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Top 100 Design Trends in July

From Illuminated Public Benches to Energetic Airport Makeovers

— July 25, 2015 — Art & Design
As brands and institutions continue to overhaul design aesthetics in order to appeal to the modern millennial consumer, this shift is felt in all areas of the design world.

In the world of visual branding and packaging, an artisan and vintage apothecary aesthetic remains a tried and tested method of elevating a product's perception and of catching the eye of the discerning consumer from store shelves.

With Expo Milano 2015 underway until October, there are plenty of design-centered innovations making a splash following their debut. With a particular emphasis on intuitive lighting concepts, simplicity and 1970s themes have taken the forefront. Taking inspiration from Nordic minimalism and understated European sophistication, plenty of lighting concepts have been launched that challenge the typical understanding of what exactly a light fixture should and or could look like.
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Faceless Travel Portraits
Faceless Travel Portraits
Artist Ariel Vocalino Draws Images of People from Google Street Maps
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98
Inventive H2O Transportation
Inventive H2O Transportation
The TransWater Project Helps Communities Construct Efficient Carriers
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97
Intuitive Rechargeable Batteries
Intuitive Rechargeable Batteries
The Fiskars Torch is a Minimalist Rechargeable Battery Concept
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96
Photosynthetic Furnishings
Photosynthetic Furnishings
The 'Spirulina' Series Features Living Fixtures Made from Algae
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95
Organizational Office Lanterns
Organizational Office Lanterns
The Illumigami is an Office Lighting System That Values Efficiency
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94
Paint Swatch Artwork
Paint Swatch Artwork
Artist Shawn Huckins Uses Multi-Shaded Paint Tabs to Portray Vivid Scenes
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93
Letterpress At-Home Kits
Letterpress At-Home Kits
Brit + Co Helps People Create Their Own Quality Cards and Art
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92
Elevated Dining Rooms
Elevated Dining Rooms
This Unique School Canteen is a Cross Between a Cave and a Treehouse
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91
Pop Art-Inspired Tiles
Pop Art-Inspired Tiles
These Vibrant Pop Art Panels Add Whimsy to Washrooms and Kitchens
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90
Chic Soda Packaging
Chic Soda Packaging
These Elegant Labels are a Collaboration of Coca-Cola & Trussardi
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89
Two-Faced Room Decor
Two-Faced Room Decor
Pavel Vetrov's Graffiti Room Illustrates The Different Sides of One Space
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88
Plant-Inspired Lamps
Plant-Inspired Lamps
This Intentionally Flawed Lamp Collection Emits Light Through Holes
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87
Luxe Desk Accessories
Luxe Desk Accessories
The Kyuzo Collection Brings Class and Practicality to the Office
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86
Modernized Tray Tables
Modernized Tray Tables
This 1970s-Inspired Table Design is Making a Modern Comeback
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85
Upcycled Bike Reflectors
Upcycled Bike Reflectors
'Cyclesigns' are Bicycle Reflectors Made from Roadside Traffic Signs
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84
Swimming Beard Caps
Swimming Beard Caps
Virgin Train Designs a Unique Water Cover for Facial Hair
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83
Water Tower Plant Holders
Water Tower Plant Holders
These 3D Wheat Grass Growers Mimic NYC Water Towers
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82
Free-Configurable Keyboards
Free-Configurable Keyboards
The Lenovo Wake Up Keyboard Can Be Rearranged to Suit Computing Needs
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81
WiFi-Providing Palm Trees
WiFi-Providing Palm Trees
The Solar-Powered Smart Palm Offers WiFi and Device Charging
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80
Water-Saving Shower Heads
Water-Saving Shower Heads
This Eco-Conscious Shower Head Will Reduce Daily Water Consumption
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79
Leather Beer Carriers
Leather Beer Carriers
Sixfold Boasts a Patent-Pending Fold-and-Notch Design
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78
Magnetic Clothing Storage
Magnetic Clothing Storage
The 'Cling' Hangers Provide a More Practical Way of Hanging Clothes
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77
All-in-One Speaker Systems
All-in-One Speaker Systems
The Phantom by Devialet is a Game-Changer for Audio Technology
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76
Compact Inflatable Tents
Compact Inflatable Tents
The Heimplanet Fistral Tent is a Lightweight Option for Singles & Doubles
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75
Bespoke Beer Branding
Bespoke Beer Branding
This Line of Microbrews 'Hors Série' Feature Sophisticated Bottle Designs
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74
Illusory Construction Coverings
Illusory Construction Coverings
The 'Unboxing Fyrklovern' Hints at What's Coming Soon to Stockholm
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73
Satirical Misfortune Cookies
Satirical Misfortune Cookies
These Sarcastic Fortune Cookies are a Twist to Traditional Treats
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72
Tea-Steeping Tumblers
Tea-Steeping Tumblers
This Steeper Tea Cup Neatly Brews Your Favorite Infusion Right in the Glass
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71
Elegant Acronym Branding
Elegant Acronym Branding
The 'Best of Nature' Essential Oil Packages Feautre Simple Acronyms
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70
Artisanal Flour Packaging
Artisanal Flour Packaging
The 'Dove Farm Organic Flour' Packages Feature Lovely Watercolor Images
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69
Mirrored Labyrinth Installations
Mirrored Labyrinth Installations
The 'Please Touch the Art' Exhibit is Setup in a Brooklyn Park
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68
Portable French Presses
Portable French Presses
The Aozora Coffee Press by Koncent Lets People Brew on the Go
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67
Group Napping Hammocks
Group Napping Hammocks
London's Sleeperie Encourages Adults to Catch Up on Sleep in Public
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66
Stain-Proof Clothing
Stain-Proof Clothing
'Dropel Fabrics' is Now Using Its Stain-Resistant Fabric for Womenswear
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65
Re-Designed Army Uniforms
Re-Designed Army Uniforms
The Operational Camouflage Pattern Hopes to Make Soldiers More Invisible
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64
Designer Basketball Jerseys
Designer Basketball Jerseys
Illustrator Meagan Morrison Redesigned NBA Uniforms as Luxury Fashion
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63
Crystal Clear Ice Cubes
Crystal Clear Ice Cubes
The 'Polar Ice Tray' is Designed for Making High-Quality Ice Cubes at Home
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62
Portable Box Kitchens
Portable Box Kitchens
The Camp Champ is Designed to Make Outdoor Cooking Easier
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61
Optical Illusion Architecture
Optical Illusion Architecture
The Oxford Library is Now Adorned with Steel Reflective Panels
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60
Multimedia Automobiles
Multimedia Automobiles
This Concept for a Connected Car Integrates Your Netflix, Skype and More
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59
Life-Sized Building Blocks
Life-Sized Building Blocks
The 'Everblock' Bricks are Larger Versions of the Classic LEGO Blocks
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58
Timber Track Birdhouses
Timber Track Birdhouses
This Modular Bird Feeder Has Been Modelled Specially for the Goldfinch
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57
Reusable Take-Out Containers
Reusable Take-Out Containers
The 'GO Box' is Designed to Replace Single-Use Restaurant Containers
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56
Sculptural Produce Pods
Sculptural Produce Pods
Måns Salomonsen's Kitchen Window 'Cocoon' Combines Decor and Storage
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55
Color-Clashing Paint Ads
Color-Clashing Paint Ads
Battling Paint People Ads Reveal Colors That Do Not Complement Each Other
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54
Animated Sports Jerseys
Animated Sports Jerseys
'Baboon Creation' Has Created These Playfully Illustrated NBA Jerseys
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53
Sculptural Wooden Walls
Sculptural Wooden Walls
MOKOinterior's Sustainable Wooden Wall Coverings Replace Wallpaper
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52
Floating Fish Domes
Floating Fish Domes
Velda Creates an 'Observatory' for Koi Fish and Onlookers Alike
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51
Student-Oriented Bikes
Student-Oriented Bikes
'adam' is an E-Bike Designed for Students and Features a Detachable Speaker
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50
Computer Keyboard Sculptures
Computer Keyboard Sculptures
This Keyboard Art Expresses Society's Relationship with Technology
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49
Cosmic Bottle Branding
Cosmic Bottle Branding
These Gorgeous Wine Bottles are Inspired by the Geometry of Constellations
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48
Interactive Architectural Toys
Interactive Architectural Toys
'Lux' Connecting Toys are Used to Build and Create Design Concepts
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47
Hassle-Free Picture Frames
Hassle-Free Picture Frames
This Clever Photo Framing System Requires No Hammers, Hooks or Levels
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46
Instruction-Indicating Saucepans
Instruction-Indicating Saucepans
These Smart Pots Digitally Display Directions for Quality Cooking
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45
Bow Tie-Inspired Seating
Bow Tie-Inspired Seating
These Bamboo Bow Tie Chairs are Heated and Bent into Shape
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44
Minimalist Extension Cords
Minimalist Extension Cords
The Bluelounge Portiko Power Bar Introduces a Stylish Alternative
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43
Playful Snack Photography
Playful Snack Photography
These Vibrant Images of Amsterdam Snacks Convey a Cultural Experience
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42
Optical Art Museums
Optical Art Museums
The Museum of Illusions Opens its Doors in Zagreb, Croatia
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41
Hidden Hillside Houses
Hidden Hillside Houses
Andrés Stebelski Arquitecto Designs a Courtyard-Clad Utopia in Mexico City
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40
Fanciful Furry Reflectors
Fanciful Furry Reflectors
The PomPom Mirror Reproduces Images with Soft Black and White Materials
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39
Light-Up Bike Accessories
Light-Up Bike Accessories
These Neon Handlebars Illuminate Your Pushbike with Style and Safety
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38
Staircase Bookshelf Storage
Staircase Bookshelf Storage
Marc Koehler Architects's Latest Project Stores Books Creatively
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37
Upcycled Umbrella Art
Upcycled Umbrella Art
Izaskun Chinchilla Designed This Colorful Umbrella Canopy in NYC
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36
Classic Artisan Bread Branding
Classic Artisan Bread Branding
Bill's Organic Bread has Re-Invigorated its Brand after 10 Years
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35
Maternal Rocking Chairs
Maternal Rocking Chairs
A Spanish Design Firm Has Crafted the Perfect Breastfeeding Chair
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34
Pop-Up Offices
Pop-Up Offices
This Outdoor Pop-Up Office Brings People and Nature Together
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33
Asymmertical Country Homes
Asymmertical Country Homes
Kostiantyn Kuvika's Valley House Boasts Geometric Design Details
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32
Collapsible Travel Containers
Collapsible Travel Containers
The 'Eazypac' Flexible Containers Fold Flat to Make Packing a Breeze
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31
Beautiful Bamboo Smartphones
Beautiful Bamboo Smartphones
The HTC Go Green Comes with a Back Made from Renewable Woody Grass
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30
Energetic Airport Makeovers
Energetic Airport Makeovers
London's Luton Airport Recently Received a Pastel-Hued Rebrand
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29
Curtain-Mimicking Lights
Curtain-Mimicking Lights
This Curtain-Inspired Light is Illuminated from Both the Top and Bottom
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28
Multipurpose Coffee Tables
Multipurpose Coffee Tables
This Adjustable Coffee Table Doubles as a Tall-Standing Dining Table
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27
Vibrant Smart Markers
Vibrant Smart Markers
The 'COPiC SMART' Contains Endless Color Options in a Single Marker
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26
High-Tech Herb Planters
High-Tech Herb Planters
'Lilo' Helps You Grow Fresh Herbs at Home with Its Rechargeable Capsules
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25
Light Projection Facades
Light Projection Facades
Vivid Sydney Festival Illuminates Urban Structures with Whimsical Imagery
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24
Kaleidoscopic Origami Domes
Kaleidoscopic Origami Domes
'Light Origami' by Masakazu Shirane & Saya Miyazaki is Illuminating
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23
Morbid Logo Mockups
Morbid Logo Mockups
Bored Panda Helps Protest Labor Abuses in Qatar via World Cup Sponsors
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22
Toilet Design Exhibitions
Toilet Design Exhibitions
Tokyo's Narita Airport Features a High-Tech Toilet Exhibition
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21
Wearable Sleeping Bags
Wearable Sleeping Bags
The 'Crash Sack' Combines a Comfortable Jacket with a Mobile Sleeping Bag
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20
Moon-Shaped Chaise Chairs
Moon-Shaped Chaise Chairs
This Chaise Lounge is a Comfortable Multi-Functioning Piece of Furniture
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19
Collapsible Sushi Packaging
Collapsible Sushi Packaging
Artist Jordan Hau Creates Holders Inspired by Japanese Lanterns
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18
Urban Stealth Bicycles
Urban Stealth Bicycles
The B-9 NH Black Edition by BME Design is Full of Futuristic Angles
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17
Redesigned Bouquet Carriers
Redesigned Bouquet Carriers
BLUMA by Adam Groch Rethinks Traditional Floral Arrangement Packaging
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16
Orchid-Inspired Architecture
Orchid-Inspired Architecture
Vincent Callebaut's 'Wooden Orchid' Design Combats Urbanization
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15
Opulent Upscale Eateries
Opulent Upscale Eateries
This Jakarta Restaurant Boasts a Two-Storey Wine Cellar
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14
Origami Playground Canopies
Origami Playground Canopies
This Brightly Colored Thin Metal Canopy Protects a Playground in Spain
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13
Vintage Ballroom Bistros
Vintage Ballroom Bistros
Wright & Company is an Exciting Detroit Restaurant with Stunning Decor
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12
Hanging Geodesic Seats
Hanging Geodesic Seats
These Suspended Seats are Perfect for Lounging in the Great Outdoors
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11
Customizable Art Kits
Customizable Art Kits
The Modular Art Kits from 'mākgoods' Allow Anyone to Create Original Artwork
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10
Portable Vinyl Record Players
Portable Vinyl Record Players
This Portable Record Player is a Lightweight Retro Music System
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9
Bedside Charging Stations
Bedside Charging Stations
This Bedside Lamp is an All-in-One Easy Charging Station for Electronics
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8
3D-Printed Faucets
3D-Printed Faucets
'American Standard' Created a Line of 3D-Printed Tap Fixtures
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7
Botanical Spice Packages
Botanical Spice Packages
'Certa Life' Packages its Products in Botanical Garden Labels
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6
Village-Inspired Homes
Village-Inspired Homes
The Tower House by Andrew Maynard Architects is a Throwback to Village Life
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5
Motorcycle Bicycle Hybrids
Motorcycle Bicycle Hybrids
This Retro Moped Combines an Electric Scooter and a Pedal Bike
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4
Miniature Versatile Axes
Miniature Versatile Axes
The Latest Device from 'Survco' Can Transform into Over 20 Tactical Tools
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3
Austere Barber Shop Interiors
Austere Barber Shop Interiors
This Tokyo Barber Shop Boasts a Minimalist Pared Down Interior
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2
Futuristic Grocer Concepts
Futuristic Grocer Concepts
Carlo Ratti Associati Imagines the Future of Supermarkets as Digital
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1
Illuminated Public Benches
Illuminated Public Benches
A New Bench to Inspire Community Has Been Designed for Piazza Mazzini
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