Neda Agha Soltani’s death during a protest in Iran has sparked a social networking explosion. Her picture is everywhere and the video (for some reason) is still posted online.
Neda has become a symbol for mindless violence and terror in many countries (especially Iran). Her name and face will not be forgotten anytime soon and we can only hope this tragedy can enact some change.
Featured here are 20 symbolic innovations that encompass messages from natural symbols, to the Olympic torches, to even symbolic stationary.
20 Symbolic Innovations
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Inked Mythological Power Symbols
Rising Phoenix Tattoos as Statements of Rebirth
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Ads With Naughty Symbolism
Skyy Vodka's "Twig and Berries"
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Seeking Natural Symbols of Love
Mother Nature Sends Her Love Through Heart Shapes
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Golden Phase Symbolism Revived
Gustav Klimt Fashion
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Metaphorical Fish Tanks
Infinity Aquarium Symbolizes Life
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Ten Olympic Torches
Iconic Symbol for Sports Games
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Color in Motion
Interactive Experience of Color Symbolism
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Broken Heart Bling
Breakup Jewelry By Etsy Artists Symbolize Broken Romance
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Anti-Status Symbols
Kevin Cyr Paints Neglected and Graffiti-Covered Commercial Cars
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Logo-Shaped Diamonds
Louis Vuitton Special Cut Sparklers
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Playful Symbolic Jewelry
The Whimsical 'Jocale' Collection by Musuc
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Upbeat Symbolic Accessories
Handy Shft Pendants and Keychains Remind You Everything is Okay
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Symbolic Skateboards
Four Bunnies of the Apocalypse
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Relationship Status Pins
SHI Symbols (For Hetero and Homosexuals)
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Fishhook Symbolism
Anti-Addiction Ad Campaigns for ANPAA Wants to Get You 'Off the Hook'
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Words as Art Medium
Graham Gillmore Uses Words as Symbols and Creative Images
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Symbolic Business Gifts
Nidus Team Work Nest
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Symbolic Stationery
Lizania Cruz Uses 3D Typography to Reference Spring Rejuvenation
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Yin-Yang Couture
Hixsept Creates T-Shirt Design Based on Atomic Peace Symbols
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Symbolic Towel Days
Honoring Douglas Adams by Carrying the Most Useful Travel Item
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Consciously Cool Jewelry
'The Art of Adornment' is a Must-Have Collaboration Collection
Ottoman-Empire-Inspired Jewelry Capsules
Azza Fahmy Unveiled its 'Tales of the Nile' Collection
Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Symbolic Jewelry Designs
Swarovski's Lunar New Year Collection is Joyful and Celebratory
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Pride-Celebrating Jewelry Collections
Olaeda Partners with Jamie Pandit for a Unique Collection
Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
©SAINT Mxxxxxx Celebrates Heath Ledger's Joker in New Capsule
Crayon-Themed Arm Cuffs
Nadine Ghosn Unveils the 'Color-FULL' Bracelet Collaboration with Crayola
Deep Sea Funerals
Mondial Boasts Another Way to Scatter the Ashes of Loved Ones
Emotional Poeticized Motorsport Campaigns
Honda Debuts the 'Unstoppable Dreams' Campaign
Feminine Rebellion Campaigns
Songs of Siren Campaign Reimagines Femininity With Fierce Urban Edge
Documentary-Style Hair Campaigns
Cécred’s 'A Deeper Understanding of Hair' Shows Power and Purpose
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Exquisitely Artistic Vase Collections
Hering Berlin Taps Pierce Brosnan for 'So Many Dreams'
Legendary Boxer Pen Collections
Montblanc's Great Characters Collector Line Celebrate Muhammad Ali
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Ultra-Modern Furniture Collections
Kelly Wearstler and ARCA Launch the NUDO 2.0 Capsule
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Self-Love-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rastah Introduces the Chic and Eye-Catching VOLUME 11 Line
History-Inspired Apparel Collections
The Scorpion & The Frog is Denim Tears Thoughtful Collection
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Minimalist Logo Rebrands
The New SanDisk Logo Offers a Bold Redesign Rooted in Innovation
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Modern Motherhood Campaigns
Nara Smith Stars in Marc Jacobs' Mother's Day Campaign
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel
AELIS Debuts the History and High Technology Collection
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Evolved Streetwear Brand Launches
NEPENTHES Presents the New SHIDEN Brand This Year
Concept-Driven Retail Experiences
Artist Miya Ando X Saint Laurent Create an Immersive Exhibition
Cultural Icon-Inspired Fashion Collections
Novitska's Vibrant Summer Collection is Eye-Catching
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Late Queen-Honoring Statues
Amy Goodman Creates the Statue of Queen Elizabeth II
Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses
The Infinite Convertible Bag by Maryam Hosseini is Shapeshifting
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Graphic-Detailed Cozy Streetwear
AELIZA Presents the THINK MORE Collection of Apparel
Colombian-Inspired Sportswear Collections
Adidas Originals Partners with MAZ Manuela Álvarez
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
Movember's A Problem Halved Bench Inspires Mental Health Conversations
Gun Violence Prevention Films
Sandy Hook Promise Turns a Childhood Symbol Into a Call for Action
Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns
'Computer Science Is Everything' Inspires Future Innovators
Iconic Shoe Campaigns
Amina Muaddi's Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign Ushers in 'New Icons'
Earthy Sophisticated Lighting
Carmen Nash Designs the Folk and Flora Series for Troy Lighting
Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Niamh Barry Presents a Range of Dynamic Lighting
Symbolized Collaborative Logo Unveilings
A'ja Wilson and Nike Showcase a Look at Their Logo
Spoof Sparkling Water Cans
Liquid Death's Can of Art Pokes Fun at a Controversial Work of Art
Empowering Love-Themed Jewelry
Oak and Luna x Natasha Zinko’s Debut the 'Heart on Lock' Collection
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Female-Celebrating Indoor Mats
Sight Unseen and Heymat Designs the Iconic Women Collection
Artist-Designed Wallpaper
Rebecca Moses Unveils Vibrant Wallpaper Collection
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Visual Museum Campaigns
MoMA’s New Museum Campaign Transforms NYC into an Art Lover’s Paradise
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Neon Illuminated Art Installations
Morag Myerscough Creates the Love and Unity Sculpture
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Literature-Inspired Pen Campaigns
BIC Brazil Marks the 75th Anniversary of the BIC Cristal Pen
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Empowering Female Athlete Campaigns
Dove and Sports Illustrated Partnered to Celebrate Athletes
Artful Versatile Rug Collections
Nanimarquina Unveiled a Range of Rugs with Various Inspirations
Expansive Cultural Heritage Initiatives
Ne'Ma's 'Valuing Our Roots' Initiative is Mindful
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Ukrainian Creative High-Fashion Brands
Angel for Fashion Debuts THEO's Latest Collection
Classic Architecture-Inspired Lighting
Zeynep Boyan Designs the Monumental Collection of Lamps
Actor-Supported High Jewelry Campaigns
BULGARI Debuts Zendaya & Anne Hathaway for Eternally Reborn
Racism-Combatting Handbag Designs
Grey Brazil Has Designed the Anti-Racist Handbag
Honest Female Athlete Campaigns
'Get Explicit' by Hillberg & Berk Empowers Women in Sports
Tech-Enhanced Beaded Bracelets
Soulstones Help People Make Connections and Memories
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Monumental Cultural Art Installations
Nicole Nomsa Moyo Unveiled the Pearl Jam Art Installtion
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
Statement Jewelry Collaborations
Jessel Taank's 'Cleopatra' Jewelry Collection is Empowering
Anime-Inspired Baseball Hats
New Era Partners with Studio Ghibli On a New Hat Collection
Faceless Mother Campaigns
Peanut's Invisible Mothers Visualizes the Solitude Women Experience
Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns
'The Last Photo' is a Suicide Prevention Initiative
One-of-One Fashion Capsules
AELIZA's New Collection is Made to Celebrate Individuality
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Album-Inspired Clothing Capsules
Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Mother-Themed Hat Designs
Mother Hats Offers Stylish Headwear and Empowerment
Traditional Emirati Design Collections
Loreta Bilinskaite-Monie Designs the Tirhal Collection
Floral-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
END. Has Collaborated with Vans and NOMA t.d.
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
City-Inspired Stationary Projects
UOS ID Designs the Seoul My Soul Project Nodding to Seoul
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps
The New USPS Stamps Celebrate Art and Pop Culture
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Limited-Edition Sunglasses Collections
Nathy Peluso Partners with MELLER on Bold Eyewear Capsule
Celebratory Photo Collections
Sonic Editions Honors Black Icons with an Exclusive Photo Collection
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
Artful Pyramid Installations
Agnes Denes Installs the Living Pyramid in the Coachella Valley
Lunar Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry Charms
Ai Weiwei and TASCHEN Join Forces on the Zodiac Charms
Emotional Short Films
Johnson & Johnson’s New Emotional Film Sheds Light on Severe Depression
Gender-Based Violence Awareness Films
My Friend Max Hate Exposes the Dark Side of Online Influence
Culture-Focused Crowdfunding Campaigns
NTD International Competitions Runs a Crowdfunding Campaign
Interactive Typo Art Installations
Pasha Radetzki Creates the Love-Ego=LOV in New York
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Philosopher-Neighbouring Burial Plots
Consumers Can Buy the Burial Plot Next to Karl Marx's Tomb
Statement Short Films
'The Trial' by Gandja Monteiro Exposes Realities of Abortion Bans
Nationalized Condiment Labels
Heinz Honors Saudi National Day with Unmarked Designs
Image-To-Poetry Generators
The Data Poets Turns Images into Poetic Expressions
Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures
GREEN GRADS Features Roberta Schreyer's Dreamstones
Self-Expression Docu-Series
e.l.f. Beauty's Show Your(s)e.l.f Shares Stories of Bold Disruptors
AI Character Generators
Hedra Stylize Creates Persistent, Lifelike Digital Characters
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Sustainable Idol-Finding Apps
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Unveils a New Ganesha App
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Cross-Cultural Art Exhibitions
A Team Forms to Present Mother Goddess of the Three Realms
Chess-Inspired Ceramic Vase Capsules
Sara Khamisi and Sandro Lopez Milano Launch the Kish o Mat
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Barrel Vault-Topped Metro Stations
KA Architecture Studio Designs the Jahad Metro Plaza
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Censorship-Combatting Social Media Campaigns
Operation Retweet Uses AI-Generated Avatars
Symbol-Locating Tools
SymbolHero Helps You Locate Special Emoticons Quicker
Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections
Katice Ramirez Debuts the Illuminating Darkness Collection