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Top 75 Modern Trends in August

From Record-Based Alphabet Art to Floating Flatware Utensils

— August 1, 2015 — Art & Design
The top August 2015 modern trends showcase a variety of ultramodern movements within the design industry and beyond.

While minimalism persists as a main facet of modern design language, so too does the opposite, with over-the-top designs finding a place against the grain and gaining attention because of it. A streamlined cat cave provides a playful home for feline friends that sits suspended from the ceiling and adds an artistic feel to any space.

Similarly, modern art innovations have implications that reach further than the commercial art world alone. Modern furniture and everyday household items are frequently fused with ultramodern designs that provide an elevated function as well as an aesthetically pleasing element.

Upcycled materials also play a large role in the top August 2015 modern trends, with plenty of innovative art structures assembled from reclaimed material such as plastic bottle caps dominate the notable lists.
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Astrological Body Art
Astrological Body Art
Trina Merry Recreates Astrology Signs Using Human Canvases
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73
Mobile Elastic Lampshades
Mobile Elastic Lampshades
These Elastic Moving Lights Combine Easy Motion and Sleek Ceramics
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72
Gigantic Bagel Installations
Gigantic Bagel Installations
The Hanna Liden 'Everything' Sculpture Features a Big Breakfast Dish
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71
Vinyl Mixtape Subscriptions
Vinyl Mixtape Subscriptions
Vinyl Moon's Service Supplies Members with Curated Songs on Records
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70
Math-Based Digital Clocks
Math-Based Digital Clocks
This Clever Wall Clock Helps Users Improve Their Math Skills
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69
Multimedia Solar Paintbrushes
Multimedia Solar Paintbrushes
This Wooden Engraver Harnesses Sunlight to Make Its Marks
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68
Sediment-Based Murals
Sediment-Based Murals
This Eco Mural Was Produced Using High Pressure Water Guns
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67
Iconic Brand-Inspired Beers
Iconic Brand-Inspired Beers
This Company Transforms Recognizable Brand Identities into Beers
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66
Record-Based Alphabet Art
Record-Based Alphabet Art
This Typography Series Draws Inspiration From Popular Vinyl Records
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65
Interchangeable Candleholders
Interchangeable Candleholders
These Chic Candleholders Boast a Sleek and Minimalist Design
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64
Apocalyptic Air Fresheners
Apocalyptic Air Fresheners
These Quirky and Colorful Air Fresheners Depict Apocalyptic Scenarios
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63
Translucent Leafy Chandeliers
Translucent Leafy Chandeliers
This Delicate Lamp Called 'Chlorophilia' Emits Light & Shadow
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62
Ceramic Cup Flooring
Ceramic Cup Flooring
These Stacked Ceramic Platforms Highlight Maruhiro's Tableware
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61
Mirrored Beach Huts
Mirrored Beach Huts
This Peculiar Beach Hut Took Six Weeks to Create and Install
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60
Cascading Lightning Sculptures
Cascading Lightning Sculptures
These Magnificent Light Accessories Hang Beneath Mall Lights
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59
Blossoming Sneaker Gardens
Blossoming Sneaker Gardens
Monsieur Plant Transforms Sneakers into Gardens for Mother Nature
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58
Avant-Garde Faceless Portraits
Avant-Garde Faceless Portraits
These Photos are Inspired by Magritte's Concept of Hidden Faces
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57
Opulent Couture Exhibits
Opulent Couture Exhibits
The 'Couture/Sculpture' Exhibit Celebrates Azzedine Alaia's Work
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56
Floating Flatware Utensils
Floating Flatware Utensils
The Cantilever Collection is Elevated to Avoid Table Contact
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55
Ice Cube-Infused Tumblers
Ice Cube-Infused Tumblers
These Chic Handblown Glasses Feature Built-In Ice Cubes
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54
DIY Rainbow Paint Rollers
DIY Rainbow Paint Rollers
This Hybrid Roller Uses 10 Different Colors to Paint Beautiful Rainbows
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53
Manicure-Inspired Dresses
Manicure-Inspired Dresses
These Unconventional Dresses are Made from Plastic Fingernails
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52
Reality-Bending Playing Cards
Reality-Bending Playing Cards
This Unusual Deck of Cards is Specifically Designed to Confuse Users
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51
Inkblot-Based Artwork
Inkblot-Based Artwork
This Artists Uses Inkblots to Create Charming Monster Cartoons
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50
Ergonomic Whiskey Tumblers
Ergonomic Whiskey Tumblers
These Luxurious Glasses are Milled From Aerospace-Grade Aluminum
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49
Realistic Balloon Animals
Realistic Balloon Animals
These Lifelike Balloon Animals Feature Fur, Skin and Textures
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48
Repurposed Street Parking
Repurposed Street Parking
San Francisco Has Replaced a Section of Parking Spots with Benches
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47
Vase-Mimicking Buildings
Vase-Mimicking Buildings
The Spherical Buildings in This Complex House a Museum and a Hotel
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46
Sleek Multidimensional Lighting
Sleek Multidimensional Lighting
These Modern 3D Lamps are Made from Laser-Cut Sheet Metal
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45
Coffee-Based Artwork
Coffee-Based Artwork
Ghidaq al-Nizar Uses Coffee as Inspiration for His Stunning Artwork
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44
Whimsical Paper Sculptures
Whimsical Paper Sculptures
Cybele Young Uses Japanese Papers to Reproduce Everyday Objects
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43
Magnetized Wall Decals
Magnetized Wall Decals
This Magnetic Paint Lets You Easily Redecorate Walls Over and Over Again
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42
Lucid Eatery Interiors
Lucid Eatery Interiors
This Organic Paleo Restaurant Uses Minimalist Nature-Inspired Decor
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41
Grassy Horse Sculptures
Grassy Horse Sculptures
This Natural Sculpture is Integrated into the Welsh Landscape
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40
Colorful Unisex Eyewear
Colorful Unisex Eyewear
This Vintage-Inspired Eyewear Line is Perfect for Both Men and Women
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39
Food-Themed Bookmarks
Food-Themed Bookmarks
These Tiny Felt Bookmarks Resemble Delicious Dishes
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38
Solar-Powered Portable Cookers
Solar-Powered Portable Cookers
This Lightweight Cooker is Designed for Outdoor Quests & Picnics
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37
Psychedelic Simulation Glasses
Psychedelic Simulation Glasses
Bence Agoston's Unique Glasses Mimic the Experience of a Drug Trip
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36
Modernized Garage Retail Stores
Modernized Garage Retail Stores
This Sporting Goods Shop Presents Modern Attire in a Retro Space
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35
Geometric Mirrored Mazes
Geometric Mirrored Mazes
This Giant Maze Can be Toured from the Ground or Viewed from Above
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34
Deconstructed Ceramic Dishes
Deconstructed Ceramic Dishes
These Minimalist Dishes Feature Sharp Edges and Unorthodox Shapes
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33
Whitespace Chocolate Bar Labels
Whitespace Chocolate Bar Labels
This Simple Chocolate Bar Brand Combines Whitespace & Bold Print
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32
Body Positive Children’s Cartoons
Body Positive Children’s Cartoons
This Inspirational Cartoon Encourages Self-Confidence
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31
Multifunctional Wooden Robots
Multifunctional Wooden Robots
These Decorative Robots Perform a Variety of Useful Tasks
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30
Colorful Cross-Stitched Furniture
Colorful Cross-Stitched Furniture
This Modern Furniture Set Features Fun Cross-Stitch Patterns
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29
Balloon-Roofed Courtyards
Balloon-Roofed Courtyards
This Courtyard in France is Filled with Pink Balloons That Act as a Roof
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28
Playfully Diverse Furniture Designs
Playfully Diverse Furniture Designs
The Second Anna Karlin Collection Debuts at This Year's ICFF
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27
Squeezable LED Lights
Squeezable LED Lights
The 'Lumibaby' is a Portable LED Flashlight in the Shape of a Tiny Figurine
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26
LEGO Superhero Statues
LEGO Superhero Statues
These Whimsical Statues Depict Famous DC Comic Book Characters
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25
Super Slender Houses
Super Slender Houses
This Compact Dwelling Measures Just 1.8 Meters in Length
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24
Sink-Mounted Cutlery Cleaners
Sink-Mounted Cutlery Cleaners
This Handy Cutlery Cleaner Makes It Easier to Wash Cooking Utensils
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23
Creativity-Boosting Flashcards
Creativity-Boosting Flashcards
These Visual Cards Can Be Used to Communicate Design Ideas
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22
Prefabricated Apartment Units
Prefabricated Apartment Units
The 'La Casa Por El Tejado' Project Aims to Combat Urban Sprawl
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21
Monochromatic Ink Illustrations
Monochromatic Ink Illustrations
These Ink Blot Paintings Appear Almost Lifelike
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20
Blackened Bamboo Tableware
Blackened Bamboo Tableware
This Set of Eco-Friendly Bamboo Dishware is Completely Black
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19
Minuscule Design Portfolios
Minuscule Design Portfolios
This Small Design Portfolio Comes with Its Own Magnifying Glass
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18
Colorful Pop Culture Collages
Colorful Pop Culture Collages
These Psychedelic Digital Collages Feature Famous Hip-Hop Artists
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17
Hybrid Platform Sneakers
Hybrid Platform Sneakers
The New Adidas Collection Features Shoes with a Distinctive Two-Part Sole
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16
Customizable Block Furniture
Customizable Block Furniture
These Innovative Seats are Made from Adjustable Foam Bars
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15
Geometric Superhero Portraits
Geometric Superhero Portraits
This Artists Uses Distinct Shapes to Create Portraits of Superheroes
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14
Solar Cooking Tables
Solar Cooking Tables
The SUNplace Table Cooks Food Like a BBQ Using Solar-Powered Clean Energy
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13
Spine-Inspired Chairs
Spine-Inspired Chairs
This Beautiful Chaise Lounge is Inspired by the Curve of the Human Spine
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12
Sunburned Skin Tattoos
Sunburned Skin Tattoos
These Tattoos are Transferred to Human Skin Through the Use of UV Rays
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11
Elevated Housing Domes
Elevated Housing Domes
This 270 Square Foot Pod Home Resembles an Enlarged Tech-Made Lollipop
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10
Contoured Soda Bottles
Contoured Soda Bottles
These Designers Re-imaged the Shape of Coca-Cola's Iconic Soda Bottle
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9
Plastic Bottle Cap Pavilions
Plastic Bottle Cap Pavilions
This Bottle Cap Structure Sends an Important Message About Pollution
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8
Collapsible Electric Bikes
Collapsible Electric Bikes
The 'A-Bike' is the World's Lightest and Most Compact Electric Bike
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7
Fruity Fashion Sketches
Fruity Fashion Sketches
This Artist Transforms Everyday Foods into Chic Fashion Illustrations
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6
Contemporary Disney Princesses
Contemporary Disney Princesses
These Casual Disney Princesses Look Like Modern Day Teenagers
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5
Floating Feline Beds
Floating Feline Beds
AtelierSuburban's Suspended Cat Cave Gives Felines a Room with a View
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4
Luxuriously Reflective Restaurants
Luxuriously Reflective Restaurants
Jouin Manku Designs an Opulently Futuristic Dining Interior
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3
Waste Container Swimming Pools
Waste Container Swimming Pools
The 'Pool Box' is Housed Inside of an Old Dumpster
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2
Ceiling-Suspended Beds
Ceiling-Suspended Beds
This Hanging Bed is a Great Way to Save Space in a Small Home
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1
Elegant Grayscale Tattoos
Elegant Grayscale Tattoos
These Monochromatic Tattoos Feature Detailed Geometric Designs
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