White, square, square, white, why is every outlet so similar to others? Can’t they have their own personalities?  Of course they could, with the aid of these stickers. Printed on glossy vinyl, you can combine them in any number of ways to give your outlets an attractive look.

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Smart and cute, these electrical outlets not only feature an outstanding appearance, but also come with new functions: their little “arms” can be used to hang your plugs until they’re in use again.

Pull and fix to provide your electrical appliances with enough electricity, to use an outlet is just as simple as that. Composed of 5 pods along a 15 foot-long cable, the Pod Power is an extension cord that brings the outlets to you, and in the meanwhile keeps your cables tidy and organized. With adhesive stripes included, the Pod Power can be stuck onto walls or tables once you’ve already adjusted the distance between the pods.

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Designer Xie Chen Chen wants to save your trouble with messy wires with this Plug Socket, which not only has a multiplug to hook up to three plugs, but features a foldable design to hold your items when they’re on charge. It’s not the most complex or most delicate plug we’ve ever seen, but we do like that the Plug Socket keeps it simple while ensuring us a more convenient using.

Designer: Xie Chen Chen

You could always spare the time to unplug each gadget when you no longer use them? Or you just leave the plugs in and let the electricity leak? But you have another option now. Designed by Conor Klein, the Outlet Regulator could disconnect itself from the power source automatically (just like a real leech) when the device gets fully charged. And that’s why the plug is also named as “Leech Plug”. No idea on whether such a conceptual design will ever see the light of day in the real world, but I really love the idea a lot.

Designer: Conor Klein

These electrical outlets integrated with three types of antlers on top would be your best choices if you need to charge your cellphones, digital cameras, PSP and other items from time to time. Made from tough urethane rubber, the antlers are also solid enough to hold things.

So you always forget to pull out the plugs but simply turn off the electrical appliances when not using them any more? Well, my friends, you’re wasting both the energy and your money. And aiming to help you form a good habit of switching off your electrical outlets, Daun Yun and Junil Choi have brought the ‘Switcle’ Concept Design to us. It is a combination of the switch and the receptacle, making the outlet look like a big switch and all that is expected to call for your attention to turn off the outlet.

Designer: Daun Yun & Junil Choi

I have a question to ask you: how many plugs you can actually insert to the same board at one time even though the socket is designed to accommodate six to eight plugs? Haven’t you found that you can never make full use of the socket since the plugs and chargers are produced in different shapes? Of course, if you’re using the Cute Cube socket, you won’t be bothered by that question because the cube-shaped socket is capable of accommodating six plugs. Still including indicator lights and rotatable jacks, the socket also allows you a convenient use it in the dark.

Designer: Zhang Xi, Wang Hui, Miao Yingying, Zhou Xing, Cai Yun

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You will need electric outlets everywhere at the workplace, e.g. behind the refrigerator, the stove, and behind the coffee machine. But not everyone could afford to install dedicated electric outlets everywhere you may need, and sometimes we do have to be creative with outlets, and the table with outlets on its leg has provided us with a new choice. Equipping some outlets onto one leg of the table, the designers have successfully solved the problem of messy cords on the floor or the table. Everything is highly organized now!

Designer: Choi Won Seok & Kim Do Yeop

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Another ‘why nobody has thought of it before’ product. And if you are considering a house renovation, you should have a look at this ‘Extension Cord’ designed by Meysam Movahedi. Hidden behind the socket for most of the time, the 1.5 meters cord could be easily pulled out when you need to use hair driers, vacuum cleaners and other electronics. As a result, you room will always look neat, without messy wires mounted on the wall or pilled on the floor.

Designer: Meysam Movahedi

Tok:Took is the name given to the toggle designed by Soonmo Kang and Jihyeon Choi. The designers probably though of the idea in a way like this: when we’re plugging or unplugging, an electric shock often occurs, and we do need a practical solution to ensure a safe life. The Tok:Took features a joining section design, which cut the electricity off from your hands all the way you insert a plug in or pull it out.

Designer: Soonmo Kang & Jihyeon Choi

Wow, it came as quite a shock to me. The wall is unbelievably full of outlets! Surely that saves us much trouble to fix different sorts of sockets for TVs, stereos, but wait, how can you tell the real outlets? I mean, not every socket on the wall is ready-to-use…

The Spinning Power Outlet is designed for places like hotels, libraries where people may bring a number of gadgets with a wrong type of power lead. It has three spinning plug sockets, each containing several types of sockets for various plugs.

The Node Outlet may look somewhat ordinary on the first sight, but obviously its appearance is not much concerned. Have you noticed that the cool outlet could be pulled out? And then, it transforms into another one with four sockets! You’re right, that’s the real secret behind the Node Outlet.

Though named as a multi-pot, the bucket-shaped lamp is also one of those stylish gadget chargers you’ve ever met. Look, with a built-in LED, the multi-pot lights up your room from inside with a soft glow, so cozy! When opening it, you can then find 5 power outlets under the lid. As the bucket is big enough to contain different cords, your devices will be kept neatly and safely inside it.

Designer: Dante Donegani & Giovanni Lauda
Price: 31500
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The multi-socket outlet is an indispensable accessory for travelers who have much electric equipment to charge. In addition to three standard sockets, it also has two extra USB sockets to charge any USB compatible device such as computer, cell phone and MP3.

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In order to save energy, many stocks come with switches which can cut off the current without pulling out the plugs. By using a stock like this one, you can simply push the plug upward and downward to turn on an off the power respectively.

Designer: Seo Jung Ki & Park Dong Min

This switchplate is a 3D one? Not really, but this trick is very brilliant. Just using the simplest solid geometry, it is gonna be more attractive.

Light switch: $8.00
Electric: $8.00

Conventional power strip is only used to supply power. But this new product named CheckTap can save up to 70% energy with its USB-programmable features.

Plug it into your computer via USB port and then use the software to save energy in some very conditions. Then your computer and peripherals will be shut down when not in use and saving energy accordingly. In addition, the built-in virtual tree can reveal the condition of your energy consumption.

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Such appliances as computer will stop consuming power only if they are unplugged. Even though they have been turned off, current is still drawing.

Therefore, you need a reminder. This socket comes with a hidden LED which will light up the whole panel when the current is drawing. The more the current is, the brighter the light glows. If you don’t need this kind of indicator, just touch the button on the right top of this socket. It won’t be lit up unless you turn on it again.

Designer: Shane Ellis and Terry Brown

Better than modular cord socket, this product provide more functions beyond normal sockets, such as USB port.

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Cord socket could make it easier to collect plugs in different positions. However, we could not assemble the number and position of each socket. So, you need a modular one like this.

All the outlet and cord are modular so that you could arrange them totally depending on the condition of your house.

Designer: Sung-hun Choi

Using track and separated plugs, this outlet system will make it convenient to receive power “anywhere”.

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