The Swedish organization Snilleblixtarna (“Flashes of Genius”) puts the fun back into science and technology. School children are encouraged to be creative and realize their dreams. The result is thousands of amazing inventions — just look at the ones shown here!
On May 14 more than 1,500 “snilleblixtar” from all over Sweden gathered at a big fair in Göteborg to exhibit their smart inventions. Below are six contributions from previous years, drawn up by illustrator Sanna Rosén. On the right you’ll find a few of this year’s brilliant ideas. Spot any future Nobel Prize winners?
Multifunctional straw
Multifunctional straw — for two kinds of soda, or if you want to share. Invented by Helen, 11 years. Illustration: Sanna Rosén
Family shoe
Family shoe — for those boring long walks. Invented by Bahre, Carolina and Mikaela, 10 years. Illustration: Sanna Rosén
Self-sanding shoes
Self-sanding shoes — for slippery days. Invented by Andreas, Felix and Salim, 11 years. Illustration: Sanna Rosén
Shaking alarm clock
Shaking alarm clock — for lazy people. Invented by Annika and Victoria, 11 years. Illustration: Sanna Rosén
Easy pour
Easy pour — for elderly people with weak wrists. Invented by Martina, 10 years. Illustration: Sanna Rosén
Bike thief stamper
Bike thief stamper — makes it easy to recognize someone who is dishonest. Invented by Pany, 9 years. Illustration: Sanna Rosén
Sanna Rosén's illustrations were first published in the book Älskade Snilleblixtar, published by Nicotext.
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Related links
- www.framtidsfron.se (in Swedish only) — Framtidsfrön, encouraging entrepreneurship among school children
- www.ungforetagsamhet.se (in Swedish only) — Ung Företagsamhet, encouraging entrepreneurship among teenagers
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