While some of the May 2020 design trends are intended as solutions for obstacles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions that have been imposed by the government, others aim to exercise one's creativity.
The AD-APT Modular System, for example, is launched with the aim to make stay-at-home life more comfortable. The series includes screens and walls that are designed to modify apartments for function-specific needs for activities like cooking, working, and playing.
Many creative brands are also reimagining everyday objects to match the demands of the virus outbreak. Studio Yield, for example, has created a spray-on hand sanitizer, while Liveable has launched the innovative 'Well-Distance-Being'—a project which employs a wearable rattan cage that is used as a tool to ensure people are safe and social distancing.
Top 80 Design Trends in May
From Modular WFH Systems to Transformative Cardboard Packaging:
Kalin Ned — Jun 3, 2020 — Art & Design
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DIY Cardboard Home Competitions
Dezeen Helps Launch the Samsung Out of the Box Competition
79
Nature-Inspired Shapely Furniture
Level Project's Home Landscape Debuts at VDF x Ventura Projects
78
Modern Trefoil-Shaped Houses
Eldridge London Creates a Dramatically Shaped House in Coombre Park
77
Compostable Sugarcane Packaging
Bscly Delivers Clothing in 100% Home Compostable Boxes
76
Transformative Cardboard Packaging
This Packaging from Samsung Turns Into Useful Home Items
75
Hands-Free Door Handles
In Light of COVID-19, Ivo Tedbury & Freddie Hong Present a Useful Design
74
Pre-Built Mini-Offices
Dwellito is a Dedicated Workspace That Can Be Delivered to the Home
73
Dying Tree Furniture Ranges
Odami Uses Wood from a Dying Red Oak Tree for Its New Furniture Line
72
Grand Piano-Inspired Yachts
Icona Design Presented Fibonacci Concerto, a Unique Concept Project
71
One-Piece Leather Bags
Nendo's Mai Bag is Arrives to the Buyer in a Flat Form & Requires Assembly
70
Provocative Rubber Cabinets
Allthatissolid's Masque Thing Emphasizes Material Flexibility
69
Augmented Reality Exhibits
Sebastian Errazuriz Helps Artists Sell Artwork During the Pandemic
68
Handbag-Shaped Flower Vases
Bodega Rose Created a Vase in the Shape of Louis Vuitton‘s Speedy Bag
67
Hands-Free Doorknob Attachments
Adapta's Hands-Free Door Opener Can Be Used with an Arm or Elbow
66
Recycled Plastic Bottle Pavilions
Daydreamers Design Reimagines the Chinese Burning Tower
65
Quarantine-Themed Colouring Books
'Q is for Quarantine' is Created by Brian Siedband & Gordy Sang
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Minimalist Flat-Pack Chair Designs
Pearson Lloyd Boasts a Steel Silhouette for Danish Brand Takt
63
Upcycled Umbrella Bags
Plasticity Turns Discarded Umbrellas Into New Vinyl Bags
62
All-in-One Kneeling Desks
The Edge Desk is a Combined Kneeling Desk and Chair System
61
Self-Isolation-Friendly Micro-Apartments
Francesca Perani Reimagines the Urban Cabin in Bergamo
60
Empowering Pandemic Emojis
&Walsh Offers Comic Relief with a Set of Custom Designed Emojis
59
Next-Gen Sanitation Kits
Kiran Zhu Created a Kit to Improve Public Hygiene Habits
58
Ruin-Accented Modern Homes
Will Gamble Architects Design an Interesting Residential Extension
57
Futuristic Virtual Reality Installations
Space Popular's Work Predicts the Future of Communication
56
Printable Coloring Books
The Adobe Coloring Book Gets New Chapters Weekly
55
Neon Green Virtual Sofas
Crosby Studios Launched a Nike-Branded Augmented Reality Sofa
54
Zero-Waste Restaurants
The Silo Restaurant in East London Features a Sustainable Menu and Interior
53
Modular Wall-Mounted Shelves
The 'KUR!O' Wall Shelving System is Easily Customized and Changed
52
Interceptive Faux Stair Designs
The Stairway House is a Multi-Generational Home Designed by Nendo
51
Virtual Art Festivals
Burning Man 2020 is Going Completely Digital with Virtual Black Rock City
50
Self-Driving Mobile Playgrounds
Nendo Introduces an Interesting Use for Autonomous Vehicles
49
3D-Printed Face Shields
Carbon & adidas are Providing COVID-19 Relief with Protective Equipment
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Social Distancing Markets
Shift Architecture Urbanism is Reimagining Street Food Markets
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Shapeshifting Illumination Solutions
The 'Méduse Lamp' Changes According to Needs
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Artistically Decorated London Apartments
Surman Weston Updates This Space with Custom Details
45
Liquid-Like Concrete Chairs
Bower Studios' Concrete Melt Chair Presents New Material Qualities
44
Modular WFH Systems
The AD-APT Modular System Changes Apartments for Play, Work & Cooking
43
Rosy Cat-Friendly Houses
Cats' Pink House is Full of Structures for Cats to Climb & Explore
42
Storage-Hiding Mirrors
Nikki Alagha's Arc Mirror Hides a Secret Storage Space Behind It
41
Premium Sustainable Wallets
Oliver Co. Makes Accessories from Materials Like Apple Waste & Wood
40
Metal Thread-Accented Murano Glass
T Sakhi Boasts Experimental Murano Glass Tableware Lines
39
Spray Hand Sanitisers
Design Studio Yield Uses Its Facilities to Meet the Demand for the Product
38
Translucent Tennis Pavilions
Lemoal Lemoal Architectes Builds a Half-Timbered Pavilion
37
Voice-Controlled Floating Lamps
Megi is a Levitating Lamp with Three Levels of Brightness
36
Smart Home Giveaways
The HGTV Smart Home is Full of Technology, Gadgets & Connected Solutions
35
Virtual Background Galleries
'Virtual Backgrounds' Offers Zoom Backgrounds for Video Chats
34
AR-Powered Installation Exhibitions
New KAWS Installations are Spotlighted in EXPANDED HOLIDAY
33
Custom Record-Engraving Machines
Yuri Suzuki Collaborated with Gakken on the Easy Record Maker
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Social Distancing Parks
Precht's Maze-Like Outdoor Park Uses Tall Hedges to Encourage Separation
31
Futuristic Birthing Chairs
Ultima Thule is Designed to Make a Sanctuary-Like Experience for Labor
30
Accessible Curbless Showers
X Curb Industries Helps with the Building of Curbless Showers
29
Video Conferencing Windows
Square by Argodesign is an Artificial Window with a Shade That Raises
28
Creative-Focused Free Job Boards
The One Club for Creativity Sets Up a Job Board During COVID-19
27
Bio-Containing Gridshell Pods
Gregory Quinn Boasts the SheltAir as a Solution to Isolate Patients
26
Croissant-Inspired Bakeries
Dezembro Arquitetos Creates a Modern Bakery, with Playful Elements
25
Ultramodern Levitating Oil Diffusers
Helium Aromo Fills the Entire Space with a Light Aroma
24
Bubblegum Pink Bakeries
The Pretzel bakery in Melbourne Boasts a Vibrant, Monochromatic Design
23
Sophisticated Custom Wallpapers
MuralsWallpaper Have Elevated Styles to Upgrade Your Home Office
22
Cannabis-Themed Wallpapers
Superflower's Indica Pattern Shares the Cannabis Plant's Unique Form
21
Scrap Wood Coat Hangers
The 'Logs' Wall Hook is Made with Offcuts Unsuitable for Furniture Making
20
Whipped Coffee Concepts
Dalgona Elevates the Coffee Experience with Texture
19
Seat-Integrated Stairwell Handrails
The 'Rest For A While' Staircase Offers a Place to Sit
18
Recycled Plastic Patio Furniture
Loll Designs' Outdoor Collections Feature Recycled Milk Jugs
17
Virtual Design Festivals
The Virtual Design Festival Offers Digital Booths for Brands & Creators
16
3D Honeycomb Accent Walls
This Bedroom Accent Wall Has a Textural Timber Design
15
AR-Supplemented Virtual Art Fairs
Frieze is Adapting to COVID-19 Restrictions with Technology
14
Artistic Wellbeing Projects
The Wellbeing Project & Amplifier Aim to Support the Artist Community
13
Curated Digital Event Kits
The KikiKit Boasts Six Kits for Celebration During COVID-19 Lockdown
12
Artistic Resin-Accented Accessories
The Ultimate TJB Box Set Highlights a Demure Aesthetic
11
Knitted Rubber Band Garments
Rie Sakamoto Uses Rubber Bands to Knit a Fashion Line as a Statement
10
Orange-Accented Radio Stations
Forma Aesthetically Updates the Yale University Radio Station
9
Electricity-Saving Efficient Motor Solutions
Smc's Smart Motor System is Cost-Effective & Reliable
8
Efficient Cold-Brew Coffee Devices
The Swift Device Can Make a Cup of Cold-brew in Just 10 Minutes
7
Cannabis-Infused Candles
Boy Smells' 420 Candle Collection Explores the Aroma of Cannabis
6
Building Block Coding Toys
Cody Block is a Screen-Free Coding Toy for Children
5
Mushroom-Based Candle Packaging
Shrine's Candle Box Packaging is 100% Compostable
4
Positivity-Centric Limited-Edition Prints
Mona Chalabi's Earth Day Prints are Light-Hearted
3
Sea Salted CBD Caramels
Mello Debuts a Tasty Treat That is Also All-Natural and Gluten-Free
2
Curated Home Decor Collaborations
The Altuzarra x Etsy Collab Celebrates Small Business Owners
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Wearable Rattan Cages
Livable's Well-Distance-Being Encourages People to Keep Their Distance
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Modular Decor Shelving Systems
The halblang 'Blendend' Shelving System is Adaptable
Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
The Conceptual Grid Sofa from Sunriu Design is Multifunctional
Modular Home Decor Collections
Keeps Presents the New Limited Off-Cuts Line of Designs
AI-Enhanced Sustainable Furniture
Philippe Starck and Kartell Join on the A.I. Collection
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'LAPCASE' Transforms to Support Working from Anywhere
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins
A.L.P.S. Designs the Infinity Mobile Architecture System
Curvaceous Modular Sofa Systems
The Michelin Modular Sofa System Works with Two Modules
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
The Yazak Concept Helps Manage Productivity At Night
Customizable Office Furniture
The Steelcase Flex Personal Spaces Desk System is Comfy and Private
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Contemporary Design-Forward Seating Lines
Fasetti’s Autumn 2024 Collection is Chic and High-End
Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts
i29 Creates the Câpsula Concept for Dutch Design Week
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Extreme Space-Saving Architecture
A 74-Square-Foot Apartment is Redefining Urban Living
Detachable Wall-Mounted Standing Desks
The 'Hitch' Mobile Desk System Works in Multiple Ways
AI Interior Decorators
HOMEE AI Unveiled a World-First AI Interior Designer at CES 2024
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Sustainable Bathroom Design Collections
Agape Debuts the 'Vis-à-Vis' and 'Rendez-Vous' Collections
3D-Printed Organization Stationary
Studio Hopkins Launches Melt, a Brand of 3D-Printed Products
Dynamic Structural Furniture Designs
ÆTHER/MASS and Alton Design Two New Products
Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
House Industries & Autotype Introduce an New Collection
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Home Office Starter Packs
Steelcase Enhances Convenience and Ergonomic Comfort
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Modern Office Space Designs
Studio Alexander Fehre Creates a Chic Interior for VdK Cooperative
Flexible Pre-Fabricated Homes
Rabih Hage Introduces His Latest Design — Muudo
Modular Flat-Pack Side Tables
SUNRIU Design's Tai Side Table is Sustainability-Conscious
Salvaged Timber Furniture Capsule
Gini Moynier Introduces the Formwork Collection of Furniture
Sustainable Smart Cottages
The LG Smart Cottage is a Compact Prefab with Cutting-Edge Tech
Functional Everyday Object Collections
Goux Studio Showcases the New Modular Plus Collection
Sleek Modern Table Collections
Cosentino and Modular Lighting Instruments Drop a New Capsule
Virtual Room Stylers
Decorify by Wayfair is Powered by Generative AI
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Modern Chair Designs
TAKT and Industrial Facility Introduce the Bow Chair
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
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
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Wooden Textural Furniture Series
Hanneke Lourens Designs the Corrugated Furniture Capsule
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Modular Biodesign Furniture Series
The VANK-CUBE Series are Made from Flax and Hemp Materials
Music Industry Creative Offices
22RE Transforms a Vaulted Factory into a Modern Workspace
Tile-Clad Colorful Blocky Furniture
Studio Rens Created the Re-Glow Collection of Furniture
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Modular Wooden Desk Trays
Teixeira Design Studio Creates the Modular Track Concept
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Versatile Utilitarian Furniture
Equiparc Presents teh Collection 40 of Modular Furniture
Sustainable Paneling Designs
Luigi Iacucci Introduces Inspiring Lines at Milan Design Week 2024
Adaptable Mobile Professional Desks
The Airy Office Desk by Ivana Wingham Suits Any Needs
Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions
Andu Masebo and Rio Kobayashi Create the Dwellings Project
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Minimal Adaptable Furniture Collections
Studio TK Presents the Custom Bevy Collection of Tables
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs
Tom Dixon Reimagined Everyday Sofas Adapt to Modern Living
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules
SeungBum Ma Designs the Form-Functional Archi-Furniture
Modular Bathroom Solutions
Prefabricated Pods Streamline Construction and Improve Quality
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Modular Solid Wood Systems
Foster + Partners Industrial Design Creates the ILE Modular System
Furniture-Expressive Magazines
Flexform Creates the Somewhere Magazine to Highlight Designs
Demountable Wooden Retail Spaces
Architecture for London Designs Present & Correct's New Space
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Modular Stacked Furniture Series
MOTO Introduces the Bright STACK Furniture Collection
Luxe Spring-Centric Tailored Apparel
Paul Smith Presents His New Capsule for SS24
Sanitizing Organizational Clothing Cabinets
Yujin Lee Designs the Evelopper for 210 PD.GROUP
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
AI-Powered Interior Design Platforms
AI Room Designer Offers Instant Visualizations of Designs
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Home Office Furniture Collections
Dieffebi Creates a New Modern Capsule for Home Offices
Vibrant Furniture Collections
Unform Studio Unveils Its Inaugural Furniture Collection
Multifunctional Vietnamese Homes
H-H Studio Designs the House for Young Families in Da Nang
Dynamic Modular Sofa Solutions
Rodolfo Dordoni Designs the Twiggy Seating for Minotti
Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion
ARCS Presents a Look at its New Range for the FW24 Season
Modular Organized Shelving Systems
TIPTOE Designs the Contemporary UNIT Shelving System
Modular Office Meeting Spaces
The Toko Meeting Pod by Carl Gustav Magnusson is Ultra-Stylish
Adaptable Office Storage Solutions
Form Furniture Introduces the Versatile Stash Series
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
AI-Enabled Cabinet Capsules
Amin Saadat Designs a New Collection of Dynamic Furniture
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Modular Beam-Themed Furniture
The Beam Collection by Adam Weir has a Harmonious Structure
Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Stylishly Functional Yellow Chairs
Yeeun Son's U-Sofa is an Ideal Solution for Working from Home
Versatile Work Furniture Systems
SIXINCH USA and Populous Present the Elevate System
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Bench Wall Furniture Systems
Form Us With Love Designs the Cubicle Furniture System
Sensory-Enhanced Workspace Designs
Design ni Dukaan Elevates Workspace Design in Various Senses
Blocked Modular Furniture Systems
The Vank Cube System by Anna Vonhausen Adapts to Any Space
Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes
Studio Entrandan Designs the Box Set with Wooden Details
Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture
Formafantasma Presents its Dynamic La Casa Dentro Range
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Vibrant Versatile Furniture Series
Here Now Introduces a Versatile Capsule of Furniture
Japanese-Inspired Simplistic Offices
Okamura Presents its Lives Post + Beam Workspace Design
Timeless Furniture Series
Artek Creates the Crafted Through Time Series to Build on Designs
Versatile Modern Furniture Series
Wittmann Presents a New VUELTA Modular Collection
Reused Skyscraper Furniture Capsules
Niceworkshop Creates the Aged Form Line and New Form Line
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Design Showcase Platforms
todays.design Creates a Community of Artists Showing their Best Work
Utilitarian Fall-Focused Fashion
The Theory Project by Lucas Ossendrijver Readies for FW23
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Playfully Modular Display Systems
JudoGrid Presents a Display Setup to Show off Collectibles
Curved Dynamic Furniture Capsules
Andrea Parisio Designs a Range of Meridiani Furniture
Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
Carr Designs a New Office Block with Industrial Themes
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Expressive Unique Furniture Designs
ÆTHER/MASS Continues to Grow Experimental Design Products
Retro Apartment Transformations
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Artful Creative Kitchen Collections
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Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Customizable Digital Studio Platforms
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Nature-Inspired Design Objects
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Miniature Sanitized Cabinet Concepts
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Stackable Colorful Café Collection
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Retro Colorful Furniture Collections
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Playful Dynamic Furniture Capsule
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