The top July 2015 modern trends highlight some of the larger patterns able to be observed in the world of design. From streamlined designs that reimagine everyday household items to whimsical, immersive public art installations that seek to inspire playfulness and relaxation, there are plenty of examples that point to the future of modern design.
Falling in line with environmental concerns and, by extension, the art of upcycling, many businesses are able to differentiate themselves by using reclaimed materials that add charisma to the designs. A great example of this is Wallace Detroit Guitars, a Motor City company handcrafting stunning guitars from salvaged wood from some of the city's many abandoned buildings.
Additionally, a unique pattern being invested in by many municipalities is the concept of urban placemaking. By creating safe, well-lit and aesthetically stimulating public art structures, municipalities are investing in the health and well-being of individual citizens.
Top 55 Modern Trends in July
From Cosmic Bottle Branding to Flat Pack Sushi Containers:
Rebecca Byers — Jul 25, 2015 — Art & Design

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Minimalist Greek Retreats
Villa Melana Blends Rustic and Modern in a Beautifully Minimalist Way

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3D-Printed Faucets
'American Standard' Created a Line of 3D-Printed Tap Fixtures
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Recycled Milk Jug Seating
The 'Racer Rocker Chair' is a Small Upcycled Lightweight Storage Chair
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Tabletop Holographic Projectors
Holus Presents 2D Content in a Dynamic 3D Way Groups Can Enjoy
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Exposed Structure Houses
The Laiki Lefkothea Residence by Tsikkinis Architecture Studio Zigzags
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Gorgeous Minimalist Utensils
The Porcelain+Stoneware+Wood Collection is Playful and Practical
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Portable Vinyl Record Players
This Portable Record Player is a Lightweight Retro Music System
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Upcycled Umbrella Art
Izaskun Chinchilla Designed This Colorful Umbrella Canopy in NYC
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Interactive Architectural Toys
'Lux' Connecting Toys are Used to Build and Create Design Concepts
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Bow Tie-Inspired Seating
These Bamboo Bow Tie Chairs are Heated and Bent into Shape
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Effortlessly Austere Homes
The Wein House by Besonias Almeida Arquitectos is Low Maintenance
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Instruction-Indicating Saucepans
These Smart Pots Digitally Display Directions for Quality Cooking
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Chewing Gum Sculptures
Maurizio Savini's Pink Bubblegum Sculptures are Too Pretty to Chew
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Organic Wooden Basins
Slowwood Designs a Stunningly Chic Sink for Modern Nature-Lovers
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Whimsical String-Covered Walkways
Atelier YokYok Designed this Whismsical String-Enclosed Walkway
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Elevated Dining Rooms
This Unique School Canteen is a Cross Between a Cave and a Treehouse
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3D Animal Graffiti
This Stunning Street Art Series is Made from Trash and Recycled Materials
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Selfie-Inspired Dresses
The Pucci Selfie Stick Dress Features an Unusual Modern Print
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Bold Geometric Bedrooms
Orlando Soria of Homepolish Creates a Stylish Modern Master Bedroom
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Magnetized Wall Decals
This Magnetic Paint Lets You Easily Redecorate Walls Over and Over Again
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Charred Wood Pavillions
'Outpost Basel' is a VIP Lounge for Guests at the Design Miami Basel Fair
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Cosmic Bottle Branding
These Gorgeous Wine Bottles are Inspired by the Geometry of Constellations
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Flower Petal Foam Chairs
The Feiz Design Studio Created This Unusually Shaped Chair Design
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Whitespace Chocolate Bar Labels
This Simple Chocolate Bar Brand Combines Whitespace & Bold Print
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3D-Printed Eco Sponges
This Rubber Sponge is Made Completely Using Certified Purement Materials
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Modernist Movement Sideboards
Fabrizio Simonetti Designs the Marcel Piece for Formabilio
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Sunset-Simulating Desk Lamps
The Fade Task Light Provides Natural Lighting Conditions for Workers
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Lucid Eatery Interiors
This Organic Paleo Restaurant Uses Minimalist Nature-Inspired Decor
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Refined Paper Art
Cybèle Young's Artwork Combines Japanese Origami & Contemporary Sculpting
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Experimental Drone Photography
The Calder Wilson Long-exposure Fireworks Images Capture Light
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Three-Wheeled Electric Taxis
The 'Lindo' May Be a More Eco-Friendly Taxi Option for City Dwellers
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Cubic Mediterranean Abodes
The Sunflower House by Cadaval & Sola-Morales Segments Spaces
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Elevated Treetop Campsites
Kevin Hirth's New Colorado Campsite Features a Cloud-Shaped Platform
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Reclaimed Wood Guitars
Wallace Detroit Guitars Uses Reclaimed Wood from Abandoned Houses
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Vision-Enhancing Color Codes
These Tactile Geometric Shapes Help the Visually Impaired See Colors
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Face-Melting Portraits
Artist Pierre Schmidt Painted These Beautifully Terrifying Portraits
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Taste-Preserving Microwaves
This Futuristic Microwave Uses Solid-State Radio Frequency Technology
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Smart Water-Saving Taps
The Eve Faucet Helps People Set Water Consumption Goals with App
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Driver-Shaming Bike Racks
Cyclehoop's City Bike Rack Demonstrates How Much Space a Car Occupies
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Ice Cube-Inspired Seats
These Ice-Inspired Chairs Mimic the Beauty of Frozen Water
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Brightly Colored Courtyards
'Fink Studio' Made a Colorful Courtyard into a Historic Art Museum
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Woven Metal Tea Accessories
'Toast Living' Has Created a Line of These Metal Tea Accessories
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Color Swatch Card Decks
'BreakThroughColor' Turns a Color Wheel into a Color Tool for Designers
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Disability-Celebrating Portraits
The [dis]ABLED Inside Out Project Calls for Change
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Minimalist Wooden Tableware
This Elegant Wooden Dishware is Matali Crasset's Newest Line
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Oversized Scandinavian Murals
PK Copenhagen's Wall Coverings Celebrate Classic Design
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Wooden Cube Clocks
Natalie Sun's Cube Clock Features a Deceiving Design
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Flat-Pack Sushi Containers
'Sushecō' Recently Developed a More Eco-Friendly Kind of Sushi Tray
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Elevated Urban Corridors
The 606 is a Railway Line Converted To an Elevated Park and Trail
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Sound-Converting Lights
The Cumulus LED Sculpture Turns Sounds into Light
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Twisted Staircase Architecture
This Colorful and Twisted Staircase Design Brings the Outdoors In
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Gesture Recognition Projects
Google's Project Soli Imagines the Future of UI for Objects
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Antique-Inspired Vases
These Rustic Metal and Porcelian Vases are Meant to Look Ancient
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Recreated Famous Jingles
Grant Woodlard Reinvents Brand Songs by Playing the Piano with Products
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VR Design Programs
Point.P's Virtual Reality Tools Let Homeowners Create a Custom House
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Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Immersive Glass Art Exhibits
The Johnnie Walker Ultra Exhibition is Featured at NYCxDesign 2025
Vibrant Mid-Century Modern Miniatures
miniMCM Debuts Its Spring 2025 Clear Hues Collection
Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Design-Forward Furniture Collections
Zanat Unveils Its 2024 Design Collection and It is Stunninng
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
The House Special Studio Designs a Compact Apartment
Refreshed Modern CD Players
Teenage Engineering Designs the New CD Player Concept
Elevated Kitchen Appliance Collections
SMEG Launches New Kitchen Appliances for the Summer Season
Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs
A-N-D Boasted a Stunning Display of Lamps at 3daysofdesign
Blu Dot Spring Designs
Blu Dot Unveils New Furniture Designs for Spring
Anniversary-Honoring Furniture Series
IKEA Presents its STOCKHOLM Collection for 2025
Japanese Listening Bar-Inspired Restaurants
Commune Design Revamps the JW Marriott Hotel Tower
High-End Modern Tableware Collection
Lsa International Launches Its Mixed-Material Collection
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Contemporary Glassware Collections
NUDE's Juno and Mars Collections are Bold and Practical
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Chic Woven Furniture Designs
USM Modular Furniture & Henry Julier Present Woven Structures
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Nostalgic Love-Inspired Collections
Stella McCartney Presents the Summer of Love 2025 Capsule
Chromatic Emotional Home Decor
The 3form 2025 Color Collection Puts Emotional Hues in Focus
Garden-Inspired Functional Seed Boxes
Atelier Matic Debuts Possibilities from a Small Garden
Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art
LaMoMo Neon Debuted a New Aesthetically Driven Collection
Temporary Design Pop-Ups
ORIGIN MADE Hosts a Pop-Up in Copenhagen's Historic Hotel D'Angleterre
Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Sleek Modern Table Collections
Cosentino and Modular Lighting Instruments Drop a New Capsule
Functional Everyday Object Collections
Goux Studio Showcases the New Modular Plus Collection
Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles
Unknown, Untitled Introduced the UU Tiles Collection
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Reimagined Sleek Paper Bags
MUJI Labo Reimagines a Paper Bag for Spring/Summer 2025
Imaginative Modern Outdoor Furniture
Thomas Heatherwick Designs the In-Side Collection for Magis
Contemporary Home Fall Furniture
Blu Dot Presents Its Fall 2024 Collection of Furniture
Organic Ancient Design Furniture
The Earth To People Furniture Collection is Naturally Crafted
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Modern Chair Designs
TAKT and Industrial Facility Introduce the Bow Chair
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
Foster + Partners and NEON Create Two Pavilions in London
Color-In Fish Packaging
Fishwife's Limited-Edition Summertime Art Box Comes with Colored Pencils
Sustainable Modern Chair Designs
ZEITRAUM Explored Sustainability Through Material & Craftsmanship
Decorative Denim-Made Plates
The Denim Project by Junghyun Kim Turns Waste into Wares
Statement Glass Curvaceous Glassware
NUDE and Edizalp Akin Design the Artful Juno Collection
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts
Amuni Studio Creates the Hybrid Turntable Concept
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Automobile-Focused Home Designs
Ralph Lauren Home Unveils Modern Driver Collection
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Garden-Inspired Tableware Collections
The New Tottus x Ximena Llosa Collaboration is Charming
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
VR-Powered Design Platforms
Mondän Bridges the Gap Between DIY Styling and High-End Customization
Multipurpose Partitioned Packaging Designs
Inline Plastics Essentials Platter Design is Versatile
Outdoor Kitchen Modern Collections
Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens Drops the Cube Collection
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Juxtaposing Material Furniture Series
Junya Igashami Designs a New Furniture Collection
Sustainable Paneling Designs
Luigi Iacucci Introduces Inspiring Lines at Milan Design Week 2024
Sculptural Lighting Collections
Unform Studio Presents Two Innovative Collections at Milan
Bioplastic-Made Home Interiors
Natural Material Studio Presents the White Utopia Installation
Cutting-Edge Design Programming
Triennale Milano Offers an Array of Events for Milan Design Week
Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs
Tom Dixon Reimagined Everyday Sofas Adapt to Modern Living
Contemporary Modular Furniture Systems
Bujnie's Loopo System Reimagines Living Environments
Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
SANAYI313 Launches the Lounge Collection of Furniture
Refined Minimal Furniture Capsules
Mjölk and Thom Fougere Unveil Another Collection
NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture
Micah Rosenblatt Designs the City Block Collection of Furniture
Modular Retail Product-Designed Homes
The Muji Muji 5.5 House is Filled with Muji Products
American Collectible Design Exhibitions
R & Company Presents the Object USA 2024 instalment
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Furniture-Expressive Magazines
Flexform Creates the Somewhere Magazine to Highlight Designs
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel
BEAMS PLUS Introduces a New Capsule Prepared for Summer
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Modular Stacked Furniture Series
MOTO Introduces the Bright STACK Furniture Collection
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Dynamic Moving-Illusion Furniture
Michael Jantzen Designs the Moving Furniture Series
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Refreshed Retro Chair Designs
Knoll Shines a Spotlight on the Tugendhat Chair Design
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Contemporary Classic Home Decor
Lemieux et Cie has Launched a New Modern Collection
Light-Manipulating Tableware Pieces
Iitala Launches a New Collection Dubbed 'Solare'
Calm-Centric Furniture Collections
Cane-Line’s 2025 News Collection is Thoughtfully Curated
Scandinavian Aesthetics-Forward Shop Designs
Quadrant Design Shapes the Atmosphere in Eton's Shop
Understated Spring-Centric Fashion
Stein Presents its Spring/Summer 2025 Line of Minimal Looks
Tokyo-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Topologie and Maison Kitsuné Join Forces on a SS25 Capsule
Japanese Creative Innovation Hubs
Karimoku Furniture Introduces the Karimoku Research Hub
Ultra-Modern Furniture Capsules
Lemieux Et Cie Debuts Its Inaugural Outdoor Furniture Collection
Restauranteur-Approved Housewares
Crate & Barrel and Daniel Humm Partnered on an Exclusive Range
Mumbai Futuristic Fashion Boutiques
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Nezo Mumbai Showroom
Urban Explorer-Centric Accessories
Topologie Introduces its Latest Capsule for the SS25 Season
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Minimal Warm Furniture Expansions
Norm Architects Designs the Karimoku Case Collection
Unconventional Design Exhibitions
Meritalia Presents a Striking Exhibition at Design Miami 2024
Vibrantly Designed Furniture Series
Fatboy Works with Dusen Dusen on a Special Collection
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
Woven-Detailed Furniture Showcases
Henry Julier Designs the Woven Structures Collection
Nature-Inspired Modern Furniture
Alcarol Introduces its IMPRINT Collectio in Milan
Modern Art Design Auctions
BILLINGS is Set to Hold Its Summer Modern Art + Design Auction
Americana Furniture Debut Capsules
ARCHIVISM Garners a New American Wave with a New Capsule
Wooden Pendant Lamp Collections
Blue Green Works Introduces the New Wood Collection
Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture
Formafantasma Presents its Dynamic La Casa Dentro Range
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Identity-Exploring Artful Designs
MAIII Collective Presents Fragments in Stockholm
Vibrant Versatile Furniture Series
Here Now Introduces a Versatile Capsule of Furniture
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Refined Spring-Centric Apparel
Helly Hensen's HH-118389225 Drops the Reimagined Icons Capsule
All-White Interior Artful Galleries
Samsøe Samsøe Highlights a Blank Canvas in New Pop-Up
Timeless Furniture Series
Artek Creates the Crafted Through Time Series to Build on Designs
Reused Skyscraper Furniture Capsules
Niceworkshop Creates the Aged Form Line and New Form Line
Textural Modern Outdoor Furniture
Tom Dixon Creates the Groove Collection of Furniture
Community-Centric Sculptural Installations
Naoto Fukasawa & Jakuets Design the Playful Sculptures
Modern Denim-Inspired Bag Designs
ModChic Leather Channels the Canadian Tuxedo with the Nene Bag
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Tree-Lined Striking Modern Residences
Palette Architecture Designs the Shift House in New York
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Geometric Ceramic Collections
Jessica Rust Designs the Limn Collection with a Modern Feel
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Sustainable Structural Chair Designs
Hlynur Atlason Designs the Limbo Chair with an Artful Look
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Contemporary Collectible Design Fairs
COLLECTIBLE New York Debuted in the Us in Early September
Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Versatile Modern Appliance Capsules
Monogram Unveils Three New Appliance Collections