If you thought that DIY was just about filling mason jars with candles or flowers, think again because these DIY tricked-out technologies are something to behold.
These tech tricks are great ways to find new usages for your existing technologies or to upcycle the old ones you no longer use. By making new ways to filter images on a camera, new lighting for your home space or outdoor patio or giving your non-technological items a techie upgrade, these DIY creations are a great way to reduce, reuse and recycle.
In terms of old technologies, you can create furniture or something that may have never occurred to you before in your wildest of imaginations. The ski-created lamp, for instance, is a particularly wacky way to deck out a new lamp for a potential ski chalet.
75 DIY Tricked-Out Technology Pieces
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DIY Glowing Containers
The 'From Panka with Love' Blog Shows How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Jars
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DIY LED Party Balloons
Sharon Vaknin Shows How to Light up Any Occasion
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DIY Magnetic Sunglasses
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make Fashionable Eyewear
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DIY Larceny-Mimicking Keys
Bird's Custom Key is Fused with a Screwdriver to Mimic Grand Theft
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DIY Tablet Holders
Save Some Funds With This 'Mamie Janes' Craft Instead of Going to the Store
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DIY Glass Chandeliers
The Bubble Chandelier by Mint Love Social Club Offers Unique Lighting
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DIY Erasable Wall Decor
The How to Mix Chalkboard Paint Tutorial is Easy and Awesome
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Duct Tape iPad Covers
These DIY iPad Cases are Durable and Functional
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DIY Video Game Eggs
The Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg Tutorial is Fantastically Geeky
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Chalkboard Brew Bags
Delilah DIY Hamper Packaging Lets Retailers and Customers Get Creative
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DIY Aztec iPhone Cases
Denise Heredia Tell You How to Jazz Up Your iPhone
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DIY Tiltshift Camera Lens
This DIY Camera Lens Lets Users Take Soft Focus Shots in a Snap
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Romantic Floral DIY Lighting
These Rosebud Fairy Lights Are Charming and Easy to Make at Home
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Feminine Flower-Infused Lighting
This DIY Floral Lampshade Will Bring Some Cheer to Your Room
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DIY Paper Cup Lights
This Totally Love It Garland is Cost-Effective and Chic
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Upcycled Cheese Grater Lamps
These DIY Illuminators are Inspired from the Series 'That 70s Show'
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DIY Computer Casings
The Envelope Laptop Case is Simple and Sew-Free
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DIY Industrial Lighting
The Copper Geometric Pendant Lamp by Meg Kemner is Stylishly Easy
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DIY Mini Tablet Cases
John Chandler Converts the Legendary Notebook Into Moleskin iPad Mini Cases
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DIY Smartphone Chargers
Casey Neistat’s iPhone 5 Dock is Handmade
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DIY Sci-Fi Fridges
Spherical Magic's Decals Will Provide Your Very Own TARDIS Fridge
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Key-Guarding Figurines
The 'DIY LEGO Key Holder' is a Star Wars Lover's Dream
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Printable DIY Dwellings
The Wikihouse is Assembled Using Design Mockups Found Online
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Ultra-modern DIY Lamps
The Ds Kit 01 and 02 Take Under 10 Minutes to Assemble
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Frosted Phone Covers
Mr. Kate Shows How to Make Delicious-Looking Protectors
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DIY Electric Wedding Invitations
Add a Touch of Light to Any Invite With These Simple Instructions
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Mason Jar Speakers
The Audiojar by Sarah Pease is a Fun and Classy Do-It-Yourself Project
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DIY Polaroid Coasters
Darkroom and Dearly's Salvers Are Hands-on
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Social Media Obsession Pendants
This Instagram Necklace Shows Off Your Picture-Taking Prowess
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DIY Reversible Computer Covers
The Late Afternoon Presents the Floral and Striped Laptop Sleeve
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Accessory-Bearing Branches
The 'a pair and a spare' DIY Jewelry Tree Will Keep Chains Tangle-Free
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DIY Photo Transfer Totes
The ‘Say Yes to Hoboken’ Blank Canvas Tutorial is Budget-Cons
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Bear-Shaped Night Lights
This DIY Lamp is Made From an Adorable Honey Bear Bottle
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DIY Strung Carton Lighting
Add a Romantic Glow to the Room with DIY Egg Carton Decor
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DIY Fail Blogs
'Pintester' is a Site Dedicating to Testing Out Tutorials
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DIY Toy Vending Machines
The Roto-a-Matic Will Mold & Make a Toy In Less Than a Minute
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DIY Flower Party Lights
The 'Oh Happy Day' Blog Makes Decorative Cupcake Liner Lighting
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Envelope-Made Tablet Holders
Creme De La Craft Teaches You to Make a DIY iPad Case
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DIY Building Block Clocks
The Time Twister 2 is the Grandfather Clock for the 21st Century
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DIY Photo Flash Filaments
Manipulate Lighting with a Camera Add-On Using Optical Fibers
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DIY Electric Ninja Weapons
This 8 Million Volt Double Bladed Sword is Shockingly Terrifying
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Social Media Memory Books
The 'SocialPics Book' is a Hardcover Digital Photo Album
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Helicopter Celing Fans
This Clever Ceiling Fan Design Depicts a Daring Helicopter Rescue
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DIY Camera Battery Extenders
Make Your DSLR Last Five Times Longer with a Little Battery Hacking
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DIY Lace Lighting
These Metallic Lights are Easily Made Using a Doily
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DIY Blackboard Furniture
The Chalkboard Coffee Table by Jill of Most Trades is Fit for Children
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DIY Embroidered Phone Holders
Leese Design iPhone Cases Let You Needlepoint Whatever You Like
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DIY Gaming Smartphone Mods
Turn a Game Boy into an Android Controller with These DIY Instructions
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DIY LED Paper Spacecrafts
ThinkGeek's Paper USS Enterprise Can Be Built with LEDs and Music
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Mobile DIY GIFs
'MyFaceWhen' iPhone App Allows On-The-Go Hilarity
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DIY Time Travel Tree Hangings
The DIY Tardis Ornament Turns You Into a Time Lord
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Customizable Camera Covers
La Sardina and Flash DIY Edition Lets You Embrace Your Creatvity
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DIY Robot Cleaners
TheCorpora 'Q.bo' Can Keep Any House Tidy
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Animal Lampshade Kits
These DIY Paper Lanterns Feature Cool Illuminated Critters
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Eccentric Ski Equipment Lighting
The Willem Heeffer Ski Chandelier Up-cycles Old Gear
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Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights Recycle Your Scraps of Holiday Wrap
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Upcycled Coffee Pot Aquariums
This DIY Betta Fish Tank Stays at a Consistently Warm Temperature
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DIY Electrical Music Devices
Build Your Own Musical Tesla Coil with This New At-Home Project
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DIY Ghostly Jug Decorations
The 'Disney Family Fun' Spirit Lanterns are Great for Halloween
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DIY Sci-Fi Pinatas
Mostlymade’s Novelty Pinata is the Geeky Way to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
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DIY Wooden Camera Tutorials
The Canon Balsa Wood 1D Step-by-Step Guide Makes Life-Like Mock Ups
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DIY Doodle Time-Tellers
The Paper Watch by SUCK UK Offers a Blank Canvas for Customization
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Homemade Plywood Gadgets
David Mellis' DIY Mobile Phone Defies Mass Production
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Repurposed Book Cameras
The Tonk ‘As Long as It Photographs’ Project Captures the Audi
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DIY Smartphone Photography
The Alex Wild Droplet iPhone Lens Makes It Easy to Take Pro Pictures
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Retro Computer Peripherals
The NES Controller Mouse Resembles a Classic Gamer Accessory
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DIY Candy-Dispensing Robots
These Quirky Robots make the Perfect DIY Valentine Gifts for Children
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Fruity Computer Peripherals
MaKey MaKey Lets You Turn Offbeat Objects into a Keyboard and Mouse
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DIY Smartphone Cuffs
This No-Sew Phone Armband Can Be Easily Made with Two Materials
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DIY Solar-Powered Ovens
This S'more Oven is Made from a Recycled Pizza Box
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Robot Assembling Kits
The Dr. Who DIY Cyberman Kit Lets you Build your Own Cyber Villain
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DIY Poison Detectors
The DIY Spectrometry Kit Lets You Analyze Questionable Substances Immediately
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DIY Umbrella Wreaths
This Tropical Drink Accessory Decor by Family Chic is Unorthodox
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Wooden Laser-Carved Records
These Laser-Cut Records by Amanda Ghassaei are Made From Wood
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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
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The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Immersive Holographic Projectors
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3D Display Gaming Consoles
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Eco Sound-Absorbing Lights
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AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
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Multipurpose Camping Lights
The 'Prometheus 1' Offers Lantern and Lighter Functionality
Updated Indoor Gardening Solutions
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Immersive Tablet Picture Frames
The iFramix Smart Frame Transforms Old iPads into Works of Art
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Smartphone-Powered Telescopes
The Vaonis 'Hestia' Supports Advanced Stargazing at a Low Cost
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Van Life Customization Kits
The Trakkit by TRAKKA Modular Van Kits are Personalized
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
The Yazak Concept Helps Manage Productivity At Night
Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Portable Soft Serve Lamp
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Digital Display Headphone Stands
This LED Headphone Stand from Sergii Grebeniuk is Artistic
Ethereal Space-Inspired Lamps
The 'Wormhole' Table Lamp by Will Gibbons is Meditative
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Plant-Based Table Lamps
Craighill and Gantri Release a Minimalist Plant-Based Lamp
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
High-Tech Fragrance Diffusers
Frédéric Malle's Fleur Mécanique Boasts an Updated 50s-Style Design
Rounded Portable Projector Units
The Conceptual 'TRIPO' Projector by Hana Belassi is All-in-One
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
AI Interior Decorators
HOMEE AI Unveiled a World-First AI Interior Designer at CES 2024
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Portable Professional Standing Desks
The 'DriftDesk' Portable Laptop Stand Desk is Transformative
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
The Levante Origami Solar Panel is 50% Lighter Than Alternatives
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Upcycled Book-Made Marbled Furniture
Willem Zwiers Designs the Tranformed Remnants Series
DIY Plant Decor Kits
The Lee Valley Make It Yourself Plant Stand Kit Encourages Creativity
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Sustainable Tech-Driven Futuristic Chairs
Siqi Yang's Spidique Chair Blends Various Talents
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Customizable Desk Organizers
The 'Prisma' Helps Streamline Your Work Gadgets and Stationery
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs
The Anywhere-Use Lamp is Slick and Extremely Versatile
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Discarded Wood Construction Materials
Woodoo Uses Wood in Place of Glass, Leather and More
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Air Purifying Multifunctional Tables
SwitchBot Introduces a Unique Air Purifier Table
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor
The Lightsaber LEGO Set is a Great Piece of Decor for Fans
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights
The Conceptual 'WHITT' Flashlight by Sihyun Choi is Compact
Portable Mushroom-Like Illuminators
The 'ICHI' Table Lamp Has a Simple, Modular Design
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Tailgating SUV Functional Kits
The SUV Kit By VanLab is Inspired by the Functions of IKEA
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers
The 'CClock' Candle Timer by Pelin Özbalcı is Calming
Cylindrical Magnetic Tripod Lanterns
The SinHanker Telescopic Lantern Works in a Variety of Ways
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Sleek Structural Decorative Projectors
The LG Cinebeam Qube 4K Blends into Any Living Space
Cordless Cocktail Makers
bev by BLACK+DECKER Creates a Party Atmosphere with Multicolored LEDs
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Extending Illuminator Camping Lanterns
The 'Fezoom' Outdoor Camping Lantern Works in Multiple Ways
Recyclable Wax-Made Lighting Capsules
Daydreaming Objects Designs the Soft Solids Collection
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Human-Made Lamp Collections
The 'I Am Not a Robot' Collection by Jaro Kose is Handmade
Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps
The Gingko Smart Vase Light Offers Ambient Illumination and More
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
Jihoon Shim Designs the Half Lamp Inspired by Origami
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Thorough Tech Repair Toolkits
This Kit Offers Everything You Need to Repair Laptops, Phones & More
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Artistic Tech-Charging Lamps
The 'Combi' Table Lamp is Crafted with Recyclable Aluminum \
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Sun-Mimicking Smart Fridges
Defy's NatureLight Technology Extends the Shelf Life of Stored Food
Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions
Madeline Continues to Grow her EPS [Expanded Polystyrene] Series
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Sustainable Wooden Digital Projector
The Openhagen Lightboks Adds a Warmth to the Living Space
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Tire-Crafted Solar Stills
The Floating Solar Still is an Eco-Friendly Way to Purify Water
Compact Home Entertainment Projectors
Zebronics Creates the PixaPlay 54 LED Projector
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Book-Shaped Toolkits
The Hot Girl Toolkit by Mandy Supplies Women with Seven Must-Have Tools
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps
We+ Designs the Beautiful Remli Lamp Using Rubble and Debris
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Folding Movable Smart TVs
The 'FloatTV' Encourages Movement Around a Living Space
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Multifunctional Sleek Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp is Designed with a Power Source Function
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects
ÉCAL and Philippe Malouin Unveil the Junkyard Diving Project
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Festive Light Painting Techniques
NASA Astronauts Creates Captivating Light Paintings
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Discarded Theater Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim Transforms Waste into Lighting Designs
Transformational Cell Phone Tools
The Make-Roscope Transforms Your Phone into a Microscope
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
Light-Powered Racing Toys
Light’n Race Uses and Teaches Fundamental Physics Principles
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The AUGE Minimalist Fusion Has a Three-in-One Design
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets
The Team at Tèfo Clockwork Creates a DIY Kit for Fans
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Recycled Molecular Lighting
LightArt Unveils its Clear Coil Collection Made from Waste Materials
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns
iu Llong Designed the Twist Camping Lantern for Havnby
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection
Medical Equipment-Inspired Lamps
Kairi Eguchi Designs the POND Lamp Inspired by the Pus Tray