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Top 100 Design Products in April

From Giant Inflatable Shoeboxes to Educational Packaging Toys

— April 25, 2015 — Art & Design
This collection of top April 2015 design products ranges far and wide to include everything from art to furniture. Yet a common theme present throughout it happens to be a focus on innovation. Pushing the boundaries in interesting ways, there are bungee cord shower organizers, industrial stone stools and even chargers inspired by Rubik's Cubes.

The top April 2015 design products are not just aesthetically innovative, but functionally so as well. Designers and brands are looking for ways to bring unusual elements into people's lives without disrupting the flow of daily tasks. Instead, through these April 2015 design products, people are able to streamline their lives even more. This is achieved in as good-looking a way as possible, to ensure form and function complement each other.
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Open-Source Printing Filaments
Open-Source Printing Filaments
Autodesk is Sharing the Formula for its 3D-Printing PR48 Resin
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Orb-Shaped Smartphones
Orb-Shaped Smartphones
The Runcible is 'the World's First Anti-Smartphone'
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98
Marble Cord Management
Marble Cord Management
This Elegant Cable Cube Keeps Your Wires Conveniently Placed and Presented
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Artist Residency Awards (UPDATE)
Artist Residency Awards (UPDATE)
The 2015 Glenfiddich Canadian Artists in Residence Prize Winner
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Resourceful Power Packs
Resourceful Power Packs
This Eco-Friendly Portable Charger Reuses Old Smartphone Fuel Cells
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95
Reflective Beach Eyewear
Reflective Beach Eyewear
These Affordable Designer Sunglasses Reflect an Actual Moment in Time
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Museum-Inspired Accessories
Museum-Inspired Accessories
The American Museum of Natural History x Etsy Collaboration is Chic
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93
Lost-in-Translation Trinkets
Lost-in-Translation Trinkets
Translated Spanish Phrases Make Nonsensical and Loveable Products
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92
Mossy Plant Lights
Mossy Plant Lights
The Torch Plant Light Mimics the Look of a Candle with LEDs
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Gadget-Charging Totes
Gadget-Charging Totes
The Leoht Tote Can Power Electronic Devices
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Community-Inspiring Signage
Community-Inspiring Signage
The SXSW Kindsign Session Lets You Create Encouraging Signs
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Historical Luxury Flooring
Historical Luxury Flooring
The Teatro Tile Collection is Inspired by a Historical Italian Monument
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Minimalist Flat-Pack Bikes
Minimalist Flat-Pack Bikes
The Brilliant Bicycle Co Wants to Make Sleek Design Affordable
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Therapeutic Digital Drums
Therapeutic Digital Drums
Synchrony is a Modern Musical Instrument for Child and Parent Intimacy
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Fire Extinguisher Alerts
Fire Extinguisher Alerts
The 'I'm Here' Device Reiterates Flame Risk and Attracts Attention
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Pillow Business Cards
Pillow Business Cards
Martin Norgaard Furze Applies for a Job Via a Clever 'No Sleep' Alias
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Calligraphic Software Branding
Calligraphic Software Branding
Fugue by Sagmeister & Walsh Boasts an Atypically Beautiful Identity
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Luxe All-in-One Speakers
Luxe All-in-One Speakers
A Braven Portable Sound System Offers Style and Surprising Functionality
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Retro Beer Branding
Retro Beer Branding
The Gzub Craft Brewing Packaging is Highly Detailed and Colorful
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Embedded Mirror Tables
Embedded Mirror Tables
Carla & Carlo by Florian Schmid are Handsome His and Hers Vanities
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Secure Table Saws
Secure Table Saws
The Bosch Reaxx Prevents Finger Accidents
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Chromatic Beauty Packaging
Chromatic Beauty Packaging
The Boots No7 Limited Edition Line Boasts Beautiful Packaging
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Performance-Enhancing Sneakers
Performance-Enhancing Sneakers
New Balance is Using 3D Printing for Custom Sneaker Creation
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American Culture Skateboards
American Culture Skateboards
Paul McCarthy x The Skate Room Uses Images Only Americans Understand
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Faux Luxury Furnishings
Faux Luxury Furnishings
Fancy Flat-Packed Side Tables Imitate Marble and Wood on Paper Surfaces
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Customizable 3D-Printed Vessels
Customizable 3D-Printed Vessels
The Wire Vase by Ivan Zhurba Can Be Personalized by Customers
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Flood Safety Streetlights
Flood Safety Streetlights
The Life Keeper Uses the Support of Lampposts for Inundation Refuges
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Rubik's Cube Chargers
Rubik's Cube Chargers
An Automatic Switch-Off Charger Keeps Your Device from Overheating
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Dextrous Dish Sponges
Dextrous Dish Sponges
This Folded Scrubber Lets You More Easily Wash the Fine Edges of Crockery
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Dark Ritualistic Branding
Dark Ritualistic Branding
This Alchemy Coffee Co Branding is Ultramodern and Gothic
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Glowing Liqour Bottles
Glowing Liqour Bottles
The Limited Edition Skyy Vodka Electrifyy Bottle Glows to the Beat of Music
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Industrial Stone Stools
Industrial Stone Stools
The Harder They Come Collection Combines Unique Sea Rocks with Steel Rebar
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UVC Cleaner Robots
UVC Cleaner Robots
The 3D-Printed CounterBot Sanitizes Surfaces by Roaming Around Autonomously
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Curling Wooden Cubbies
Curling Wooden Cubbies
This Scroll Shelf Embraces Your Possessions from Its Wall-Mounted Position
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Tech-Inspired Honest Posters
Tech-Inspired Honest Posters
Ajit Johnson Cleverly Depicts People's Dependence on Devices
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Social Media Prints
Social Media Prints
Onehundredforty Turns Your Tweets into Art
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Fibrous Translucent Tunnels
Fibrous Translucent Tunnels
STUCK by Studio 400 is a Climbable Installation Made from Packing Tape
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Joystick-Style Levers
Joystick-Style Levers
Video Game Controllers Have Inspired This Accessible Door Knob
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Dual Camping Cookers
Dual Camping Cookers
The Tegstove Enables You to Prepare Hot Food and Charge Your Devices
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Ring-Grip Tables
Ring-Grip Tables
This Side Table with a Handle Was Inspired By Antique Candlesticks
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Haunting Playhouse Installations
Haunting Playhouse Installations
Die Hexe is an Immersive Art Installation in an Old NYC Townhouse
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Paper Mache Perches
Paper Mache Perches
The Crumpled Chair Offers an Uneven Seating Surface with a Crafty Appearance
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Crowdfunded Urban Forests
Crowdfunded Urban Forests
The PopUP Forest Project Wants to Transform Times Square into Greenery
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Customizable Air-Quality Appliances
Customizable Air-Quality Appliances
A 3D-Printed Air Conditioner is Manufactured to Unique Tastes
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Affectionate DIY Boxes
Affectionate DIY Boxes
Anna Trympali's Romantic Gift Box Helps to Create a Heartfelt Greeting
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Teatime Phone Docks
Teatime Phone Docks
This Office Desk Organizer Holds Papers, a Phone and a Mug
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Cosmic Hyperreal Paintings
Cosmic Hyperreal Paintings
The Work of Artist Vladimir Kraynyk Recalls Images of the Big Bang
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Cheerful Popsicle Packaging
Cheerful Popsicle Packaging
Make It Pop by Farm Design is Colorful and Compact
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Bungee Bath Cords
Bungee Bath Cords
These Coiled Suction Cables Conveniently Suspend Your Shampoo Within Your Shower
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Inflatable Art Showcases
Inflatable Art Showcases
The Traveling BLOW UP Show is a Selection of Inflatable Contemporary Art
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Canned Book Packaging
Canned Book Packaging
The Food for Thought Series Cleverly Plays on Meal-Related Titles
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Solar-Powered Blinds
Solar-Powered Blinds
BRI/SO Smart Shutters Promise Privacy, Sunlight Obstruction and Electricity
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Vintage Roll Wallets
Vintage Roll Wallets
The Bandito Pocketbook Furls Up to Hold Everything from Money to Sunglasses
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Gorgeous Grid Pinboards
Gorgeous Grid Pinboards
This Wall-Mounted Metal Organizer Lets You Tack Up Little Objects
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Teddy Puzzle Toys
Teddy Puzzle Toys
Ozobear Challenges Kids with Twisting 3D-Printed Blocks
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Dignified Drawer Toolboxes
Dignified Drawer Toolboxes
Hardware Storage is Minimalist and Organized for Refined Woodworkers
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Lumber Lens Speakers
Lumber Lens Speakers
The SoundBarrel Exercises the Acoustic Properties of String Instruments
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Film-Inspired Typographic Illustrations
Film-Inspired Typographic Illustrations
Peter Strain's Hand-Lettered Typography Takes Poster Form
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Hybrid Baby Strollers
Hybrid Baby Strollers
This Stroller Concept Has a Second Function as a Child's Bike Seat
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Luxury Avian Abodes
Luxury Avian Abodes
This Glass Bird House Caters to Your Feathered Friends with Expensive Taste
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Rain-Activated Street Art
Rain-Activated Street Art
Rainworks Are Eco-Friendly Sidewalk Installations That Appear When Wet
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Futuristic Funeral Carriages
Futuristic Funeral Carriages
This Modern Coffin Carriage is an Avant-Garde Take on Antique Designs
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Surging Retail Displays
Surging Retail Displays
The El Picaporte Storefront Makes a Splash in Valencia
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Squeezable Yogurt Packaging
Squeezable Yogurt Packaging
The Cheerpack Yogurt and Dairy Packages are Convenient For Children
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E-Ink Phone Cases
E-Ink Phone Cases
The inkCase Displays Notifications and Noteworthy Info On Your Mobile's Back
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Boutique-Inspired Hotel Chains
Boutique-Inspired Hotel Chains
Holiday Inn Express Boasts a Hip Redesign
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Cyclist Signal Gloves
Cyclist Signal Gloves
For Urban Cycling Safety, These Gloves Keep Motorists Informed of Turns
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Coiled Clothes Racks
Coiled Clothes Racks
This Spring Hanger Integrates a Spiralling Bar for Gathering More Garments
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Eco Coffee Pods
Eco Coffee Pods
The Droops Coffeemaker Would Use Dissolvable Java Capsules for Responsible Brewing
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Buzzing Bumblebee Motorbikes
Buzzing Bumblebee Motorbikes
The Stripes of a Black and Yellow Motorcycle Create Insectile Look
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Plug-Propped Lamps
Plug-Propped Lamps
The Wald Outlet Light is Freestanding and Anchored to the Socket
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Double Selfie Sticks
Double Selfie Sticks
The Stesco Mount Aligns Two Smartphones for Unique Depth Perception Pictures
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Compact Accessible Kitchens
Compact Accessible Kitchens
ChopChop Culinary Setup is Ergonomically Designed for Wheelchair Users
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Rugged Motorcycle Concepts
Rugged Motorcycle Concepts
The Honda Bulldog Design Moves Away from Traditional Leisure Bikes
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Cantilevered Computer Tables
Cantilevered Computer Tables
Wall Laptop Desk Facilitates the Adaptation of Your Home Workstation
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Futuristic Shower Concepts
Futuristic Shower Concepts
The EIKON Touch Water Control System Beckons the Future
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Eco Design Initiatives
Eco Design Initiatives
Do the Green Thing Promotes Earth Hour with a Collaborative Design Project
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Casual Upscale Workplaces
Casual Upscale Workplaces
The New INC Architecture Design Nyc Office Was Designed by the Firm
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Square Smartphone Designs
Square Smartphone Designs
The BlackBerry L Reimagines the Rotary Slider for a Retractable Keyboard
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Rare Opulent Guitars
Rare Opulent Guitars
This Luxurious One-of-a-Kind Custom Stratocaster is Inspired by a Faberge Egg
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3D Carving Machines
3D Carving Machines
The X-Carve Creates 3D Pieces From Wood, Metal and Plastic
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Futuristic Violin Designs
Futuristic Violin Designs
This 3D-Printed Instrument Creates Sights and Sounds to Behold
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Cartoony Booze Branding
Cartoony Booze Branding
Illustrated Beer Labels Bring Playfulness to Limited Edition Packaging
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Convenient Convertible Wheelchairs
Convenient Convertible Wheelchairs
The Optimo Reconfigures for Its User to Change Position
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Giant Inflatable Shoeboxes
Giant Inflatable Shoeboxes
This Nike Air Max Day Shanghai Installation is a Towering Shoebox
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Feminine Confectionary Branding
Feminine Confectionary Branding
This Cute Macaron Packaging Boasts A Simplistic Design
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Cardboard Kids' Desks
Cardboard Kids' Desks
Flatpacked Furnishings Teach Youngsters the Process and Logic of Assembly
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Digital Display Stilettos
Digital Display Stilettos
This E-Ink Shoe Has Pattern-Changing Properties for Outfit Coordination
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Detoxifying Juice Branding
Detoxifying Juice Branding
Verve Juices Has a New Look for Its Line of Healthy Cleansing Drinks
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Educational Packaging Toys
Educational Packaging Toys
IDEO.org Creates Eco-Friendly Packaging that Doubles as Playthings
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Retro-Futuristic Cars
Retro-Futuristic Cars
The DS21 Renaissance by Slimane Toubal is a Concept Inspired by Citroen DS
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Flat Packed Lamps
Flat Packed Lamps
The Kavo DIY Table Lamp Lets the Buyer Participate in the Building
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Draped Timber Tables
Draped Timber Tables
This Folding Table Top Can Be Propped Up for Extension to Left to Dangle
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Spacey Pet Beds
Spacey Pet Beds
A Futuristic Dog House Assumes an Alien Appearance and Hidden Hi-Tech Features
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Graphical Food Branding
Graphical Food Branding
This Contemporary Processed Meat Packaging Design Targets Millennials
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Efficient Folding Suitcases
Efficient Folding Suitcases
Nendo Kame Luggage Has a Flexible Fabric Cover That Simply Rolls Aside
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Minimalist Projected Timepieces
Minimalist Projected Timepieces
A Projection Wall Clock Displays the Hour from Beamed Light Digits
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Eco Garden Kits
Eco Garden Kits
The Vive Planting Set Prepares Kids for Easily Growing Greenery in Their Backyards
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Portable Yogurt Packaging
Portable Yogurt Packaging
Ugo Offers an Easy-to-Eat Yogurt to Go Container and Spoon
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Flat-Packed Tabletop Workstations
Flat-Packed Tabletop Workstations
Adjustable Standing Desks Make it Simple to Set Up Shop Anywhere
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