36 Ways to Keep to Yourself
Privacy and Secrecy Innovations for Loners and Introverts:
Katherinev123 — Oct 22, 2009 — Unique
Our world is a social one, so it’s hard to shut people out when you need you-time. Thank goodness for privacy and secrecy innovations. Whether you are a natural introvert, want to play the part of a loner for the day, or are just looking for a place to have some quiet time, you’ll find the innovations in this cluster tremendously useful. From secret restaurants and meeting capsules to secret drawers and privacy chairs, discover some clever ways keep to to yourself!
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Pods Designed for Napping
The COCON at the Kiétud' Spa
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Computer Hood Privacy Scarf
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Secret Underground Home
Homeless "Mole Man"
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Instant Privacy Shrouds
Veasyble Accessories Give You an Hiding Spot Wherever You Are
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Underground Offices
Selgas Cano Architecture's Subterranean Work Space
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Futuristic Space Shell For Privacy
Eclipse Office Partition System
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Private Spaces
New Service Lets You Book an Entire Hotel
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Portable Work Spaces
The Pop-Up 'Standby Office' Gives You Mobility and Privacy
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Hilarious Voice Helmets
Jessica Frelinghuysen Designs Helmet for Telling Secrets
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Secretive Twitter Pages
'Shh Don't Tell Steve' Stealthily Follows One Man's Roommate
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Tiny Private Islands
Exclusive Private Island Estates
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Privacy Chairs
The Prooff Ear Chair Makes Privacy Look Good
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Airplane Privacy Chambers
Delta Cozy Suites
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Secret Urban Fort
Car Tent
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Modular Meeting Capsules
The PearsonLloyd PARCS Collection Re-Imagines Office Furnishings
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Privacy Sofas for Offices
Alcove Highback Business Seating
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Funky, Useful Pod Desk
Globus Flex Workspace
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Personal Tree Pods
Hanging Spherical Environments by Free Spirit (UPDATE)
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Personalized Secret Encoder Rings
64-Character Binary Code Jewelry
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Otherworldly Listening Rooms
MAT Studio & Elastik Installation at Tokyo Designers Week
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Bamboo Pods for the Bashful
Be Seen Without Seeing in Voirin's Shy Chair
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Secret Sushi Bars
Uo Japanese Restaurant Can't Be Seen From the Street
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Collapsible Rooms
Kenchikukagu Mobile Furniture
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Human Hibernation Pods
‘The Alpine Capsule' Mimics a Giant Drop of Mercury
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Portable Personal Spaces
The Spacebuster is a Pop-Up Inflatable Bubble for Privacy
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Privacy Accessories for The Anti-Social
The Immersion Scarf
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Secret Location Dining
CharliesBurgers.ca Offers a Mysteriously Exclusive Dining Experience
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Tree-Based Buildings
Slit Court By Eastern Design Office Has an Arboreal Touch
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Boxy Offices
Trunk Station is a Compact and Hidden Work Space
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Home Office Sheds
Stephen Meir's Concept Integrates Function and Design
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Rocking Pods
Scott Wilson's Purity Chair
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Cartoon-Like Privacy Screens
Whimsical Sound-Absorbing Wannabetrees by Glimakra
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Secret Drawer Cubes
Fractal 23
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Mug-Shaped Workspaces
The Coffee Office Provides Ample Privacy in Style
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Public Privacy Pods
The 'Nucleo' Pod for Personal Space or Quiet Meeting Place
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Personal Office Capsules
The Globus Scriptorium Houses a Desk and Chair Within Its Pod
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Collapsible Pocket Coffee Cups
The 'REUSABLE' Foldable Silicone Cup by Kalina Gotseva is Eco-Chic
Magsafe Clock Smartphone Accessories
Hyunsub Shin and Yeji Han Designs the Olock Phone Addition
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Friend-Founded Home Decor Lines
Nook Theory is an Affordable and Quality Home Decor Brand
Customizable Office Privacy Pods
The Herman Miller Bay Work Pod is Wheelchair-Accessible
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
Sophisticated Physical Key Organizers
The Bellroy Key Cover Plus Has Space for Up to Eight Keys
Portable Safety Devices
Ultimate Property Protection When Traveling, Working Out, Etc.
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Connected Workplace Privacy Pods
The New Framery Office Booths Come in Four Models
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Garden-Centering Urban Townhouses
This Vietnamese Home's Layout is Arranged Around an Inner Garden
Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels
The Acromnia Orbital Hotel Imagines Life in Space
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Calming Workspace Productivity Pods
The Kabin Privacy Pods Support Wellbeing at Work
Privacy Enhanced Minimal Homes
KWK Promes Designs the Open House with a Focus on Privacy
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
Remote Work-Locating Tools
The Remote Worker Helps Digital Nomads Find a Temporary Space to Work
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Window Covering Projector Systems
The Conceptual 'Village' Projector Offers Digital Companionship
Multifunctional WFH Lap Desks
The Arlo Skye Lap Desk Hides Storage Space Inside
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Contemporary Office Privacy Booths
The Plenum Cabin by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen is Comfy
Solo Dining Guides
OpenTable and Kayak Created Resources for Traveling & Eating Alone
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Neurodivergent Planning Solutions
Epic Self Creates ADHD Planner for Daily Organization
Upcoming Anti-Loneliness Apps
Phori Is an AI-Enhanced Chat App to Help Introverts with Loneliness
Modular Mobile Professional Pouches
The Orbitkey 2-in-1 Tech Pouch Organizes All Device Essentials
Minimal Portable Writing Devices
The Traveler by Freewrite is a Writing-Focused Laptop
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Felt-Made Wall Decorations
Hush Blocks from 3form Elements are Customizable
Calming Acoustic Privacy Pods
The Actiu 'Qyos' is Easy to Assemble and Offers a Place to Focus
Concise Reflection Journals
The Life Sentence Journal Challenges Users with 1 Sentence Entries
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Mindfulness-Promoting Walking Clubs
Self Space's Walk Club is an Exercise in Mindfulness
Simple Time Management Apps
Cubicle Uses the Pomodoro Technique to Help You Stay Focused
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Solo Travel Bundles
Priceline's Solo Explorer Curates a 5-Day Itinerary with an AI Assistant
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
AI Self-Improvement Apps
LeapLife Uses Journaling and Other Features to Reduce Stress
Tranquil Contemporary Cabin Retreats
Dominik Ilichman and Adam Hofman Design the Hyatta
Distraction-Free Keyboard-ConnectedTools
The BYOK Device is Designed to Foster Productivity
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Anonymous Social Wellness Apps
SoGoHa Let's You Share Experiences Without Revealing Yourself
Privacy-Focused Budgeting Apps
The 'Apollo' Personal Finance App Streamlines Money Tracking
Miniature Tile Bluetooth Trackers
Life360 Introduces the Comprehensive Dynamic Tile Bluetooth
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Personal Life Tracking Tools
Wheel of Life Tracker Functions as a Personal Life Coach
Practical On-the-Go Storage Solutions
Lion Latch is a Practical Solution While Traveling
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Sound-Blocking Office Pods
The Room Phone Booth Has a Noise-Dampening Construction
AI-Enabled Audio Journals
The 'Pillowtalk' Private Audio Journal Supports Personal Talk Therapy
Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards
The Micro Journal is a Convenient Whimsical Writing Device
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Counter-Loneliness Social Spaces
Flash Pack Launches the 'Friendship Corner' in New York
Mental Health-Focused No-Nonsense Journals
Journer Caters to Skeptics of Traditional Journaling
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
Makeup-Hiding Accessories
Elf's Cosmetic Security Line Offers a Safe Hiding Space For Your Makeup
Privacy-Focused Personal AI
Apple Intelligence Delivers Context-Aware AI Support with Privacy
Blackened Timber Tranquil Cabins
The Hideaway House is Nestled in the Abundance of Nature
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Startup-Friendly Calendar Tools
Viva Executive Assistants Aims to Enhance Time Management
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Personal Productivity Planners
PlanPlume Increases Work-Life Balance Through Personalized Planning
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Relationship Management Apps
With LoveSpace, Couples Can Share Updates, Feelings, and Calendars
Privacy-First Finance Apps
'Skwad' Helps Users Track Spending Without Linking Bank Accounts
Introvert Networking Platforms
The 'IONA' Platform Connects Users Together Daily Over Email
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Solo Flexible Study Spaces
YounghanChung Architects Designs the Tiny Forest Study Space
Expansive Nature Recording Catalogues
Inner Vision Pro Offers More Than 800 Nature Recordings
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Comforting Mental Health Apps
Lunai Allows Users to Share Their Thoughts in Private
Connective Men's Wellness Apps
'Find a Men's Group' Helps Men Seeking Community and Support
Intuitive Journal Tracking
Habitually 2.0 Aims to Enhance One's Daily Routine to Improve Wellbeing
Self Care Planners
The 2024 Self Care Planner Helps People Prioritize Self Care
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps
Privy.NYC Offers Codes to Public Bathrooms in New York City
Love Lock-Inspired Coffee Tables
Adrián M. Almonacid Designs the 4E Coffee Table
Collaborative Journal Features
Day One Introduces a New Collaborative ‘Shared Journals’ Feature
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
Private Video Sharing
'Once' Scrambles the Frames So the Original Cannot Be Accessed
Cozy Deep Thinking Spaces
Muse for Setapp Helps You Escape the Distractions of Everyday Life
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Distraction-Limiting Apps
Shrewd Observer Helps You Live a More Disciplined Lifestyle
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Intimate Social Media Websites
Bubbl Widget Builds a Small Online Community of Close Friends
Tranquil Secluded Retreat Designs
Nicemakers Transforms the Brecon's Interior Space
Couple-Friendly Journaling Exercises
Venice Offers Psychology-Backed Journaling for Couples
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Solo Travel Apps
Bunji Connects Like-Minded Travelers to Enrich Authentic Experiences
Anonymous Letter Sending
Letters is a Charming Tool Allowing People to Send Letters in Secret
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Intentional Online Experiences
Slow Internet Takes Users Back to a More Enriching Online World
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Private Notes App Features
RoboNotes Ensures that Sensitive Information Stays Secure
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Daily Self-Improvement Record Keeping
The Book of Life Helps People Grow and Reflect Over Time
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Unseen Artist Masterpieces
A Hidden Chamber Reveals Michelangelo's Untold Works
Intuitive Journaling Apps
Laluta Offers Numerous Range of Expressions
Thought-Organizing AI Assistants
Sort My Thoughts Helps Users Stay Organized
Privacy-Conscious Tools
The Fediverse Share Button is Designed to Enhance Content Sharing
Conversational Journaling Companions
'Thousands Thoughts' Offers a Unique Twist on Reflection
Privacy-Enhancing Social Features
Pinterest Launches the New Safety Features for Young Users
Digital Wishlist Organizers
My Wish Vault Houses Wishlists in One Place
Shanghai Marketing Office Refurbishments
Linehouse Renovates an Office for The Independents
Modern Modular Shower Organizers
Quiet Town and Brad Ascalon Join Forces to Design the Spot
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Remote Worker Networking Apps
Midstay is an App for Remote Workers to Connect
Home Inventory Management Solution
'Bring Order to Chaos' Keeps Track of Your Belongings
Connective Time Zone Apps
Clockwise Helps You Stay In Sync Across The Globe
Romantic Date Night Questionnaires
LLV: Date Night Questions Poses a More Engaging Date Activity
Home Organization Tracking
WhereThings Helps You Organize and Locate Your Belongings Effortlessly
Live Productivity Hackathon Sessions
Self-A-Thon Offers Live Sessions for Personal Achievements
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Grey Scale Browser Extensions
AntiSocial Makes Webpages Seem Dull to Enhance Productivity
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Private Social Media Notes
Minders Offers a Private Space for Reflection and Thoughts
Engaging Productivity Timers
The 15 Minute Timer Helps in Achieving Better Work-Life Balance