These 3M product innovations have just changed the game for DIY-ers and savvy shoppers everywhere. Whether you're looking for a new way to utilize Post-Its, protect your shoes with Scotchguard or create an entirely new look for said shoes using Scotch Tape, these products and tutorials are an interestingly inventive perspective.
Some artists have taken it to the extreme and created actual sculptures and portraits of the Mona Lisa out of Scotch Tape and Post-Its. The list of products invented by 3M or tricked out with 3M products includes phone cases, laptop skins, shoes, knives, Post-It artworks, bicycling backpacks, stationary, cameras, medical devices and club displays. The creative company has contributed an array of unexpected and fresh ideas.
Check out the whole list of 3M product innovations to find new ways to deck out your technology, footwear or artwork.
37 3M Product Innovations
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Movie Quote Laptop Skins
Computer Customization for Film Buffs is Getting Hotter
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Comic Book Knife Ads
The 3M Nexcare Bandaid Campaign is Made for Cartoon Lovers
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Fireman Gear Gadget Cases
Fire Hose iPhone Covers are a Rugged Way to Protect Your Phone
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Vibrantly Capped Footwear
The Del Toro 3M Neon Green Toe Cap Oxford is For the Funky Dandy
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Clever Cycling Apparel
The 'Levi's Commuter Series' is Made for the Man on the Go
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Scotch Tape Sculptures
The ‘Scotch Off the Roll’ Contestant Pieces are Breathtaking
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Yellow Life Campaigns
Sticky Notes are Always on the Brain in the 3M Post-It 2011 Ads
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Dual Reflective Kicks
The Nike Air Force 1 Premium Hi 3M Fall 2010 Collection
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Two-Headed Reptile Ads
The 3M Scotch Double-Sided Tape Campaign is 'Sticky on Both Sides'
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Sleek Laptop Skins
Wild Iamhuman Covers Set Your Mac Apart from the Pack
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Multi-Purpose Adhesives
The 'Scotch Color & Patterns' Duct Tape is Used for a Variety of Projects
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Modernized Medical Devices
Littman 3200 Bluetooth Stethoscope Betters Performance Through Tech
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Post-It Notes Masterpieces
Mona Lisa from 12,000 Sticky Sheets
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Psychedelic Glittering Clubs
Cristal Bar in Hong Kong
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Presentation Competitions
Slideshare's Contest Awards the Most Beautiful Slide Shows of 2010
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Unbreakable Ad Displays
The 3M Security Glass Window Puts Money on the Line
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Acrobatic Porcelain Figurines
The 3M Cushion Wrap Ad Campaign Sculpts Motion
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Handheld Video Projectors
The 3M Camcorder Projector CP40 Offers Big Wall Viewing Experience
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Cozy Insultated Skater Shoes
The Vans LXVI Collection Expands to Winter Footwear
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Literal Reminder Note Ads
This Post-It Notes Ad Puts the Reminders Right in Your Face
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Brass Knuckle Phones
Grip-Ez Makes it Simple to Keep Your Mobile in Hand
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Arched Rawhide Smartphone Covers
The Leather Arc Cover Provides a Slick Look
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Eco-Friendly Filtration
The IDEO and 3M 'Filtrete' Promotes Sustainable Water Bottle Use
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Personified Pinboard Portraits
The Pinterest CEO Portrait by Eric Daigh Used 22,765 Pushpins
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Metropolis Reverberation Depictions
The 3M Wave Sound Video Lets You Experience Urban Soundscapes
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Splattered Satchels
SAG and Que Houxo Make Funky, Faux Dirty, Bag
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Cozy Hi-Tech Digit Protectors
The ISGLOVES Touchscreen Compatible Mittens are Toasty Warm
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Duct Tape Band Aids
Manly First Aid by 3M Nexcare
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Sticky Stationary Campaigns
The 3M Post-It Ads Catch You Red-Handed
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See-Through Solar Cells
Solar Film Lets You Collect Green Energy Without Compromising Style
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Palm-Sized Projectors
3M Invention Projects 50-Inch Diagonal Images
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Reflective Netted Apparel
The Lightning Vest Combines Safety with Style
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Colorful Stationery Stones
3M's Pebble Collection was Designed by Karim Rashid
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Cycle Ready Kicks
The Adidas Originals OT Tech Stan Smith Line is Ready for Action
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Minimalist Travel Cams
3M Camcorder Projector CP45 is a Family-Friendly Device for All
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Super Web Mobiles
LG Touch Web
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Laptop Screen Covers
The 3M Gold Privacy Filter Stops People From Reading Over Your Shoulder
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Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Plant-Based Cleaning Tools
Scotch-Brite™ Brand Adds Two New Products to its Greener Clean™ Line
Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes
Vibram's Furoshiki Kicks Don't Require Shoelaces
Tablet-Made Exclusive Sneakers
Nike Craetes an Exclusive Made on iPad Air Max 1 Shoes
Colorful Paneling Collaborative Sneakers
NIGO and Nike Join Forces on a Pair of Air Force IIIs
00s-Inspired Technical Clogs
The Nike Clogposite Gets Another Remix with a Slip-On Shape
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Brand-Honoring Staple Bold Footwear
Dr. Martens' 14XX Blends New and Retro Brand Themes
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Ultra-Breathable Scar Treatments
ScarScience Boasts Convenient Silicone Scar Sheets
Recyclable Mono-Material Footwear
The Moncler Trailgrip 3D is Aesthetically Pleasing
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
Vintage-Inspired Elevated Accessories
Every Other Thursday Unveils a Range of Accessories
Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers
A-COLD-WALL* and Nike Join on the Air Max Plus Sneaker
Vibrant Hand-Stitched Sneakers
KUON and Sashiko Gals Create a Salomon Trail Sneaker
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Weatherized Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Introduces its GORE-TEX Gazelle for the Season Ahead
Pint-Imprinting Snow Boots
Guinness Foot Pints Will Leave an Impression in the Snow
Stealthy Dynamic Basketball Shoes
adidas Unveils the New Futuristic Mad IIInfinity Sneaker
3D-Printed Lattice Futuristic Shoes
adidas Presents the Breathable Latticed Climamog Shoes
Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers
The Remax Powerbank Tape Offers a Retro Way to Charge Up
Safety-Focused Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Launches Sneakers with Built-In Ankle Guards
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
Keith McCurdy Presents the Magic Ink Tattoo Innovation
Rubber Foundation Plaster Sneakers
AIREI Joins Forces with ASICS on a Repurposed ASICS GT-2160
Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers
always do what you should do Joins adidas on the Superstar
Glossy Calf Leather Sneakers
The adidas Samba Shoes Get a Premium Vaschetta Tan Update
Minimal Cozy Velcro Sneakers
New Balance Introduces its New Comfortable 8040 Sneakers
Infrared Lens-Protecting Clothing
Mizuno Taps Sumitomo Metal Mining and Kyodo Printing on a Design
Phone-Integrated Water Bottle Designs
Scosche® Industries' Bottle Includes a Built-In Phone Mount
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Vibrant City-Honoring Sneaker Packs
size? and adidas Originals Launch a London Pack
Notebook-Equipped Smartphone Accessories
The MOFT Snap Flow Keeps Pen, Paper and More on Hand
Collaborative Textual Patchwork Sneakers
atmos Japan and adidas Join on the New Gazelle 85 Shoe
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Slender Taekwondo Minimal Sneakers
The Adidas Taekwondo Sneaker is Made with a Slim Form
Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers
Vans Unveils a Knitted Half Cab Sneaker with a Bright Look
Performance Clog Innovations
Blundstone Transforms Industrial Heritage into Modern Comfort Design
Collaborative Panelled Sneakers
Mita Joins adidas on a New Iteration of the Samba Sneaker
Cardboard-Inspired Breathable Sneakers
adidas Introduces the Samba Cardboard Sneaker Model
3D-Printed Organization Stationary
Studio Hopkins Launches Melt, a Brand of 3D-Printed Products
Premium Craftsmanship Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger Unveils the Stylish Mexico 66 Deluxe
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Collaborative Stealthy Fall Footwear
nanamica and Dr. Martens Join Forces on a Special Series
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker
Futura Joins Nike to Decorate the Jam Sneaker Model
Technical Elegant Joint Footwear
Sandy Liang and Salomon Work on a Mary Jane Slip-On
Productivity Enhancing Tools
The MOFT Snap Flow is a Sleek Portable Focus Tool
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
Freshness-Boosting Packaging Stickers
Fresh Inset's Vidre+ Adds Value to Fresh Produce Packaging
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Vinyl Toy-Inspired Glowing Sneakers
Nike Presents a Glowing Air Max 1 '87 and Terminator Low PRM
Unique Bible Paper Products
The Thin Bible Paper Booklet by St Michel Print is Revolutionary
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Shrouded Hi-Vis Dynamic Sneakers
Nicole McLaughlin Creates a HOKA Mafate Three2 Sneaker
Innovative Foot Care Products
Barefoot Scientist Emphasizes Comfort and Relaxation
Tearaway Nylon Dynamic Sneakers
The Nike Mac Attack by Nike has Layered Textural Detailing
Wash-Away Product Labels
Wausau Coated Products Launched the 'WA-769' Dissolvable Adhesive
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
Invisible Protective Spot Treatments
VIOLETTE_FR's Invisible Bandage Soothes Blemishes & More
Artisanal Sunbleached Unique Footwear
JiyongKim Works on 1-1 Special Pairs of Clarks Shoes
Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots
MM6 Maison Margiela Presents a New 1460 8-Eyelet Boot
Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers
Salomon and MM6 Maison Margiela Present the XT-Mary Jane
Long-Lasting Sneaker Deodorants
Crep Protect Deo Offers Up to 24-Hours of Freshness
Co-Branded Skincare Stickers
Starface x Glossier Hydro-Stickers Shield and Shrink Pimples
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Stunning Hiking Boots
Merrell and White Mountaineering Launch the Wrapt Mid Waterproof Sneakers
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Back-to-School Countdown Kits
Post-it and Scotch Brands Partner with Actress JoAnna Garcia Swisher
Pop Art-Inspired Technical Sneakers
Mizuno Presents a Hiroshi Nagai Sneaker Series of Three Shoes
Couture Technical Sneaker Models
Juntae Kim Remixes a Pair of Salomon Sneakers for Fashion Week
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Sticky Note Printers
Mangoslab's Nemonic Gen 2 Brings Memo Making to a New Generation
Cork-Based Lifestyle Sneakers
CLOT Details the Nike Dunk Low Sneakers with Cork Details
Scrach-Off Detailed Sneakers
The You're Welcome AJ1 Zoom CMFT 2 SE Has a Scratch Off Logo
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Ultra-Durable Urban Boots
KITH and Vasque Join Forces on the Skywalk VTX Boots
Mushroom Leather Colorful Sneakers
Sean Wotherspoon's New adidas Gazelles use Mylo Leather
Medical Wearable Adhesives Centers
Avery Dennison Medical Has Launched a New Learning Center
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Water-Soluble Detergent Sachets
MACK & Notpla Created an Industry First Detergent Sachet
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Omni-Compatible Magnetic Phone Grips
The Latest PopSockets MagSafe Phone Grips are Intuitive
Film-Inspired Backpack Desigs
Sprayground Announced a Collaboration with Iconic Film Scarface
Versatile Cork-Producing Companies
Amorim Cork Composites Spotlights Cork as a Material
Wash-Off Product Adhesives
Henkel's Wash-Off Adhesive Is Compatible with PET Recycling Practices
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Mono-Material Packaging Products
Saica Flex Debuts a Mono-Material Metallized Pouch for Packaging
Bug-Repelling Charm Collections
Natpat's Latest Launch Introduces a New Line of Accessories
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Velcro-Enclosed Lifestyle Sneakers
ASICS and HAL STUDIOS Remixes the Gel-Kayano 20
Sustainable Eraser Packaging
Maped Erasers Receive Transparent Paper Packaging Using Cristal Paper
Decorative Removable Paints
Glasst Unveils Unpaint to Easily Remove Paint
Storage-Focused Dynamic Footwear
Tagi. Joins Vans on a New Collection of Dynamic Sneakers
Digital Sticky Note Tools
QR-NOTE Introduces a Modern Twist to the Traditional Sticky Note
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Sustainable Toilet Blocks
Harpic Launches Self-Sticking Toilet Blocks to Reduce Plastic Waste
Accessible Foot Health Products
These New ZenToes Products are Arriving at Separate Retailers
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
Removable Stained Glass Films
These Stained Window Decals From Wall Pops! are Renter-Friendly
Discrete Reusable Nipple Stickies
Threads Introduces a Wardrobe Staple
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
DIY-Targeted Product Lines
xTool's M1 Ultra and Heat Press Cater to DIY Enthusiasts of All Levels
Adaptable Plastic Alternatives
2M Group is Unveiling a Plastic Alternative for the Supply Chain
Sticky Notes Holder Concepts
This Post-it Note Holder Concept has a Tall Structure
AI Note-Organizing Apps
Taped.ai Organizes Messy Notes into Organized Documents
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Sustainable Washable Labels
Dow Unveils APR-Certified Wash-Off Labels with Enhanced Recyclability
Colorful Computer Sticky Notes
Quick Note Makes Colorful Sticky Notes Easy and Accessible on Mac
Removable Tile Decals
Chasing Paper's Peel-and-Stick Tiles are Elegant and Damage-Free
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Multifunctional One-Piece Stationary
Bravestorming Creates the Mover Erase Uni-size
Healing Transparent Skin Patches
3M Creates the Psoriasis Prescription Patches with Feathm
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Tracker-Concealing Shoe Accessories
The Speck TAGIMALS Shoe Carriers Fit the Apple AirTag
AI Sticker Makers
This Tool Generates Stickers with the Power of AI for WhatsApp
Personalized AI Stickers
This Site Turns Text and Face Photos Into Custom Stickers
Second Leather Design Campaigns
Montblanc and Wes Anderson Drop 100 Years of Meisterstück
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Digital Laser Tape Measures
Mileseey Has Launched the Xtape1 with the Hope of Enhancing Projects
Simplified Fastener Packs
VELCRO Brand's Color-Coded Packaging Inspires & Speeds Up Shopping
Alternative Fiber Product Labels
These New Labelling Papers from Avery Dennison are Premium
Pink-Colored Cleaning Sprays
The Miracle Multi-Purpose Cleaner Leaves All Surfaces Shining