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52 Offbeat Hybrids

From Scooter Strollers to Chainsaw Gardening Tools

— September 6, 2010 — Art & Design
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 water—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.
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Bucket Vase Hybrids
Bucket Vase Hybrids
Jakub Berdych Brings New Meaning to Everyday Objects
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Tech Savvy Hybrids
Tech Savvy Hybrids
The Aro Pack by Mighty Mac Integrates the Backpack onto the Jacket
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Aquatic Hybrid Autos
Aquatic Hybrid Autos
James Tuchel's Water-Powered Car Uses H20 to Boost Fuel Economy
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Gamer Apple Hybrids
Gamer Apple Hybrids
The iPad Arcade Cabinet Brings You Back to the Good Old Days
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Restroom-Inspired Rides
Restroom-Inspired Rides
The Unique ‘Bathmobile' Gets You to Your Destination With Styl
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47
Dessert Chicken Hybrids
Dessert Chicken Hybrids
American Cupcake Introduces the Red Velvet Fried Chicken
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Hybrid Riding Shoes
Hybrid Riding Shoes
The Raf Simons' Leather Velcro Boot Sneaker Mixes Country With Street
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Hybrid Writing Utensils
Hybrid Writing Utensils
The Sharpie Liquid Mechanical Pencil is a Little Bit of Everything
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44
Hybrid Game Consoles
Hybrid Game Consoles
Ben Heck Geniously Creates a PS3 Slim Laptop
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Wacky Eclectic Cabinets
Wacky Eclectic Cabinets
The 'Trashboy' Bureau is a Hybrid of Mismatched Pieces
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Chainsaw Garden Tools
Chainsaw Garden Tools
The B & D Alligator Lopper Cuts with Power
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Hybrid Dryer-Heaters
Hybrid Dryer-Heaters
Dryguy Apparel Dryer and Heater is a Delicate Way to Dry Your Gear
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Laptop-Tablet Hybrids
Laptop-Tablet Hybrids
The MRE1 Concept by Marc Schomann is the Ultimate Media Monster
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Dining Table Sinks
Dining Table Sinks
The Gossica Kitchen Faucet Lets You Do the Dishes While You Dine
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Dress-Chair Hybrids
Dress-Chair Hybrids
Geraldine Husson's 'Dressed To Sit' is Functional and Fashionable
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Chandelier Hybrids
Chandelier Hybrids
The 'Digital Dreams' Hanging Digital Photo Lamp Combines Photography & Lighting
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Binocular Cameras
Binocular Cameras
Hybrid Thanko Digital Camera Binoculars Do Double Duty
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Hybrid Fashion Statements
Hybrid Fashion Statements
The Tie Skirt is a Brutal Bizarre Business Casual Fashion Combo
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Hybrid Grass Cutters
Hybrid Grass Cutters
The Lawnmower Scooter Adds Some Zing to Yard Work
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Cold-Weather Neckties
Cold-Weather Neckties
The Company Winter Tie is a Cozy and Sophisticated Hybrid
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Touchscreen Clock Radios
Touchscreen Clock Radios
The Squeezebox Touch from Logitech is One Alarm You Won't Want to Throw
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Chair-Bag Hybrids
Chair-Bag Hybrids
The Chairpadbag offers Back Support and Storage
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Hybrid Umbrella Dryers
Hybrid Umbrella Dryers
The Sleek Swan Umbrella Dryer Doubles as a Watering Can
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Textile Hybrids
Textile Hybrids
The Phenomenon 2010 Spring/Summer Collection
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Conjoined Sports Equipment
Conjoined Sports Equipment
Jooyoun Paek Creates Poetry and Sports Hybrids
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Fedora Flat Bills
Fedora Flat Bills
Soulland Adler Fedora Hat is Ultimate Business Casual Combination Cap
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Fantasy Hybrid Headgear
Fantasy Hybrid Headgear
The Avatar Stormtrooper Helmet is from a Whole Other Planet
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Computer-Keyboard Hybrids
Computer-Keyboard Hybrids
Asus' Eee Keyboard is the Keyputer King of Combination
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Phone-Mouse Hybrids
Phone-Mouse Hybrids
The Nokia CORE Phone Doubles as a PC Peripheral
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Shoe-Pant Hybrids
Shoe-Pant Hybrids
Sneaker/Trousers Save You a Little More Time in the Mornings
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Helicopter-Humvee Hybrids
Helicopter-Humvee Hybrids
The Transformer TX Project Seeks to Create a Militarized Flying Car
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Boot/Clog Hybrids
Boot/Clog Hybrids
Free People Show off a Dramatic Shoe Design for March 2010
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Cross-Country Hybrid Tricycles
Cross-Country Hybrid Tricycles
Pterosail Trike Systems' Designs Sail & Cycle Across USA
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Surfboards With Handlebars
Surfboards With Handlebars
Sea Scooter by Kwan Ken Yong Eliminates the Need for Giant Waves
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Plane-Boat Hybrids
Plane-Boat Hybrids
The CD2 Amphibious Aircraft Travels by Air and Sea
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Hybrid Couch Beds
Hybrid Couch Beds
The E-Sens Sofa TV Bed from Guillaume Raoult is a Sensory Experience
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Chair-Bed Hybrids
Chair-Bed Hybrids
The Blend Bed by Mieke Meijer Offers Multiple Functions
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Hybrid Sea Creatures
Hybrid Sea Creatures
Ali Alisir Goes Under the Sea for Inspiration
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Coat Hanger Piggy Banks
Coat Hanger Piggy Banks
The Crunch by Vaughshannon is for Convenient Coin Storage
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Scooter Strollers
Scooter Strollers
The 'Roller Buggy' is a Helpful Stroller for Busy Moms
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Hybrid Tricycles
Hybrid Tricycles
Bikey is a Hybrid Urban Vehicle that Offers Maximum Safety
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Hybrid Lamp Chairs
Hybrid Lamp Chairs
Ontwerpers Nu Creates Useful Multifunctional Furniture
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Dress Shoes with Air
Dress Shoes with Air
The Giorgio Armani and Reebok EA7 Line Mixes Style and Sport
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Bookcase-Workspace Hybrids
Bookcase-Workspace Hybrids
The Cabinet Chair by Ontwerpers Could Fit Into a Smurf's Office
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Hybrid Sports Equipment
Hybrid Sports Equipment
The Omo Ski-Bike Blends a Ski Blade and a Bicycle
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Shower-Sink Hybrids
Shower-Sink Hybrids
The Roca Showerbasin is Perfect for Small Bathrooms
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Wristwatch Phones
Wristwatch Phones
The 'Thrifty Watch Phone' Has Come Right on Time
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Scooter Bike Hybrids
Scooter Bike Hybrids
These Amish-Made Scooters Have Cute Character
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4
Hybrid Chopper Motorcycles
Hybrid Chopper Motorcycles
Jean Baptiste Robilliard's Custombike Concept is for Eco-Friendly Rides
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Hybrid Shoe Photography
Hybrid Shoe Photography
Ruadh DeLone's 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' Photography Embraces Hybridity
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Phone Case-Wallet Hybrids
Phone Case-Wallet Hybrids
The Callet Combines Your Two Life Essentials into One
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Flying Motorcycles
Flying Motorcycles
The MoonRider is a Hybrid Futuristic Two Wheeler
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