Flashlights are an essential item to have when it comes to blackouts, natural disasters or just finding something in the dark, so why not get a little creative with these handy tools and try out these funky flashlight designs? They're not only practical but they're also eye-catching to boot!
While traditional flashlights come in a cylinder-like shape, nowadays with the ongoing evolution of technology, sources of illumination can be seen incorporated in everything from slippers to GPS devices. The importance and need for flashlights hasn't changed over the years, rather it's the way this need is being provided to consumers that has evolved. From flashlights that serve multiple purposes to those that are compact and eco-friendly, these creative flashlight designs are sure to appeal to modern consumers looking to have something sleek for their home, or for a device that serves more than one function.
48 Funky Flashlight Designs
From GPS-Embedded Flashlights to Building Block Flashlights:
Tana Makmanee — Feb 11, 2013 — Art & Design
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BrightFeet Lighted Slippers (For Chasing Your Cat?)
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Flashlight-Like Lamps
The M Lamp by Juniper Designs Illuminates Your Life
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Fire Starting Flashlight
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Flashlight Stun Gun
Lightning Rod Stun Pen
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Clustered Flashlight Chandeliers
Paula Sevilla's 'Home Camping' Light Fixture is Flashy
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Mega Flashlights
Surefire Beast II
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Energy-Fluid Flashlights
The Moblant Community Lantern Gets its Charge from its Environment
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Blazing Light Bazookas
The Dogstar Portable LED Searchlight Packs Some Serious Power
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Glowing Gloves
Fibre Optic Flashlight Gloves from Tilen Sepic
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Powerful Compact Flashlights
These Andslite Torchlights are Small but Mighty
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Location-Identifying Gloves
The Night Communication Gloves Glow to Let Wearers Know Where They Are
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Versatile Wearable Flashlights
VersaLite Gives Nurses Freedom to Use Their Hands
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Kinetic Flashlight Kicks
Pioneer Headlight Shoes Lights Up Your Path
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Savvy Inflatable Solar Lamps
The LuminAID Light Is Affordable, Waterproof and Last 3 Years
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Bendy Eco Lights
Solar Mirror Inspection Light for Hard to Reach Places
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Flattened Flashlights
The Worley FlatLight is Super Thin and Super Bright
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Dual-Purpose Lighting
Trioh! by Greg Hinzmann is Both a Table Lamp and Flashlight
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Gamer Keychain Lights
The Portal LED Flashlights are Both Fun and Practical
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Eco Science Project Flashlights
The LiteLite Paper Lantern is Personally Put Together by You
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Illuminated Gadget Chargers
The Power Bank Charges via USB and Doubles as a Flashlight
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LED Zombie Flashlights
No Need to Search for the Right Flashlight Batteries with Panasonic
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Eco Collapsible Lanterns
Jesper Jonsson's Solar-Powered Lamp is Conveniently Compact
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Tiny Adhesive Flashlights
The Thumb-Lite is Small Yet Super Bright
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Solar-Powered Flashlights
The Solio CLIP-MINI USB is Great for Outdoor Adventures
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Flashlight Turkey Roasting
Cooking Your Holiday Bird with Light Produces Surprising Results
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Booze-Detecting Flashlights
The Mini Keychain Breathalyzer Is The Ultimate Driver Must-Have
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Solar-Powered Flashlights
Clip Holding the Sunshine Lamp Lets Users Bring Light Wherever They Go
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Earthquake-Warning Flashlights
The Gurapika Warning Device Sounds Off as a Precautionary Method
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Dual-Purpose Trail Flashlights
The Leader Outdoor Crutches Turn into an Outdoor Flashlight
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Illuminated Illustration Tools
The Takara Tomy Art Penlight Draws on the Night Sky
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Flip-Out Flashlights
Marset's LEDtube is a Futuristic Glow for Any Room
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Kinetically Powered Flashlights
Shining a Light on the Self-Powered ShakerScope
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Tool Box Torch Lights
The 9-in-1 Emergency Light Will Help You Get Through Dark Times
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Film Reel Flashlights
The Camera-Torch Can Record and Project Your Personal Productions
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Smoker-Inspired Lanterns
The Flip Torch Flashlight Conquers the Dark and Keeps Your Dignity Intact
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Timber LED Emergency Lighting
The Areware Wood Flashlight is Both Lovely and Luminous
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Water-Powered Flashlights
The NoPoPo Mini Lantern Shines Through the Rain
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Sleek Designer Flashlights
The ICON Rogue 1 Provides Style and High-Beam Functionality
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Lightsaber Flashlights
The Raphael Morals Handlight is One Possession You Won't Want to Hide
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Militarian Retro Illuminators
The Swiss Army Vintage Flashlight Features a Morse Code Function
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Fold-Out Flashlights
The MIA Electric Flashlight Lamp is Solar-Powered
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Flexible Magnet Flashlights
The Gorillatorch Bends to Your Specific Lighting Needs
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Handle Flashlights
The Nightwalker Flashlight Gets Beaming Reviews
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Building Block Flashlights
The LEGO Minifig Head Lamp Playfully Lights the Way
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Creepy Rodent Flashlights
Flashfright Eerie Eyes Character Torches
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GPS-Embedded Flashlights
Ahhaproject's Polar Light Will Get You Home Safely
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Candle Holder Flashlights
LED Castlight
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Ghostly Glowing Utility Tape
Glow in the Dark Duct Tape is Perfect for Darker Conditions
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The Ekster Grid Backpack Functions Like a Suitcase
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The 'Life' Helmet Features Two Elegant Strips Of Battery-Powered Light
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The urFlamp V63 Retractable Flashlight Comes in Two Models
Spherical Solar-Powered Illuminators
The 'Tether' Indoor Lamp is Sustainably Chic
Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs
The Velaflame Replicates the Pattern of a Flickering Flame
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The Lexon Orbe Encourages a Person to Interact with It
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The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
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The Scacco Matto Lamp by Francesco Cappuccio is Interactive
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The LOVORK Modular Camping Lantern Has a Multifunctional Form
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A Celeb Duo Inspired BIC EZ Reach Lighters' Hold the Phone Case
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The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters
Moss Develops the Grow Lamp to Simplify Gardening
4K Night-Vision Binoculars
These Binoculars Offer Stunning Imagery In Lightless Conditions
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
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Luci Solar Site Lights Come in Sets of Six with ABS Stakes
Device-Charging Sun Hats
The EcoFlow Power Hat Generates Electricity When Worn in the Sun
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Automated Adjustment Headlamps
The Adaptev Headlamp Boasts Headlight-Inspired Technology
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The MiCoin is a Compact Flashlight Made with Grade 5 Titanium
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Nanoleaf Blocks Offer a Flexible Illumination Option
Eight-in-One Camping Light Speakers
The CREN MC01 Light Speaker Has 25 Illumination Modes
Illuminating Functional Power Banks
The Moonside Maglight by ZK Wong has a Bright LED Light
Functional Illuminated Bricks
Omar Gandhi Architects Creates the OG Brick Light for Various Uses
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The Conceptual 'Module' Compact Drill Has Recycled Materials
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The BioLite AlpenGlow Mini Prioritizes Compactness and Capability
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The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Illuminated Bike Helmets
This Lightweight Helmet Offers Streamlined Lighting & Consummate Comfort
Adaptable Campsite Illuminators
The BEYONDOP LED Camping Lantern Has a Three-in-One Design
Wireless Smartphone Flashlight Cards
The 'LumiCard' Draws Power from the Rear of Smartphones
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins
dbrand Released Three Colorways of Glowing Skins
Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs
The Anywhere-Use Lamp is Slick and Extremely Versatile
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Romantic Modern Lighting Sources
Graypants Designs the New Wick S Evening Light Source
Solar-Powered GPS Navigators
The Garmin eTrex Solar Has a Compact, Handheld Construction
Whimsical Joint Lighting Collections
Rakumba and Tom Fereday Join Forces on the Port Collection
Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights
The Conceptual 'WHITT' Flashlight by Sihyun Choi is Compact
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The 'CClock' Candle Timer by Pelin Özbalcı is Calming
Versatile Camp-Ready Lighting Solutions
The Dometic GO Area Camp Light is Incredibly Practical
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Outdoor Adventurer Product Lineups
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Versatile Torch-Style Lighting Systems
Umbra Unveils a Look at its New Rechargeable CONO Lamp
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
EV Headlight Flashlights
The Hyundai IONIQ Pixel Toy Flashlight Has a Vehicular Form
Fashionable Flicker-Free Desk Lights
The SHLIGHT LED Desk Lamp Has a Fully Adjustable Design
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
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These New Garmin Smartwatches Offer Precision Tracking
Extending Illuminator Camping Lanterns
The 'Fezoom' Outdoor Camping Lantern Works in Multiple Ways
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The Vollebak Solar Charged Hat Glows for Greater Safety
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Ross Gardam Uses Dark Disks for This Stunning Design
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
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The WUBEN E1 is MagSafe and Delivers 300 Lumens
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Zippo's Yellow Flame Butane Lighter Insert is Sleek and Versatile
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The Devos Outdoor LightRanger Offers 1,200-Lumens of Brightness
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