Designers are not dumb, while we may use their tools and implements all day long, many of them have small useful features that we never knew about. From the pen to a measuring tape, small design features have been integrated for safety or practicality. But the problem is, most of us do not know what they are for. The products are so mainstream they don’t need advertising campaigns to promote them, so their ingenious aspects have been lost…until now!
We’ve collected 15 regular products that all have a secret. Now that secrets out…be sure to share with your friends!
1.The hole in the lid of a ballpoint pen
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This hold was specially designed to combat choking, if some accidentally swallows the pen lid (which happens surprisingly often). The hole allows some air to pass through the airway, until it can be removed.