Losing things is never fun. I’ve lost my phone, all sense of direction but most importantly, I’ve never lost any limbs (and of course any iconic Michael Jackson footage or Beatles interviews). These lost and found innovations cover a wide variety of categories that highlight different extremes when it comes to losing things (or finding them).
There are plenty of innovations to find your phone, tell you which way to go and even to replace your fingers after a horrific accident. These lost and found innovations make it possible to keep track of life, no matter how crazy it gets.
22 Lost and Found Innovations
Finding Stuff, from Beatles Interviews to Velcro Headgear:
Andrew Robichaud — Sep 19, 2009 — Pop Culture
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Fixr
Re-Create Lost Memories
21
Lost Fashion Editorials
Natalia Kozior is 'Lost' for Mateusz Stankiewicz of AFPHOTO
20
Bracelets for Lost Children
Dcontinuum Link Child Locator
19
Lost Video Footage
Clip of 22-Year-Old Susan Boyle Singing Surfaces
18
'Lost' Location Found
Russia's Real-Life DHARMA Initiative
17
Advertising Bloopers
International Ads Lost in Translation
16
Reviving Lost Photo Techniques
The Handtinted Art Photography of John Maher
15
High-Tech X-Finger Replaces Lost Digits
14
‘Lost' Food Labels
Dharma Initiative Labels Let You Pretend You're on the Show
13
Lost Treasure Luxury
New York Artist Blue Bayer Creates Antique Bling
12
Lost & Found 2.0 Part II
Orphan Pictures Helps You Find Your Lost Camera
11
Headline-Making Garage Discoveries
'Lost' Beatles Interview Found After 44 Years
10
Inflammatory Lost Footage
Videos of Michael Jackson's Hair on Fire Surface After 25 Years
9
Untimely GPS Ad Campaigns
Garmin Warns of the Consequences of Being Lost & Late
8
Robot Helps Lost People
Robovie
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Yougetitback.com
Electronic Mobile Tags For Lost Phones
6
Velcro Headgear
Use Your Head To Find Lost Remotes (Bizarre)
5
Lost Addiction
How Stephen King Would End Lost
4
Pakistan Posts Lost & Found Advertisements For Missing Radioactive Isotopes
3
GPS Tourism For Lost Landmarks
Mauerguide For Fallen Berlin Wall
2
Rejected Celebs and The Roles They Lost
NotStarring.com
1
Lost and Found ID Codes
SendMeHome.com To Register Your Valuables
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Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
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Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
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Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases
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Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
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Phone-Free Festivals
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Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
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Trackable Magnetic Smartphone Wallets
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Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
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Modernized Modular LP Players
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Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
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Luggage Tracking Safety Technologies
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Food Waste Sneakers
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Detachable Amplifier Headphone Concepts
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Cat-Tracking Collars
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Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
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Tech-Infused Analog Radios
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Flask Phone Cases
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Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
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AI Outfit Search Engines
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Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
Compact Body Cameras
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Playful Modular Mops
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Avant-Garde Western Menswear
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3D-Printed Organization Stationary
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Sleek Compact Tracker Devices
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Futuristic Whisky Bottles
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Activewear-Branded Smartphones
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Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
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Time Travel Fast Food Ads
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Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry
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Nostalgia-Evoking Outerwear Collections
The North Face's New Low-Fi Hi-Tek Line Has Old Influences
Illuminated Geolocation Pet Harnesses
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Flexible Smartphone Carrying Straps
The Morf Strap Goes From Soft to Structured in Seconds
Hidden Tracker-Detecting Devices
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Resurrected Used Smartphones
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Razor-Thin Item Trackers
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Wallet-Specific Tracking Devices
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Minimalist Tech-Friendly Valet Boxes
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Sustainable Headphone Models
The Fairphone Fairbuds XL are Easily Repaired and Upgraded
Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
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Modernized Ergonomic Sling Bags
114 Index and Sealson Create the Technical Grab Bag
Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets
Nikolas Bentel Designs the Familiar Untitled Folder Wallet
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Retro-Inspired Tactical Outerwear
The North Face Low-Fi Hi-Tek Collection Has Modern Materials
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Cross-Functional Device Tools
Motorola and Lenovo Present the Smart Connect Tool at MWC
Ultra-Slim Wallet Trackers
The Chipolo CARD Point Works with Google Find My Device
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
Wearable Avant-Garde Lamps
Rick Owens Presented the Strobe Show Highlighting Bright Helmets
Smartphone DIY Repair Kits
Nokia Partners with Ifixit for the Release of the G22 Smartphone
Fun-Focused Festival Phones
The Brahma Phone is a Pared-Back Device for a Worry-Free Experience
Wrist-Worn Smartphone Holders
The 'MATCH' Phone Holder Keeps Devices Literally on Hand
Phone Charger Wire Organizers
Adam Miklosi Designs the co. cable organizer Inspired by Lozenges
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
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AI Note-Taking Apps
PowerNotes Remembers The Things you're Likely to Forget
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Smartwatch Protection Bands
Moving Bodies Forward Launched an Impact Protection Band for Watches
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Intentional Modern Day Tools
Inside Then Out Boasts a Line of Elegant & Slick Minimalist Products
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Accessible Toothbrush Add-Ons
Landor & Fitch's Toothbrush Accessories Adapt to Individual Needs
Tracker-Concealing Underwear
'TreasureTrace' Underwear Keeps Parents Informed of a Kid's Location
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Origami-Style Smartphone Stands
The Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand Sets Up in Seconds
Life-Logging Digital Journals
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Intelligent Hockey Player Helmets
The Bearmind Helmet Detects for Injuries and More
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Futuristic Vision Design Books
Nike Introduces the New No Finish Line Book Highlighting the Future
MP3 Player Tracker Protectors
The elago W7 AirTag Case Has an iPod Shuffle-Inspired Design
Durable Low-Energy Item Trackers
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Boasts Ultra Wideband Technology
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Cheeky Luggage Tags
Shantell Martin & Various Keytags Boast a Series of Playful Luggage Tags
Thorough Tech Repair Toolkits
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Advanced Wallet-Friendly Trackers
The 'AirCard' Wallet Tracker Works with Apple Find My
Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
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Limited Edition Sleek Trackers
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Old-School Lifestyle Collections
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IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
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Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
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Musical NFC Hoodies
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Focus-Enhancing Eyewear Designs
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Tissue Box Record Sleeves
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Stride-Assisting Wearables
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Miniature Haptic Communicators
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Wellness-Centric Wearable Gadgets
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Device-Locating Digital Ecosystems
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Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
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Singing Competition Audio Electronics
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Revolutionary Swimming Flotation Devices
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Artist-Approved Tech Accessories
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Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets
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Anti-Intrusion Smartphone Cases
The Sectock Privacy Phone Case Disables Device Recording
Lifelong Wildlife Trackers
The 'KineFox' Can Non-Invasively Monitor Animals For Life
Practical On-the-Go Storage Solutions
Lion Latch is a Practical Solution While Traveling
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Luxe Lossless Audio Earbuds
The Questyle NHB12 Headphones Eeloer Exceptional Audio Performance
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
X-Ray Vision Headsets
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Tracker-Detecting Smartphone Updates
The Google Find My Device Network Will Detect for Trackers
Photo-Organizing Apps
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Nostalgic NFC-Enabled Sneakers
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Tracker-Concealing Shoe Accessories
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Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
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Smart Life-Planning Apps
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Sustainable Low-Impact Headphones
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Audio Guest Books
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Personalized Visual Catalogues
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Efficient Picture Search Tools
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Home Inventory Management Solution
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Exploration-Themed Joint Workwear
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Anticipating Camera Tools
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App-Assistive Concert Discoveries
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