The humble balloon has been a source of inspiration for people of all ages. As tots, we quickly learn that a balloon is a reward, a special and delicate toy that defies gravity and must be safeguarded closely. We grow a bit older, and a balloon is an opportunity for fun static electricity experiments on friends and an easy way to make your voice sound funny.
It's in adulthood, however, where the balloon is elevated to its most elegant levels. Now this familiar childhood toy is used for grandiose sculptures, bizarre inflatable couture and scientific innovation.
Check out all iterations of the humble balloon in the cluster below.
35 Balloonovations
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Inflatable Couture
Dresses Made Entirely of Twisted Balloons
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Missile Balloons for Your Car
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Sky Lanterns
Paper Hot Air Balloons, add Fire, let Go
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Oregon Man Flies 200 miles in Lawn Chair Powered by 100 Helium Balloons
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Balloon Couture
Daisy's Inflatable Dresses
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Recreational Space Exploration
Ordinary Dudes Send Balloon Into Space
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Balloon Sculptures as Art
Jason Hackenwerth's Captivating Balloons
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Balloon-Inspired Accessories
Jewelry from Recycled Rubber
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Glass Balloon Animals
Jeff Koons Rooftop Exhibit at the Met
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Take a Balloon Ride up to 85,945 Feet
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Recycled Balloon Furniture
The Balloona Stool
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World's First Internet Balloon Race
Orange Pay As You Go Campaign
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Solar Balloons
Sunhope
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Floating Billboards
12 Hot Air Balloon Ads
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Solving the Energy Crisis
10,000 Humongous Foil Balloons
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Bubble LEDs
White Balloons Lamp
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Balloon Art From Around The World
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Ballooning Growth of Home Theaters
5 Wicked Themed Rooms
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Balloon Fashion II
Haut Couture with Air
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Inflatable Violence
The Balloon Tank
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Air Balloon Condoms
Mile High Rubber Endorses Safe Sex
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Balloons for Geeks
Balloon Guy's Art
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Toy Balloons as Air Travel
Getting High with 150 Party Baloons
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Eco Fun Packaging
Tofu & Pudding in a Balloon
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Rude Balloon Modelling Conference
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Balloon-Based Air Fresheners
'Fresh Blow' Disperses Deodorizers as it Whizzes Around the Room
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Rush Hour Thought Balloons
Renault Inflatables Ad
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Family-Friendly Airborne Festivals
New Mexico's Balloon Fiesta
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Flying with Balloons over Brazil
Priest's Publicity Stunt Loses Air
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Slow Motion Balloonvertising
Schweppes Ad
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Darth Vader Hot Air Balloon
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WiFi Balloons
Floating Cell Phone Towers
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Anatomical Balloon Art
A Second Nature Balloonatomy
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Balloons as Delivery Drivers' GPS
Pink Flamingo Pizza's Inflatables Help Mark the Spot
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Freestyle Airborne Film Directing
The Balloon Project
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Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools
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Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences
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Creativity Time Capsules
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Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
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Upcycled Tutu Couture
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Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Playful Space-Themed Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery's Rocket Madeleines are Impressive and Whimsical
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Inflatable Hydrofoil Accessories
The Lift Blowfish Softens the Equipment for Beginners
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One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Athlete-Founded Nostalgic Bubblegum
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The 'Flying Lamp' Has a Wavy, Contoured Construction
Building Block Bouquets
LEGO's Bouquet of Roses is a Home Decor Building Set for Adults
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks
The Heng Alarm Clock Embodies a Traditional Aesthetic
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Dragon-Themed Drone Light Shows
The Legend of the Dragon Gate Will Tell a Tale with 1,500 Drones
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Chocolate Spread Hot Air Balloons
Nutella Hosts an Immersive Hot Air Balloon Experience in Canada
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Quick-Burst Water Toys
NERF Better Than Balloons are Quick to Fill and Self-Sealing
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Pasta-Inspired Pool Inflatables
The Standard Hotel and Jumbo Unveils the Pool Pasta Floats
Inflatable Colorful Lamps
Eva Ausmann Designs the Vibrant SQUEEZE Inflatable Lamp
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'FettiWrap™' Confetti Wrapping Paper Elevates Amusement
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Nature-Inspired Calming Speakers
Eunsu Lee Designs the Whistle Speaker with Birdsong Audio
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