Many of these October 2014 multimedia ideas revolve around entertainment, efficiency or both. When it comes to streamlining life in general, there are several neat beacon devices that are popping up now for personal use, making it easier than ever to create a home that is intuitive, responsive and smart without the need to install a high-tech home system.
Outside of the home, some of the most innovative multimedia applications reimagine familiar forms, bringing new life and excitement to theater screens, mirrors, sports fields, runways and shop windows, changing the way we experience physical activity, shopping and watching movies.
A great example of where entertainment and efficiency intersect in a practical application is the ICUmini, which hides an advanced home security system in plain sight in the frames of paintings.
Top 65 Multimedia Ideas in October
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Projected Touchscreen Tables
Ideum's Dynamic Desktop Comprises Projected Capacitive Touch Tables
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Flexible Futuristic Furniture
These Futuristic Furniture Designs Transform to Suit Various Needs
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Uniquely Printed Pads
These Differently Designed Memo Pads Were Digitally Printed Using HP Indigo
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Effortless Branding Apps
Makr by Ellen Johnston is Geared Towards Creative Entrepreneurs
60
Interactive Floral Walls
Gucci's Infinity of Flowers Lets Shoppers Interact with Digital Petals
59
Targeted Gum Promotions
Trident Uses RFID Technology for an Effective Chewing Gum Advertisement
58
Educational Anatomy Apps
The Humanatomy Health App Helps to Teach Children About the Body
57
Square Egg Molds
The Ovo Egg Mold Set Turns Your Fired Eggs into Little Rectangles
56
Cellular 3D-Printed Jewelry
Nervous System's 3D Printed Accessories are Organic & Nature-Inspired
55
Powerful Charger Backpacks
TYLT's Energi+ Power Backpack Charges Three Devices on the Go
54
Virtual Reality Headsets
The Totem Headset Has Two On-Board Cameras and HDMI Compatibility
53
Robotic 3D-Printed Suits
In the Latest RoboCop Movie, RoboCop Wears a 3D-Printed Suit
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Custom 3D-Printed Earbuds
Normals Makes Bespoke Earbuds with Photos Takes by its App
51
Touch-Activated Denim Ads
Hiut Denim Co.'s Interactive Shop Window Encourages People to Touch
50
Attachable Smartphone Lenses
The Moment Cameras Attach to Smartphone to Improve Picture Quality
49
Collaborative Inbox Apps
The Front App Lets Others Help You Tackle an Overwhelming Inbox
48
Pet-Feeding Recycling Bins
This Unique Pet Feeder Trades Recycled Items for Pet Food
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Classy Elegant Headphones
The Aedle VK-1 Classic Edition Boasts Genuine Lambskin
46
Inexpensive 3D Printers
Deltaprintr is an Affordable 3D Printer That's Faster at Printing
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Momentary Music Matching
Spotify Serendipity Pairs Online Listeners From Around the Globe
44
Virtual Reality Movie Selections
'Oculix' Will Allow Users to Virtually Browse Movies on Netflix
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Abstract Clay Sculptures
Jolan Van der Wiel Uses Magnets to Mold the Iron-Riddled Material
42
Interactive Music Albums
'The DNA Project' by j.viewz Brings Fans into the Creative Process
41
Touchscreen Compact Cameras
GoPro Hero4 is Available in Two High-End Models and a Cheaper Version
40
E-Book Subscription Services
The Oyster App is Netflix for Books
39
Footstep-Illuminated Fields
The Lights on Shell's Soccer Field for Kids Are Powered by Footsteps
38
Expansive Messaging Apps
The Talk Path App Makes Messaging Friends, Family and Businesses Easy
37
Crafty Book Lighting
Philip Hansen of Typewriter Boneyard Creates Literary Lamps
36
Supersized Luxury TVs
The BeoVision Avant 85 Offers 85 Inches of Unsurpassed Picture Quality
35
Printed Power Packs
Imprint Energy's Flexible Battery Boasts a Rechargeable Design
34
Holographic Tech Kiosks
This Hologram Projector Impresses With Animated 3D Presentations
33
Musical Meatball Machines
Beatballs Lets You Taste Music in the Form of Meatballs
32
Travel Simulation Booths
Marriott Hotel Shares a 4D Virtual Reality Travel Experience with Guests
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Immersive Journalism Experiences
This Oculus Rift Experience Lets You Step Right into a News Story
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Profiling Web Apps
Ubisoft's Video Game Promotion Digs into Your Social Sharing Habits
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Photography-Based Travel Apps
The SMWH.RE Web App Shows Instagram Images of Places To Visit
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Unwitting Wi-Fi Campaigns
F-Secure Shows Warns Against Joining an Unsecured Wi-Fi Network
27
Smartphone Desire Infographics
This iPhone 6 Infographic Looks At Which New Features Were Desired
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Flavor-Controlling Musical Instruments
The Flavor Conductor Uses Sound & Light to Influence Tastes
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Minimalist Smart Headphones
The Samsung Level Over Headphones Offer Great Sound and Comfort
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3D Projection Basketball Courts
The 76ers Basketball Court 3D Imaging Pumps Up Crowds Pre-Game
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Tri-Paneled Cinema Screens
The Escape System Has Two Extra Angled Screens for Immersive Viewing
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Dual-Screen Laptop Attachments
DuoScreen Helps Set Up a Laptop Dual Screen System with a USB
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Anti-Advertisement Apps
NO AD is a Mobile App That Replaces Subway Ads with Digital Artwork
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Feel-Good Retail Mirrors
This Motivational IKEA Mirror Boosts Esteem In-Store
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Automated Personal Beacons
Signul is a Beacon System That Streamlines Daily Tasks
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Weight-Broadcasting Benches
Moscow's New Smart Benches Will Publicly Display Your Weight
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Assistive Yoga Mats
This Hi-Tech and Smart Yoga Mat is Like Your Own Personal Yoga Guide
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Immersive Virtual Reality Cars
Ford's Immersive Vehicle Environment Generates a 3D Car
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Smart Home Beacons
Airfy is a Beacon Home System to Make Your Home More Intelligent
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Superhero Projection Stunts
This Toy Ad Takes Projected Characters on a Journey Through London
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Organizational Audio Messaging
Talko App Adds Multimedia Elements and Text Threads to Phone Calls
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Hi-Tech Safety Sashes
This App-Connected LED Safety Light Improves Road Safety
11
Drone Circus Performers
This Cirque Du Soleil Video Features a Fleet of Flying Lampshades
10
Audio Rehabilitation Programs
Baycrest's Memory Link Program Uses Audio to Connect with Seniors
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Artful Security Systems
ICUmini Disguises Itself as Art to Keep Your Home Safe and Secure
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Augmented Chocolate Wrappers
Lacta's Chocolate Packaging Wrapper Hides Secret Messages with AR
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Virtual Skateboarding Simulators
Mountain Dew Lets People Try Out Virtual Reality Digital Skating
6
Fashion Wholesale Apps
The iMerchandise Retail App Allows Shoppers to Purchase in Bulk and Save
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Garage Opener Apps
This Garage Door Opener App is Controlled Securely by Beacon Technology
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Holographic Sketching Devices
Haptomirage's Hologram Display Technology Lets You Doodle in 3D
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Persian Skateboarding Films
'The Persian Version' Explores the Skateboarding Subculture in Iran
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Video Communication Apps
The Skype App 5.0's Overhaul Makes Texting, Voice and Video Calls Easy
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Ethereal Holographic Runways
This Ralph Lauren Fashion Show Had a Holographic Projection on Water
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Star-Studded Scotch Parties
Symphony in Blue Brand Activation Brings Together Theatre & Whisky
Iconic Smartphone Makeovers
The iPhone 6 Takes the Smartphone Experience & Brand to the Next Level
Colorful Branding Infographics
Chadwicks Explains How Color Psychology Can Benefit Businesses
Cartoon Figurine Photography
Disney Infinity Characters Star in Kurt Moses' Disney Photo Series
Wearable Adhesive Beacons
The Versatile Estimote Stickers Connect Everyday Objects to Smartphones
All-Glass Bridges
Thomas Heatherwick Proposes a Fragile Bridge for London
Stylish Superstar Editorials
W Mag's 'Phresh Out the Runway' Photoshoot Stars Rihanna and More
Targeted Gum Promotions
Trident Uses RFID Technology for an Effective Chewing Gum Advertisement
Multi-Screen Milk Ads
Premialle's Interactive Milk Ad Gets You to Use a Computer and a Phone
Virtual Reality Headsets
The Totem Headset Has Two On-Board Cameras and HDMI Compatibility
Romantic Automotive Fashion Campaigns
The Bjorn Borg Spring/Summer 2014 Ads Include Headlights
Apocalyptic Luxury Campaigns
DRYKORN's Latest Advertorial is Lensed in an Abandoned Plane
Selfie Travel Packages
Mandarin Oriental's Unique Hotel Package is Designed for Phonetographers
Voice Messaging Apps
The ChitChat App Allows You to Send Recorded Audio Messages to Friends
LED Basketball Courts
NIKE and ALQA Build the House of Mamba Court
Ice Cream Social Apps
Magnum's M-Pulse App Locates Nearby Treats with Beacon Technology
Bizarre Binocular Runways
Han Kjobenhavn's Latest Presentation Embraces Conceptual Accessories
Thought-Based Social Networks
Blopboard Illustrates the Thinking of People in Realtime
Secret Streaming Infographics
Workplace Confidential Explores Americans Watching Videos at Work
Patterned Gum Packaging
Swank's Chewing Gum Packaging Design is Fashionably Patterned for Ladies
Music Bookmarking Apps
Whyd's New iOS App is Part of a Larger Music Streaming Social Network
Shop-the-Runway Services
Luevo Lets You Pre-Order the Latest Fashions & Support Emerging Designers
Momentary Music Matching
Spotify Serendipity Pairs Online Listeners From Around the Globe
Affirming Interactive Mirrors
The Band The Mrs. is About Empowering Women in How They Look
Insta-Fashion Campaigns
Project Runway's Instagram Marketing Campaign Involves Fans & Contestants
Virtual Reality Movie Selections
'Oculix' Will Allow Users to Virtually Browse Movies on Netflix
90s Beverage Comeback
The Surge Movement Resurrects the 'Mountain Dew Killer'
Augmented Reality Reward Services
Dippin' Dots Loyalty Program Designs Ice Cream for the Future
Supercharged Limousine Autos
The Futuristic QUANT e-Sportlimousine Comes With Scissor Doors
Footstep-Illuminated Fields
The Lights on Shell's Soccer Field for Kids Are Powered by Footsteps
Monitoring Camera Apps
Manything is a Free Monitor for Anything a Person Wants to Keep an Eye On
Sheltered Charging Stations
The 'Parkbench Bubble' Offers Assistance to Different Needs
Bottomless Pasta Passes
Olive Garden's All You Can Eat Pasta Pass Will Feed You Through the Fall
Upgraded Android Smartphones
The Galaxy Note 4 is One of Four Major Product Launches for Samsung
Interactive Fashion Retail
Macy's Latest Announcement Expands of their iBeacon Retail Concept
Integrated Sing-a-Long
Misel Saban Shares Her Top Karaoke-Infused Retail Experiences
Noise-Canceling Headphones
The Bose Quietcomfort 25 Earphones are Sleek and Incredibly Powerful
High-Flying Car Stunts
Jaguar's Flying Car Stunt Takes the New XE High Up Over London
Holographic Tech Kiosks
This Hologram Projector Impresses With Animated 3D Presentations
Touchscreen Music Knobs
The Tuna Knobs Lets You Turn Any Tablet into a DJ Turntable
Ultra-Sensory Sound Systems
Louder Speakers Foster a Listening Experience for Two Other Senses
Viewer-Engaging Loyalty Programs
The Fox Rewards Service Helps You Get Free Movie Tickets
Movie-Unlocking Beer Bottles
Grolsch's Movie Unlocker Bottles Let You Pay for a Movie with Beer
Tweet-Powered Fashion Shows
The Adidas NEO Fashion Show Will Be Curated By Teens' Twitter Votes
Organized Brainstorming Apps
The Post-It Plus App Helps Virtually Organize Physical Sticky Notes
Theatrical Fashion Plays
The Fall NYFW Opening Ceremony Show Will Take the Form of a One-Act Play
Civic Messaging Apps
The Tell Me About Politics App Ask Amy Lets Youth Ask Questions via Text
Extendable Camera Mounts
The PowerPole Lets You Take Better Outdoor Sport Photos
Travel Simulation Booths
Marriott Hotel Shares a 4D Virtual Reality Travel Experience with Guests
Massive Curved TVs
The China Star Curved Ultra-HED TV is the World's First Curved 110-Inch UHD TV
Camera-Combining Phone Cases
This GoPro Case Uses Your Smartphone as a Video Viewing Screen
Holographic Touch Technology
Apple's Patented 3D Hologram Display Uses Gesture Controls
Unfinished Hazelwood Furniture
The Underwood Furniture Collection Evokes the British Countryside
Slick Audio Accessories
The Roam Ropes are a Sleek Lifestyle Choice
Gargantuan Curved TVs
The Sony Bravia S90 Ultra HD TV Blends Top-Notch Video and Audio
Autonomous Auto Infographics
CJ Pony Parts Looks into the Future of Self-Driving Cars
Nostalgic Soda Relaunches
Take a Trip Back to the 90s with a Sip from Surge Soda
Anti-Harassment Documentaries
'The People's Girls' Documents the Objectification of Women in Cairo
Turn Table Culinary Tools
This Cheese Grater Design Combines Pasta-Making and Electronic Music
Virtual Reality Surgery Videos
French Surgeons Are Recording Surgery Videos for the Oculus Rift
Phone-Sized Shopping Ads
Tesco's Mobile App Ad Presents Its App as the Tiniest Store Ever
Fitness-Tracking Headphones
The Jabra Sport Pulse Headphones Monitor Your Heart Rate and Calories
Mouthwatering Microwaveable Meals
Food Pro Manufacturing Offers These Delicious Frozen Snack Pots
Lightning-Connected Headphones
The Philips Fidelio M2L is the First Lightning-Equipped Headphone
Virtual Reality Television Experiments
The Oculus Rift Voice Experience Allows You to Judge
Intentionally Broken Billboards
Volkswagen's Broken Billboard Design Shows the Need for Real Parts
Alcoholic Beacon Apps
Remy Martin's Futur Heritage App Delivers Specifically Crafted Cocktails
Aerial Dronevertising
Wokker's Ad-Carrying Drones Takes Aerial Advertising to New Heights
Robotic Soccer Tournaments
The World Cup for Robots Will Help Ease the Void for FIFA Fans
Beacon-Embracing Stadiums
AT&T Stadium is Using Beacons to Upgrade the Spectator Experience
Elderly Life-Logging Apps
Sensara is an App for the Elderly That Spots Unusual Activity
Fitness-Monitoring Headphones
The BioSport Headphones are Perfect for Training and Working Out
Blind-Assisting Subway Beacons
The wayfindr System Guides the Blind Through London's Subway System
Beacon Airport Assistance
British Airways Implements Beacon Technologies in Heathrow Airport
Touchscreen Gaming Laptops
The Lenovo Y70 Touch Gaming Laptop is Surprisingly Thin
Esteem-Boosting Mirrors
Nutrella's Friendly Interactive Mirror Doles Out Feel-Good Compliments
3D Printed Cars
The Local Motors Strati 3D Car Was Printed In 44 Hours Flat
Meal-Matching Musical Menus
Ne Timeas Uses Their Curated Playlists to Create a Sensory Experience
Beacon-Fitted Cricket Stadiums
London's Kia Oval Uses Beacon Technology to Engage With Fans
Mirrored Smartphone Stands
The CaseCam Makes Group Selfies Easier Than Ever
Taco-Texting Apps
The Taco Text App by XOXCO Lets You Send a Taco Emoji to Friends Anytime
Healthy Hotel Vending Machines
Marriott & Farmer's Fridge Combine Fresh Food with Travel
Classroom Chat Apps
The Class Chat App Helps Students Keep in Touch with Other Classmates
Sun-Made Soccer Fields
Cancerfonden's Play in the Shade Campaign Features a Uniquely Shaded Field
Automated Personal Beacons
Signul is a Beacon System That Streamlines Daily Tasks
Interactive Lemon Fridges
Nestea's Interactive Marketing Campaign Requires Action to Open a Fridge
Satirical Smartwatch Ads
Samsung's 'It Doesn't Take a Genius' Pokes Fun at the Apple Watch
Interactive Shadow Booths
K&H's Interactive Mobile Ad Stages a Phone-Activated Shadow Play
Smart Home Beacons
Airfy is a Beacon Home System to Make Your Home More Intelligent
Battery-Less Beacons
Ifinity's 'AirBeacons' Are Powered By Electromagnetic Waves
Diamond-Encrusted TVs
The LG Swarovski Limited Edition Curved OLED TV is a Work of Art
Vertical Blind Billboards
McDonald's Bus Shelter Billboard Keeps People Cool with Shaded Blinds
Convertible Touchscreen Frames
The Zmartframe Brings Touchscreen Capability to Regular Monitors
Interactive Dance Installations
Coca-Cola Offers Exslusive In-Game Content for Just Dance Now
Gigantic Curved TVs
This 105-Inch Samsung TV Costs a Fortune
Speedy Shooting Cameras
The Mamiya Leaf Credo 50 Has Ultra-Fast Continuous Shooting
Floating Hippo Artwork
Florentijn Hofman Sends the Hippopothames Down the London River
Wifi Texting Apps
Text Using Wifi with The Three inTouch App
Illusory Parabolic Mirrors
Opti-Gone International's 3D Holograms Trick the Eye
Garage Opener Apps
This Garage Door Opener App is Controlled Securely by Beacon Technology
Dog Radio Stations
Pedigree's K9FM is a Radio Station with Canine-Friendly Content
Fasting Countdown Billboards
Aytac's Food Advertising Campaign Respectfully Acknowledges Ramadan
Teaser TV Billboards
A Giant Billboard for 'James M. McGill' Promotes the Breaking Bad Spinoff
Video Recording Headphones
The Soundsight Headphones Let You Record and Stream HD Video
Epic Biker Rap Films
Action Bronson's Easy Rider Video is Cinematic and Action-Packed
Context-Adding Phone Apps
The Humin App Contextualizes Your Phone Contacts
Artistically Repurposed Ads (UPDATE)
Art Everywhere US Takes Its Artful Billboards to Times Square
Late Learner Infographics
Funders and Founders Lists Famous Late Bloomers in a Motivational Chart
Meeting Scheduling Robots
x.ai's Personal Assistant AI Robot Schedules Meetings For You
Tailored Spa Services
The 'Spa by JW' Marriott Hotel and Spa Experience Suits Individual Needs
High-Performance Headphones
The Mo-Fi Headphones Have Their Own Amplifier and Driver
Chocolate-Inspired TVs
Sharp and Q-Pot's Melty Chocolate TV Design Looks Good Enough to Eat
Tennis Couture
Jaime Neely Counts Down Her Favorite Examples of Tennis Fashion for the Rogers Cup
Gamer Stunt Short Films
Real Life Assassin's Creed Parkour Video Debuts at San Deigo Comic-Con
3D-Projected Art Installations
The 'Help Me Obi' Exhibition Comprises Hologram-Like 3D Projections
Electric Button Brakes
This Electric Parking Brake Can Help Improve Car Braking Systems