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Category: Design

Smartflower Solar Energy System Looks Like a Flower, Moves with the Sun

Smartflower Solar Energy System Looks Like a Flower, Moves with the Sun
The Smartflower solar energy system is a sculptural array of solar panels in the form of a flower that follows the sun throughout the day. Due to the system’s movement, it’s able to collect as much as 40% more energy than a comparably sized static solar panel.

A Pool Table Toy for Cats: Playing 8 Ball with 9 Lives

A Pool Table Toy for Cats: Playing 8 Ball with 9 Lives
The Meownooker Cat Toy Set from purr-veyor of unique pet goods Vetreska is a miniature pool table with felted balls and feather toys attached to the pool cues for your feline friends to play with. That’s fun.

Thor’s Hammer Mug with Horizontal Handle Might Be Hard To Lift

Thor’s Hammer Mug with Horizontal Handle Might Be Hard To Lift
Modeled after Thor’s mythical hammer Mjölnir, this 15.2 oz mug is sure to gain the favor of the god of thunder. Or, I don’t know, maybe piss him off for making his hammer into a novelty item.

Dirt Bike Throttle Bottle Opener: Vroom Vroom Brews

Dirt Bike Throttle Bottle Opener: Vroom Vroom Brews
Inspired by the throttle grips seen on motocross bikes, the Throttle Opener is a bottle opener with a rubberized grip in the style of a dirt bike. Plus, it opens bottles with the same wrist motion as operating the throttle, just like you’re revving a bike.

Cup Noodles Cat Bed Is a Cat Nap Made in Heaven

Cup Noodles Cat Bed Is a Cat Nap Made in Heaven
Designed to look like a Japanese bowl of instant ramen, the Soup Cat Bed available from Happy & Polly features a luxuriously soft interior, complete with a bottom cushion printed with noodles and egg and a velcro topper for keeping maximum warmth inside.

Fan-Made Tesla Dealership LEGO Set Won’t Let Other LEGO Cars Use Its Superchargers

Fan-Made Tesla Dealership LEGO Set Won’t Let Other LEGO Cars Use Its Superchargers
Designed and built by LEGO (and presumably Tesla) fan Airbricks95, this Tesla dealership model is currently looking for builder support on the LEGO Ideas website. The set includes a Tesla dealership building with a showroom and service center, three charging stations, and four vehicles: a Model Y, two Model S, and a Cybertruck.

Carved Wood Odin Watch: All-Father Time

Carved Wood Odin Watch: All-Father Time
Carved from bog oak by Etsy seller Nordic Forces, this wooden watch features the likeness of the all-father Odin and his watchful ravens. The watch costs around $350 and can be customized with additional engraving or other requests.

Copycats Famous Paint Cat Scratchers: Fine Feline Art

Copycats Famous Paint Cat Scratchers: Fine Feline Art
Created by luxury pet goods designer Lord Lou of Amsterdam, Copycat Art Scratchers are cat scratching boards that look like famous paintings. Specifically, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring.

Skull and Sword Toilet Bowl Brush and Toilet Paper Holders: For Bathroom Dueling

Skull and Sword Toilet Bowl Brush and Toilet Paper Holders: For Bathroom Dueling
Because whose guest bathroom doesn’t have a medieval or pirate theme that demands more skulls and sword decorations, Brazilian luxury bathroom accessory designer Vallvé has created a line of just that. Now I know what you’re thinking, and I’m thinking the exact same thing: “Finally!”

DNA Double Helix Plant Trellis: Green Thumb Genes

DNA Double Helix Plant Trellis: Green Thumb Genes
Inspired by the double helix shape of the DNA responsible for all living organisms, this is the the DNA Trellis from Etsy shop ThePlantyPrint. It features a strand of 3D-printed deoxyribonucleic acid designed to keep your climbing plants climbing upward instead of just falling over.

Wilson Unveils Airless Basketball Prototype

Wilson Unveils Airless Basketball Prototype
Because innovation is everywhere, sports manufacturer Wilson recently unveiled its 3D Airless Basketball prototype, a new basketball created as near to the specifications of its official game-used NBA balls but with no air. Or leather. Or the same aerodynamics since it’s filled with holes.

United States Bookshelf with Individual State Shelves

United States Bookshelf with Individual State Shelves
Crafted by Redditor smittynumberone, this giant bookshelf is shaped just like the United States, with the majority of states each getting its own state-shaped shelf. Sorry Maryland and New England! Now all you need to do is fill the shelves with travel books related to each state, and this project will have reached its logical conclusion.

Moped Engine Kegerator: For Fueling Yourself Up

Moped Engine Kegerator: For Fueling Yourself Up
Because every garage deserves an appropriately themed kegerator, Etsy shop AutomotiveDesignM5 has built one featuring a tap made from a real moped engine that’s been cleaned and polished (complete with piston pour handle!). I imagine somewhere out there, at least one diehard moped and beer fan is ecstatic their dream kegerator has finally been made a reality.

Disco Ball Hanging Planters: Perfect for Plant Parties

Disco Ball Hanging Planters: Perfect for Plant Parties
Because plants occasionally like to get down and party just like the rest of us, Firebox is selling these Disco Ball Hanging Planters. Covered with a traditional disco ball mosaic of mirrored tiles, your plants are sure to thank you for the new digs.

Man Builds Awesome Three Screen Laptop Display

Man Builds Awesome Three Screen Laptop Display
Because screen real estate is one of the most affordable forms of real estate these days, YouTuber DIY Perks took it upon himself to build a triple-screen laptop display that combines both form AND function, nearly doubling his viewable area in the process.

The Flow Wooden Wall Desk: Half Wall Art, Half Desk

The Flow Wooden Wall Desk: Half Wall Art, Half Desk
Inspired by nature and designed by Robert van Embricqs, the Flow Wall Desk is a wooden desk that folds out from the wall when you need to write an angry email but folds up flat to the wall when you don’t.