Kickstarter projects and similar sites are amazing because they allow entrepreneurs, or enterprising helmsmen, to fund ventures with small amounts of money from a large number of people via the internet. LeVar Burton recently took to Kickstarter, a crowdfunding website, to raise funds to revive a popular children's television program he used to host called Reading Rainbow. The educational PBS series ran from 1983 until 2006 and Burton is looking to bring it back.
The former Star Trek actor is not the only one to benefit from this online fundraising platform. Kickstarter projects can relate to any kind of product or service, including clothing, inventions, apps and art. Whether you are interested in financing tech-integrated desks or affordable belonging tracking devices, there is no shortage of innovative ideas on the site.
97 Kickstarter Projects
LeVar Burton Raised $1,000,000 in One Day To Revive Reading Rainbow:
Alyson Wyers — May 29, 2014 — Pop Culture
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Personalized Sneaker Accessories
Pungas' 3D-Printed Accessories Make a Pair of Kicks Your Own
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In-Shell Egg Scramblers
The KitchenGoose Makes Eggs in an Unconventional Way
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Tech-Integrated Desks
The SlatePro is Perfect for Keeping All Your Tech Neat and Tidy
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Connected Carbon Fiber Bicycles
The Lightweight Bluetooth Bike Protects Riders from Unseen Dangers
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Elegant Bicycle Storage Brackets
The Clug Uses a C-Shaped Bracket to Safely Store Your Bike
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Vintage Coded Tattoo Photography
The Russian Criminal Tattoo Police Files Documents Intricate Inks
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DIY 8-Bit Phone Cases
The Bit Bead Kit Lets You Make a Nostalgic DIY Phone Case Design
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Affordable Luxury Sneakers
Burnetie Offers High End Styles Crafted from Premium Materials
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Open Source Indoor Greenhouses
The MEG by Yradia Makes Homegrown Fruits and Vegetables Easier
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Pliable Jewelry Cases
PentaBox is a Travel Jewelry Case That Protects Without Clasps or Locks
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Eco-Friendly Bamboo Dresses
The Salts Organic Felicity Eco-Friendly Dress is Summer-Chic
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Unobstructive Phone Bumpers
This Aluminum Phone Bumper Causes No Signal Loss
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Stylish Hygienic Protein Shakers
Get Your Lift on with the MOUS Shaker Bottle
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Cheap Cardboard Standing Desks
Zachary Rotholz of Chairigami Designs an Affordable Healthy Desk
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Affordable Home Isolation Tanks
The Zen Float Tent Provides Achievable Sensory Deprivation
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Reinforced USB Cables
ChargeOriginal's Braided Usb Cable is Stylish and More Durable
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App-Connected Home Gardens (UPDATE)
Niwa Makes It Easy to Grow Your Own Food at Home
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Vintage Horror Monster Cards
These Monster Montage Playing Cards are a Howl of a Good Time
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Hybrid Nightlight Outlets
The Snaprays Guidelight Becomes a LED Light Up Outlet in the Dark
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British Ice Cream Portraits
99×99s by Luke Stephenson Captures a Cheap Dessert Staple
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LEGO-Like Cardboard Forts
Buildies by Brian Lilly are Playhouses Made Out of Blocks
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Portable Backpack Chargers
The GoPlug Bags Enable Users to Charge Smartphones and Laptops
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Recyclable 3D Printing Devices
The Strooder Repurposes Pliant Materials for Plastic Printers
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Holistic Health Hearables
The Ear-Fitted Lumafit Wearable Fitness Tracker Trains Bodies and Minds
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Restaurant-Focused Kickstarter Maps
Kickstarter Places Shows Restaurant Success Stories
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Mobile Gluten-Free Bakeries
The CoCo Bakery Heads to Kickstarter to Help Fund its Mobile Bakery
70
Guilt-Tripping Lighters
The Quitbit Smart Lighter Will Help You Quit Smoking
69
Modernized Folding Chairs
The Shape Field Chair is Perfect for Many Outdoor Situations
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Suction Cup Smartphone Stands
'Leafmount' is a Collapsible Stand for Smartphones and Tablets
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Dipped Dual Flavored Toothpicks
Castor Toothpicks Come in Unusual Combos Like Kumquat & Beet
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Superpowered Suits
Evalino Creates Technologically Advanced MensWear
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Animal Simulation Video Games
The Bear Simulator Game Lets You Live a Bear's Life
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Customized Cat Toy Websites
The Catstarter Website Allows You to Invent New Great Cat Toys
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Psychedelic Vibrant Film Artwork
MovieDNA is Turning Films into Stripped Abstract Art Prints
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Curved Modular Building Toys
The IKOS Modular Building Toys Make Amazing Spherical Forms
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Wearable Tennis Game Trackers
The Smash Bracelet by Rob Crowder Monitors Techniques on Courts
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Affordable Belonging Tracking Tags
Pebblebee Offers Parents and Pet Owners Peace of Mind
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Lighted Smart Running Clothes
The Glowfaster Jacket by Simon Weatherall Monitors Progress
58
Powerful Mini Microscopes
The MicrobeScope is a Portable Microscope That Plays Well with iPhones
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Multi-Purpose Titanium Openers
The Tiletto Titanium Letter Opener is Sleek and Efficient
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Chain Link Tape Dispensers
The Clicktape Tape Dispenser Rethinks the Classic Design
55
Wireless Sound Systems (UPDATE)
ROCKI Turns Any Speaker into a WiFi Sound System
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Accelerated Device Chargers
The Legion Meter is an Ultra Fast Phone Charger
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Crowdsourced Cocktail-Creating Dice
Mixology Dice Helps You Make Perfectly Balanced Mixed Drinks
52
Secretive Dystopian Sci-Fi Films
The Sand Storm by Jason Wishnow Stars Chinese Artist Ai WeiWei
51
Multiple Device-Charging Docks
The Arq Modular Charging Dock Charges Multiple Devices
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Retro-Inspired Space Tourism
Intergalactic Travel Bureau Posters by Steven Thomas is Adventurous
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Interactive Running Apps
Compete to Capture Territory with 'Run An Empire'
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Levitating Phone Chargers
Matinka's Magic Phone Stand Makes it Look Like Your Phone is Floating
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Trickster Computer Peripherals
Fool Your Friends with This USB Prank Device
46
Pedal-Powered Puppet Shows
The Shadow Performances by 'Petal Puppets' Will Be Bike-Powered
45
Punny Drinking Glasses
Shed Simove's Google Glass Humor Resulted in a Clever Kickstarter Campaign
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Crowdsourced-Funded Collections
Kickstarter Teams up with the Moma Design Store
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Photographic Nail Stickers
NailSnaps Turns Your Fingers into a Gallery
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Crowdfunding Writer Project Websites
Beacon is Kickstarter for Writers Working on Passion Projects
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Dual Compartment Kiddie Cups
The MOMease is the Sippy Cup Reinvented with Room for Two Drinks
40
Light-Sensitive Paint Pickers
TapPainter's Painting App is the Best Way to Preview a Paint Color
39
Augmented Reality Zodiac Tees
Alive Animal Hi-Tech T-Shirts Turn You into a Zodiac Creature
38
Handheld Food Analyzers
The SCiO Can Instantly Analyze the Chemical Composition of Your Food
37
Unusual City Illustration Books
Strange Island is an NYC-Themed Photo Book
36
Stylish Timber Smartphone Docks
The ‘EpicDock’ Smartphone Charging Dock is Elegant & Sturdy
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Sensibly Stylish Ballerina Flats
The Perfetta Line by Ballerini Provides Maximum Comfort & Style
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Skateboard Stunt Capture Apps
The Syrmo App Makes Tracking Your Tricks and Learning to Skate Easy
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Saccharine Community-Constructed Sculptures
Brendan Jamison and Mark Revels Build Sugar Metropolis
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Ergonomic Computer Peripherals
The Bean is a Computer Mouse That is Operated with Three Fingers
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Minimalist Breathable Underwear
The '76 and Sunny' Boxer Briefs Help Keep Your Manhood Cool & Dry
30
Flexible Sink Strainers
'Tweak' Makes It Easier to Collect and Discard Food Scraps from the Sink
29
Music-Making Gloves
Musician Imogen Heap is Working on Electric Sound-Producing Gloves
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Strap-On Tablet Holders
The 'LapTape' Secures Tablets and Thin Laptops to Your Knees
27
Pen-Sized Guitars
The FretPen is a Writing Utensil That Doubles as a Miniature Guitar
26
LED Bottle Lights
Bottle Cutting Inc.'s New Kit Turns Your Bottles into Beautiful Lighting
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Freakily Fast Robots
The Multi-Legged Outrunner Robot Can Sprint at Up to 20 Miles Per Hour
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Dream Heist Board Games
Go Three Dream Levels Deep with the Inceptor Board Game
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Minimalist Architectural Prints
Archigrams by Michie Cao Explain the Details of Famous Buildings
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Realistic Robotic Fish Bait
'Nano Lure' is a Robotic Bait That Looks & Moves Just Like a Real Fish
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Commemorative Travel Documentaries
the Ty's List Travel Documentary Has Support from Expedia
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Language Learning Video Games
Koe is a Japanese Language Game That Makes Learning Easy
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Robotic Hand Cleansers
This Robotic Hand Washer and Dryer Cleans Your Hands So You Don't Have To
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Scratch-Preventing Key Holders
The Panny is a Clever Alternative to Typical Keychains
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Lightning-Fast Mobile Chargers
The eQUICK Mobile USB Battery Charger Provides True Mobility
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Social Literature Sharing Apps
Share and Borrow Books with the Ownshelf App
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Ergonomic Extended Device Stands
This Device Stand Has an Ergonomic Angled Usability
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Uninterrupted Solar Chargers (UPDATE)
StrongVolt's Portable Solar Charger is Going into Production
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Hanging Fruit Baskets
This Fruit Basket Hangs from the Ceiling and Keeps Your Fruit Fresh Longer
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Ergonomic Upstanding Desks
These Standing Desks are Easy to Assemble and Good for Your Posture
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Laser-Etched Skateboard Decks
These Skate Decks Have Intricate Artwork Engraved into Them
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Ruler-Encased Utensils
Utilitarian Tech Force Pen Has a Sleek Design and a Supplementary Sleeve
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Comical Cardboard Chimpanzee Masks
This Chimpanzee Mask Lets You Monkey Around
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Vibrant Cultural Playing Cards
The Borderline Deck of Cards Portray Both Sides of the Border
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Crafty Canned Goods
The Cornershop by Lucy Sparrow is Made Up of Hand-Sewn Felt Products
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Predicted Product Success Sites
The Website Prefundia Predicts Your Success on Kickstarter
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Blind-Accessible Games
‘Grail to the Thief’ is an Interactive Audio Adventure Game
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Intricately Painted Silk Scarves
These Silk Scarves are Inspired by Watercolor Paintings
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Streamlined Typography Apps
Online App Prototypo Allows Easy Font Creation and Customization
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Stylish Sun-Proof Headgear
Satya Twena's Sun Hat Line Works Well for Those in Warmer Climates
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Crowdsourced Film Premieres
The Veronica Mars SXSW Movie Premiere Gives Fans a Coveted Sneak Peek
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The Raf Simons x Adidas Collection is a Modern Take on the 80s
Cork Wallets
STITCH & LOCKE Offers an Animal-Free Accessory for Men
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These Backyard Lights String Together Upcycled Mason Jars
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The Nike Kobe 9 EM 'Pop Art Camo' Collection is Rugged Chic
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The Nike Air Max 1 Magnista Sneakers Celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup
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The Hilgard Garden by Barensfeld Architecture is a Modern Design
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Cuticle Tattoos by Rad Nails is a Combination of Manicures and Henna Art
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The Fondue Slippers by Satsuki Ohata Amazingly Mold Around Your Feet
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The Bowery Project Uses Vacant Lots to Support Urban Agriculture
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The Adidas Originals Fall/Winter 2014 is Looking to Change the Game
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Pigs and Papa by Toshiteru Yamaji Captures a Man's Love for His Pets
Grotesquely Erotic Photography
Joel-Peter Witkin Stages Vintage-Inspired Fantastical Stills
Phone-Charging Wallets
The Everpurse Miniholds Your Cards and Holds a Charge
Posture-Adjusting Bikes
The Flexi-Bike Uses an Adjustable Frame to Make Cycling Easier
Affordable Luxury Sneakers
Burnetie Offers High End Styles Crafted from Premium Materials
Acoustic-Amplifying Cases
The CandyShell AMPED Phone Case Magnifies the Sound of Your Music
Industrial iDevice Frames
The Revisit Brass iPhone Case Merges Function and Form for Chic Results
Sand Art Phone Cases
The Sand Art Phone Case Takes Your iPhone on a Trip Back in Time
Whimsical Newspaper Illustrations
Florian Nicolle's Mixed Media Portraits Appear Ephermeral
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Bureo is Raising Funds for a Cleaner Ocean
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The Inflator Bicycle Makes It So You'll Never Have a Flat Tire Again
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This Doorbell Plays a Very Different Sound Than You're Used To
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PentaBox is a Travel Jewelry Case That Protects Without Clasps or Locks
Strappy Storage Phone Cases
Remora's Credit Card Phone Case is Like an Ultra Minimal Wallet
Ocean-Friendly Design
Common Seas Attempts to Bring People Closer to Nature
Tuxedo-Appropriate Sneakers
The Cole Haan 2014 Spring Shoes for Men are Comfortable and Classy
Bedazzled Flat Tutorials
These DIY Studded Flats are the Perfect Project for Summer
Color-Coordinated Food Photography
This Colorful Food Photo Series is Lively and Scrumptious
Foam-Cushioned Skate Kicks
These Nike SB Lunar Shoes Minimize the Impact of Harsh Landings
Portable Solar Panels
These Solar Sockets Can Stick to Any Window for Power On-the-Go
Imaginative Plane Photography
Varun Thota Snaps Deceptive Photos of Toy Airplanes
Hip Vegan Footwear
The Keep Spring 2014 Collection is Casual, Organic and Cruelty-Free
Eco-Friendly Bamboo Dresses
The Salts Organic Felicity Eco-Friendly Dress is Summer-Chic
Cheeky Celebrity Phone Cases
This Miley Cyrus Phone Case is Tongue-in-Cheek
Rambunctious Rocker Editorials
The Purple Fashion Best of the Season Photoshoot is Loud
Speedy Capsule Bicycles
The ARION1 Bike is Odd-Looking But It’s the World’s Fastest Bicycle
Life Preserver Phone Cases
This Lifeproof Case is Like a Mini Life Jacket to Help Your Phone Float
Multitasking Solar Lanterns
The Low-Cost ‘Luci Solar Light’ is the Ultimate Earth Day Lantern
Desert Oasis Parks
This Public Park Design is Innovative and an Architectural Masterpiece
Air Duct Vertical Gardens
The Biowall by Purdue University Absorbs Toxins and Breaks Them Down
Stackable Phone Chargers
The Modulo Phone Charger is Pocket-Sized and Super Powerful
Psychedelic Surfer Shoes
The Sperry Top-Sider Scandinavian Striper Campaign is Laidback Luxe
Self-Replenishing Home Gardens
The Electrolux Home Garden Gives Users Access to Yearly Herbs
Reinforced USB Cables
ChargeOriginal's Braided Usb Cable is Stylish and More Durable
Gorgeous Glowing Globes
The Planet-O Lamp by Divisual is Made Up of Hand-Wielded Metal Discs
World Cup Fry Packaging
McDonald's World Cup App Turns the Iconic Fry Packaging into a Soccer Game
Luxuriously Premixed Manhattans
Selfridges is Set to Sell a Pre-Bottled Manhattan Cocktail
Haunting Funeral Photography
Bjørn Haldorsen's Death Photo Series is Candid and Moving
DIY Stud-Adorned Shoes
A Pair of DIY Studded Sandals Will Instantly Transform Your Summer Footwear
3D Makeup Printers
Mink Makeup Printer Lets You Print 3D Makeup From a Regular Computer
Sneaker-Shaped Wellies
The Hunter Daleton Boot are Slimmer and More Conspicuous
Starry B-Ball Sneakers
The Nike Shooting Stars Pack Includes the Air Foamposite One and Lil' Penny
Self-Charging Cloud Tables
The Cloud Table by Studio Maks Lets You Leave Your Charger at Home
Surreal Travel Photography
ImagineFrance by Maia Flore Dreamily Captures 25 Historic Sites
Portable Backpack Chargers
The GoPlug Bags Enable Users to Charge Smartphones and Laptops
Soft Panelled Lamps
Bloemi by Mario Alessiani is Inspired by Tulips
Top Time Waster Charts
The 'Most Time Consuming Activities' Infograph Outlines Time Wasters
Sittable Bicycle Storage
The Buzz Bike Bench is a Place to Park Both Your Wheels and Your Behind
3D-Printed Pipe Fittings
Maya Ben David Creates Alternative Designs Titled 'Bypass'
Playroom Therapy-Focused Interiors
The PlayRoom by WeNew Innovation Gives Children Help
European Flag Shoes
The NIKE Air Tech Challenge II Brings NIKE Flair to the French Open
Astronomical Map Apps
The Spyglass App Lets Users Navigate by the Stars
Explosive Weapon Photography
This Explosion Photo Series Highlights How Weaponized Our World Is
Oxygen-Monitoring Fitness Trackers
The Withings Pulse O2 Fitness Tracker Tracks Your Health Level
Lightweight Technicolor Sneakers
The Adidas Pure Boost Sneakers are Incredibly Lightweight
Climatic Solar Coolers
The Solar Cool Uses the Sun's Energy to Stay Icy Cold
Whimsical Unicorn Wedges (UPDATE)
The One Who Charms Pump by Irregular Choice is Fairy Tale Themed
App-Connected Home Gardens
The Niwa Smart Growing System Helps Anybody Have Green Thumbs
Quirky Menswear Editorials
This GQ China Editorial Features Wang Rui & Tang Xiaotian
Augmented Reality Visors
'Skylens' Gives Arline Pilots a High-Definition Heads-Up Display
Typographic Playing Cards
These Playing Cards Pay Homage to the Famous Helvetica Font
Dishevelled Surf Town Editorials
The T Magazine 'Lost in Paradise' Photoshoot Stars Amanda Murphy
Vein-Scanning Payment Systems
The Quixter Vein Scanner Reads the Unique Patterns on Your Palm
Morbid Suicide Site Photos
Donna J. Wan Captured Photos of Popular Suicide Locations
Awkward Student Photos
The School Portrait Series Captures Young Students in Their School Uniforms
Fundamental Typography Infographics
This Infographic Gives the 10 Commandments of Text Fonts
Smartphone-Controlled Balls (UPDATE)
The Sphero 2.0 by Orbotix Makes the World Your Video Game
Drunken Lamppost Installations
'The Way Things Are' Gives Public Lighting Bad Human Traits
Retro Tennis Star Editorials
The Golden Age GQ Style China Fashion Story is 70s-Inspired
Vehicular Sneaker Illustrations
Ghica Popa Turns New Balance Sneaker Styles into Crazy Cars
Hands-Free Recipe Apps
Voice Activated Kitchen Apps Present More Opportunity for Google Glass
Cartoon Mash-Up Tech Accessories
The Homerchu iPhone Case
Acoustic Guitar Keys
This Kitschy Key Design Takes Influence from a Musical Instrument
3D-Printed Sand Structures
The Stone Spray Robot Organically Creates a Sand Bridge in the Desert
Tech-Focused Underwear Branding
BlackRose NYC Brands the SILVER Collection for Mack Weldon
Pirate Card Decks
These Nautical Playing Cards are Hand-Drawn and Visually Appealing
Historical Tequila Brand Apps
Jose Curevo's History in a Bottle App Tells Its Brand Story
Focal Point Lighting Installations
Heathfield & Co Present Lights That Grab One's Attention
Album Cover Facepaintings
Record Store Day by Natalie Sharp Pays Homage to the Era of Vinyl
Soccer-Themed Fast Food
The McDonald's World Cup Fry Boxes Celebrate Soccer's Showpiece Event
Galactic Phone Stands
This Astronaut Phone Stand Adds an Out-of-This-World Element to Your Desk
Ethical 3D Printer Filament
ProtoPrint is Bridging Technology and Grassroots Technology in India
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Ubisoft's Video Game Promotion Digs into Your Social Sharing Habits
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The Wave Hook Means Your Wine Glass is Never Far from Reach
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An App Lets You Interact With NYC Subway Map Data Visualization
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Google Glass App Makes Bookings in a Blink
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Callie Logan Uses Nutrients for Krylon Spray Paint Packaging
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The Nicolas Cage iPhone Case Re-Imagines the Actor as the Mona Lisa
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The “See Me After School” Series Shows Teachers in Empty Classrooms
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Disneyland Paris is Growing a Disney Ratatouille Garden
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Zen Travel by Lauren O'Brien Uses a Simplistic Look
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The Kook Toothpicks Campaign Promotes Easy Carry Packs
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The NOAH Bike Has a Unique Shock-Absorbing Suspension System
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The Lg QuickCircle Case Allows Users to Make Calls and Take Photos
Wireless Smartphone Chargers
This Wireless Charging System Can Charge 40 Smartphones at a Time
Serving Robot Restaurants
The Robot Restaurant in China is Almost Entirely Run by Mechanical Men
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Help the Characters from the LEGO Movie with the Awesome Alliance
3D-Printed Teddy Bears
Disney Research Uses Technology to Create Custom Stuffed Animals
3D-Printed Crab Shells
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Gamified Children's Fitness Wearables
The First Kids Fitness Tracker Encourages Active Playtime
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The Barobot Mixology Robot Makes Your Drinks for You
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Dan Hernandez Imagines Historic Paintings as Space Invader Art
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Toyo Ito Designs the Kinnasand Textile Store in Milan