As the saying goes, the body wants what the body can't have...but what if that extended to what the body needs? That is where these nap inventions come into play. While it might be argued that some people are simply lazy, another argument can be made for the long hours and overstimulation modern individuals are being subjected to. This results in a slew of nap inventions that help promote rest and rejuvenation in short, attainable bursts.
Whether that means an article of clothing tweaked to make spontaneous naps more comfortable or actual areas made for people to lay back and close your eyes, these nap inventions cover a lot of terrain. They also have the best intentions, ensuring health and sanity throughout the day.
20 Examples of Nap Inventions
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Airport Layover Sleep Pods
The 'aDream' Unit Provides a Tranquil Place to Sleep in the Terminal
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Social Nap Bars
PAUZzzz is a Brussel-Based Location Dedicated to Peaceful Sleeping
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Public Napping Chairs
This Modern Seat is Meant to be Placed in Cities for a Temporary Relief
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Office Napping Chairs
Viva's Ergonomic Workplace Nap Chair Doubles as a Bed
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Noise-Canceling Armchairs
'The Quiet Chair' is a Noise Reducer That Helps Focus & Productivity
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Relaxed Woollen Bag Seats
The Zilalila Nest Knitted Bean Bag Seat is Hand-Knit in Nepal
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Sleep Pod Hotels
The SLEEEP Hong Kong Capsule Hotel is Devoted to Providing Quality Sleeps
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Restorative Nap Cafes
Nescafe's Cafe in Japan Offers Space for Napping on World Sleep Day
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Temporary Nap Bars
An Area to Lay Back and Relax is Created for Dubai's Design Days
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Inflatable Nap Hoodies
The Hypnos Sleep Sweater Style Lets Wearers Fall Asleep Anywhere
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Suspended Infant Napping Cribs
The Hushamok 'Okoa' Baby Hammocks Encourage Natural Sleep
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Convertible Travel Pillows
The 'Wrap-a-Nap' Travel Eye Mask Pillow Enables Rest Almost Anywhere
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Workplace Nap Pods
The Energy Beds Provide a Place to Catch Up on Sleep With a Programmed Rest
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Anti-Slouching Appendages
This Japanese Posture Support Looks Like a Humanoid Plastic Hand
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Portable Napping Stands
'PowerSiesta' Is an Ideal Sleep Solution for Frequent Travelers
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Portable Napping Tents
These KidCo Peapod is a Travel Bed for Children
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Emergency Nap Kits
Employees Can Take Comfortable Breaks with Inflatable Mattress and a Sleep Suit
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Nap-Oriented Neckwear
This Hooded Foam Neck Pillow is Designed for Getting Shuteye Anywhere
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Efficient Napping Apps
The 'SmartNap' Timer App Only Tracks When You're Actually Sleeping
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Holistic Student Wellness Centers
The University of Missouri's 'Whole U' is a Space for Wellness
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Luxurious Tent Pods
This Glamping Tent Collection Will Turn Camping Into an Idulgent Vacation
Air Travel Sleeping Guides
This Helpful Infographic Offers Advice on How to Sleep on Planes
Luxurious Tiny Homes
The Alpha Tiny Home Offers Compactness and Genuine Opulence
Pet-Focused Furniture
The 'Amolet' Pet Sofa is Designed to Give Owners and Pets a Place to Rest
Child Airplane Seat Beds
The Jet Kids 'BedBox' Kid's Bag Makes an Airplane Seat into a Bed
Hug-Giving Sofas
The 'Free Hug Sofa' is Designed to Mimic the Feeling of a Warm Embrace
Shapeshifting Chair Beds
The Convertible Bean Bag Chair Bed Provides a Spot for Guests to Rest
Insulating Indoor Tents
The 'Room in Room' Tent Helps Reduce Heating Costs By Insulating Sleepers
Versatile Urban Seating
The 'Sweet Seat' Provides Multifunctional Use as a Compact Chair or Bed
Tech-Centric Travel Pillows
This Travel Air Pillow Enables One to Rest While Using Their Phone
Oversized Enveloping Chairs
The Chill Bag is a Big Bean Bag Chair that's Eight Feet in Diameter
Ergonomic Airplane Pillows
The Kooshy Travel Pillow Makes Taking a Snooze at 30,000 Feet Easy
Whimsical Cat Caves
Yuliya Kosata's Cat Caves Look Like Dr. Seuss Illustrations
Cardio Workout Desks
This Design Fuses Office Furniture and Workout Equipment
Suspended Treehouse Tents
The 'Treepod' Treehouse Design is Hung Rather Than Built or Installed
Minimalist Japanese Hostels
Drop Inn & Cafe is a Luxurious Space for Affordable Accommodation
Intelligent Sleep Shades
The Naptime Smart Eyeshade Uses EEG Technology
Fiber Optic Sweaters
This Zip-Up Hoodie Features an Illuminating Plastic Wire Fabric
Backpack Baby Cribs
The Lotus Everywhere Travel Baby Crib Instantly Creates a Space for Infants
Partition-Free Hotel Rooms
This Open Air Hotel Room is in the Middle of the Swiss Alps
Modular Lifestyle Furniture
This Modular Furniture Collection by JiaHao LIAO Adapts to the Owner
Luxurious Treehouse Hotels
This Two-Story Treehouse Features Spacious Accommodations
Relaxation Sweater Designs
The Recovery Baker Miller Hoodie Style is Made for Casual Napping
Elegant Folding Chairs
Kaufmann Mercantile's Waxed Canvas Chair is Sleek and Rustic
Public Napping Chairs
This Modern Seat is Meant to be Placed in Cities for a Temporary Relief
Travel Survival Kits
The Navigator Travel Kit Gets You Ready to Relax on Your Next Trip
Exterior Storage Tents
The 'YardStash III' Outdoor Storage Tent Makes the Most of Outside Space
Weather-Resistant Casual Furniture
The Felix Bean Bag Lounger is Designed for Use Indoors or Out
Self-Rocking Smart Cribs
The 'Snoo' Crib Makes Putting Infants to Sleep Much Easier
Structured Baby Slings
This Stylish Baby Sling is Simultaneously Structured and Flexible
Office Napping Chairs
Viva's Ergonomic Workplace Nap Chair Doubles as a Bed
Breathable Waterproof Hoodies
This Functional Hoodie is Designed to Withstand Tough Conditions
VR Campus Activations
Facebook's VR Tour is Giving Students a Chance to Test Out Samsung Gear VR
Curved Seafood Cushions
This Shrimp Novelty Pillow is Shaped Like the Tiny Crustacean
Noise-Canceling Armchairs
'The Quiet Chair' is a Noise Reducer That Helps Focus & Productivity
Relaxed Woollen Bag Seats
The Zilalila Nest Knitted Bean Bag Seat is Hand-Knit in Nepal
Sleep Pod Hotels
The SLEEEP Hong Kong Capsule Hotel is Devoted to Providing Quality Sleeps
Noise-Cancelling Airport Loungers
The Frankfurt Airport's Silent Chairs Block Out Ambient Noise
Leg-Stimulating Desk Accessories
The 'Officiser' Device Enables Leg Exercises at One's Desk
Jovial Childhood Hotels
The Joke Hotel in Paris Evokes Nostalgia and Reminiscence
Dual-Person Rocking Chairs
This Contemporary Rocker Features a Hammock-Style Frame
Camper-Shaped Beds
This Children's Bed is Hidden in a Replica of a VW Camper
Anti-Tech Office Chairs
This Tranquil Chair Helps You Disconnect from Technology
Revitalized Glamping Experiences
This Camping Facility Features Livable Pods and Cabins
Smart Posture-Correcting Shirts
The TruPosture System Senses Bad Posture and Provides Analytics
Snowdrift-Inspired Chairs
The Frost Chair Has a Futuristic Design With Some Classical Elements
Interchangeable Sofa Sectionals
The TOWARD Couch Can be Reconfigured to Suit Different Layouts
Revitalized Cultural Boutique Hotels
The Jiangnan Boutique Hotel Was Constructed from Old Housing
Private Ocean Hotels
The Sanya Edition Luxury Hotel Resort in China is Located on 50-Acres of Land
Clever Skateboard Chairs
Tim Defleur and Benjamin Helle Design a Uniquely Mobile Seating
Futuristic Transportation VR Apps
'Hyperloop VR' Gives Users a Demo Ride on the Future Tranport
Inflatable Nap Hoodies
The Hypnos Sleep Sweater Style Lets Wearers Fall Asleep Anywhere
Customizable Paper Houses
This House Made of Paperboard Looks Like It is Made from Wood
Adventurous Plane Beds
Circu's 'Sky B Plane' is Inspired by a Character from Disney's 'Planes'
Multipurpose Amusement Park Wearables
Disney MagicBands Let Guests Travel with Less
Minimalist High-Backed Chairs
NAGI by Tomoya Tabuchi is a Curvy Seat for Reading or Working
Deal-Finding Finance Apps
The 'Squeeze' Budget App Analyzes Spending to Find Deals
Anime-Inspired Lounge Chairs
This Giant Pokémon Bean Bag Chair Allows Fans to Rest Comfortably
Spacious Luxury Trains
Isetan Mistukoshi Travel's 10-Seat Train Tickets Cost $1,200 Each
Raised Tree Tents
The Tentsile Flite Can Support Two Adults A Meter Above the Ground
8-Bit Character Clothing
This Mega Man Hoodie is a Cosplayers Dream Come True
Single Lifestyle Seating
The JARI Chair is Inspired by the Phenomenon of Korean Bachelors
Sprouting Furniture Exhibits
Pontus Willfors' 'Homeland' Range Boasts Branched Seating
Programmable Sleep Masks
The 'Nuvi' Sleep Mask is Designed to Help Improve Sleep Quality
Vegetation-Covered Hotels
The Atlas Hotel Is Almost Completely Covered in Plant Life
Family-Specific Hotel Suites
The Holiday Inn KidSuites Make Family Travel More Comfortable
Suspended Infant Napping Cribs
The Hushamok 'Okoa' Baby Hammocks Encourage Natural Sleep
Scarf-Inspired Travel Pillows
The 'Napscarf' Provides a New Solution for Napping on the Go
Papercraft Computer Stands
The FHOLD Cardboard Laptop Stand Lifts and Cools Your Device
Convertible Travel Pillows
The 'Wrap-a-Nap' Travel Eye Mask Pillow Enables Rest Almost Anywhere
Body-Embracing Pillows
This 'Twintail' Pillow Comfortably Molds Towards Any Sleeping Position
Anti-Slouching Appendages
This Japanese Posture Support Looks Like a Humanoid Plastic Hand
Inflatable Geodesic Tents
The NIAS Camping Tents Offer Spacious Outback Accommodations for Groups
Bed-Shaped Sponge Holders
'Clean Dreams' Holds Cleaning Sponges in an Adorable Way
Motion Feedback Sofas
The Immersit Couch Accessory Add Vibrations to the Viewing Experience
Face-Planting Travel Pillows
This Unusual Face Pillow Lets Flyers Sleep Without Having to Recline
Portable Napping Stands
'PowerSiesta' Is an Ideal Sleep Solution for Frequent Travelers
Family-Focused Furniture Ads
The New Leon's Ads Emphasize the Role of Furniture in People's Lives
Posture-Correcting Undergarments
The Percko Shirt Offers Back Support and Proper Posture Reminders
Dual-Purpose Tool Box Seats
This Gardening Tool Box Doubles as a Comfortable Chair
Sleep-Focused Social Accounts
This Bed Inspiration Instagram is Full of Alluring Sleepy Images
Sci-Fi Bear Hoodies
This Star Wars Ewok Sweater Makes for a Cozy Clothing Piece
Four-in-One Baby Beds
The Lulyboo Baby Lounge Travel Bed is a Multi-Use Product for New Babies
Airplane Head Supports
The Hypnap Body Rest Allows Travellers to Sleep Comfortably Sitting Up
Infant Sleep-Tracking Cameras
This Camera Ensures the Health of Infants and Toddlers
Student Lifestyle Discount Sites
'UNiDAYS' Gives Students Retail Discounts and Life Advice
Floating Bean Bag Loungers
The Xpouf Floating Chairs Bring Bean Bags to the Pool
Office Stretching Apps
The Salute the Desk App Provides Guided Stretching Poses to Improve Posture
College Consent Campaigns
Trojan and Laci Green Went to UC Berkeley for 'Consent. Ask For It.'
Interactive Nursery Furniture
This Baby Furniture Collection is Original, Interactive and Stylish
Dementia-Friendly Airports
Heathrow Airport Marks World Alzheimers Day with New Policies
Smart Baby Cameras
This Camera Connects to a Baby Monitor App to Offer Helpful Sleep Reports
Emotion-Predicting Apps
Keymochi is a Smart Keyboard App That Can Identify the Feelings of Users
Arm Rest Pillows
The Airplane Pillow Has an Extendable Arm to Help You Get Comfortable
Crass Skeleton Tees
The HUF x Todd Francis Tee Displays a Naughty Skeleton Graphic
Gleeful Messaging Apps
The +ONE App Was Created By Kevin McHale Of 'GLEE' Fame
Circus Tent-Inspired Lights
This Minimalistic Lighting Solution is Crafted from Tough Materials
Tropical Modernist Hotels
Geoffrey Bawa Designed a Boutique Hotel on Sri Lanka's Coast
Cheap Coworking Venues
La Permanence is a €1 Coworking Space in Paris That is Extremely Accessible
Portable Napping Tents
These KidCo Peapod is a Travel Bed for Children
Adult Dinosaur Hoodies
This Stegosaurus Crochet Hat Offers Coverage on the Neck and Head
Proactive Standing Desks
The Aspirus Desk Keeps Tabs On How Long You Sit and Stand
Cult Film Nail Stickers
These Pop Culture-Inspired Waterslide Nail Decals Have a Mean Girls Theme
Spicy Stuffed Chicken Wings
This 'Fully Loaded' Dish is Part Jalapeno Popper, Part Chicken Wing
Comprehensive Basketball Apps
The Sacramento Kings App Enhances the Fan Experience
Therapy-Inspired Beer Concepts
Therabeer is a Beer Concept for a Valerian Pale Ale
Customizable School Apps
The Ouachita Parish System App Connects Students, Parents and Teachers
Creature Hybrid Commercials
Mountain Dew's Super Bowl Commercial Stars a 'Puppymonkeybaby'
Robotic Campus Retailers
The AVE Used SoftBank's Pepper Robot to Drive Foot Traffic
Folding Balance Bikes
The Levicle Balance Bike is Designed For Use By Adults
Moving Observation Towers
The British Airways i360 Tower is About to Open Its Doors to the Public
Form-Fixing Running Shorts
The Lumo Run Shorts Help Runners Avoid Injury
Anonymous Transit Apps
This App Helps Commuters Report Suspicious Activity to Police
Video Chat Learning Platforms
Interactive Video Chat Startup HowNow Connects Students and Teachers
Communal Journaling Apps
'Dayful' is a Shared Journal App that Encourages Users to Celebrate
Acne-Fighting Bedding
This Healthy Bedding Aims to Improve the User's Skin Health
Opulent Sheepskin Bean Bags
These Contemporary Bean Chairs are Stylish Enough for Any Living Room
Branded College Network Platforms
Dell MTV Campus Diaries Showcases Talent to Connect Students
Voice-Controlled Pizza Deliveries
Domino's Tracker Deliveries Can Now Be Made Using Amazon Echo
Heavy Equipment Verification Apps
This App Offers Serial Number Identification For Heavy Equipment
Connective Doctor Apps
The MDLinking App Uses Virtual Reality to Help Doctors Share Information
Retractable Tent Awnings
The Sheltapod Offers Peripheral Protection and Overheard Shelter
Heart Rate-Monitoring Cameras
The 'Cocoon Cam' is a Newborn Monitoring Device with Neat Features
Airport Lounge-Synced Apps
Brussels Airlines 'Connected Lounge' App Digitizes the Experience
Problematic Posture Charts
This Posture Infographic Helps You Identify Good and Bad Habits
Crowdsourced Airport WiFi Apps
WiFox Lets You Connect to Airport WiFi Networks Around the World
Self-Driving Electric Pods
Careem and Next Future Transportation are Introducing Modular Units
Comfort-Focused Furniture Ads
Bensons for Beds' #becomfortable Ad Focuses on Contentment
Social Media Backup Apps
'Kumbu' Enables Users to Save Photos and Organize Memories
Pillow-Embedded Hoods
The 'HYPNOS' is a Hooded Sweatshirt Created with an Embedded Blowup Cushion
Nap-Oriented Neckwear
This Hooded Foam Neck Pillow is Designed for Getting Shuteye Anywhere
College Student Marketplaces
'Tradeversity' Markets to Students to Sell Items to Cover Expenses
Pain Relief Travel Pillows
The Neck Sofa Foam Travel Pillow Provides Ergonomic Support Anywhere
Holistic Student Wellness Centers
The University of Missouri's 'Whole U' is a Space for Wellness
Cloudy Airport Installations
This Installation Features a Wall Sheathed In a Cloudy Sky Pattern
Cult Cartoon Alarm Apps
The Rick and Morty Alarm Wakes Users With Scream Notifications