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It’s A Flashlight! It’s A Doorknob! It’s Both! It’s Not Real…

12:20AM August 12, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

Glowing — sorry, sorry, going one step further than the last glowing door handle we saw, the LEDoorHandle concept lets you unscrew the handle in emergencies when you don’t have another torch to hand. [Yanko via GadgetReview via Freshome]


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What Do You Get When You Cross A Clown Horn With A Doorknob?

12:00PM February 26, 2011 | Adrian Covert

You get this odd looking piece, created by the Netherlands-based Dieter Volkers. It will ensure that nobody visiting your home/room takes you very seriously. [Dieter Volkers via Core77 via FastCo]


This Doorknob Lets You See What’s In The Room Behind It

7:20AM November 25, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about doorknobs, or how they could be improved. Maybe you should! This glass globe lets you catch a glimpse of what’s going on in the room you’re about to enter. More »


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Secret-Knock-Detecting Door Is Straight Out Of A Fantasy Movie

12:40PM August 4, 2010 | Adam Frucci

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Want to get into David Glicksman’s workshop? You don’t need a key, you just need to know the right knock. So awesome. More »


Surreal Door-In-A-Door Is Perfect For Your Hobbit-Pet

9:57PM May 28, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

A German design firm, Jjoo, has created a set of doors-with-a-door, which caters to hobbit-sized people, kids – even pets. More »


Imperfect Ping Pong Doorway Allows For Therapeutic Post-Game Slams

1:00PM March 29, 2010 | Jack Loftus

Those deep, curving shots from far outside the table would be impossible with this ping pong door, but that’s OK. When I lose, which happens frequently, I can literally slam the door in my opponent’s face. Imperfection. [Fubiz via Ffffound] More »


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Make Your Own Secret Knock-Detecting Door Lock

3:00AM November 4, 2009 | Sean Fallon

Hideouts can’t be protected with a simple lock and key; those jobs require passwords or secret knocks. For the latter, you can go the extra mile and build a knock detector using a few basic pieces of equipment. More »


ThreeStyle Door is Three…Three Doors In One

5:00AM March 10, 2009 | Sean Fallon

If your household is statureally diverse, this 3-in-1 door from Slam Doors may be of interest. It features separate doors for kids and humiliatingly short adults.

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Apple Store Glass Door Explodes on Couple

11:00AM January 31, 2009 | Matt Buchanan

Andrew’s parents went to the Apple Store in Leawood, Kansas to buy a new iThing. Bauble acquired, they headed for the glass door. The wind slammed it into the building, exploding it all over them.

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Revolving Door Uses You to Make Energy

9:30AM December 11, 2008 | Mark Wilson

It’s an alarmingly simple concept that claims to be the world’s first application: Netherlands-based company Natuurcafé La Port installed a power generator into a revolving door. Fantastic, but it took us this long?

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