33 Sliding Inventions
From Lovely Layered Seating to Backyard Waterparks:
Meghan Young — Nov 25, 2009 — Art & Design
When I think of slides, I think of a more innocent time filled with fun, playground days and retro slideshows. Considering the unusual amount of stress adults have to deal with of late, harking back to such better days is one way of coping. These sliding inventions provides the playfulness needed in people’s lives.
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Cheese Grater Park Slides
Bizarre Playgrounds as Art? Really?
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Backyard Waterparks
The Home Water Slide Simulator
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Skateboard-Segway Hybrid
iSlide Motorized Skateboard
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Car Door That Slides Down
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Expanding Modular Seating
Phil Crook's Compact Sofa System Slides Out Into Chairs for Company
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Amazing Ecomobile Slideshows
Video Shows the Green Future of Automobiles
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Volcano Boarding
Slide Down The 1600 Ft Slope of Cerro Negro Volcano at 50 mph
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Water Slide Sinks
Eumar ‘Abisko' Washbasin for Dramatic Bathroom Decor
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Salvaged Slide Chairs
Evan Dublin Turns a Playground Staple Into Furniture
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Top 10 Trend Hunter Slideshows + New Slideshow Mode
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Slide-Out Grills
The Gunni Movable Kitchen Island with Compact Barbeque is Great for Small Spaces
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Bathroom Slideshows
See Your Favorite Pictures in the Tub With the Photo Shower
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Smoking Hot New Phones
Samsung Dual Touch Chic G400, F480 & F400 B&O Slider
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Swirling Sculptured Playgrounds
Caracool Slides Children to Spiraling Wonderland
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Stand And Drive Cars
The Slide by Matthias Pinkert
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Slider Phones
Flexus 03 Concept
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Vintage Slide Handbags
RedCamper's Bags Keep Your Old Memories Intact
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Spontaneous Employee Dances
This Electric Slide at Microsoft Store Video Makes Me Glad I Buy Apple
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Survive The Titanic Adventure Slide
Bad Taste Inflatable Fun
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Modern Slideshows
The Photo 'Slide Lamp'
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First Real Phone/Camera Hybrid
Samsung G800 Slider
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Negative Lighting
Marcovici Makes Lampshades From Old Slides, Negatives and Reels
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Slides in the Work Place
Extremely Fun Downward Spirals for Sheffield Office Workers
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Water Slide Flying
Taking Off to New Heights With a Lot of Speed and Some H2O
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Red Bull HQ
Slide Down to Meetings
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Lovely Layered Seating
The Slip 'n' Slide Catacaos Chair by Otero Design Studio
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Touch-Screen Slider Pianos
The iPiano Concept is a Dream For Apple Addicts
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Novel Mouse Slides Over Keyboard
Swiftpoint Slider
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Geeky Doormats
‘Slide to Unlock' Shows iPhone Love
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Wiimote Weather Forecasts
Houston Newscaster Changes Slides, Plays Tennis
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Slide Seating
Lapsi Children's Chair Creates a Groovy Comfortable Reading Area
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Fun Takes on Food Traditions
Noodle Slide Brings Yummy Japanese Somen Ritual Home
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Sliding Design
Jakub Stedina's Slide Open Scale
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Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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Easy Access Ice Baths
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Safety-Focused Shoe Designs
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Pool Slide Heeled Sandals
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Rollable Bamboo Keyboards
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Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
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Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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Minimalist Unisex Slides
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Kaleidoscopic Kindergarten Buildings
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Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
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Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
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Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
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Maximalism Playful Roller Discos
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Elevated Senior Essentials
Remsen Redefine Aging with Beautifully Designed Everyday Goods
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Kaleidoscopic Lazy Rivers
Kaleidoscope Kavern Features an Immersive Multimedia Tunnel
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Performance Clog Innovations
Blundstone Transforms Industrial Heritage into Modern Comfort Design
Sleek Senior Walker Concepts
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Baked Beans-Inspired Slide Sandals
Bush's Bean Slides Deliver a Unique Take on Summer Footwear
Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals
adidas Introduces the Summer-Ready Beach Gazelle Silhouette
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Nap-Oriented Structural Chairs
Martin Tsankov & Milen Kisov Design the Power Nap Chair
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
Movember's A Problem Halved Bench Inspires Mental Health Conversations
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
Wade and Leta Presents the Falling Into Place Exhibition
Retrofittable Stroller-Accessory Designs
Easy-Way Unveils an Electric Power Assist for Strollers
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Pool Basketball Hoops
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Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves
This Manhwabang Bookshelf by Jisu Kim is Whimsical
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Rocking Table-Mounted Chairs
The esPattio Platero Rocking Table is Modern and Ready for Work
Rollable Climber Chalk Bags
This Upcycled Chalk Bag by Aaron Sylvester Has a Durable Design
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Dynamic Movement Chairs
The 'Wobbl' Rocking Chair by Ellie Kim Has a Curvaceous Base
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Self-Guided Mobility Aids
Glidance Showcased the 'Glide' at CES 2024 as an Innovative Mobility Aid
Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts
Deniz Atkay Designs the Slide Table Concept with a Single Sheet
Contemporary Home Party Trolley
Jagyeong Bark Designs the Diner Trolley with an Elegant Look
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets
SwingSesh Has Introduced a Novel Approach to Backyard Playsets
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Inclusive Swimwear Collections
Onewith Swim Boasts a Patent-pending Design
Perforated Recovery Sandals
The ASICS ACTIBREEZE™ HYBRID SANDAL is Supportive and Breathable
Minimalist Outdoor Swings
KUNDESIGN's Flow Swing Will Surely Accent Any Outdoor Space
Modern Harmonious Minimal Resorts
Studio MK27 Designs the Luxurious Patina Maldives Resort
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Water Movement Sculptural Instruments
The Inner Waves Installation is a Musical Light Show
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Aesthetically Pleasing Minimalist Chairs
Koichi Futatsumata's Sand Chair is Comfortable and Chic
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs
Muddycap Designs the Fast Rocking Chair with a Visual Illusion
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
SANAYI313 Launches the Lounge Collection of Furniture
Peaceful Holiday Ads
IKEA's Take A Holiday From The Holidays Reminds People to Find Calm
Van-Compatible Bicycle Racks
The 'Slide&Go' Keeps Bikes Securely Fastened During Van Rides
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
70s-Inspired Outdoor Seating Collections
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Strap Range for Derlot
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
Mattel Adventure Park Will Open in 2024 in Arizona
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Sustainable Hi-Rise Outdoor Chairs
Lill Designs Creates the Lollygagger Hi-Rise Chair
Elevated Pool Tools
Ledge Introduces the Groundbreaking Ledge PartyPad™
Pastel-Tonal Abstract Chairs
Gufram Taps Supertoys Supertoys for the New Flowie® Seat
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations
Isometric Studio Presents Cloud Swing
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Data-Driven Exercise Boards
Feier's Smart Somatosensory Slide Board Simulates Real Skiing Training
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
All-Inclusive Family Resorts
The Tyler Place Family Resort Encourages Families to Play Together
AI-Tailored Bedtime Stories
Slumber Stories AI Tells Stories Based on a Child's Interests
Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs
Ali Shoieb Designs the Wooden Nice Chair with Working Capabilities
Award-Winning Pleasure Product Lines
Playground Boasts Eight Pleasure-Enhancing Formulations
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Hybrid Backyard Games
Rampz Blends Skeeball and Cornhole into a Single Experience
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Mobile-Friendly Presentation Editor
Slidey Helps People in Presentation Creation on Their Androids
Sleek Cradle-Transforming Suitcases
Amith Paul Designs the Schwan Portable Crib Structure
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Architectural Outdoor Lounge Furniture
BassamFellows Presents the Rail Sofa Collection
Nostalgic Radio Concepts
The Calming Noise Radio by Gisung Han has a Minimal Design
Slipper Wheel-Less Bicycles
Sergii Gordieiev Designs the Slipper Bicycle with Various Sandals
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Vibrantly Pink Skelter Installations
2LG Designs the Stay Playful Helter Skelter Installation
Rotating Solar Powered Benches
ENESS Launches a Spinning Whimsical Bench Installation
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Inflatable Molded Collective Seating
Riley Hooker Presents the SIT(UATION) System by Slime Mold
Stone-Stacked Dynamic Fountains
Sabine Marcelis and SolidNature Create the Vondel Fountain
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Marbled Slip-On Summer Slides
Satisfy Joins Crocs to Create the Mellow Slide Silhouette
Reversible Mid-High Bed Concepts
PUPUPULA Presents the Evolutional Big Eyes Bed Concept Design
Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds
Niveau Zéro Atelier Designs the Soft Soil Daybed From Waste Clay
Inclusive Modular Controllers
Aiden Schutte Designs the Inclusive Free Play Controller Concept
Neutral-Toned Wellness Spas
INNESS Spa Boasts Organic Products and a Relaxing Ambiance
Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs
Chicago Electric Boat Company Added 6-Person Floating Hot Tubs to Its Fleet
Contemporary Rocking Chair Designs
Audo Designs the Sleek Mid-Century Penguin Rocking Chair
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Powder-Coated Steel Furniture
Objekte Unserer Tage Designs the IVY Outdoor Collection
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Stylish Slide Designs
Blowfish Malibu Presents the Nook Sandal and Noodle Sandal
Colorful Tile Pool Loungers
Felipe Pantone Creates the CDM30 Inflatable Pool Lounger
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Rideable Sandcastle Courses
The Lexus US Open of Surfing Has a First-of-Its-Kind Circuit
Modular Protective Floor Mats
The MYLLE Puzzle Mats by Mylle are Sleek Protective Padding
Family-Friendly Adventure Vacations
OARS Offers Vacations Centered Around Water-Based Experiences
Curvaceous Outdoor Swings
Santiaga Sevillano Designs the NIU Swing with Bright Detail
Early Childhood Independence Straps
EaZyHold Grip Support Develops Engagement for Children
Re-Imagined Adult Party Games
Fluttr Spin the Bottle Features 150 Naughty Challenges
Playful Sun-Safe Garments
SwimZip Offers a Range of Sun-Safe Products for Children
Renovated Cottage Garden Extensions
John Ellway Renovates a Cottage with New Extensions