The Unnecessary Inventions archive
Solving problems that don’t exist.
Real inventions. Entirely unnecessary. An ongoing collection of overly engineered ideas by Matty Benedetto.
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A head harness that holds a smartphone in front of the face on a multi-axis gimbal.
A physical coin-flip token for deciding whether to like a social media post.
A hand-shaped tool with center spikes that hold a stick of butter for spreading on corn.
Custom PlayStation 5 faceplates with four built-in planters.
Magnetic holders for positioning a hoodie’s drawstrings evenly.
A curved car-window tube with a mesh-covered intake that channels outside air into the cabin.
Socks with silicone sleeves that hold Apple AirTags.
A motorized television stand that swings a screen back and forth through 90 degrees.
A compact keyboard with eight dedicated password keys and indicator lights.
A sweater with connected sleeves, created for a Chex Mix Muddy Buddies collaboration.
A plush portrait rug depicting Elon Musk holding a smoking joint.
A cannabis-themed novelty timer with consumption-method labels around its dial.
Sunglasses with specially shaped arms that hold Apple AirPods.
A neck-worn collar with two adjustable mirrors for viewing the back and sides of the head.
An ice cream spoon with a trigger-operated flame attachment.
A mannequin head with an integrated webcam for face-to-face-style video calls.