The April 2020 design category boasts some implications for usability, improvements to sustainability, and more. One innovative example comes from Seymourpowell. The studio developed a private ride-sharing concept that features retractable partitions to grant the desired level of privacy for individuals and air-purifying technology to supercharge the experience.
Elsewhere, designers are still making a point about the excessive use of single-use plastics and this activism is communicated through installations and other artworks. In New York City's Times Square, for example, Robin Frohardt debuts the Plastic Bag Store which is an immersive installation with multi-media components. Sweet Sneak Studio, on the other hand, partners with photographer Morten Bentzon for a visually impactful photo series on microplastics.
Top 40 Design Trends in April
From Private Ride-Sharing Concepts to Conceptual Plastic Bag Stores:
Kalin Ned — May 2, 2020 — Art & Design

40
Ultra-Colorful Retail Spaces
Yinka Ilori Embraces Maximalism When Designing the Happy House

39
Microplastic Photo Series
Sweet Sneak Studio Establishes a Link Between Food and Micro Plastics

38
Sustainable Package-Free Grocery Stores
bare market Boasts Many Affordable & Locally Sourced Goods
37
Private Ride-Sharing Concepts
Seymourpowell's New Concept Boasts Air-Purifying Tech and More
36
Ocean Plastic Textiles
Camira Boasts Plastic Bottle Fabric, Supporting Sustainability Initiatives
35
Modern Luxurious Pub Designs
The Los Agents Design Group Creates a Cozy Interior for Auld Fella
34
Heavily Minimalist Windowless Houses
Tomoaki Uno Architects Uses Cedar and Cypress for This Home
33
Oasis-Like Urban Rejuvenation Projects
MVRDV's Tainan Spring is Built in a Vacant Shopping Centre
32
70s-Inspired Wavy Furniture
Artilleriet Relaunches the Ecetera Chair by Jan Ekselius
31
Meditative Puzzle Activities
'Inner Piece' Makes Modern Puzzles for Distraction-Free Quiet Time
30
Chic Double-Duty Chair Designs
Abana Bilbao's Stylish Chair Design Boasts Modernist Qualities
29
Lifestyle-Accommodating Writing Utensils
The Invisi Pen is Machined Out of Brass Billets
28
Double-Height Architect's Retreat Homes
Maria Milans del Bosch's House Boasts a Contemporary Feel
27
Conceptual Plastic Bag Stores
Robin Frohardt boasts an Interactive and Multi-Experiential Artwork
26
Airplane Wheel Coffee Tables
This Boeing 737 Main Wheel Repurposed Coffee Table is Industrial
25
Farm-Themed Paper Calendars
The Farm 2020 Calendar Paper Craft Kit is Animal-Shaped
24
Data-Designed Custom Furniture Lines
Modsy Expands Its Ravine Home Capsule with 5,000 Combinations
23
Algae-Derived Paper Postage Stamps
Pablo Dorigo Sempere Gathers Venice Canal Algae for His Project
22
Tracing Paper Furniture Collections
Pao Hui Kao Launches a Capsule of Delicate Furniture Pieces
21
Collaborative Sneaker-Shaped Vases
The Converse Tokyo x Ceramic Japan x .blnk Retails for $85 USD
20
Child-Approved Hotel Designs
This Park Plaza London Riverbank Suite is Designed by Kids for Kids
19
Eye-Catching Gender Equality Ads
VCCP Launched 'Does It Sit Comfortably' Ad Ahead of Women's Day
18
Steel Disc Installations
Marc Thorpe's Citizens of Earth is Located on the US-Mexico Border
17
Lunar Surface Desk Accessories
The DeskX 'DeskSpace Lunar Surface' Brings the Moon to Workstations
16
Artistically Inspired Shelter Designs
Sam Jacob Studio Boasts a Playful Piece of Street Furniture
15
Green-Accented Modern Japanese Restaurants
Studio Love is Enough Designs a Restaurant in A/D/O
14
Surreal Furniture Mash-Ups
Messgewand Use Found Object to Construct a Furniture Collection
13
Sculptural Valet Stand Designs
Jan Hendzel Boasts a Subtle Creative Twist for a Hotel in England
12
Sizeable Mountainous Light Installations
Kari Kola's Canvas is Ireland's Connemara Mountains
11
Chic Gluten-Free Bakery Designs
Commune Boasts a Creamy Color Palette for a Santa Monica Bakery
10
Luxurious Glass-Made Sinks
The 'Royal Absolute' Washbasin Has an Opulent Design
9
Pearlescent Polycarbonate Furniture
For Its 'Mother of Pearl,' Plasticiet Uses a Special Technique
8
Palm Leaf Lighting Solutions
The Couro Lamps by Cecilia Ferrero Have a Naturalistic, Eco Design
7
Insulated Portable Shelters
The Iglou is Fireproof, Waterproof and Built in Seconds
6
Global Design Label Competitions
GIANNI is Launching the HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Competition
5
Diamond-Shaped Silver Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint Created a First-of-Its-Kind Coin
4
Architecturally Inspired Scarves
Buhlaixe x Taliesin West Takes Cues from Frank Lloyd Wright
3
Hug-Simulating Vests
Elena Lasaite's Emotional First Aid Kit Helps People Experience a Hug
2
Color-Shuffled Gin Bottles
The Dulwich Gin Packaging Design Features Uniquely Colored Portraits
1
Chromatic CBD Sparkling Waters
Pentagram Designs a Playfully Colourful Brand Identity for Fountain
Related Ideas
Model-Backed Carrying Capsules
Catriona Gray Unveils Her Very Own Sustainable Bag Collection
Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Collaborative Patterned Tote Bags
Marc Jacobs Unveils a Special Design of the Tote Bag
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Couture Bathroom Tissue Fashion
The 2024 Cashmere Collection Merges Fashion and Philanthropy
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Vibrant City-Themed Handbags
Marc Jacobs Launched 'The City Tote' & 'The Nylon Tote'
Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Luxe Recycled Leather Luggage
The Porsche Design Urban Eco Collection RL Line is Sustainable
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
The House Special Studio Designs a Compact Apartment
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
Anonymous Club and PUMA Debut a New Collaboration
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
3D-Printed Net Storefronts
Tiffany & Co's Airport Store Design Creatively Repurposes Fishing Nets
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Gilded Retail Exhibitions
Schiaparelli Debuts 'Through the Keyhole' Pop-Up in Shanghai
Sustainable Bathroom Design Collections
Agape Debuts the 'Vis-à-Vis' and 'Rendez-Vous' Collections
Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags
Coperni and Disney Present the Ariel Swipe Hangbag
Reinvented Fitness Design Exhibitions
Technogym Hosts the Design to Move Exhibition
Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs
YSG Adds a Vintage Touch to the Superfreak Cafe in Sydney
Uniquely Designed Airport Stores
Tiffany & Co’s Changi Airport Store Boasts a Recycled Storefront
Colorful Vegan Handbag Collections
Espe's Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Boasts Modern Elegance
Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
Al-Jawad Pike Designs a Athletic Propulsion Labs Store
Sustainable Solid Surface Materials
DURAT Returns to Milano Design Week with PORTA DEI COLORI
Functional Everyday Object Collections
Goux Studio Showcases the New Modular Plus Collection
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Transformed Carry-All Pillow Bags
IKEA Transforms its Iconic FRAKTA Bag to a RESTEN Plush
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories
Kengo Kuma Presents New Sustainable Designs for Fendi
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Art Gallery-Inspired Luxury Shops
Proenza Schouler is Gearing Up to Open Its Flagship Store
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
Foster + Partners and NEON Create Two Pavilions in London
Paper-Inspired Artful Museums
Bjarke Ingels Group Designed the Museum for Papirkunst
Bag-Accented Bag Designs
Louis Vuitton's Plastic Bag Retails for $4,000
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags
Bottega Veneta's Cabat Bag is Extravagant and Cheeky
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Collaborative Suede-Like Luggage
fragment design x RAMIDUS 2024 New Year Spot Collection is Chic
Multifunctional Travel Totes
Sidney Byron Debuts Hat-Carrying Bags with Vegan Materials
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Music Festival Bright Pavilions
Re:Right Design Created the Hayes Pavilion for Glastonbury
Summertime Travel-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Saks Potts Spring 2024 Collection is Empowering
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Wrinkled Plastic Film-Wrapped Furniture
Paul Coenen
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
Collectible Circular Design Exhibitions
Isola Presents Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens
Bioplastic-Made Home Interiors
Natural Material Studio Presents the White Utopia Installation
Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions
Andu Masebo and Rio Kobayashi Create the Dwellings Project
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Bright Tonal Modern Offices
Roar Studio Designs the New Sleek Office for Sprinklr
Fashion-Forward Grocery Totes
The Latest Waitrose x Lulu Guinness Tote is Made of Recycled Plastic
Generative Interiors Exhibitions
Trame Launches Its 'Generative Interiors' Concept
American Collectible Design Exhibitions
R & Company Presents the Object USA 2024 instalment
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
Comfortable Foam Seating Series
Richard Hutten Contributes to the Rethink Softly Project
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Eco-Minded Malaysian Markets
ECO-SHOP Opens its Doors to Sustainability-Focused Malaysian Shoppers
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Demountable Wooden Retail Spaces
Architecture for London Designs Present & Correct's New Space
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Accessory Brand London Expansions
Topologie Opens Up a London Store Nestled in Shoreditch
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Experimental Biomaterial Art Exhibitions
Copenhagen Contemporary Opens the Reset Materials Show
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Sustainable NYC Flagship Stores
Rothy's Features NYC's First Streetside Water Refill Station
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Luxe Car-Focused Residence Designs
Erin Sander Design Creates the Greenway Parks Home
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Equitable Design Capsule Exhibitions
Objective Studios Showcases the Calm Place Exhibition
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions
Studio Booboon Unveils the Playful Reappropriation Exhibit
Sustainability-Focused Adventure Gear
Sympl Aims to Revolutionize Adventure Gear Design
Mumbai Futuristic Fashion Boutiques
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Nezo Mumbai Showroom
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores
Studio FB Designs the New Frame Store in London
Unpredictable Spring-Centric Fashion
Y/Project Presents a Look at its New Capsule for SS24
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Peach-Tonal Everyday Bags
Vee Collective and Goop Release a Stunning New Wellness Bag Design
Vibrant Dynamic Spring Fashion
Mackintosh Unveils an Expansive Capsule for the SS23 Season
Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Neon-Colored Lifestyle Bags
fragment design and RAMIDUS Collaborate on a New Line of Neon Totes
Contemporary Collectible Designs
COLLECTIBLE Will Debut in New York City in September
Public Bench Interpretation Exhibitions
Eight Designers Form the Works in Progress III Show
Organic Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Creates the Crafting Plastic Collection
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Grande Shimmeering Runway Shows
Saint Laurent Presents its Summer 2024 Womenswear at PW
Transparent Bean Bag Furniture
Shayan Ramesht Designs a Sustainable Bean Bag Structure
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
All-White Interior Artful Galleries
Samsøe Samsøe Highlights a Blank Canvas in New Pop-Up
Dynamic Immersive Exhibitions
Patrici Urquiola and Moroso Create the among-us Exhibition
Designer Residency Art Studios
Colony Presents Four New Studios from Residency Program
Office-Themed Metallic Installations
Crosby Studios Forms a Pop-Up Exhibition for The Frankie Shop
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Althlete-Inspired Ocean Plastic Bags
Sloane Stephens Launches a New Collaboration with GOT BAG
Recycled Ship Sail Pavilions
The Breeze Installation is Installed at Chart Art Fair
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Utilitarian Fall-Focused Fashion
The Theory Project by Lucas Ossendrijver Readies for FW23
Design Service Launch Exhibitions
The Public Records Exhibition Marks a New Design Service
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series