The DIY aesthetic is strong in the July 2020 design category as many innovations seek to include consumers in the creative process either through giving them the tools that they need or a helpful hand.
The category spills into the realm of entertainment as many developers make the process of building a game or a movie a more streamlined and accessible experience. GB Studio, for example, created a special Nintendo GameBoy Software, allowing consumers to boast their own 8-bit game. Media Molecule's 'Dream' platform, on the other hand, is a bit more sophisticated as it gives users tools to build a PlayStation 4 game. In this way, consumers also have the chance to acquire a new skillset that will help them better navigate tech environments in the future.
Top 55 Design Trends in July

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Provocative Mask Alternatives
Max Siedentopf's Humorous List Shows Everyday Objects as Face Masks

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Personal Struggle-Inspired Fashion
Jessan Macatangay's Experimental Fashion Line Carries Meaning

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Extravagant Knit Face Masks
Yr Johannsdottir Encourages Physical Distancing with a Special Design
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Anti-Tech Jewelry Collections
Sara Sallam Takes Cues from George Orwell's 1984 Novel
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Expandable Modular Homes
Module's Home Designs are Designed to Adapt and Grow
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Lush Pointed Roof Houses
Studio Saxe Designs a Dramatic Home in a Remote Part of Costa Rica
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Extravagant Sculptural Rings
Petra Zimmermann Designs a Luxuriously Breathtaking Ring for VDF
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Compact Co-Living Houses
Swing Boasts a Contemporary Home in Osaka That Can Houses Eight People
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Stylish Sanitizer Dispensers
Sally Reynolds Employs Terrazzo Accents and a Minimalist Aesthetic
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Provocative Sustainable Materials
Natalie Zipfl Develops Blood Leather for Her Latest Collection
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Handcrafted Wooden Toys
ESNAF Toys' Product Brings Together Parents and Children Through Playtime
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Artistic Face Mask Coverings
The Ai Weiwei Mask Art Project Raises Funds for Humanitarian Causes
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Convenience Furniture Shops
IKEA Harajuku Contains the World's First IKEA Convenience Store
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Healthfully Infused Noodle Cups
Noodl Plus Products are Infused with Super Nutrients & Bold Colors
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Storytelling Furniture Arrangements
Vitra's Autumn Furniture Collection Brings Characters to Life
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Corten Steel Guesthouses
Atelier Vens Vanbelle Creates a Striking Guesthouse for Its Client
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Origami-Inspired Chess Sets
The Degrees of Freedom Kinetic Chess Set Unfolds to Reveal Storage
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Touch-Free Bathroom Solutions
Gaberit Boasts Infra-Red and Touchless Design for the Bathroom
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Palm Oil Byproduct-Based Furniture
Nataša Perković Delivers the Recilaimed Oil Palm Collection
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Semi-Liquid-Like Jewelry
Erin Considine Debuts a Collection That Utilizes Scraps of Silver
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Upcycled Pendant Lights
LightArt's Coil Collection is Made with Recycled Materials
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POC-Focused Therapy Cards
The My Therapy Cards Were Designed by a Black Female Psychologists
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Ultra-Colorful Bilbao Apartments
Azab Coordinated a Chromatic Dream for Two Best Friends
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Iceberg-Inspired Sofa Designs
Fnji's Iceberg Sofa Focuses on Global Warming and Awareness
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Mourning Jewelry Designs
Aeternum Introduces a New Range to Help People with Grieving
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Charitable Limited Edition Prints
Takashi Murakami's Prints are Expected to Hit $1 Million for BLM
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Modular Home-Office Furniture Systems
Mutabor Debuts the Branded Home Office For Employees
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Health-Monitoring Smart Toilet Concepts
Researchers at Stanford Pioneer a Data-Powered Toilet
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Miniature Theme Parks
Small World Tokyo is a Four-Floor Indoor Theme Park with Tiny Displays
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Sustainable Recycled Earphones
Happy Ears are the The World’s First Sustainable Earplugs
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Sunlight-Harnessing Wall Clocks
The 'Sunlight Clock' by Linda B Uses Light to Tell the Time
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DIY Video Games
Media Molecule's 'Dreams' Platform Enables You to Create PlayStation 4 Games
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Touchless Pizza Plates
This Pizza-Serving Plate Helps Diners Avoid Shared Surface Areas
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Outlined Beer Packs
Best of Kin's Dad Beer Pack Features a Playful Hand-Drawn Design
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Crescent-Shaped Cement Lamps
The Esse Lamp Was Born Out of Lockdown Limitations
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Shipping Container Testing Centers
Grimshaw's Prefab Structures Were Made for Mass Health Testing
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Bed-Equipped Desk Bedroom Designs
This Kids Bedroom Design Makes the Most of a Small Space
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Design-Forward Social Distancing Signage
Sam Barron Debuts "Brick-and-Mortar" Signage
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Chic Concentric Circle Sinks
The 'Lap Plus' Sink Has a Monochromatic Finish
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Terrazzo Noodle Bars
Office AIO Debuts a Striking Aesthetic for a Contemporary Noodle Bar
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Plant-Filled Health Buildings
Heatherwick Studio Creates a Stunning Aesthetic for Maggie's Centre
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Decorative Face Masks
Freyja Sewell's Key Workers Project is a Visual Thank-You to the Frontlines
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Multi-Functional Glass Sculptures
Grigory Gorkovenko Creates a Striking & Ultra-Functional Product
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Pride-Celebrating Candle Sets
Boy Smells' Pride Votive Sextet Set Supports The Trevor Project
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Album Art Puzzles
Radiohead's 1,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Recreates an Album Cover
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Augmented Reality Planning Tools
Jung's AR-Studio Helps Consumers Make Interior Design Decisions
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Barley Waste Pedestals
This Four-Tier Plinth Commissioned by Heineken Repurposes Leftover Barley
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French Covered Markets
Dominique Coulon & Associés revive four historic buildings in Schiltigheim
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Stylish Anti-Microbial Rugs
KORHANI Home Debuts the New 'Safe at Home' Anti-Microbial Rug Series
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Head-Cradling Ergonomic Pillows
The U2 Pillow's Pillow Design Reduces Tossing and Turning
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Zero-Emissions Public Transport
Arrival Launches a Eco-Conscious Bus for Public Use
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Artistic 3D Activist Scans
Débora Silva Creates 3D Scans of People Who Protested in London
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Scratch-Resistant Indoor Paints
The PPG UltraLast Paint + Primer is Washable and Protective
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Butterfly-Inspired 3D-Printed Jackets
Julia Körner is Inspired by the Madagascan Sunset Butterfly
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Playable DIY Video Games
GB Studio is a Design Suite for Developing Nintendo GameBoy Software
Related Ideas
Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switoo Imagines the Brand's Next Handheld
Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts
The Image Creates the MIDI Controller Concept
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Rotating Display Gaming Consoles
The Small Universe X Sugar Cubes Work in Two Orientations
Tactile Modular Gaming Consoles
The LUMI DREAMSTATION-02 by Bukvity Lorisz is Shapeshifting
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
High-Fashion Video Game Consoles
The Balenciaga Snake Game Marks the Lunar New Year
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems
The Conceptual 'Kimera' Handheld Gaming Console is Immersive
Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
The House Special Studio Designs a Compact Apartment
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Smart Personalization OLED TVs
The LG OLED evo G5 Offers Sharp Visuals and Rich Audio
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
GenAI Home Shopping Tools
Wayfair Muse Elevates the Customer Search Experience with AI
AI-Powered Visual Content Generators
Designs.ai Recently Debuted the Revolutionary AI Design Tool
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Reservation-Based Gaming Retail Initiatives
PlayStation 5 Pro in Japan is for Hardcore Gamers
Detachable Gaming Console Laptops
The Wistron Dual Fusion Imagines a System for Work and Play
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
AI Interior Decorators
HOMEE AI Unveiled a World-First AI Interior Designer at CES 2024
Industrial Video Game Controllers
The Conceptual Nothing Gamepad (1) by Anurag Sarda is Ergonomic
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Mid-Century Warm Consoles
Calico Introduces a Look at the Captivating Hi-Fi Console
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Subscription-Based Creator Platforms
Michaels & Creative Fabrica Launch Michaels Digital Downloads
Biological Material Game Controllers
A Team of Designers Dream up the BioHybrid Device Controller
Spatial Computing Kitchen Designers
Lowe's Style Studio Helps People Design with Apple Vision Pro
Anniversary-Celebrating Console Bundles
Sony Launched a PS5 Bundle with PS1-Inspired Designs
Design Award Jury Announcement
Mattel, IIDA and Harvard GSD Were iF Design Awards 2025 Jurors
Immersive Gameplay Features
The Sandbox Launched 'Game Maker 0.11' for Creators and Brands
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
VR-Powered Design Platforms
Mondän Bridges the Gap Between DIY Styling and High-End Customization
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Fashion House Retro-Gaming Devices
Balenciaga Presents a Device That Only Plays the Snake Game
Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls
Hasbro and Mattel Created the Play-Doh Barbie Collection
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Design Thought Leader Podcasts
The Future of XYZ Podcast Spotlights Design Leaders and Innovators
Nostalgic Anniversary Console Updates
Sony Added Nostalgic Themes to its PS5 Console
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Contemporary Home Party Trolley
Jagyeong Bark Designs the Diner Trolley with an Elegant Look
AI-Powered Interior Design Tools
SofaBrain Helps Designers Explore a Variety of Different Styles
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
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
AI-Powered Mood Boards
MoodBoardly Creates Stunning Boards Across a Variety of Indusities
Sustainable Paneling Designs
Luigi Iacucci Introduces Inspiring Lines at Milan Design Week 2024
Game Console Beta Programs
Sony Streamlines its PS5 Beta Program with New Upgrades
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
AI-Enabled DIY Technology
LOKLiK Emphasizes the Potential of DIY Intelligence at CES 2025
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Building Block Game Consoles
LEGO and Nintendo are Releasing a Game Boy Building Block Set
All-Aluminum Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Pocket Aluminum Comes in Four Colors
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Generative Interiors Exhibitions
Trame Launches Its 'Generative Interiors' Concept
Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles
Sara Ourani Designs the SUP Game Box 400 Console
Race-Inspired Puzzle Collections
LEGO and Formula 1 Launch a New Build the Thrill Series
AI-Driven Video Game Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Pro Has the Spectral Super Resolution Feature
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Social-Focused Childrens Games
Dragon Snacks Games' 'Solar Punk' Will Act as a Social Hub
Elevated Audio Product Lines
HAVIT Showcases Innovative Audio Technologies at CES 2025
DIY-Inspired Doll Designs
Rainbow High Unveils Its Exciting New Lineup of Products and Experiences
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Comprehensive Tech Showcase Events
Logitech Announced Gadgets and Software at 'LogiPlay 2024'
Gag-Turned-Reality Devices
Dbrand Launches the Touch Grass Collection of Devices
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Design Inspiration Hubs
The Vault Curates Fresh Design Ideas With Quick, Easy Navigation
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Best-Selling Console Sequels
Nintendo Dropped the Reveal Trailer for the 'Nintendo Switch 2'
Modular Gaming Controller Concepts
The Lifil Multiverse Controller by Diego Perez Rogé is Advanced
Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks
LEGO Introduces the Dynamic Super Mario Kart Set
Game Console-Branches Streetwear
PlayStation Joins F.C. Real Bristol and SOPH on a Fashion Capsule
Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations
Studio Eggi Revolutionizes Kids’ Playrooms with Thoughtful Design
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Charitable Developer Games Showcases
Humble Bundle is Hosting its 2025 Games Showcase
Free Urban Adventure Games
Adventure City Games Launches a Consumer-Focused Initiative in BC
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Value-Minded Video Game Consoles
This Nintendo Switch MAR10 Day Bundle Celebrates the Console
Gaming-Themed Tech Accessories
The Kojima Productions x Higround Collection Arrives This Month
3D-Printable Toy Ranges
MakerWorld 'CyberBrick' Has Reusable Electronics and 3D-Printed Models
2D/3D Wedding Design Tools
Planner 5D Empowers DIY Wedding Planning with Intuitive Design Tools
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
3D Cloud-Based Design Tools
Homestyler is Revolutionizing the Interior Design Process
AI Design Platforms
Playground Creates Professional Designs with AI-Driven Templates
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Inclusive Modular Controllers
Aiden Schutte Designs the Inclusive Free Play Controller Concept
AI-Powered Drawing game
Doodle Play Tasks Players to Use Strategy and Imagination
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships
Barbie's New Initative Spotlights Black Designers for BHM
Collapsible Gamer Controller Designs
The 'Swift' Foldable Controller Concept is Compact
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Gamified Productivity Apps
Triforce Todos Combines Retro Game Style With Task Management Tools
Design Showcase Platforms
todays.design Creates a Community of Artists Showing their Best Work
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Design Inspiration Hubs
Collection Directory Offers Curated Design Inspiration for Professionals
Playfully Modular Display Systems
JudoGrid Presents a Display Setup to Show off Collectibles
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Creative-Centric Control Consoles
Logitech Introduces the MX Creative Console Device
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Custom Player Themes
Player.style Offers Stylish, Flexible Themes For All Web Media Players
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Groundbreaking Design Exhibitions
The Mindcraft Project Channels Progressive Bold Designs