The world is never short of inflatable innovation, as this slideshow of 65 blow-up creations proves. From bubble couture and inflatable fashion to blow-up chandeliers, frames and even breast implants, all these creations need is air to hold water.
Some of my favorite inflatable innovations in this cluster are the offbeat designs, like the blow-up holiday fruitcakes and the giant tank comprised entirely of colorful balloons. Which is your favorite?
Implications - Germaphobic people appear to be on the rise as celebrities like Howie Mandell continue to publicize their struggles with germs. Fashions like these inflatables are a reflection of the overall societal embrace of caution. Businesses that exercise visible caution within their designs will appeal to such consumers.
65 Unusual Inflatables
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Inflatable Couture
Dresses Made Entirely of Twisted Balloons
63
Self Inflation
Expanding Body Modifications Raise Skin into Squishy Bumps
62
Celebrity Sex Dolls?
Lindsay Lohan and Sarah Jessica Parker Get Inflated
61
Inflatable Breast Implants
60
Blow-Up Wedding Gowns
Daisy the Balloon Artist Creates Fancy Inflatable Dresses
59
Inflatable Church
Make Your Wedding Cheesy
58
Inflatable Cosplay Outfits
Blow-Up Costumes for Cool Bodies and Hot Heads
57
Inflatable Shower Chair
56
Inflatable Furniture
New Inflatable Bar For Sale or Rent
55
Inflatable Politicians
Sarah Palin Love Doll
54
Inflatable Cloud Umbrellas
Joonsoo Kim's New Concept Is Meant To Express Happiness
53
Portable Blow-Up Furniture
Sofa in a Box or Bag Lets You Take A Seat Wherever You Like
52
Fake Taxidermy Part IV
Blow-Up Moose Trophy
51
Inflatable Bikini
Actually Intended to be a Safety Flotation Device
50
Inflatable Solar Panels
SolarStore Helps Heat Your Water
49
Intergalactic Doggie Homes
The Inflatable Air-Insulated Dog House is Great for Men Too
48
Inflatable Homeless Shelters
The ParaSITE Project
47
Portable Inflatable Multimedia Massage Chair
Astone Sit N Joy
46
Suggestive Balloonvertising
Museum Of Sex Promotes Oral Sex With Cheeky Inflatables
45
Inflatable Portable Pubs
Bouncy Castles for Boozing
44
Inflatable Iceberg
43
Ballooning Editorials
‘Magic Of Colours' Shoot Features Balloons & Inflatable Baubles
42
Blow-up Doll Hoodies
Sander Reijgers Transforms Vulgar into Wearable Art
41
Balloon Couture
Daisy's Inflatable Dresses
40
World Cup Fever
Buy a 5 Foot Inflatable Doll
39
Eco-Friendly Shower Curtains
Inflatable 'Green Warrior' Prevents Water Waste
38
Inflatable Private Space Station/Hotel
Bigelow Aerospace
37
Inflatable Architecture
Blow-Up Concrete Building
36
Dinosaur Storefront Displays
Stella McCartney Clearly Digs Inflatable Dinos
35
Inflated Dresses
Jak & Jill and Berardi's Airy Fashion
34
Inflatable Nap Station
Nap Pak
33
Weird Inflatable Sculptures
Paul McCarthy's Giant Piece of Crap
32
Portable Igloos
The Cloud is An Inflatable Domicile (UPDATE)
31
Inflatable Mouse
Jelly Click
30
Portable Pampering
The Self-Inflating MSpa Brings Relaxation to You
29
Inflatable Sofas
Blow-Up Traveling Sofa From Blofield Inflatable Chesterfields
28
Inflatable War Machines
Life-Size Air-Filled Weapons
27
Self-Inflating Tires
Coda Lets You Keep on Driving
26
Inflatable Chandeliers
‘Lullaby' Air-Filled Lighting
25
Inflatable Skateboards
Get Maximum Air with the Pumpboard
24
Survive The Titanic Adventure Slide
Bad Taste Inflatable Fun
23
Inflatable Boat Fits in a Bag
22
Inflatable Digital Multimedia Display
Puffersphere
21
Fake Inflatable Teapots
Plastic T. Pot
20
Inflatable Violence
The Balloon Tank
19
Portable Personal Spaces
The Spacebuster is a Pop-Up Inflatable Bubble for Privacy
18
Inflatable Bookmarks
Abracadabra
17
Fake Passengers
NZ Drivers Using Blow-Up Dolls to Beat Traffic Rules
16
Toy Car Washes
Inflatable 'Splash Wash' Lets Kids Clean Their Pedal Cars and Trikes
15
Inflatable Rescue Sleds
Firun Saves Lives
14
Rush Hour Thought Balloons
Renault Inflatables Ad
13
Self-Inflating Rescue Case
Nebulus Emergency Flotation Device
12
$10,000 Snowman Stolen
Inflatable Festive Blow-Up Doll Snatched
11
Inflatable Furniture
Chair-air by Ontwerpduo
10
Inflatable Tire Change Pods
Titan Exhaust Air Jack
9
Inflatable Photo Frames
The Instant Masterpiece
8
Closet Inflatables
Bosign Blow Up Hangers
7
Blow-Up Professional Uniforms
Inflatable Referee Costume
6
Inflatable Garbage Animals
Air Zoo by Joshua Allen Harris
5
Low-Key Life Vests
The Sleek ‘Swim Guard' Stays Put Until It's Inflated
4
Inflatable Leg Massager
Makes You Look Really Cool
3
Balloons as Delivery Drivers' GPS
Pink Flamingo Pizza's Inflatables Help Mark the Spot
2
Ergonomic Inflatables
The Travelrest Pillow
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Zero-Calorie Holiday Foods
The Inflatable Fruitcake
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Colorful Gelatin Dessert-Inspired Furniture
JELL-O Debuts The Jelly Collection of Inflatables
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits
Hello Kitty and Algae Collide Worlds for Expo 2025 in Japan
Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights
The Conceptual 'Bubbles' Lighting Design by Begüm Kılınç is Playful
Film-Celebrating Pool Floaties
The Funboy x Barbie: The Movie Collection is Plastic and Fantastic
Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases
The 'Air Case 2' Offers Stylish Protection for the iPhone
Cartoon-Inspired Body Care
Lush Debuts a Humorous Shrek-Inspired Body Collection
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
HalloweenCostumes.com Debuted Its 2024 Halloween Animatronics
Gourmet Burgers-Inspired Slime Kits
Trill Burgers Collaborates with Sloomoo Institute
Inflatable Accordion-Style Helmets
The Ventete aH-1 Micro-Collapsible Helmet is Highly Portable
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups
Bloomingdale's Announced a 'Wicked Good Holiday' Campaign
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Talkative AI Toys
Bubblepal is a World-First Interactive Talking Toy Based on AIGC Technology
Semi-Translucent Sneaker Shells
adidas Presents a New Bubble Shell Covering Over the Superstars
Microscopic Handbag Designs
MSCHF Launches an Outlandish Handbag Silhouette This Season
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
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Plush Flower Exhibitions
Cj Hendry's Flower Market Features Custom Floral Designs
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Portable Air-Filled Sofas
Muji's Sofa Made from Air is Lightweight and Easy to Move
Logo-Shaped Sportswear Pillows
The Nike Birthday Pillow Gift Box is a Hong Kong Exclusive
Alcoholic Boba Pearls
Boba POPS are Caviar-Sized Bubbles Filled with Flavored Liqueurs
Designer-Approved Vibrant Weather Accessories
SHED RAIN Collaborates with Designer Trina Turk
Next-Gen Hydration Bottles
air up's Award-Winning Gen2 PAB "Flavors" Water with Aromatic Pods
Comfort-Focused Stylish Jumpsuits
Popilush Has Unveiled a New Collection of Jumpsuits
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Romantic Drinking Accessories
Hendrick’s & Wiederhoeft Crafted a Line of Unusual "Gintimates"
Inflatable Cold Plunge Tubs
The Plunge Evolve Series Makes Cold Water Immersion More Accessible
Gilded Retail Exhibitions
Schiaparelli Debuts 'Through the Keyhole' Pop-Up in Shanghai
Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags
Coperni and Disney Present the Ariel Swipe Hangbag
Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
The Caviar #Barbiecore Collection is Opulently Pink
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Jelly Sandal Pop-Ups
Melissa will Host a Vibrant 'Melissa Frizzante' Event in Paris
Floral Champagne Pop-Ups
The Perrier-Jouët House of Wonder is an Ethereal Ode to Flowers
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
One-Piece Adult Outerwear
The New 'Puffer Chubbsie' is Making Winter Fashion More Interesting
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions
Cj Hendry Showcases Her Public Pool Exhibition
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences
Bubble Planet Creates a Sensory Journey with Distinct Bubble Rooms
Sculptural Shoe Activations
Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Frightful Bodycare Collections
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice x Lush Shares Spooky Sensorial Care Staples
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations
This Year's BlowUp Art The Hague Marks its Third
Expansive Halloween Pet Collections
The Petco 'Bootique' Halloween Collection Has Options for All
Tomato-Inspired Clutches
A Meme Inspired an Unconventional LOEWE Tomato Accessory
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Beer-Cooled Summer Jackets
Tiger Beer is Introducing the Beer-Infused 'Tiger Summer Puffer'
Milk Carton-Inspired Bubblers
The DGK X GRAV Milk Carton Bubbler is Fashionable
Custom Pink Luxury Cars
Gunther Werks Celebrates Its Expansion with a Custom Porsche 911 993 Coupe
Bubble-Shaped Cribs
The Luxurious Bubble Baby Bed Gently Rocks Little Ones to Sleep
Inflatable Portable Toilets
Kunrui Peng Designs the AirPot, a Lightweight Toilet Design
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Balloon-Like Lighting Series
Lladró and Nichetto Studio Present the Soft Blown Light Collection
Cooling Antibacterial Apparel
Popilush Bluetag Uses Fabric Derived from Oyster Shells
Bubble-Like Semi-Transparent Sneakers
The adidas Superstar Bubble Sneakers is Playful and Bright
Zero-Waste Hair Ties
Fizzy Goblet Introduces the New Zero-Waste Hair Ties Using Old Materials
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Surrealist Pink Pop-Ups
Hourglass Cosmetics is Hosting the Unreal Pop-Up Shop in NYC
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Inclusive Swimwear Collections
Onewith Swim Boasts a Patent-pending Design
Germ-Killing Karaoke Pop-Ups
Lysol's Air-aoke Uses LED Tech to Showcase the Brand's Air Sanitizer
Bubble Tea Costumes
Spirit Halloween & Kung Fu Brew Created Boba-Inspired Halloween Outfits
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Athlete-Founded Nostalgic Bubblegum
Bubblegum Kids Was Founded NHL Player Zach Hyman & His Brother
Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators
The 'Flying Lamp' Has a Wavy, Contoured Construction
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
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
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Spooky Film-Celebrating Cases
Velvet Caviar Releases its Beetlejuice Tech Collaboration
Cheeky Self-Care Pillows
La-Z-Boy's Do Not Disturb Décor Supports Rest & Relaxation
Dupe-Inspired Shower Gels
Lush Created Four New Versions of Its Iconic Snow Fairy Shower Gel
Dynamic Distinct Blanket Collections
Hogai Presents the Colorful Caregiver Blankets Collection
Pasta-Inspired Pool Inflatables
The Standard Hotel and Jumbo Unveils the Pool Pasta Floats
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Inflatable Colorful Lamps
Eva Ausmann Designs the Vibrant SQUEEZE Inflatable Lamp
Album-Inspired Clothing Capsules
Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Miniature Electric Air Pumps
The ZERO PUMP is a Thumb-Sized Powerful Inflation Device
Gummy Bear Bubble Baths
Mr. Bubbles Celebrates National Bubble Bath Day with a New Product
Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets
The Aerosofa Inflatable Transforming Sofa Works Indoors and Out
Dense Cuddlable Plushies
The Sleepy Blobfish Plushie Provides Children Comfort when Held
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets
The Bumpair 2.0 is a Practical and Ultra-Compact Safety Accessory
Recycled Plastic Puffer Jackets
The FUTUREPUFFER SIGNATURE Won a PETA Vegan Fashion Award
Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations
IKEA's Iconic FRAKTA Bag Takes the Spotlight in Chicago
Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights
The Pofu Lamp Adds a Calming Mood to Any Space
Co-Branded Inflatable Pools
The Canada Dry x Carrots Bundle Shares Stylish Summer Staples
Revived Nostalgic Puffer Jackets
Baby Phat is Bringing back its Iconic Puffer Jacket
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Adorable Inflatable Halloween Characters
Gemmy Industries Debuts a New BT21-Themed Inflatable
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Playful Design Exhibitions
Dina Adlouni and Tarlan Vaziri Farahani Presents Mushy Exhibit
Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags
Bottega Veneta Presents the Art Collection Inspired by Noah's Ark
Jumbo Gummy Bear Lollipops
Nassau Candy Launches the Larger-Than-Life Oversized Gummy Bear Pop
Inflatable Molded Collective Seating
Riley Hooker Presents the SIT(UATION) System by Slime Mold
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion
IZZY DU Presents her New ORIGINS Collection for FW23
Theatrical Vegan Brunches
Bar Vegan's Bubbles Brunch Presents Champagne in a Photo-Worthy Way
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Witty Plushie Toys
Punchkins are 'Punny' Collectibles with 3D Details
Stress-Reducing Breathing Balls
This Ball Mimics Users' Breathing Patterns In Tangible Form
Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules
Toykyo and HOme Studyo Join Forces on the Blow Up Collection
Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds
Niveau Zéro Atelier Designs the Soft Soil Daybed From Waste Clay
Inflated Design Classroom Spaces
Noberto Miranda Designs the Inflatable Intermittent Dome
Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs
Pneuhaus' Street Seats are Outdoor Chairs for Protests
Puffed Futuristic Collaborative Footwear
Rains and Zellerfeld Join Forces on the Puffer Sneaker
Punch Cocktail Pouches
Jinx Drinkx's Patent-Pending Packaging Supports Hygiene & Drink Safety
Holiday Icon Inflatables
Gemmy Unveiled its Grinch Decor to Capture the Essence of Grinchmas
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Whimsical Glass Bubbled Lamps
Youngeun Seo Designs the PEEKA Bulbous Lamp with a Playful Influence
Immersive Balloon Experiences
The Balloon Story Pop-Up Event is Whimsical and Imaginative
Colorful Tile Pool Loungers
Felipe Pantone Creates the CDM30 Inflatable Pool Lounger
Expanding Plush Collectibles
Miraball Shares Two “Little but Legendary” Surprises for Under $10
Inflatable-Orb Stage Set Designs
BIG Designs the Stage Set for WhoMadeWho's World Tour
Rebranded Inflation Product Lines
GIGA PUMP Rebrands to Launch the Aerogogo Inflation Line
Whimsically Bright Napkin Holders
PELEG DESIGN Creates the Memorable Balloonapkins
Sporty Chunky Breathable Footwear
Crocs Introdices the New Bubble Crush Clog
Spooky Dessert Halloween Decorations
The Dunkin' Spider Donut Inflatable Celebrates the Treat
Medical Equipment-Inspired Lamps
Kairi Eguchi Designs the POND Lamp Inspired by the Pus Tray