Who doesn't love multi-functionality? Virtually no one, which is why so many designers have been creating offbeat hybrids, items created through the amalgamation of different objects with different functionality, no matter how disparate. Now you don't have to decide between a dress and a dress you can sit on, or a land-only vehicle to one that can travel on waterâ€"and fly!
Implications - A product designed for one purpose just isn't it cutting it anymore for consumers who are demanding more. With brands developing items with multiple capabilities, people are starting to expect more and more even from the simplest of objects. The average citizen requires this design concept because it simplifies daily activities that often take up too much time. Additional functions are a welcoming feature for any consumer looking for convenience.
52 Offbeat Hybrids
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Flying Motorcycles
The MoonRider is a Hybrid Futuristic Two Wheeler
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Hybrid Shoe Photography
Ruadh DeLone's 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' Photography Embraces Hybridity
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Hybrid Sea Creatures
Ali Alisir Goes Under the Sea for Inspiration
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Shoe-Pant Hybrids
Sneaker/Trousers Save You a Little More Time in the Mornings
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Hybrid Chopper Motorcycles
Jean Baptiste Robilliard's Custombike Concept is for Eco-Friendly Rides
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Shower-Sink Hybrids
The Roca Showerbasin is Perfect for Small Bathrooms
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Plane-Boat Hybrids
The CD2 Amphibious Aircraft Travels by Air and Sea
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Phone Case-Wallet Hybrids
The Callet Combines Your Two Life Essentials into One
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Chandelier Hybrids
The 'Digital Dreams' Hanging Digital Photo Lamp Combines Photography & Lighting
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Hybrid Fashion Statements
The Tie Skirt is a Brutal Bizarre Business Casual Fashion Combo
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Surfboards With Handlebars
Sea Scooter by Kwan Ken Yong Eliminates the Need for Giant Waves
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Scooter Bike Hybrids
These Amish-Made Scooters Have Cute Character
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Dessert Chicken Hybrids
American Cupcake Introduces the Red Velvet Fried Chicken
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Wristwatch Phones
The 'Thrifty Watch Phone' Has Come Right on Time
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Bookcase-Workspace Hybrids
The Cabinet Chair by Ontwerpers Could Fit Into a Smurf's Office
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Boot/Clog Hybrids
Free People Show off a Dramatic Shoe Design for March 2010
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Hybrid Couch Beds
The E-Sens Sofa TV Bed from Guillaume Raoult is a Sensory Experience
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Dress-Chair Hybrids
Geraldine Husson's 'Dressed To Sit' is Functional and Fashionable
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Laptop-Tablet Hybrids
The MRE1 Concept by Marc Schomann is the Ultimate Media Monster
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Dress Shoes with Air
The Giorgio Armani and Reebok EA7 Line Mixes Style and Sport
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Cold-Weather Neckties
The Company Winter Tie is a Cozy and Sophisticated Hybrid
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Chair-Bag Hybrids
The Chairpadbag offers Back Support and Storage
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Hybrid Tricycles
Bikey is a Hybrid Urban Vehicle that Offers Maximum Safety
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Textile Hybrids
The Phenomenon 2010 Spring/Summer Collection
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Binocular Cameras
Hybrid Thanko Digital Camera Binoculars Do Double Duty
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Fantasy Hybrid Headgear
The Avatar Stormtrooper Helmet is from a Whole Other Planet
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Hybrid Writing Utensils
The Sharpie Liquid Mechanical Pencil is a Little Bit of Everything
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Gamer Apple Hybrids
The iPad Arcade Cabinet Brings You Back to the Good Old Days
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Coat Hanger Piggy Banks
The Crunch by Vaughshannon is for Convenient Coin Storage
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Conjoined Sports Equipment
Jooyoun Paek Creates Poetry and Sports Hybrids
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Scooter Strollers
The 'Roller Buggy' is a Helpful Stroller for Busy Moms
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Helicopter-Humvee Hybrids
The Transformer TX Project Seeks to Create a Militarized Flying Car
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Computer-Keyboard Hybrids
Asus' Eee Keyboard is the Keyputer King of Combination
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Restroom-Inspired Rides
The Unique ‘Bathmobile' Gets You to Your Destination With Styl
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Hybrid Sports Equipment
The Omo Ski-Bike Blends a Ski Blade and a Bicycle
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Touchscreen Clock Radios
The Squeezebox Touch from Logitech is One Alarm You Won't Want to Throw
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Phone-Mouse Hybrids
The Nokia CORE Phone Doubles as a PC Peripheral
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Chainsaw Garden Tools
The B & D Alligator Lopper Cuts with Power
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Hybrid Game Consoles
Ben Heck Geniously Creates a PS3 Slim Laptop
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Hybrid Lamp Chairs
Ontwerpers Nu Creates Useful Multifunctional Furniture
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Fedora Flat Bills
Soulland Adler Fedora Hat is Ultimate Business Casual Combination Cap
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Hybrid Riding Shoes
The Raf Simons' Leather Velcro Boot Sneaker Mixes Country With Street
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Tech Savvy Hybrids
The Aro Pack by Mighty Mac Integrates the Backpack onto the Jacket
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Dining Table Sinks
The Gossica Kitchen Faucet Lets You Do the Dishes While You Dine
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Hybrid Umbrella Dryers
The Sleek Swan Umbrella Dryer Doubles as a Watering Can
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Wacky Eclectic Cabinets
The 'Trashboy' Bureau is a Hybrid of Mismatched Pieces
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Hybrid Dryer-Heaters
Dryguy Apparel Dryer and Heater is a Delicate Way to Dry Your Gear
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Aquatic Hybrid Autos
James Tuchel's Water-Powered Car Uses H20 to Boost Fuel Economy
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Hybrid Grass Cutters
The Lawnmower Scooter Adds Some Zing to Yard Work
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Cross-Country Hybrid Tricycles
Pterosail Trike Systems' Designs Sail & Cycle Across USA
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Chair-Bed Hybrids
The Blend Bed by Mieke Meijer Offers Multiple Functions
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Bucket Vase Hybrids
Jakub Berdych Brings New Meaning to Everyday Objects
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Plane-Boat Hybrids
The CD2 Amphibious Aircraft Travels by Air and Sea
Office Mailer Tablet Totes
The Camo iPad Case Conceals Your Apple iPad's Identity
Fully-Enclosed Bikes
The Zerotracer Motorbike is a Petroleum-Free Bike
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The Fauteuil Chair by Aldo Bakker is a Unique Dutch Design
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Men Can Pee and Wash at the Same Stand to Save Time and the Earth
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The iLuv iPhone 4 Cases are Colorful and Fun
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iPad Car Manuals
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Marti's Platinium Illuminating Faucet Glows Hot and Cold
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The Cabinet Chair by Ontwerpers Could Fit Into a Smurf's Office
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The Blow Away Vase by FRONT Swedish Design Group is Wondefully Alluring
Hybrid Couch Beds
The E-Sens Sofa TV Bed from Guillaume Raoult is a Sensory Experience
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Woodsy Water-Bearers
The Rustic Contemporary Faucet by Marti Looks Natural
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Shimano Total Electric Power System Retrofits Standard Bikes to be Electric
Futuristic Surveillance Helicopters
This Aerial Rescue Chopper is an Advanced Multipurpose Machine
Plant-Powered Pedalers
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The Tourbillon Vase Seems Inspired by Science Class Experiments
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The Spoon Straw is a Joint Drinking Aid
Aired-Out iPhone Wallets
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The Adidas Originals Super Death Star Stormtrooper Varsity Jacket
Transformer Utility Vehicles
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Star Wars Baby Strollers
The AT-AT Baby Stroller is Perfect For the Nerd Parent
Rubber War Rides
Brett Graham Recreates Tools of War in ‘Weapons of Mass Destruction'
Water-Powered Pod Cars
The HXO Uses Hydrogen and Oxygen to Generate Energy
Smart Sustainable Water Faucets
The Koolhaus Tap Monitors Water Consumption
DIY Supertrikes
Tim Cotterill's Self-Made Road Rocket Rides Like a Rocket
X-Ray Parachute Fashion
The Christopher Raeburn SS10 Collection is Stylishly Eco-Conscious
Cool Checkered Coats
The Griffin 2010 Fall/Winter Lookbook is Hot Enough for Winter
Textured Pear Pots
The Vessel Collection From CraftedSystems Has Wool All Over
Turbine-Powered Vehicles
The Rick Cavallaro 'Wind Car' is Faster Than the Speed of Wind
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The University of New Haven Built the Prototype of Three Wheeler
Woolly Mammoth Seating
The Giramundo Swivel Yarn Chair is Artistically Colorful
Superhuman Soldiers
The HULC Exoskeleton Will Reduce Strain of Carrying Heavy Equipment
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The Eepybird is powered by Mentos Mints and Coke Zero
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The Tiebag Combines Two Favorite Fashion Accessories
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16-Year-Old Jessica Watson Travels the World in Sail Boat
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Tackle Adventure Head On with the Soopa Scoota
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The 'Roller Buggy' is a Helpful Stroller for Busy Moms
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The TIE Lounge Chair from Velichko Velikov Keeps Your Living Room Business Ready
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The Eco-Friendly Armadiature by Robi Renzi
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The Fried Chicken Luther Double Down Sandwich
Handprint Faucets
Daniel David Sutherland Brings Intuitive Motion Sensors to Sinks
Pixelated Flower Pots
'Pixel Mould' by Julian Bond Creates Individual Plaster Vases
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The Sleek Swan Umbrella Dryer Doubles as a Watering Can
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