Highlighting the ever-present nature of the circular delicious good, these inedible donut finds are as tempting as the dessert that inspired them.
Their shape, which proves to be quite useful in terms of design, is their defining feature and the reason for which their shape is so ubiquitous. Often influential in architecture, the donut shape can really make a huge impact in terms of the way people understand their world visually. Other times, the outline lends a cute factor to otherwise lifeless products. No matter what the appropriation, the donut shape is an inevitable design.
From water toys to coffee cups, the ways in which this shape manifests itself into everyday goods are pretty much endless.
21 Inedible Donut Finds
From Paper-Crafted Pinwheels to Curved Cuisine Cutters:
Courtney Scharf — Jun 3, 2012 — Art & Design

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Ductile Donut Docks
The iLoop Smartphone Stand Surrounds Your Cell as a Secure Prop

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Big-Mouthed Coffee Cups
The Face Mug Safely Secrets Your Workplace Sweets

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Donut-Shaped Architecture
The GSI Tower is a Unique 20-Story Structure in Mexico
18
Paper-Crafted Pinwheels
Artist Mia Liu Features Artwork Made from Recycled Materials
17
Distorted Donut Architecture
09FDIP by Spaceworkers Explores Open Thresholds
16
Donut Chairs
The Tria Chair by Lorenz-Kaz for Colé Seats to the Center and Side
15
Donut Coffee Cups
Docups by Andrea Filogonio are the Sweetest Little Drinking Vessels
14
Floating Restaurant Tables
BBQ-Donut
13
Netted Donut Structures
The Phoenix International Media Center Looks Like a Sports Stadium
12
Curved Cuisine Cutters
The LucidiPevere Normann Copenhagen Circular Kitchen Knife
11
Make-Believe Mascot Toys
The Lard Lad Figure is for Hardcore Simpsons Fans
10
Donut-Shaped Diffusers
The RoundFlash Soft Box Works Like a Charm
9
Donut Water Purifers
The Kiba Design H2Go Replaces Plastic Bottles
8
Sweet Briberies
The Anti-Ticket Donut Bails You Out When You Need It Most
7
Donut Cd Cases
Mmmm, The Simpson's Movie Soundtrack Packaging
6
Donut-Shaped Teapots
The Qettle Kettle Helps a Weak Wrist Pour its Contents
5
Donut-Shaped Air Purifiers
The PlusMinusZero Humidifier Version 3 is Sleek and Simple
4
Square Donut-Shaped Subwoofers
The Sonos Sub is Sleek and Wireless
3
3D Hypnotic Donuts
Emanuel Rossetti Creates Some Trippy Dough Creations
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Donut Keyrings
Surprise Key Rings For Adults & Children Alike
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DoNuts by Dirk Wynants
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Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
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Celebrative Doll-Inspired Donuts
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Candy-Scented Squish Toys
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Love-Inspired Donut Series
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Nostalgic Sitcom Donuts
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Air Fryer-Friendly Product Packaging
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Donut-Shaped Sponges
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Upcycled Circular Design Products
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Minimal Sustainable Pet Designs
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Cheesecake-Inspired Donut Ranges
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Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs
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Cacao Husk Sculptures
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Hybrid Cookie Dough Croissants
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Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
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Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Multipurpose Partitioned Packaging Designs
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Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
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Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
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Leaf-Inspired Colorful Trays
The LEAF Tray Joins the GOODS' EVERYDAY OBJECT Series
Inflated-Style Structural Cups
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Monstrous Anime Donut Ranges
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Dynamic Furniture Designs
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Festive Holiday-Themed Doughnuts
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Discarded Toys-Created Homes
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Cotton Candy Drink Toppers
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Toaster Pastry-Inspired Donuts
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Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings
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Parisian-Inspired Donuts
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