This Fast Company article begins with an awesome sub-headline:

To stop humanity from turning into useless, pleasure-seeking blobs, some designers are abandoning the quest to make everything easy, and introducing a little extra difficulty into our lives.”

Talk about a great hook.

We could all use a little kick to be more active. What if that nudge came from our key racks, or elevators. This article takes a fascinating look into a growing market of products designed to push us toward making better choices in the moment, even if that choice comes with an inconvenience.

I not only “Wish I Wrote” this article, but I wish I was smart enough to come of with some of these ingenious inventions. Some of the clever inconveniences include:

An elevator in Germany that sends you to the wrong floor and tells you to take a flight of stairs for a little exercise.
A car that plays the sound of children playing anytime you drive by a school, reminding you to slow down.
A stool that always wobbles, forcing you to pay attention to your posture.
A lamp that only turns on when you put your phone inside, helping you to limit your addiction to your mobile device.

Check out the other great inventions by clicking the link below.