These October 2020 design trends range from wellness-focused home goods to nature-themed wooden stools.
HBF and Jonathan Yoshida Rowell's new collection of wooden stools is a standout, featuring intricate craftsmanship and an nature-inspired design. "The seating capsule is said to draw inspiration from nature and its name—Jueki—is indicative of that." It is also named "for the thick sap that emerges from a tree" and boast a solid ash wood construction with exposed wood grain detailing.
Another notable example is the OUI home goods collection from Canadian retailer Indigo Books & Music. The collection of home decor, tabletop accessories and wellness products promotes a healthy lifestyle and fuses form with function. While designed with practicality in mind, OUI's pieces also pay homage to forms found within nature and contemporary art.
Top 55 Design Trends in October
From Wellness-Focused Home Goods to Nature-Themed Wooden Stools:
Jana Pijak — Oct 25, 2020 — Art & Design
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Non-Medical Transparent Masks
The Reveal Mask Makes Facial Gestures & Micro-Expressions Clear
45
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MaNa's Rizr is a Portable Standing Desk and Laptop Case
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The Tyre Collective's Device can be Mounted on Cars
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Dutch Invertuals Creates Tiny, Flexible Offices for a Park Operator
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Sustainable Hemp-Filled Urinals
GreenPee Introduces New Public Urinals to Combat "Wild Peeing"
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Sanitizing Standing Organizers
Spin Studio's POD Sanitizes and Deodorizes Everyday Items
38
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The Urbanella Rainproof Cape Was Designed to be Travel-Friendly
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Japanese Hut-Inspired Toilets
Wonderwall Creates a Design Aesthetic for the Tokyo Toilet Project
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Sabine Marcelis' Brightly Colored Home Cubicle Folds Away When Not in Use
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Cloud-Inspired Lounge Chairs
Pacha Lounge Chair by Gubi Gets a Modern Update
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Portable Community Kitchens
Soup International Builds Resources for Asylum Seekers and Regufees
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Parra Launches the Handtufted and Handmade Ironica Rug
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Artist-Inspired Collectible Vinyl Toys
Kidrobot Unveiled New Jean-Michel Basquiat Dunnys
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Nature-Inspired Solid Wooden Stools
HBF & Jonathan Yoshida Rowell's Design Mixes Minimalism & Chic
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Massaging Office Chairs
The X-HMT Heat and Massage Chair Cares for the Body's Core
29
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The Nanobag 4.0 is Compact and Lightweight Yet Supports Up to 66lbs
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This New York Apartment Keeps a Small Home Office Accessible
27
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Residents of a London Neighborhood Recruit Camille Walala
26
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Bob Hendrikx Designed an Eco-Friendly Coffin Called the 'Living Cocoon'
25
Whimsical Collectable Chairs
READYMADE and Futura Introduce a Chair Made with Bottle Caps
24
Museum-Like Virtual Experiences
John Marx & Absinthia Vermut Make a Pavilion for Burning Man 2020
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Wellness-Focused Home Goods
OUI is a New Home Brand Sharing Decor, Tabletop & Wellness Products
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Elevated Dining Experiences
Pinch Delivers a New Food and Beverage Experience with Parcel
21
Free Protein Bar Trials
Mezcla Boasts Three Delicious Flavors of Its Plant-Based Protein Bars
20
Mental State-Translating Fashion Collections
Violet Zhou Explores Different States of Mind
19
3D-Printed Housing Crisis Solutions
Mighty Buildings Proposes a New Affordable Automated System
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Aesthetically-Pleasing Latch Hook Collections
We Are Knitters Debuted a New Range for DIY-Lovers
17
Novel-Inspired Dystopian Narratives
Hardy Wong's Project Presents the Future Post-COVID-19
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Bespoke Paper-Made Furniture
Ying Chang's Malleable State Collection Includes Furniture & Homeware
15
Handmade Cosmic-Inspired Pillows
These Astrology Pillows Add an Elegant Touch to Your Home
14
Reusable Celebration Envelopes
These Chinese New Year Red Envelopes are Made to Be Reused
13
Virtual Office Platforms
Remo Unites Virtual Teams with the Benefits of a Physical Workspace
12
Long Glass-Bottomed Bridges
Architects from Zhejiang University Built This Bridge in China
11
Exclusive Art Drops
eBay Partners with Maccarone Gallery and Grimes for a Special Colection
10
Locker-Like Shoe Boxes
Gambol's Limited-Edition Shoe Boxes Can Be Customized with Stickers
9
Stick-on-Peel-off Dispensers
The Sopo Shampoo and Conditioner are Natural and Organic
8
Contemporary Facial Spa Designs
Monastery Studio's Aesthetic is Arranged by Jacqueline Sullivan
7
Precision Glue Packaging
Gorilla Super Glue Micro Precise is Optimized for Controlled Dispensing
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Bulgarian Yogurt Flavors
Trimona Makes Healthful Yogurt Varieties Like Honey Ginger Cinnamon
5
Touchless Fast Food Restaurants
The New Burger King Restaurant Design Supports the New Normal
4
Garden-Inspired Home Scents
Loewe's Home Scents Bring the Garden Indoors
3
Nature-Inspired Biodegradable Fibers
Werewool Seeks to Contribute to a Circular Economy
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Charitable Ash-Accented Artworks
Migrate Art Calls Attention to the Destruction of Crops in Iraq
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Citizen Care Pods
This Care Pod Combines High-Tech and a Modular Design to Ensure Safety
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