22 Clever Examples of Design That Make Life Better (23 Photos)

Everyone values comfort, convenience, and safety. Thankfully, some thoughtful designers have managed to blend all three into everyday items. They may seem like minor details, but they save us from so many tiny daily annoyances. Proof that true brilliance lies in simplicity!







A laptop with a built-in keyboard light.





A park bench designed for comfortable lounging.



A shopping cart with a built-in store map to help you find groceries in a snap.



These lock and unlock buttons can be distinguished by touch alone: the lock button is convex, while the unlock button is concave.



A plant pot tag with a built-in drainage hole, so the plant won't drown if you forget to remove it.



The world's first clothing tag with a built-in tear line for easy removal.



An eco-friendly cardboard drink carrier for cans.



This snack pouch opens at two different levels, making it easy to reach what's left at the bottom.



A shopping cart equipped with a magnifying glass to help shoppers read fine-print ingredients.



A bicycle seat that doubles as a tire pump.



A milk carton with a clear window showing how much is left.



And this milk carton actually changes color as it approaches its expiration date.



Pure genius: flat-pack furniture hardware organized by assembly step rather than part type.



Another thoughtful touch: the stronger the contact lens prescription, the larger the font size on the box.



These batteries have a bitter coating to discourage toddlers from swallowing them.



Foot-operated elevator buttons—a brilliant hands-free solution.



A toaster with a glass window so you can monitor your toast's browning level.



A mattress box designed with built-in wheels for easy maneuvering.



A roll of toilet paper with a removable mini travel roll inside the core.



Packing instructions printed directly on the bottom of the equipment case showing how to fit everything back in.



A special cap design that prevents accidental spills.



A wall-mounted guitar hanger that comes with a drill template sticker for foolproof installation.