33 Sliding Inventions
From Lovely Layered Seating to Backyard Waterparks:
Meghan Young — Nov 25, 2009 — Art & Design
When I think of slides, I think of a more innocent time filled with fun, playground days and retro slideshows. Considering the unusual amount of stress adults have to deal with of late, harking back to such better days is one way of coping. These sliding inventions provides the playfulness needed in people’s lives.
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Cheese Grater Park Slides
Bizarre Playgrounds as Art? Really?
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Backyard Waterparks
The Home Water Slide Simulator
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Skateboard-Segway Hybrid
iSlide Motorized Skateboard
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Car Door That Slides Down
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Expanding Modular Seating
Phil Crook's Compact Sofa System Slides Out Into Chairs for Company
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Amazing Ecomobile Slideshows
Video Shows the Green Future of Automobiles
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Volcano Boarding
Slide Down The 1600 Ft Slope of Cerro Negro Volcano at 50 mph
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Water Slide Sinks
Eumar ‘Abisko' Washbasin for Dramatic Bathroom Decor
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Salvaged Slide Chairs
Evan Dublin Turns a Playground Staple Into Furniture
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Top 10 Trend Hunter Slideshows + New Slideshow Mode
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Slide-Out Grills
The Gunni Movable Kitchen Island with Compact Barbeque is Great for Small Spaces
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Bathroom Slideshows
See Your Favorite Pictures in the Tub With the Photo Shower
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Smoking Hot New Phones
Samsung Dual Touch Chic G400, F480 & F400 B&O Slider
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Swirling Sculptured Playgrounds
Caracool Slides Children to Spiraling Wonderland
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Stand And Drive Cars
The Slide by Matthias Pinkert
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Slider Phones
Flexus 03 Concept
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Vintage Slide Handbags
RedCamper's Bags Keep Your Old Memories Intact
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Spontaneous Employee Dances
This Electric Slide at Microsoft Store Video Makes Me Glad I Buy Apple
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Survive The Titanic Adventure Slide
Bad Taste Inflatable Fun
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Modern Slideshows
The Photo 'Slide Lamp'
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First Real Phone/Camera Hybrid
Samsung G800 Slider
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Negative Lighting
Marcovici Makes Lampshades From Old Slides, Negatives and Reels
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Slides in the Work Place
Extremely Fun Downward Spirals for Sheffield Office Workers
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Water Slide Flying
Taking Off to New Heights With a Lot of Speed and Some H2O
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Red Bull HQ
Slide Down to Meetings
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Lovely Layered Seating
The Slip 'n' Slide Catacaos Chair by Otero Design Studio
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Touch-Screen Slider Pianos
The iPiano Concept is a Dream For Apple Addicts
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Novel Mouse Slides Over Keyboard
Swiftpoint Slider
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Geeky Doormats
‘Slide to Unlock' Shows iPhone Love
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Wiimote Weather Forecasts
Houston Newscaster Changes Slides, Plays Tennis
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Slide Seating
Lapsi Children's Chair Creates a Groovy Comfortable Reading Area
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Fun Takes on Food Traditions
Noodle Slide Brings Yummy Japanese Somen Ritual Home
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Sliding Design
Jakub Stedina's Slide Open Scale
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Cartoon-Inspired Cat Slides
Hello Kitty Launches a New Slide Collaboration with adidas
Accordion-Style Cabin Designs
The 'IWI' Cabin Expands and Contracts with Ease
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Mature Sex Toy Designs
Salomé Bazin & Giulia Tomasello Designa Sex Toy for Older Women
Watersport-Minded Concept Campers
This Camper Features Separate Wet and Dry Zones
Ergonomic Sports Recovery Slides
The HOKA Ora Recovery Mule Has a Sugarcane EVA Midsole
Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons
The e-Beach Wagon Has a Safe, Variable Speed
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
Sneaker-Inspired Slide Sandals
The New Adidas adiFOM Adilette Slides Have a Covered Toe
Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs
The 'JoinTable' by Bert Masselus is Multifunctional
Eco Cloud-Like Slides
The UGG Sugarcloud Slide is Made from Soft, Sustainable Materials
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
Rotating Solar-Powered Benches
'A Solar-Powered Bench That Spins Ever So Slowly' is Interactive
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Compact Collapsible Bikes
The 'Pop-Cycle' Uses a Sliding Frame Design For Easy Transportation
Ultra-Modern Bunk Beds
The 'Flexy' Junior Bed by Joao Teixeira is Functional and Fashionable
Modular Sexual Furniture Designs
Domhnall Nolan Designs the Play Pieces Capsule for Joyride
Future-Facing Tech Brand Chairs
The 'Seed Chair' by Povilas Grigas is Imagined for Google Offices
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Rollable Bamboo Keyboards
The Bamboo Slips Keyboard by Bruce Tao is Slim and Highly Portable
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Minimalist Unisex Slides
The Slide from OSON Seamlessly Marries Style with Comfort
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Cloud-Inspired Rubber Slides
Fendi Released the Cloud Slides Made for the Summer Season
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks
The Slapstick Smart Bicycle Lock Replicates the Children's Toy
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Convenience-Focused Bottle Slings
Slingwell Strives to "Make a Hydration Fashion Statement"
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Touchless Salad Bars
Vollrath Company's SerVue is the Salad Bar of the Future
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kaleidoscopic Lazy Rivers
Kaleidoscope Kavern Features an Immersive Multimedia Tunnel
Baked Beans-Inspired Slide Sandals
Bush's Bean Slides Deliver a Unique Take on Summer Footwear
Sleek Senior Walker Concepts
The Conceptual Suzuki Go! Motorized Walker Has a Wrap-Around Frame
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Rugged Recovery Sandals
The Danner Shelter Cove Slide is Ready for Campsite Relaxing
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas
Mother Releases the Bliss Soda for New York Design Week
Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves
This Manhwabang Bookshelf by Jisu Kim is Whimsical
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Rollable Climber Chalk Bags
This Upcycled Chalk Bag by Aaron Sylvester Has a Durable Design
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Calming Stacking Stone Toys
The Calm Club Relaxing Wooden Stacking Stones are Soothing
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Pipe-Inspired Modular Seating Systems
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Pipeline Sofa for Derlot
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Self-Guided Mobility Aids
Glidance Showcased the 'Glide' at CES 2024 as an Innovative Mobility Aid
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Contemporary Home Party Trolley
Jagyeong Bark Designs the Diner Trolley with an Elegant Look
Kinetic Musical Benches
Daydreamer Benches Gently Rotate, Illuminate and Play Music
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Perforated Recovery Sandals
The ASICS ACTIBREEZE™ HYBRID SANDAL is Supportive and Breathable
Inclusive Swimwear Collections
Onewith Swim Boasts a Patent-pending Design
Minimalist Outdoor Swings
KUNDESIGN's Flow Swing Will Surely Accent Any Outdoor Space
Modern Harmonious Minimal Resorts
Studio MK27 Designs the Luxurious Patina Maldives Resort
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Water Movement Sculptural Instruments
The Inner Waves Installation is a Musical Light Show
Tranquil Water-Inspired Apartments
Right Angle Studio Designs the Ripple Apartment in Singapore
Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs
Koichi Futatsumata's Sand Chair is Comfortable and Chic
Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools
found/Founded Designs the New KNOT Stool with Refreshing Tones
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
Peaceful Holiday Ads
IKEA's Take A Holiday From The Holidays Reminds People to Find Calm
Van-Compatible Bicycle Racks
The 'Slide&Go' Keeps Bikes Securely Fastened During Van Rides
Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs
The 'TUBA' Chair by Samuel Wilkinson is Easy to Store
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Shore-Perched Modern Homes
Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Design the Tongass Ledge
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
70s-Inspired Outdoor Seating Collections
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Strap Range for Derlot
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
Mattel Adventure Park Will Open in 2024 in Arizona
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Collapsible Water Flossers
Waterpik Release Its New Handheld Water Flosser with the Cordless Slide
Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets
Roee Magdassi Channels Childhood Whimsy for Poventura
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
AI-Tailored Bedtime Stories
Slumber Stories AI Tells Stories Based on a Child's Interests
Outdoor Lounging Rocking Hammocks
The Panama Banana is the Perfect Outdoor Furniture for Summer
Industrial Metal-Framed Tables
teenage engineering Designs the Field Desk with Plywood
Sustainable Hi-Rise Outdoor Chairs
Lill Designs Creates the Lollygagger Hi-Rise Chair
Compact Foldable City Bikes
The All-New Pop-Cycle City Bike Boasts a Sliding, Adjustable Frame
Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations
Isometric Studio Presents Cloud Swing
Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions
CJ Hendry Unveils Two-Storey Indoor Playground Art Exhibition
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Data-Driven Exercise Boards
Feier's Smart Somatosensory Slide Board Simulates Real Skiing Training
All-Inclusive Family Resorts
The Tyler Place Family Resort Encourages Families to Play Together
Hybrid Technical Footwear Series
Salomon's REELAX Highlights the RX Slide and Moc Silhouettes
Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs
Ali Shoieb Designs the Wooden Nice Chair with Working Capabilities
Slatted Wooden Suburban Homes
Pitsou Kedem Architects Designs the Wood Slatted House
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Sleek Cradle-Transforming Suitcases
Amith Paul Designs the Schwan Portable Crib Structure
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Modernized Water-Friendly Outdoor Chairs
This Soleil Adirondack Chair Can Sit on a Pool Baja Shelf
Architectural Outdoor Lounge Furniture
BassamFellows Presents the Rail Sofa Collection
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Rotating Solar Powered Benches
ENESS Launches a Spinning Whimsical Bench Installation
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Unconventional Playful Seating Series
Note Designs the Bau Seating Series for Lammhults
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Marbled Slip-On Summer Slides
Satisfy Joins Crocs to Create the Mellow Slide Silhouette
Slick High-Performance Outdoor Apparel
And Wander Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Capsule
Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds
Niveau Zéro Atelier Designs the Soft Soil Daybed From Waste Clay
Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures
Daily tous les jours Designs the Daydreamer Structure
Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
Medline & Martha Stewart Teamed Up on Safety & Mobility Aids
Mobile-Friendly Presentation Editor
Slidey Helps People in Presentation Creation on Their Androids
Bulky Rounded Sporty Slides
Nike Presents a Look at its New Cozy Calm Slides Launching Soon
Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs
Chicago Electric Boat Company Added 6-Person Floating Hot Tubs to Its Fleet
Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
Modern Playground-Inspired Exhibitions
Samuel Ross Designs the Coarse Collection for NYCxDesign
Contemporary Rocking Chair Designs
Audo Designs the Sleek Mid-Century Penguin Rocking Chair
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Reconfiguring Dutch-Based Cabin Designs
Caspar Schols Created the New Modular Cabin Anna
Outdoor Resin-Made Bars
Suncast Backyard Oasis Entertaining Bar is Stylish, Functional and Durable
Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs
Muddycap Designs the Fast Rocking Chair with a Visual Illusion
Modular Protective Floor Mats
The MYLLE Puzzle Mats by Mylle are Sleek Protective Padding
Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders
The Step by Step Ladder Offers a Refreshing New Design Take
Powder-Coated Steel Furniture
Objekte Unserer Tage Designs the IVY Outdoor Collection
Renovated Cottage Garden Extensions
John Ellway Renovates a Cottage with New Extensions
Playful Sun-Safe Garments
SwimZip Offers a Range of Sun-Safe Products for Children