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34 Modular Innovations

Time to Change it Up With Modern Design

— December 31, 2008 — Art & Design
A new wave in modular designs, particularly interchangeable home designs, that speak to our human nature to change our minds often. The cluster below features a range of modern innovations that can be combined, moved around, transformed and altered to fulfill varying needs and wants. The designs range from flexible items for the home to modular items to accommodate the diverse desires of the public.

Expect to see more modular design in 2009.

Implications - Renovations and recreations are the easiest ways for a business to transform their goods from an outdated look into a more modern aesthetics which consumers desire. Businesses should take note of this progression for the need for more modern designs that shy away from any sort of tradition feature.
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Burners as Plates
Burners as Plates
Sovrappensiero
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Brainstorming Set Ups
Brainstorming Set Ups
Sofa Community
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Modular Birthday Decorations
Modular Birthday Decorations
Lucky Candles for Uncluttered Cakes
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Cubby Refrigerators for Shared Spaces
Cubby Refrigerators for Shared Spaces
The Electrolux Flatshare Refrigerator
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30
12 Player Ping Pong Tables
12 Player Ping Pong Tables
Modular Table Tennis System
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$20K Space Saving Bathrooms
$20K Space Saving Bathrooms
Vertebrae Vertical Bathroom
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Sausage Chairs
Sausage Chairs
The Buldang by Hirohiko Kamiya
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Tables with Modular Legs
Tables with Modular Legs
The Eco-Friendly 'Sprout' Table by Seth Rolland
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DIY Persian Rugs
DIY Persian Rugs
The Recyclable Puzzleperser
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Cook Top Placemats
Cook Top Placemats
Modular Grills for Social Dining
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24
Eco-Friendly Doll Houses
Eco-Friendly Doll Houses
David Baker's Modularean Eco Doll House
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23
Modular Shoes
Modular Shoes
Customize Color and Studs
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WAM-V
WAM-V
Modular Boat that Kicks Ass
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21
Illuminated Catwalk Sidewalks
Illuminated Catwalk Sidewalks
Enables LED Moonwalking, Michael Jackson Not Included
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Cube-Shaped Eco Architecture
Cube-Shaped Eco Architecture
The Modular Dice House
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19
Modular Furniture
Modular Furniture
Pantonova Chrome Sectional Couch
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18
Modular Travel Accessories
Modular Travel Accessories
The Mintpass Tripp-ee Includes a Bidet
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Hidden Patio Furniture
Hidden Patio Furniture
Spaceless Stows Under Your Deck
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Expansive Modular Furniture
Expansive Modular Furniture
Don't Call This 'Little City of Seating' a Mere Sofa
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15
Interactive Public Seating
Interactive Public Seating
Modular D & A Seating is Inviting and Fun
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14
Convertible Furniture
Convertible Furniture
The Tona Chair / Low Table / High Table
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13
Interchangeable Wine Glasses
Interchangeable Wine Glasses
Modular Wine Glasses by Sherwood Forlee
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12
Modular Furniture
Modular Furniture
ZipZip is Your Sofa, Bed, Chair & More
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11
Eco Modular Organizing Accessories
Eco Modular Organizing Accessories
i/o Desk Organizer
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10
DIY Modular Living Room Terrain
DIY Modular Living Room Terrain
The Mountain Sofa
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9
Hip Modular Housing
Hip Modular Housing
Container City
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8
Color-Changing 3D Wall Panels
Color-Changing 3D Wall Panels
Heat-Sensitive Fabric Responds to Touch and Temperature
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7
Modular Seating
Modular Seating
Q-Couch
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6
Convertible Storage Systems
Convertible Storage Systems
The Transformer Shelf
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5
Modular, Floating Pools
Modular, Floating Pools
Mobideep Docks
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4
Modular Public Seating
Modular Public Seating
The Campus Bench Encourages Socializing
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3
Modular Home Organization
Modular Home Organization
The Daily System
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2
Modular Igloos
Modular Igloos
Styrofoam Dome Houses
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1
Chic Modern Campers
Chic Modern Campers
Deseo Caravan For the Uber-Trendy
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