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Top 100 Design Trends in August

From Colorful Pop Culture Collages to Realistic Animal Rings

— August 1, 2015 — Art & Design
The top August 2015 design trends offer a glimpse into the ever-evolving world of creative design. While playful references to pop culture are continuing to pop up in just about every form, there are many other movements that can be recognized and organized under various headings.

Creative packaging designs continue to dominate the consumer packaged goods industries, as brands and designers realize the value of a well-presented product. While many brands opt for rustic-inspired designs that speak to the consumer desire to eat locally produced foods, others go for a different look that projects an image of scientific precision, instilling confidence in the consumer regarding the quality.

Additionally, a pattern can be observed in these August 2015 design trends in regards to the materials being used in the creation of everyday objects. Blending style and functionality, designers are turning to reclaimed materials to further differentiate their work from that of mass production.
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Inkblot-Based Artwork
Inkblot-Based Artwork
This Artists Uses Inkblots to Create Charming Monster Cartoons
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97
Whimsical Paper Sculptures
Whimsical Paper Sculptures
Cybele Young Uses Japanese Papers to Reproduce Everyday Objects
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96
Energy-Saving Growth Lights
Energy-Saving Growth Lights
These LED Lights are Designed to Help Grow Plants Indoors
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95
Magnetized Wall Decals
Magnetized Wall Decals
This Magnetic Paint Lets You Easily Redecorate Walls Over and Over Again
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94
Lucid Eatery Interiors
Lucid Eatery Interiors
This Organic Paleo Restaurant Uses Minimalist Nature-Inspired Decor
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93
Flash-Based Mobile Lanterns
Flash-Based Mobile Lanterns
This Gadget Turns Your Phone's Camera Flash into a Functional Light
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92
Travelling Shelf Suitcases
Travelling Shelf Suitcases
The Shelfpack Bag Design Allows You to Have a Closet Wherever You Go
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91
Solar-Powered Portable Cookers
Solar-Powered Portable Cookers
This Lightweight Cooker is Designed for Outdoor Quests & Picnics
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90
Embroidered Sports Logos
Embroidered Sports Logos
These Iconic Brand Logos are Adorned with Hand-Stitched Flowers
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89
Segmented Cake Molds
Segmented Cake Molds
This Clever Cake Mold is Perfectly Divided into Eight Individual Slices
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88
Giant Sculptural Household Items
Giant Sculptural Household Items
This Artist Recreates Daily Objects as Massive Sculpture Replicas
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87
Geometric Mirrored Mazes
Geometric Mirrored Mazes
This Giant Maze Can be Toured from the Ground or Viewed from Above
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86
Deconstructed Ceramic Dishes
Deconstructed Ceramic Dishes
These Minimalist Dishes Feature Sharp Edges and Unorthodox Shapes
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85
Modernized Urban Marketplaces
Modernized Urban Marketplaces
Barcelona's Ninot Market Recently Underwent a Design Overhaul
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84
Collaborative Art Parties
Collaborative Art Parties
RAW Design's 'RAW Canvas' Party Turns Attendees into Artists
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83
Pregnancy-Prioritized Seating Ads
Pregnancy-Prioritized Seating Ads
These Ads Remind Commuters to Give Seats to Pregnant Women
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82
Machineless Coffee Brewers
Machineless Coffee Brewers
'Little Dripper' is an Eco-Friendly Pour-Over Coffee Brewer
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81
Mobile Photographer Studios
Mobile Photographer Studios
'Lightcase Pro' is a Portable Photography Studio for Mobile Devices
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80
Punny Urban Street Art
Punny Urban Street Art
This Playful Graffiti Incorporates Elements of the Surrounding Environment
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79
Ballpoint Pen Illustrations
Ballpoint Pen Illustrations
These Pure Pen Drawings of Cartoons Depict Daily Activities
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78
Squeezable LED Lights
Squeezable LED Lights
The 'Lumibaby' is a Portable LED Flashlight in the Shape of a Tiny Figurine
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77
Ultramodern Treehouse Playgrounds
Ultramodern Treehouse Playgrounds
The Garrison Treehouse by Sharon Davis Sits in a Grassy Meadow
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76
Portable Puzzle Surfboards
Portable Puzzle Surfboards
Max Robotham's 3D-Printed Surfboard Design Can Be Easily Collapsed
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75
LEGO Superhero Statues
LEGO Superhero Statues
These Whimsical Statues Depict Famous DC Comic Book Characters
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74
Luminous Backpack Indicators
Luminous Backpack Indicators
The 'BrakePack' is a Glowing Bag That Signals a Cyclist's Direction
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73
Athletic Design Exhibitions
Athletic Design Exhibitions
Sports Exhibition Smarter. Faster. Tougher. Looks at Fashion and Tech
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72
Prefabricated Apartment Units
Prefabricated Apartment Units
The 'La Casa Por El Tejado' Project Aims to Combat Urban Sprawl
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71
Monochromatic Ink Illustrations
Monochromatic Ink Illustrations
These Ink Blot Paintings Appear Almost Lifelike
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70
Obsessive-Compulsive Notebooks
Obsessive-Compulsive Notebooks
The Jottbook Allows For Insanely Precise Organization
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69
Minuscule Design Portfolios
Minuscule Design Portfolios
This Small Design Portfolio Comes with Its Own Magnifying Glass
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68
Biodegradable Bowls
Biodegradable Bowls
This Line of Stylish and Functional Tableware is Made from Food Waste
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67
Colorful Pop Culture Collages
Colorful Pop Culture Collages
These Psychedelic Digital Collages Feature Famous Hip-Hop Artists
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66
Hexagonal Airplane Seating
Hexagonal Airplane Seating
This Airline Wants to Stagger Its Seats in a Hexagonal Arrangement
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65
Quirky Embroidered Sportswear
Quirky Embroidered Sportswear
The Latest James Merry Collection Features Classic Sportswear
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64
Electricity-Free Vegetable Storage
Electricity-Free Vegetable Storage
This Device Allows You to Store Veggies at Room Temperature
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63
Customized Coloring Luggage
Customized Coloring Luggage
These Luggage Pieces Allow Consumers to Track Their Travels in Color
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62
Customizable Block Furniture
Customizable Block Furniture
These Innovative Seats are Made from Adjustable Foam Bars
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61
Hoop-Styled Faucets
Hoop-Styled Faucets
This Hands-Free Tap System Provides Automatic Soap and Rinsing Features
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60
Versatile Japanese Notebooks
Versatile Japanese Notebooks
The Hobonichi Techo Planner Caters to Every Note-Taking Approach
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59
Emotionless Greeting Cards
Emotionless Greeting Cards
These Blunt Cards are Straightforward without Revealing Any Emotions
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58
Geometric Superhero Portraits
Geometric Superhero Portraits
This Artists Uses Distinct Shapes to Create Portraits of Superheroes
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57
Surrealist Disney Skateboards
Surrealist Disney Skateboards
These Triptych FANTASMALAND Decks are a Surrealists Spectacle
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56
Ornamental Campus Facades
Ornamental Campus Facades
This Stunning Building is Part of the U of Southern Denmark Campus
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55
Upcycled Pub Interiors
Upcycled Pub Interiors
Hong Kong's Crafty Cow Gastropub Makes Use of New and Reclaimed Materials
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54
Multifunctional Kitchen Workbenches
Multifunctional Kitchen Workbenches
This Handy Workbench Contains a Number of Kitchen Accessories
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53
Sustainable Agave Surfboards
Sustainable Agave Surfboards
This Surfboard is Made Entirely from Sustainable Agave Materials
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52
Book Spine Locker Art
Book Spine Locker Art
These Lockers Feature Hand-Painted Novel Spines to Encourage Reading
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51
Manual Coffee Grinders
Manual Coffee Grinders
This Ceramic Coffee Grinder Offers a Faster Way to Grind Beans
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50
Spine-Inspired Chairs
Spine-Inspired Chairs
This Beautiful Chaise Lounge is Inspired by the Curve of the Human Spine
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49
Gigantic Public Saunas
Gigantic Public Saunas
The Arctic Circle Houses the World's Largest Public Sauna
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48
Plate-Based Food Art
Plate-Based Food Art
Jacqueline Poirier Uses Dinner Plates as a Canvas for Ultra-Realistic Artwork
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47
Sunburned Skin Tattoos
Sunburned Skin Tattoos
These Tattoos are Transferred to Human Skin Through the Use of UV Rays
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46
Aboriginal Art-Inspired Dresses
Aboriginal Art-Inspired Dresses
These Floral Dresses Were Inspired by a Prominent Métis Artist
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45
Opulent Private Islands
Opulent Private Islands
These New Private Islands are Part of 'The World' Development in Dubai
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44
Udder-Mimicking Milk Dispensers
Udder-Mimicking Milk Dispensers
‘Vache à Lait’ Seeks to Recreate the Farm-to-Table Experience
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43
Geometric Shadow Portraits
Geometric Shadow Portraits
These Portraits Show Faces Decorated with Light and Shadow Patterns
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42
Biodiversity-Promoting Abodes
Biodiversity-Promoting Abodes
This Lightweight Shelter Blends into the Natural Environment
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41
Artistic Hand Photography
Artistic Hand Photography
These Hand Portraits Feature a Pair of Hands Conducting Daily Activities
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40
Elevated Housing Domes
Elevated Housing Domes
This 270 Square Foot Pod Home Resembles an Enlarged Tech-Made Lollipop
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39
Contoured Soda Bottles
Contoured Soda Bottles
These Designers Re-imaged the Shape of Coca-Cola's Iconic Soda Bottle
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38
Stick-On Shoe Lights
Stick-On Shoe Lights
These Reactive and Customizable LED Strips Can Be Added to Any Shoes
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37
Sofa-Style Hammocks
Sofa-Style Hammocks
This Multi-Person Hammock Allows You to Sit in a More Upright Position
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36
Vertical Vinyl Players
Vertical Vinyl Players
The Floating Record Aligns Vinyl Records Vertically
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35
Planetary Coffee Tables
Planetary Coffee Tables
This Outer Space Table Features Mesmerizing Rings of Jupiter
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34
Plastic Bottle Cap Pavilions
Plastic Bottle Cap Pavilions
This Bottle Cap Structure Sends an Important Message About Pollution
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33
Simple Foldable Offices
Simple Foldable Offices
Devide by Rami Santala is a Helpful Accessory for Remote Workers
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32
Personalized Tattoo Machines
Personalized Tattoo Machines
The 'Personal Tattoo Machine' Allows User to Self-Administer Tattoos
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31
Collapsible Electric Bikes
Collapsible Electric Bikes
The 'A-Bike' is the World's Lightest and Most Compact Electric Bike
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30
Laser Cut Pop-Up Cards
Laser Cut Pop-Up Cards
These Intricate Summer-Themed Pop-Up Cards are Made with Micro Details
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29
Fruity Fashion Sketches
Fruity Fashion Sketches
This Artist Transforms Everyday Foods into Chic Fashion Illustrations
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28
Contemporary Disney Princesses
Contemporary Disney Princesses
These Casual Disney Princesses Look Like Modern Day Teenagers
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27
Feline-Inspired Eye Paintings
Feline-Inspired Eye Paintings
Tal Peleg's Cat-Inspired Makeup Art Takes the Cat Eye to a New Level
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26
Movie Spoiler Posters
Movie Spoiler Posters
This Series of Movie Posters Reveals the Endings of Classic Hollywood Flicks
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25
Realistic Animal Rings
Realistic Animal Rings
These Adorable Animal Accessories are Made with Unbelievable Detail
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24
Customizable Cargo Bikes
Customizable Cargo Bikes
This Compact Cargo Bike is Perfect for the Urban Environment
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23
Suspended Hot Tubs
Suspended Hot Tubs
The 'Hydro Hammock' is a Combination Between a Hammock and a Suspended Pool
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22
Hand-Held Wall Printers
Hand-Held Wall Printers
This Design Tool Lets You Print Graphics Directly onto Your Wall
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21
Cleverly Expandable Suitcases
Cleverly Expandable Suitcases
Shelfpack by Ken McKaba Boasts Built-In Shelving for Organization
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20
Newspaper Prom Dresses
Newspaper Prom Dresses
These Handmade Prom Dresses are Made Entirely from Recycled Materials
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19
Cardio Workout Desks
Cardio Workout Desks
This Design Fuses Office Furniture and Workout Equipment
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18
Continental Boutique Hotels
Continental Boutique Hotels
The Hoxton Hotel Amsterdam Offers Stunning Canalside Lodging
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17
Tree-Hugging Spiral Staircases
Tree-Hugging Spiral Staircases
This Eco-Friendly Staircase Makes It Easy to Climb Trees
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16
Floating Shoe Racks
Floating Shoe Racks
This Clever Storage Solution Allows You to Put Your Shoes on Display
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15
Waste Container Swimming Pools
Waste Container Swimming Pools
The 'Pool Box' is Housed Inside of an Old Dumpster
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14
Giant Outdoor Ball Pits
Giant Outdoor Ball Pits
This Ball Pool Was Part of a Promotional Event for a New IKEA Store
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13
Emotive Food Packaging
Emotive Food Packaging
This Rustic Packaging Range Uses Emotional, Story-Based Marketing
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12
DIY Wallpaper Cakes
DIY Wallpaper Cakes
This Unique Recipe Lets You Cover Your Cake in Any Pattern Imaginable
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11
Ceiling-Suspended Beds
Ceiling-Suspended Beds
This Hanging Bed is a Great Way to Save Space in a Small Home
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10
Wrap Packaging Concepts
Wrap Packaging Concepts
This Convenient To-Go Packaging for Wrap Sandwiches is a Gamechanger
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9
Modern Dog Houses
Modern Dog Houses
Puphaus by Pryamid Design Co. is a Stylish Outdoor Abode for Man's Best Friend
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8
Pop Culture-Inspired Graffiti
Pop Culture-Inspired Graffiti
This French Artist Turns Pop Culture Icons into Amusing Street Art
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7
Colorful Geometric Street Art
Colorful Geometric Street Art
These Vibrant Illustrations Literally Drip with Colorful Paint
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6
Futuristic Pharmacy Interiors
Futuristic Pharmacy Interiors
The Lydaki Nitsa Pharmacy Design is Situated in a Modern Loft
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5
Functional Micro Apartments
Functional Micro Apartments
Designer Szymon Hanczar Created a Minimalist Space for Urban Dwellers
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4
Elegant Grayscale Tattoos
Elegant Grayscale Tattoos
These Monochromatic Tattoos Feature Detailed Geometric Designs
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3
Minimalist Juxtaposed Cafes
Minimalist Juxtaposed Cafes
This Coffee Shop Combines Timber & Concrete for a Raw Interior Design
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2
Hairy Disney Princesses
Hairy Disney Princesses
These Illustrations Add Realistic Body Hair to Iconic Disney Princesses
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1
Motherly Disney Princesses
Motherly Disney Princesses
This Series Depicts What the Mothers of Disney Princesses Would Be Like
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