge Gear as You Travel
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Staff Uniform-Made Home Collections
IKEA's VÄXELBRUK Collection Upcycles Worker Uniforms
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Tactical Tote-Style Backpacks
The BillyKirk No. 609 Standard Issue Backpack Tote is Versatile
Virtual Skincare Schools
Skincare Summer School Helps Beauty Lovers Expand Their Knowledge
Business-Ready Commuter Backpacks
These DoubleWin Backpacks are Stylish and Shockproof
Winter-Ready Minimal Apparel
Axel Arigato Presents a Look at its New Winter Apparel Designs
Modernized Ergonomic Sling Bags
114 Index and Sealson Create the Technical Grab Bag
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Modular Reusable Notebooks
The Rocketbook Pro is Infinitely Reusable and More
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Personalized Learning Desks
D2L Launched a Unique and Adaptable School Desk
Revived 90s Lunch Kits
Lunchables Lunch Kits are Arriving Back in Canada After a 15 Year Hiatus
Sporty Back-to-School Collections
Forever 21 Partners with Reebok for Back-to-School Season
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Rollable Climber Chalk Bags
This Upcycled Chalk Bag by Aaron Sylvester Has a Durable Design
Concise Reflection Journals
The Life Sentence Journal Challenges Users with 1 Sentence Entries
Multifunctional Camper Backpacks
BOLOTOR Bolo Packs Work as a Hammock, Storage Solution and More
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Designer Diabetes Bags
KYT's Bags Empower Diabetics to Treat Themselves in a Stylish Way
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Adventure-Ready Work Boots
KidSuper Released Work Boots Inspired by Hiking and Artistic Themes
Summer Sunflower-Shaped Bags
Thom Browne Launches a New Sunflower Bag Ahead of the Warmer Months
Convertible Leather Backpacks
The Bellroy Tokyo Totepack Premium Edition Easily Handles Any Regime
Sophisticated Technical Fall Fashion
Kaptain Sunshine Presents its New Range for the FW23 Season
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Holiday-Scented Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Launched a Festive Collection of Cleaning Products
Intentional Modern Day Tools
Inside Then Out Boasts a Line of Elegant & Slick Minimalist Products
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Soil Alternative-Leather Clothing Capsules
Yuhan Bai Releases the Soil Project Collection
Educational Science Kits
Griddly Games Launched the 'Just Add Baking Soda' Science Kit for Kids
Magnetic Whiteboard Notebooks
The 'notesX' Notebook Has Removable Pages That are Easy to Clean
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Red Brick Music Schools
Colectivo C733's Music School Design is Captivating and Stunning
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks
Edgy Kids' Brand nununu Partners with KitePride for a Backpack Line
Waste Material Laptop Carriers
The 'ILab Bag' Has a Reversible, Storage-Packed Design
All-Purpose Backpacks
'Wool & Oak' Debuted the 'EVERYDAY BAG' and 'TRAVEL BAG' with Many Features
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Provocative Pre-Fall Fashion
Natasha Zinko Unveils the BACK 2 CAMP Capsule for Pre-Fall
Futuristic Vision Design Books
Nike Introduces the New No Finish Line Book Highlighting the Future
Noise-Canceling Drink Packs
Capri Sun Created Special Juice Packs to Give Parents Peace
Organically Shaped Classroom Designs
Localworks Builds the Mustardseed Junior School in Uganda
University Starter Kits
IKEA Canada Curated a $99 Kit with Dorm Room Staples for Students
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Library Literature Merchandise
Toronto Public Library Debuts Chic Merchandise Including Shirts
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Snap Binding Minimal Clipboards
Hirock Design Office Unveils the Sleek Paper Jacket
Student-Friendly Digital Cookbooks
Cookin’ Somethin’ for College Shares User-Friendly Recipes
High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion
ERL Presents a Look at its FW24 Collection of Retro Themes
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
Back-to-School Skincare Kits
Yves Rocher Boasts Two Back-to-School Cleansing and Hydrating Kits
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Creativity-Focused Pizza Kits
Banza's Masterpiece'zas Turn Pizzas Into Works of Art
Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils
The 'PENTAPA' Mechanical Drop Pencil is Cleverly Designed
Space-Inspired Hovering Pens
The Levitating Pen 3.0 Appears to be Magically Floating in the Air
Industrial Metal-Framed Tables
teenage engineering Designs the Field Desk with Plywood
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Educational Book Summary Apps
Bookster Let's People Understand Books in Just 15 Minutes a Day
Pocket-Packed Antitheft Travel Bags
The Korin HubPack 33 Offers Ample Storage Throughout
Plant-Powered Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum Makes Plant-Based Foods Fun for Kids
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Doll-Themed Bag Series
State Bags and American Girl Have Teamed Up for an Exciting Collaboration
Student-Inspired Fall Streetwear
다다DADA多多 Presents the New FW22 Student Collection
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Multifunctional Diaper Bags
The KeaBabies Diaper Backpack is Stylish and Affordable
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
One-Ounce Snack Packs
Rivalz Created Single-Serving Packs for the Back-to-School Season
Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras
Paper Shoot's Cameras are Sustainable, Minimalist and Lightweight
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Metal Band-Inspired Merchandise
Sleep Token Debuts a Carrying Collection Exclusively with Revolver
School-Centric Eclectic Fall Fashion
Sundae School Presents the Back to School Capsule
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Biodegradable Glitter Innovations
USask Researchers Develop an Innovative Bio-Glitter Alternative
School Bus Playsets
PLAYMOBIL Launches a New School-Themed Toy in Time for Back-to-School
Color-Changing Smart Fabrics
Researchers at UoW in Ontario Develop a Smart Material
Colorful Collegiate Capsules
HUMAN MADE's 'BACK TO SCHOOL' Capsule Perfectly Expresses Americana
Back-to-School Fried Chicken Deals
These KFC Back-to-School Deals Come in Two Options
Expansive School Bamboo Canopies
CollectiveProject Creates a Canopy at Talaricheruvu Rural School
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Multifunctional One-Piece Stationary
Bravestorming Creates the Mover Erase Uni-size
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Utilitarian Student-Friendly Bags
Vismiintrend Offers a range of School Bags for Students
School-Influenced Spring Fashion
TOMBOGO's For The Truant & The Fluent Series Readies for SS23
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Humorous Holiday Snack Packs
Seasonal Stresses Inspired Lunchables' Festive Snack Packs
Personal Portable Whiteboards
DadiichiGosei Presents a New Innovative Whiteboard Notebook
Carefree Y2K-Themed Eyewear
Giant Vintage Showcases its 90's-Inspired 'Back to School' Collection
Back-to-School Cookie Promotions
This Insomnia Cookies Promotion is Only for Teachers and Students
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Indulgent Back-to-School Cookies
The Insomnia Cookies Back to Campus Collection is Limited-Edition
School Sitcom Clothing Collections
The JCPenney Abbott Elementary Apparel Collection is Chic
Autumn-Themed Lighter Collections
BIC Spooky Special Edition Series Lighters Come in Many Styles
Teacher-Supporting Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Aims to Support Teachers
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Collegiate-Inspired Spring Streetwear
Pièces Uniques Delivers the SS22 back to school Collection
Intelligent Grade Calculators
Smart Grade Calculator Helps Students Stay on Track
LTO Holiday Packs
Lunchables Launches New Holiday Packs to Help Parents Tackle Holiday Stressors
Comprehensive Study Solutions
InClass Keeps a Student's Assignments and Reminders in One Place