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48 Funky Flashlight Designs

From GPS-Embedded Flashlights to Building Block Flashlights

— February 11, 2013 — Art & Design
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.
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Ghostly Glowing Utility Tape
Ghostly Glowing Utility Tape
Glow in the Dark Duct Tape is Perfect for Darker Conditions
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GPS-Embedded Flashlights
GPS-Embedded Flashlights
Ahhaproject's Polar Light Will Get You Home Safely
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Flattened Flashlights
Flattened Flashlights
The Worley FlatLight is Super Thin and Super Bright
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45
Flashlight Turkey Roasting
Flashlight Turkey Roasting
Cooking Your Holiday Bird with Light Produces Surprising Results
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44
Earthquake-Warning Flashlights
Earthquake-Warning Flashlights
The Gurapika Warning Device Sounds Off as a Precautionary Method
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43
Smoker-Inspired Lanterns
Smoker-Inspired Lanterns
The Flip Torch Flashlight Conquers the Dark and Keeps Your Dignity Intact
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42
Solar-Powered Flashlights
Solar-Powered Flashlights
The Solio CLIP-MINI USB is Great for Outdoor Adventures
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41
LED Zombie Flashlights
LED Zombie Flashlights
No Need to Search for the Right Flashlight Batteries with Panasonic
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40
Illuminated Gadget Chargers
Illuminated Gadget Chargers
The Power Bank Charges via USB and Doubles as a Flashlight
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39
Illuminated Illustration Tools
Illuminated Illustration Tools
The Takara Tomy Art Penlight Draws on the Night Sky
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38
Candle Holder Flashlights
Candle Holder Flashlights
LED Castlight
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37
Lightsaber Flashlights
Lightsaber Flashlights
The Raphael Morals Handlight is One Possession You Won't Want to Hide
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36
Sleek Designer Flashlights
Sleek Designer Flashlights
The ICON Rogue 1 Provides Style and High-Beam Functionality
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35
Film Reel Flashlights
Film Reel Flashlights
The Camera-Torch Can Record and Project Your Personal Productions
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34
Solar-Powered Flashlights
Solar-Powered Flashlights
Clip Holding the Sunshine Lamp Lets Users Bring Light Wherever They Go
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33
Dual-Purpose Lighting
Dual-Purpose Lighting
Trioh! by Greg Hinzmann is Both a Table Lamp and Flashlight
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32
Creepy Rodent Flashlights
Creepy Rodent Flashlights
Flashfright Eerie Eyes Character Torches
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31
Flexible Magnet Flashlights
Flexible Magnet Flashlights
The Gorillatorch Bends to Your Specific Lighting Needs
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30
Tool Box Torch Lights
Tool Box Torch Lights
The 9-in-1 Emergency Light Will Help You Get Through Dark Times
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29
Handle Flashlights
Handle Flashlights
The Nightwalker Flashlight Gets Beaming Reviews
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28
Timber LED Emergency Lighting
Timber LED Emergency Lighting
The Areware Wood Flashlight is Both Lovely and Luminous
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27
Savvy Inflatable Solar Lamps
Savvy Inflatable Solar Lamps
The LuminAID Light Is Affordable, Waterproof and Last 3 Years
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26
Fold-Out Flashlights
Fold-Out Flashlights
The MIA Electric Flashlight Lamp is Solar-Powered
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25
Tiny Adhesive Flashlights
Tiny Adhesive Flashlights
The Thumb-Lite is Small Yet Super Bright
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24
Militarian Retro Illuminators
Militarian Retro Illuminators
The Swiss Army Vintage Flashlight Features a Morse Code Function
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23
Building Block Flashlights
Building Block Flashlights
The LEGO Minifig Head Lamp Playfully Lights the Way
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22
Location-Identifying Gloves
Location-Identifying Gloves
The Night Communication Gloves Glow to Let Wearers Know Where They Are
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21
Flashlight-Like Lamps
Flashlight-Like Lamps
The M Lamp by Juniper Designs Illuminates Your Life
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20
Versatile Wearable Flashlights
Versatile Wearable Flashlights
VersaLite Gives Nurses Freedom to Use Their Hands
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Dual-Purpose Trail Flashlights
Dual-Purpose Trail Flashlights
The Leader Outdoor Crutches Turn into an Outdoor Flashlight
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18
Eco Science Project Flashlights
Eco Science Project Flashlights
The LiteLite Paper Lantern is Personally Put Together by You
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17
Booze-Detecting Flashlights
Booze-Detecting Flashlights
The Mini Keychain Breathalyzer Is The Ultimate Driver Must-Have
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16
Flashlight Stun Gun
Flashlight Stun Gun
Lightning Rod Stun Pen
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15
Kinetically Powered Flashlights
Kinetically Powered Flashlights
Shining a Light on the Self-Powered ShakerScope
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14
Fire Starting Flashlight
Fire Starting Flashlight
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13
Mega Flashlights
Mega Flashlights
Surefire Beast II
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12
Flip-Out Flashlights
Flip-Out Flashlights
Marset's LEDtube is a Futuristic Glow for Any Room
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11
Water-Powered Flashlights
Water-Powered Flashlights
The NoPoPo Mini Lantern Shines Through the Rain
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10
Clustered Flashlight Chandeliers
Clustered Flashlight Chandeliers
Paula Sevilla's 'Home Camping' Light Fixture is Flashy
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9
BrightFeet Lighted Slippers (For Chasing Your Cat?)
BrightFeet Lighted Slippers (For Chasing Your Cat?)
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8
Gamer Keychain Lights
Gamer Keychain Lights
The Portal LED Flashlights are Both Fun and Practical
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7
Eco Collapsible Lanterns
Eco Collapsible Lanterns
Jesper Jonsson's Solar-Powered Lamp is Conveniently Compact
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6
Powerful Compact Flashlights
Powerful Compact Flashlights
These Andslite Torchlights are Small but Mighty
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5
Bendy Eco Lights
Bendy Eco Lights
Solar Mirror Inspection Light for Hard to Reach Places
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4
Energy-Fluid Flashlights
Energy-Fluid Flashlights
The Moblant Community Lantern Gets its Charge from its Environment
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3
Blazing Light Bazookas
Blazing Light Bazookas
The Dogstar Portable LED Searchlight Packs Some Serious Power
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2
Kinetic Flashlight Kicks
Kinetic Flashlight Kicks
Pioneer Headlight Shoes Lights Up Your Path
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1
Glowing Gloves
Glowing Gloves
Fibre Optic Flashlight Gloves from Tilen Sepic
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