Clever Designs That Are Solving People's Everyday Problems

A Nursing Home That Offers Its Residents an Indoor Town Center

Most of us hope that nursing homes have enough facilities to keep their elderly patients comfortable and healthy. But this nursing facility in Ohio has taken things a step further by making a real town center. There is a fully stocked bar, a fitness center, and a movie theater that shows movies twice a day, every day in this indoor plaza. It will keep the people who live there occupied all the time.

It has a 50s motif, with classic cars and throwback eateries playing music from that decade. If only all assisted living homes could be this much fun.

A Dispenser Providing Free Period Products for Unprepared School Girls

It can be hard to grow up, but some schools have tried to make it easier by putting "period pack" dispensers in the girls' bathrooms. The best part is that it doesn't cost the students anything; they just have to press a button to get to the sanitary supplies. The period pack include both pads and tampons, so everyone can find something they want. You can use it without anyone knowing.

For these students, remembering to pack feminine hygiene supplies is one less thing to worry about, and the best part is that it's free.

Painted Lines on the Wall to Help Drivers Park Accurately

We don't know why this isn't the norm because it's such a brilliant idea. Drivers know how hard it is to park perfectly in an allocated area because the lines can be hard to see and the car might not fit. It was wise of this parking lot to extend the lines onto the wall in front.

Drivers need all the aid they can get in tight spaces like these. But it's a different issue if they choose to park carelessly instead of paying heed to the marks.

High-Pressure Faucet That Sprays Out a Water Cone to Prevent Backsplash

When you turn the faucet to the greatest pressure, it can be a tremendous pain when water sprays all over the kitchen. But the person who designed this sink sprayer came up with a smart way to fix the old splashback problem. When you turn the tap on to its "tough spot" remover, it sprays out a strong stream of water that is encircled by a sphere of water that stops splashes. It may look like something from an alien, but it's easy to use once you get the hang of it.

People who have this function at home no longer have to deal with splatters on the counter or wet garments. If only that were a common thing to do.

Cafeteria Trays That Are Designed to Fit Properly on a Table

This tweak in design shows that not all solutions have to be hard. Instead of using the standard rectangular cafeteria trays, this university has a space-saving design that lets students sit and eat together comfortably. No more balancing trays or worrying that something would fall, and no one has to dread sitting at the edge of a table anymore. Now that the trays fit together like a puzzle, everyone can have their meal in peace.

This smart idea can make university lunches more relaxed and less stressful for everyone. It's interesting because it weights less than the conventional rectangular ones, which makes it a little easier to carry.

A Toothpaste Tube That Clearly Explains What Each Ingredient Is Good for

You have to specify the ingredients in all personal care and beauty products, but it might be hard to figure out what each one does without doing a lot of study. One toothpaste business has made the ingredients list easier to read so that their consumers can understand it better, and they don't have to pay for it. We wish more brands would be as open as this one. It makes us feel so much better.

They not only tell you where each item originates from, but they also tell you what it does and why it is included.