12 Engineering wins that remind you we are living in the future
Some days we carry around our phones, listening to music, telling Google to do things for us, and watching Tesla cars drive around on their own. It’s easy to forget that we live in a futuristic world of tech and advancement!
These 12 designs and items will remind you that we are living in the future.
1. Doggy Hotel
Ever just wanted to take a break from your barking and wining dog in a public place? Well, you can always just set him free – or just do the next best thing and “park” them in this doggy pod. With a cooling system and auto-disinfectant, this may be the best thing ever!
2. Need a jacket? Check your mirror.
We all spend a bit too long looking at ourselves in the mirror. Now we have an excuse – we were just checking the weather! This mirror changes its display according to the weather outside.
3. Curvy Hips
One of the most common pictures for women restrooms is the classic triangle dress. How about we show some curves? Check out this forward-thinking bathroom sign.
4. Cell Phone Pod
Libraries always have a strict “NO TALKING” rule. While we all get why that’s important, it’s not always practical. This tube is for anyone that wants to talk on the phone without disturbing anyone.
5. Canadian cash
Canada always seems to be ahead of things. They were one of the first countries to make touchless payment almost universal, for example. This coin is no different. It glows in the dark with the Aurora Borealis, a beautiful sight in the north.
6. Police Officer in training
Have you ever been driving (a bit too quickly) and you think you see a cop car and slam on your brakes? This is like a human example of that. This cop statue deters people with its “stoney” presence.
7. Nobody likes a warm beer
This strip of metal at the bar keeps your drinks cold through induction. Since I have yet to see this feature in a bar near me, I am forced to frequent them to see if I can find one.
8. Diploma on command
You know those situations where you have to prove to someone you graduated school? Ya, me either, but now you can! This pocket-sized diploma is for anyone who wants to show off their achievement without carrying around their framed picture.
9. Restaurant Breathalyzer
If you have ever been a few drinks deep and think, “I wonder if I am still good to drive” – the answer is no. With this restaurant breathalyzer, now you can know for certain. The cool part is that all the proceeds go towards a charity!
10. Hands-free bathroom door
At this current time, basic hygiene and cleanliness is very important for all of us to manage! This door handle allows you to open the door without using your hands. Many of these doors have a foot-pull or an arm-rest to open the door with. Easy and clean!
11. Payphone to charging station
With payphones becoming a thing of the past, there may be value in repurposing them instead of destroying them. This one was converted into a charging station for whatever you might need some extra juice in.
12. Public Art
Looking to see how far art has come is a great way to remind us that we are living in the future. The simplicity of materials in this piece doesn’t stop the cool look of polygons and colors. With just some tape and concrete some people are able to create incredible things.
Conclusion
While it may not always feel like it, the things around us are crazy! Just go ask your grandparents about the things that weren’t around just a few decades ago. Hopefully, as we move into the future, we continue to make the world a better place to live in.
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