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 July 2024 Taco Bell partnership featuring its oversized Big Cheez-It.
A quick update from the Unnecessary Studio. What should I build for Studio 2.0?
A gyroscope-powered counter that displays how many sips you take from a beer can.
Testing a knockoff of the Jewel Cooler, a hose that redirects a car’s air conditioning.
This rolling cart is equipped with a 3D Printer, generator, and all your go-to tools.
An Unnecessary Inventions meme featuring a funnel that catches falling burrito fillings.
The easiest way to decide who pays the entire bill when you’re out on the town.
A six-cup holder built for a Hyundai Tucson in a sponsored collaboration.
A hands-free snack dispenser inside a Hyundai Tucson, created in partnership with Hyundai.
Trying Cocoa Press, a 3D printer that builds edible chocolate creations layer by layer.
The Handy Locker, a mechanical car-locking invention inspired by a Hyundai Bluelink+ commercial.
An oversized rearview mirror attached to a ski pole, from a concept by @idrawonreceipts.
Fixing unnecessarily mundane annoyances around the Unnecessary Studio.
An oversized LED flashlight triggered by the light from a phone placed inside it.
I turned one of my absurdly long CVS receipts into a 50 foot long rug.
The Parking Lot Finder Flag for spotting your car in any parking lot.