Aesthetics are a pretty subjective notion. Everyone has their favorite color, patterns, textures and so on. That being said, it’s very easy to find designs that probably needed a bit more time on the drawing board. You have probably run into a billboard or an item from Ikea that makes you wonder what they were thinking!
Fortunately, the ideas below are different. The Instagram account Design Therapy is devoted to showcasing interesting and innovative designs, from kitchen solutions to architecture. It has amassed over 250 thousand followers with ideas that are both engrossing and soothing.
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#1 Drone Light Restoration Of Ancient Building
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#2 Stone Sculptures By Jon Foreman
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#3 Geometry Of The Body By Lin Yung Cheng
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Humans enjoy being surprised, and clever and interesting designs often provide just that. The sight of an unexpected form, material or function can be truly captivating and bring a smile to one’s face. This is why so many people love to collect odd and unique objects, from whimsical sculptures to unusual pieces of furniture.
There is a certain method to our preferences madness. It’s probably not a surprise that symmetry seems naturally pleasing. Researchers Yi Huang, et al. found that our brains enjoy looking at symmetrical patterns more than asymmetrical alternatives. Young children will even stare at symmetrical objects for longer, even though similar, asymmetrical objects generally have more details.
#4 Frog Accessories
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#5 Hand Painted Doormat
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#6 Tor Twist Shelf Designed By Tom Raffield
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We are constantly on the lookout for new and exciting experiences, and clever designs can provide just that. The sight of something truly unique and unlike anything seen before can be invigorating and exciting. Whether it’s a piece of architecture, a new product design, or an artistic creation, clever designs can offer a glimpse into the future and inspire us to think differently about the world around us.
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#7 Mysterious Sculpture Designed By Joshua Vermillon
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#8 Guerilla Marketing Campaigns By Oral-B
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#9 The Cyber Drone Show
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In fact, our brains really crave novelty. While studying the brain’s response to a series of images, researchers Nico Bunzeck and Emrah Düzel found that whenever participants would see something unexpected, their body would produce dopamine. Think about that, novelty directly affects the pleasure centers of the brain. So try something new, even if its just a new recipe or lock screen background!
#10 “Gaudism”
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#11 Retractable Pregnancy Garment Designed By Shenzhen Iu+ Design Co
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#12 Bread Packaging
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Armed with this knowledge, we can consider ways to introduce some design principles into our own lives. For example, we could rearrange their furniture to make the most of their living space, or incorporate more natural light into their home by installing larger windows or using light-reflecting surfaces. Similarly, we could choose furniture, décor, and accessories that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
#13 Ceramic Cat Plate Designed By Tatiana Gavrilova
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#14 “Sharpener” Lighting Designed By Nanako Kume
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#15 Waiheke House Designed By Cheshire Architects
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Another possibility is to look for solutions to everyday problems that are both efficient and visually appealing. For example, instead of using a cluttered collection of plastic containers to organize a pantry, someone could use elegant glass jars with labeled lids to create a functional and attractive storage solution. Minimalism might appeal to others, since removing clutter from a space can make it more functional and give it some novelty.
#16 Colorful Window
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#17 Iconic Porcelain Helmet
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#18 Rainbow Family Pool Designed By Selldorf Architects
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#19 Desk Tidy Lamp Designed By Yohan Lansard Design
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#20 Pillars By Ishmael Randall Weeks
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#21 Japanese-Style Platform Bed With White Ash And Hallowed-Out Beach Stone
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#22 Sho Vip
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#23 Handmade Sandwiches
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#24 The Flow Single Sofa By Sunriu Design
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#25 Wooden Boat
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#26 Amangiri Resort Designed By Studio Rick Joy
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#27 Island Is A Double-Decker Driverless Tram Designed By @pontidesignstudiohk For Hong Kong In The Post-Covid Era
The name Island refers to the innovative design of the interiors, with large circular benches where passengers sit facing outwards.
The exterior design is inspired by Hong Kong buildings with curved curtain walls. Island’s curved windows and domed top draw in light by day and awe-inspiring views by night. The interiors are sleek and comfortable: charcoal gray walls, cushioned seats, wooden floors and trims with natural finish.
Island connects several elements of design and urban life: transportation, landscape and sightseeing, safety and comfort. It represents the forward-thinking spirit of Hong Kong, and redefines public transport for the post-Covid era. Island won the 2020 GIDA Design Award.
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#28 Student Dormitory Of China Medical University Designed By Irving Huang Architects
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#29 Loop & Link Designed By @raw_color_ And @sancal
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#30 The Otherlog Analog Wall Clock Designed By George Chacko
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#31 Coffee Shop With A Vw Bus
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#32 Cakes
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#33 Shoumyouji Temple Bell Hut
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#34 Banyan Tree Roots In Hong Kong
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#35 The New Museum Of Ethnography In City Park, Budapest
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#36 Two-Story Printed Detached House
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#37 A Bathroom Designed By Max Lamb
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#38 Huolpoch House
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#39 ‘Gallery For Scale’ Exhibition By Willem De Haan
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#40 Artworks By Luli Kibudi
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#41 Myfresh Café Designed By Loop Design Studio Photos By Purnesh Dev Nikhanj
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#42 Custom Hand-Carved Doorknobs Designed By Nick Demarco
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#43 Line Tattoos Designed By Nesheva Ulyana
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#44 Climbing Key Holder Designed By Fujfuj Design
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#45 Meditation Space
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#46 Helium Sconce Light Designed By Dace Sūna
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#47 Octopus Tentacle Rug
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#48 ‘Merry Mirror’
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#49 Future Van Life
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#50 Artwork By Maxwell Tilse
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#51 The Knit 928
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#52 ‘Ilbagno’ Sink Designed By Roberto Lazzeroni
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#53 Absurd Designs By Can Sun
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#54 Archisuits Designed By Sarah Ross
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#55 Nadarra 3D Printed Sand Wall Designed By Barry Wark
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#56 300sl Roadster By Mercedes-Benz
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#57 Electric Violin Designed By @animabcn
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#58 Artwork By Marius Sperlich
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#59 A Factory Facelift
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#60 Iconic Brand Logos Designed By Ilya Stallone
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#61 The Twist Museum
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#62 Sculpture Designed By Kurokawa Toru
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#63 Tray Series Designed By Origins Work
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#64 Digital Fashion Designed By Yimeng Yu
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#65 Supercalla Charging Cable Designed By Charles Harris
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#66 Lounge Chairs Designed By Etienne Henri Martin
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#67 Espiunca Armchair Designed By João Araújo
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#68 Pendler E-Bike Designed By Layer Design
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#69 Ergonomic Sofa
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#70 Wooden Bench ‘Tempo 2.0’ Designed By Origins Work
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#71 Stress By Yoan Capote
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#72 The “Bookpet” Coffee-Book Table Designed By Deniz Aktay
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#73 Gucci X Pierre Paulin Dune Sofa
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#74 Chess Set By Lingfang Shen
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#75 Table With Mirror Designed By Dmitry Kozinenko
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#76 Mushrooms Of Paradise By Luke Penry
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#77 Artwork By Johnson Tsang
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#78 Playpulse One By @pontidesignstudiohk Is A Gaming Bike Designed To Turn Workout Into An Entertainment Experience By Combining Sports Hardware With Gaming Interfaces
The design was informed by research into ergonomic workout hardware and gaming technology. The bike’s trim size makes it suitable for any home. The frame is a slim, seamless structure that looks as if it were floating on the metal base. The adjustable seat and monitor posts will fit most users, from kids to adults. Gaming controllers and heart rate sensors are integrated in the handlebar for intuitive and engaging workouts. Playpulse One provides a new and exciting workout experience at home. Striving for more wins, users burn calories while having fun. Playpulse One won the 2021 Red Dot Award for Product Design
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#79 Terrera Glass Designed By Jeffrey Lee
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#80 Wormhole Chess Board
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#81 Street Glassblowing
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#82 The “Cocoon” Coffee Table
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#83 Vi-Con Game Controller Designed By Hayong Kim
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#84 Cd Shelf Designed By Ben&manu
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#85 Antoni Gaudí Household Appliances Midjourney
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#86 Curble Chair
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#87 Creative Campaign For New Bra Designs
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#88 Wave Sink Designed
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#89 Dream Pools Designed By Jared Pike
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#90 Fazioli Piano
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#91 Electric Car ‘Montage’
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#92 3D Population Density Map
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#93 Logo Evolution
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#94 Andy Chair
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#95 Nike Motor Sweeper Concept Shoes
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#96 Booksaddle Armchair Designed By Dezin Design
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#97 Artwork
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#98 Bench Designed By Brett Armstrong
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#99 D Printed Dress Designed By Lim Kae Woei And Elena Low
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#100 The Burger Sofa Designed By Teixeira Design Studio
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#101 Electric Skateboard Designed By Linchenghans
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#102 3D Printed Shoes
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#103 Yacht Design
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#104 Food Couches
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#105 Bioactive-Pleksis Designed By Nikoletta Karastathi
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#106 House & Restaurant
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#107 Probka Saddle
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#108 Lilith Chair Designed By Felicia Chiao
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#109 Fat Car Designed By Erwin Wurm
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#110 ‘Monolith’ Roto-Moulded Armchair Designed By Ross Lovegrove
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#111 @studio_casti’s Bbx66 Was Designed Starting From The Idea That It Would Be Placed Outdoors And Therefore Would Be Subject To Considerable Wear And Tear
Inasmuch, it had to be resistant to water and accidental bumps. It also had to be light enough to be transported and yet heavy enough not to flip over at maximum volume. It was intended only to have the power cable and the Bluetooth audio port.
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#112 Artwork
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#113 Tattoo Design
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#114 ‘Air Pods Max’ Solution
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#115 Ai-Generated Interior
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#116 Jacquemus Store Designed By Amo Photos By Benoit Florençon
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