66 Marvelous Magnetized Innovations
From Driverless Buses to Magnetic Clothes Hangers:
Meghan Young — Jan 27, 2010 — Art & Design
It’s always interesting to see an invention that has been around for quite some time applied to other products, creating something unique and even convenient. Take these marvelous magnetized innovations, for instance. Magnets have become a given in society, a staple that is used quite frequently, even if we don’t realize it ourselves. Yet it’s used in many things other than as decoration on fridges.
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Magnetic Floating Bed
Sleep on a Cloud
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Cell Phone Zit Cures
Combat Acne-Causing Electromagnetic Waves
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Color Changing Car
Nissan Paramagnetic Paint Coat
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Diamond Earrings For Dogs
Ego Magnetic Studs
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Anti-Boy Bras
La Vie En Rose's Magnetic Bra Keeps Guys Out
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Magnetic Implant in Hand
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Magnetic LED Fridge Lights
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Nail Polish With Magnetic Particles
Lancome Manicures Have Starry Effect
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Levitating Magnet Automobiles
The Nissan 400C Floats Like a Cloud (or a Hovercraft)
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Mercedes Concept Morphs Magnetically
2057 SilverArrow
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Magnetic Vision
Subdermal Body Mods by Russ Foxx Give Unusual 6th Sense
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Molecular Molded Furniture
Mag-Neato Furniture Collection by Council is Magnet
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Magnetic Ring
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Floating Sofas
The ‘Cloud' Uses Magnets To Let You Enjoy Weightless Lounging
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Earringbuds
Thanko Sound Lives Magnetic Earphones
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Touchscreen Guitar
Modified Guitar Hero 3 Also Has Magnetic Switch
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Magnetic Paper Advertised by Promoting Social Cause
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16 Year Old Produces Electricity from Magnetic Bacteria
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Eco-Friendly Shakers
Magnetized Bamboo Salt and Pepper Shaker Inspired by Nature
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Magnet Mobiles
Liteon Phone Concept Comes With Customizable Interface
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Curtains In Any Shape Or Form
Magnetic Curtains
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All-in-1 Car Engines
Bill Gates Patents Electromagnetic Hybrid Engine
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Magnetic Clothes Hangers
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Magnetized Liquid PC Adapts to Special Needs
Siafu Morphs Surface
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Magnetic Field Powers 1,301 Fluorescent Lights
Flickering FIELD by Richard Box
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The Taxi Magnet
Grab a Cab In Style
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Wearable Magnetism
Mogo Magnetic Charms & Charmbands Jewelry for Teens and Tweens
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Magnetic MP3s
Decorate Your Refrigerator with the iMagnet Music Player
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Magnetic Pod Cars
2050 Audi RM Concept Gets Power and Speed From Train Tracks
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Battling Babe Magnets
Print Ads Show Shirtless Men Before and After the Axe Effect
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Ninja Weapon Fridge Magnets
Throwing Star Note Holders
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Auto-Pilot Eco Cars
Christian Forg's 'Speedway' Will Travel On Magnetic Highways
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Magnetic Mall Ads
London's Westfield Shopping Center Wants You to Fly Towards the Light
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Magnetic Chalkboard Paint
Yoyamart Paint Lets You Make Any Surface a Message Board
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Magnet Lamps
The Megnetita Light Uses Special Forces for Flexible Illumination
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Self-Steering Buses
UC Berkeley Magnetic Transit
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Medical Magnetic Beads
The Torax LINX Acid Reflux Prevention System
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Swiping Cards For Better Health
Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR)
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Whimsical Housewares
Paper Scissors Rock Art Designs on Magnets, Cards and Clocks
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Flying With Magnets
The Alfa Romeo Spix Concept Vehicle by Creatix
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Mega Magnetic Toys
BuckyBalls are the New Snuggie
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Magnetic Salt and Pepper Hearts
Shake On Some Love
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Driverless Bus
Capoco Bus Uses Magnets, Not Drivers
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Designing Every Kitchen Element
Magnetic Coffee Cups
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Magnet-Powered Cars
The Transport TW Generates Power From Magnetic Fields
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Keyboard Wall Mounts
Magnetized Keyboard and Mouse Frees Up Desk Space
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Modular Knife Blocks
Aaron Root's Knives Are Individually-Packaged & Magnetized
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Imagination-Required Playthings
The Ferra Magnetic Toy Wins at International Toy Competition
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Mood Setting Lamps
The ELS Magnetic Acrylic Smart Lamp is an Intelligent Gadget
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Hookless Hangers
Aufhanger Uses Magnets to Attach to Wardrobe Rods
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Magnetic Refrigerators
Putting Magnets Inside Refrigerators Instead of on Them
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Drug-Free Medical Treatments
FDA Clears Magnets for Depression
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Electric Magnetic Foosball
Kick It
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Pop-Out Portable Mirrors
The Jump Out Mirror Has a Magnetic Attachment
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Magnetic Measuring Spoons
Joseph Joseph's Kitchenware is Functional and Fun
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Gravity Defying Kitchenwares
Gravitate Towards the Zero Gravity Magnetic Spice Rack
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Super Magnetic Beer
The Guinness Law of Attraction
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Flexible Magnet Flashlights
The Gorillatorch Bends to Your Specific Lighting Needs
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Gravity-Thwarting Stereos
The Moon Audio Zero Gravity Magnetic Levitation Audio Shelf
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Mystifying Magnets
Stelanova Levitating Globe Fascinates Young and Old
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Forest on My Fridge
Leaf Magnets by Richard Hutten
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Pulling Polarity Weights
The Magnetic Dumbbells are a Chic Alternative to Traditional Workouts
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Magnetic Blood Purification
An Elegant Nanotech Solution to Lead Poisoning
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Pictoral Agendas
Magnet Clock Provides Alternative Way to Manage Your Day
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Magnetized Chairs
Dima Loginoff Attracts Us to His New Chair Design
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39 Freaky Implants & Transplants
From Subdermal Horns to a Full Face Transplant
40 Creative Alarm Clocks
From Automatic Blanket Removers to Alarm Clock Pills
39 Futuristic Autovations
Concept Cars That Will Shape the Industry
Faux Boat Concept Cars
The Hovering Honda Fuzo Goes 350 mph Above Ground
Boxing Glove Bras
‘Dance Party Unmentionables' Makes Dangerous Big Bow Panties
Wall-Climbing Cars
The Peugeot Metromorph Concept Climbs Buildings Like a Spider
Chastity Bras
Japanese Marriage Bras Don't Unlock Unless a Ring is Inserted
Brazen Burlesque Bras
The Dita Von Teese Wonderbra Collection Offers Stylish Support
44 Curious Coffins and Caskets
From Hot Gothic Coffins to Open-Casket Couches
Hair Bras
Miranda Kerr Goes Bare on Rolling Stone for Australian Habitat
Racy Fragrance Ads
Top Models Disrobe for Dolce & Gabbana Anthology
Floral Bras
‘Dance Party Unmentionables' Picks Flowers Over Fabric For Chest Coverage
Liquor-Lover Couches
Beer Can Art is Furniture for the Beer Lovers and the Redneck in All of Us
30 Audi Innovations
From Avant-Garde Ad Campaigns to Pirate-Themed Designer Supercars
Exoskeleton Vehicles
The Human-Powered Audi Exo Concept by Andrea Mocellin
Socialite Fragrance Empires
Paris Hilton's New Perfume, Siren, For a Sophisticated Summer Scent
Reptilian Body Mods
The Lizardman Has Made a Career Out of His Unusual Look
Badass Baby SUVs
Audi Reveals the New Q5 at the Wörthersee Tour
20 Stunning Smartphones
Mobile Madness From the Palm Pre to the Motorola Nest
42 Ridiculous Refrigerators & Quirky Coolers
From Solar Eco Fridges to Poolside Beer Launchers
Levitating Magnet Automobiles
The Nissan 400C Floats Like a Cloud (or a Hovercraft)
Almost Serious Pottery
Clay Art from Cody Pottery Features Funny Feet on Bowls and Mugs
Fearsome Bras
Freaky Boob Support at the Toronto Burlesque Festival
Iceberg Cars
Cerulian Concept Car by Shawn Deutchman Makes for Icy Adventures
High Fashion Motorcycles
Christian Audigier Creates Customized Ducati Monster 1100
Gilded Fragrance Models
Charlize Theron Is Gold From Head to Toe for J'adore L'eau
Green Transformers
Chiron Concept Transport Carrier Looks Like a Dump Truck
Screenless Smartphones
'Trou' Hologram Projecting Flexible Mobile by Mac Funamizu
Cassette iPod Cases
Retro MP3 Case From 45's Disguises Your Gadgets
Student Sourcing Supercars
Audi Sponsors Next Generation Designers in Munich
Car-Copter Concepts
The Zeep CCC Transforming Helicopter Car
Spices by Inmates
Jail House Hot Sauce Created by Hillsborough Country Jail Dwellers
Transforming Scooters
The ICIO Electric Walker Helps Keep the Eldery Independent
Minimalistic Concept Cars
Ivan Santic's MOTH3R Design Mark I is Simply Stylish and Sleek
Designer Recliner Cakes
The Chocolate Cake Couch is Not Made for Lounging
Consumer Batmobiles
Audi's D7 Concept Car Mimics Batman's Personal Automobile
Bionic Bikes
Ultra Motor A2B Electric Bicycle is Healthy and Green
Contemporary Chic Couches
These Eilersen Sofa Inspirations Will Rev You Up for a Redesign
Oversized Bras
‘A Long Story' Features Yoshikazu Yamagata's Finest Work
Magical Fragrance Campaigns
Flora by Gucci Commercial Has Super Powers
Android Camera Phones
Samsung i7500 Smartphone is Finally A Reality
Bathroom MP3 Players
Rock Out In Front of the Mirror With Maitre by Stocco
Magnet Mobiles
Liteon Phone Concept Comes With Customizable Interface
Lion-Inspired Eco Cars
The Electric Peugeot 'Leonin' Roars For €18,000
Single Seat Supercars
The Bionamic by Guney Kol is a One-Seater Electrical Speeder
Toy Block Camcorders
The LEGO Stop Action Video Camera for the Kid in You
Nature-Inspired Seating
Bambi and Spider's Webs Prompt Japanese Chair Designs
Scream-Worthy Charms
Frightening Jewelry by Joshua Hoffine is Perfect for Halloween
Pea Pod Travel
Speed Studio Trik-E Electric Bike Needs You As Backup
Cardboard Hangers
Ditto's Eco-Friendly Hangers Save Land Fill Space
Re-Naturalized Eco Furnishings
The Second Skin Chair by Lotte Van Laatum is a Return to Nature
World Smart Phones
Blackberry Tour 9630 Eases Cross-Country Communication
Electric Sport Limousines
Germany Working on the Karmann E3 Tesla S
Kinetic Flashlight Kicks
Pioneer Headlight Shoes Lights Up Your Path
Casual Levitation Shoots
Cole Rise Captures People Hanging in Midair
Cruel Carvertising
Audi Flashes New Pictures of Europe-Only 2010 TT RS Coupe
Rockstar Alligator iPods
The Prince Opus iPod Blinged with Rare Purple Diamonds
Onion-Shaped Energy Savers
UVonion Turns Solar Energy Into UV Light
Emotion-Sensitive Lighting
E-Lamp Expresses How You Feel Silently
Steampunk iPod Cases
Neal Bridgens Gives His MP3 Player an Old-School Makeover
Stylish Levitation
Lover's Romantic Autumn Collection Shows of Glam Gams
RFIDs for VIPs
Spain's Baja Beach Club Implants Its A-Listers With Bar Codes
Mirror Necklaces
Reflective Designer Accessories For People Who Love to Primp
Advertising from Space
Toshiba is 'Leading Innovation' by Sending a Chair to Space
Transforming Coat Hooks
Mobile Hangers Change Hooks for Ultimate Clothing Storage
Ambient Fiber-Optic Fixtures
The Kurage Lamp is a Wacky Illuminated Wonder
Magnetic Chalkboard Paint
Yoyamart Paint Lets You Make Any Surface a Message Board
Minimalist Timepieces
The Target Clock by Simon Lumb Uses a Graphic, Not Numbers
Eco Clothes Hangers
The HangerPak Combines Packaging and Storage in One
Bed Shaking Fire Alarms
Smoke-Detecting Clock Wakes Heavy Sleepers With Sound & Motion
HD Video Phones
Samsung and Nokia Initiate a New Mobile Phone War
Big Tiny Cars
Cheap E'mo Electric is Light Weight and Looks Like A Golf Cart
Computer Program Clocks
Load Your Entire Day With the Progress Bar Clock
Prodigious Camera Phones
LG Viewty Smart Revolutionizes Phone Photography
Blooming Speakers
The iPom Tech Flower for the iPod is Touch Sensitive
Copious Couches
The Next Large Sofa is Perfect for Big Spaces
Evolved Eco-Cars
Audi A3 TDI Does Its Part to Save the Planet
Expressive Alarm Clocks
The Takara Tomy Clockman Empathizes With You
Pennywise Pupil Desks
Recession-Friendly Wurkchair Makes Sitting Backwards Cheap and Cool
Fabulous Food Journals
The ‘Dining Agenda' Lets You Write While You Eat
Artistic Acrylic Lighting
Seattle's Margaux Jones Creates Original 'Lightminer' Lamps
Veggie Playthings
Thebirchperch Creates Adorable Stuffed Vegetable Toys
Beefy Fragrance Ads
Piers Morgan is the New Face of Burger King Body Spray
Undulating Chairs
The Formations Furniture Collection by Joseph Walsh
Chic Seasoning Tubes
The Dedo Spice Sticks by Bosa Add Real Flavor To Your Home Decor
Electric Roadsters
The Dual-Motor RUF Porsche eRuf Greenster for 2010 Production
Astronomy Watches
‘Stars Tell Time' Clock Brings Back Ancient Way of Telling Time
Supernatural Smartphones
HTC Magic is Quickly Climbing the Competitive Ladder
Flip-Out Flashlights
Marset's LEDtube is a Futuristic Glow for Any Room
Modular Knife Blocks
Aaron Root's Knives Are Individually-Packaged & Magnetized
Mexican Toy Tables
The Colorful and Striped Pirueta Table by Piey Design
Mood Setting Lamps
The ELS Magnetic Acrylic Smart Lamp is an Intelligent Gadget
Floating Lighting Fixtures
The Fiat Lux Lamp Levitates the Ball Below
Tweeting Toddlers
Twoddler Toy Mods Classic Activity Centers to Let Tots Tweet
Billowy Bubble Chairs
The Cloud Seating Collection by Jason Phillips
Multi-Pod Mobiles
Comet Electric Car by Easterson Francis Looks Like a Massager
Serenity Seating
Cheungvogl Umarmung Couch Brings Peace to Boudoirs
Waterproof Keyboards
Seal Shield Protects and Cleans Keys (UPDATE)
Hi-Tech Couches
The USB Sofa Ensures Geeks Stay Connected
Twisted Stick Furniture
Bo Reudler Creations Integrate the Artistry of Nature with Handcrafting
Confusing Digital Clocks
The TokyoFlash Retsu is a Futuristic Timekeeper
Earring Sculptures
Atelier Van Lieshout's Ear Hangers Double as Jewelry and Statues
Floating Autos
Spira Foam Car to be Automotive X PRIZE Winner?
Levitating Blanket Stills
Bomber Bomber Searches for Art Through Strategically-Placed People
Mirror Televisions
Agath Convertible LCD Screen Transforms into a Mirror
Typographic Seating
The Banco Bold Chair by Sanserif Creatius Makes an Eco Statement
Multi-Tasking Clock Radios
Pure Sensia WiFi Radio Keeps You Connected While You Sleep
Creepy Action Figures
The Brent Nolasco Custom Toys are Not for Snuggling
Scintillating Smartphones
Samsung Jack i637 Cleared for AT&T
Functional Magic Wands
The Fly Stick Van de Graaff Levitation Wand
iPod Neckties
The iTie Becomes Your Extra Pocket
Dialogue Dumbbells
Mintpass Designs Talking Weights to Help You Train
Water-Powered Flashlights
The NoPoPo Mini Lantern Shines Through the Rain
Mind-Mapped Sofas
Lucas Maassen Uses Sleep to Create the Brainwave Couch
Fashionized Charity Toys
Spongekarl SquarePants Lets Lagerfeld's Ego Loose
3D Ink Blot Tests
Peter Marigold Creates Interpretive Rorschach Art Using Mirrors
Washable Keyboards
Mini Flexible Silicone Keyboard
Clocks for DJs
The Turntable Clock is Made of Recycled Material
Super Safe Supercars
Mercedes ESF s400 Hybrid Concept Boasts Danger Control Driving
Obedient Alarm Clocks
The iTalk Voice Alarm Clock Hears You When You Speak
Electric Roads
Using Inductive Charges To Power Vehicles in Korea
Braille Mobile Phones
Zhenwei You's 'B-Touchphone' Gives Technological Sight to the Blind
Light Bulb Alarms
The Philips 'Quirky' Time Alarm Clock Adds Style to Your Bedside Table
Timepieces for Travelers
Kit Met Alarm Clock Displays Two Time Zones
Rad Roped Chairs
Rodrigo Almeida's Dynamic and Colorful Africa Chair
Toy Block Peripherals
The LEGO Brick Mouse is Perfect for Your Favorite Geek
Prickly Plushies
The Cactus Teddy Bear Might Be the Worst Toy Ever
Globe Lighting
The Dynamic Hand Powered Lamp is Eco-Friendly
Carved Couches
The Camouflage Armchair Attracts Rather than Conceals
Paintball-Shooting Cars
The Robotic Weapon Paintball Car is a Cool Non-Lethal Toy
Custom Agendas
Plastique Free Comes with Maps, Shopping Tips & Creative Space
Waterproof iPod Cases
AquaTune Encases both MP3 Player and Speakers
Cinder Block Clocks
The Nixie Concrete Clock Crushes Competition in the Test of Time
Wordy Timepieces
The QlockTwo Clock Spells Out the Time
Pasta Calculators
Joseph Joseph's Spaghetti Measure Lets You Make Perfect Amounts
Bejeweled Spoons
$1,000 Diamond-Encrusted Baby Spoon for Ultra Rich Kids
Cultural Commentary Seating
The Mixed-Media Concreta Chair by Rodrigo Almeida
Musical Mixing Spoons
Mix Stix Lets You Play Drums While You Cook
Retro Gamer Timelines
The History of Mario Wall Clock Shows Evolution of Nintendo