This cluster of desert innovations encompasses a much broader range of topics than probably spring to mind when you think of the dry, hot and sandy regions of the world.
From fashion shows on sand dunes to ultra luxurious urban architecture, first aid camels and wind powered pre-fab spas, the following desert innovations are about to change the way you think of arid climes. Also included are innovations inspired by the desert such as fashion inspired by snakes ad cactus-like furniture.
35 Desert Innovations
From Nile Inspired Architecture to Fashion Shows on Sand Dunes:
Bianca — Jun 16, 2009 — Art & Design
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Vivid Trailer Life Visuals
Claire Marti's Images of the Slab City Desert Society
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Pet Cactus
A Pocket Plant You Can Take With You
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Fashion Show in the Desert
Pierre Cardin in Dunhuang Desert
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Ski Dubai: Indoor Ski Dome in the Desert
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Robo-Jockey Camel Riders
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Nomadic Mainstream Fashion
Bedouin Head Wraps in ‘Desert Song' for Vogue Nippon
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Cliffside Architecture
Peru's Lefevre House Lives on the Edge of Desert & Ocean
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50 Story Water Fountains
Dubai To Blow Water into the Desert Air
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Futuristic Desert Editorials
Eugenio Recuenco Captures Beauty on Desolate Sandy Plain
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Desert Skyscraper Hotels
The Stone Towers in Cairo, Egypt by Zaha Hadid Are a Cool Oasis
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Sand Dune Architecture
UAE Pavilion Will Shimmer, Morph and Change Color
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Extreme Massages
Live Snakes to Relieve Tension
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Desert Safari Fashion
Arabian Jeep Chic With SMOG by New Yorker S/S 09
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Solar & Wind Powered Pre-Fab Spa
Desert Winds Eco Spa
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Desert Art
Shoes & Chairs In Desert Theme
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Luxury Oases Retreats
Real Desert Gardens
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$2.72 Million Camels
Dubai Prince Splurges on a Dry Hump
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Desert Superhero Fashion
Cat Power in V Magazine
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Cactus Rings
Prickly Jewelry by Barbara Uderzo
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Urban Desert Developments
Ras Al Khaimah Financial City
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Arid Flora Bombing
Mission Seedbomb Drops Super Capsules in the Desert to Grow Plants
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Slithery Snakelaces
Fiona Paxton's Bib Necklace is a Simple Bold Fashion Statement
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First Aid Camels
Eco-Friendly Desert Transit Concepts For Doctors On Call
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Cactus-Shaped Architecture
Green Cactus Building Sheds Sustainable Spikes in Qatar
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Eco-Friendly Mobile Coolers
Solar-Powered Fridges on Camels
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Growing Rice in the Desert
Nanotech Sand Preserves Water
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Exotic Desert Vacations
Sandboarding in the Sahara
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Cactus Food
Colombian Students Create Cactus Burgers and Wine
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Desert Pop Stars
American Soldiers in Iraq Lipsync and Dance to ‘NSync
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Cactus Chairs
Seating That Puts a Prick in Your Pants
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Cacti-Inspired Poufs
Footstools by Dutch Twins of Tweelink Studio Look Like Desert Plants
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Snake Vertebrae Jewelry
Taxidermy-Inspired Bracelets Use Real Body Parts of Repitiles
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Desert Outdoor Art
Cadillac Ranch
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Naturally Inspired Body Dryers
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Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
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Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel
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Floral Field-Inspired Townhomes
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Mountain Sheep-Inspired Attractions
Thilina Liyanage Proposes This Park Observation Deck Design
Beautifully Sculptural Concrete Museums
Qatar Museums Unveils Official Images of the Lusail Museum
Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas
Vinayan Ravikumar Designs the Origami-Like Bloombrella
Luxury Island Resort Regions
Luca Dini Design and Architecture Designs Sindalah, a Luxury Island
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Artful Wooden Pavilions
Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónia Designs the Orchid Pavilion
Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections
Disney Star Wars Sand's of Tatooine Collection is Desert-Themed
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Woven Sandal Collections
Malibu Sandals Unveils Its New Spring '24 Collection
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Riviera-Inspired Retail Experiences
Balmain Beach Club Brings France to Neiman Marcus Customers
Revitalized Culinary Efforts
Moroccan Hotel Takes Food Localization to New Heights
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Highway-Side Narrow Skyscrapers
RCR Arquitectes has Designed the Muraba Veil Skyscraper
Beach Day-Inspired Fashion Collections
Saul Nash's Spring/Summer 2024 Line is Titled Intersection
Lavish Ecotourism Resorts
Saudi Arabia's 'Zardun' Resort Lets You Experience Local Flora & Fauna
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Dynamic Vibrant Hiking Shoes
Ramdane Touhami Designs his Own Rugged Hiking Boots
Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers
Muraba and RCR Arquitectes Join to Design the Muraba Veil
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Sand Dune-Inspired Airport Roofs
Kohn Pedersen Fox Completes a Terminal Design
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Sheep Wool-Insulated Guest Houses
DUB Arquiectura Created the Casa La Escocesa on a Farm
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
Modern Desert Architecture Projects
Toll Brothers Debuts an Amenity Center & Cottages in Arizona
Off-Grid Oceanside Homes
Campos Studio Designs a Sculptural Cliffside Home in Mexico
Supercar-Inspired Luxurious Villas
Lamborghini Unveils Premium Residence Inspired by its Cars
Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
SANAYI313 Launches the Lounge Collection of Furniture
Expansive Motion-Inspired Furniture Series
Eskayel's Forma Textile Series Explores Linear Shapes
70s-Inspired Outdoor Seating Collections
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Strap Range for Derlot
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks
The SPRAYGROUND x Dune Collection Has an Otherworldly Design
Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses
Saunders Architecture Designs the Y House in Alberta
Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear
Poliquant Designed Custom Desert Trek and Wallabee
Heritage-Honoring Minimal Fashion
QASIMI Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Chunky Patterned Sneaker Models
Clints Introduces the Oasis Wild-Cats Sneaker Model
Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes
A Tesm of Designers Join Forrces to Create the Reef House
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Demure Desert Landscape Furniture
The Dune Collection by Monica Armani is Contemporary
Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Village-Inspired Tapered Stone Airport
Foster + Partners Designs a Set of Stone Buildings
Hollow Terracotta Pillared Gardens
Formafantasma Creates the Biodiversity Island in Champagne
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts
NEOM PResents a Look at the New Epicon Hotel Concept Design
Cultural Heritage-Inspired Stool Designs
Mohamed El-Haddad Designs the El Nahla Stool
Rugged Off-Road Concept Vehicles
Emmanuel Klissarov Designs the Deep Dune Concept Car
Luxe Egyptian Accessories
'Okhtein' Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with a New Gold Collection
Californian Canyon-Inspired Edifices
This Waterfront Building Pays Tribute to Rock Formations
Oasis-Like Urban Hotels
Montalba Architects Renovates the Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Versatile Men's Shorts
66°North's Laugardalur Cold Desert Shorts are Lightweight
Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums
Tatiana Bilbao Estudio Designs The Sea of Cortez Research Center
Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs
Atelier Nomadic Designs the Canopy of the Overwater Restaurant
Morocco-Inspired London Home Extensions
Merrett Houmøller Architects Helps Create a Home Extension
Geometric Prefabricated Pavilions
Heams & Michel Architectes Presents the 7 Kiosks Project
Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes
Malek Alqadi Designs the Folly Mojave Wilderness Retreat
Vintage Miami Beachwear Capsules
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Honeycomb-Inspired Terracotta Walls
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Luxurious Buckled Slip-On Sandals
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Upcycled Agave Leathers
Desserto Agave Turns Tequila Waste into a Leather Alternative
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Self-Cooling Exterior Buildings
Modu Creates the Promenade Building to Control Air Temperature
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
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Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Luxurious Sandstone Desert Resorts
Bab Al Shams in Dubai is a Lavish Oasis within the Middle East
Jacquard Textile Design Exhibitions
Kutsaa Saksi Unveils In The Borderlands in Helsinki
Clover-Style Conference Center Designs
MAD Designs the ZGC International Innovation Center
Monumental Concrete Hotel Suites
Malek Alqadi Designs the Folly Mojave Series in the Desert
Deconstructed Artful Sandals
Craig Green Works Together with adidas on a Unique Sandal
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections
Aleksandra Gaca Unveils the Coastal Breeze Collection
Opulent Opera Venues
This Saudi Opera Complex is Inspired By Traditional Mud Brick Construction
Warm Wooden Interior Homes
OYO Architects Designs the Derelict Dune House in Belgium
Sustainable Design Exhibitions
Nathalie Khayat Presents the SALT Series at Frieze LA
Sand Dune-Inspired Sculptural Lighting
Moss Presents the Dune Light with Aluminum Shades
Aegean Architecture-Inspired Home Designs
Studio Kali Designs the Arkhe Collection of Furniture
Rippled Facade Luxe Retailers
Aranda\Lasch Designs the New Dior Store Interior Facade in Qatar
Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles
Nissan Presents a Look at the Hyper Adventure Digital Concept
Open-Air Kenyan Holiday Homes
PAT Renovates the Falcon House with Passive Cooling Systems
Lotus Flower-Inspired Villas
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Lotus Villa Inspired by Nature
Optimal Energy Research Centers
Zara Hadid Architects Designs the Alisher Navoi Research Center
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Oceanfront Luxe Residential Complexes
Tadao Ando Unveils the Armani Beach Residences
Gabled Cedar Paneling Homes
Robert Gurney Architect Designs the Cotton Patch Hills House
Sand Terrazzo Floor Apartments
Modektura Adds New Flooring to an Apartment in Kyiv
Roman Architecture-Themed Pavilions
Pratique and Fanum Design the Forum des Vestiges Pavilion
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Arab Majlis-Inspired Modular Sofas
Patricia Urquiola's Insula Sofa Series is Customizable
Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
Carr Designs a New Office Block with Industrial Themes
Oversized Thatched-Roof Health Resorts
Ingenhoven Architecture Designs the Lanserhof Sylt Resort
Ice Block-Formed Pavilions
BIAD Creates the Ceremonial Falling Hours Pavilion for Visitors
Inuit-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Building Takes Design Cues From Snowdrift Patterns
Textile-Inspired Skyscraper Designs
Snøhetta Unveils the Airside Skyscraper at the Kai Tak Airport
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
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Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
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Plaza-Surrounding Housing Complexes
Tariq Khayyat Design Partners Designs the H Residence
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Dynamic Concrete Modern Buildings
Atelier Matias Mosquera Designs the Shire Building
Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings
MAD Designs the Waterfront Nanhai Arts Center in Guangdong
Immersive Breeze Houses
Alya Ola Abbas' Design Was Installed for Dubai Design Week 2023
Blocky Courtyard Home Designs
Studio VDGA Designs the House of Courtyards in Dubai
Trapezoidal Coastal Beach Houses
Emergentes Architectures Sàrl Designed the Dreal House in Chile
Immersive AI Tours
Al Ain City Tour: Exploring the Oasis of Culture and Heritage
Sand Dune-Inspired Wall Panels
Gabriel Tan Designs the Sahara Wall Panels with Organic Lines