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Top 75 Modern Ideas in April

From Nudist Art Fair Tours to Textile Butcher Concept Shops

— April 24, 2016 — Autos
The top April 2016 modern ideas showcase various patterns in the worlds of art and design as they relate to consumer spending habits.

Australian artist Stuart Ringholt will be once again bringing a nudist experience to the annual Art Cologne 2016 festivities. The daring artist will be leading nude tours of the art fair that will require participants to strip down as well. The unique experience is open to adults only and will be available throughout this year's modern art fair.

Meanwhile, Aufschnitt Berlin is a clever butcher shop concept that features a selection of plush toys handmade to appear like real cuts of meat. Set up like a real butcher shop, the entire experience is brought to life by the jarring contrast between soft stuffed toys and the cold sterility of a traditional meat shop.
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Dynamic Data-Driven Clocks
Dynamic Data-Driven Clocks
PLAN-NET is a Next-Generation IoT Table Clock
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Temperature-Regulating Cups
Temperature-Regulating Cups
The Stone Cup is Designed to Heighten the Drinking Experience
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Ocean Plastic Roller Blinds
Ocean Plastic Roller Blinds
Hunter Douglas and Return Textiles Created 'Greenscreen Sea-Tex'
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Laser Windmill Installations
Laser Windmill Installations
The Windlicht Project Uses Green LED Beams to Link Win Turbine Blades
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Fluidly Flexible LED Lamps
Fluidly Flexible LED Lamps
The 'Compasso' Flexible Desk Lamp Allows for Customized Illumination
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Hydrating Produce Storage Systems
Hydrating Produce Storage Systems
The GRÖNT Hangs Vegetable and Keeps Them Fresh Using Water
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Delicate Wrapped String Chandeliers
Delicate Wrapped String Chandeliers
The 'Saepio' Lighting Series Features Strings of LED Lights
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66
Rural Woodland Markets
Rural Woodland Markets
This Japanese Market Promotes Local Food Production and Consumption
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Illuminating Technicolor Abodes
Illuminating Technicolor Abodes
The Mood Modular Ring House Features Colorful LED Lights that Glow
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Architectural LEGO Exhibits
Architectural LEGO Exhibits
'The Art of Architecture' Exhibit Features Landmarks Made Out of LEGO
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Emotive Smart Speakers
Emotive Smart Speakers
The MoodBox Sound System Customizes Music and Lighting Based on Emotions
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Saddle-Inspired Seating
Saddle-Inspired Seating
The Bike Chair the Embodies Precise Craftsmanship of Sporting Equipment
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Stem-Free Wine Glasses
Stem-Free Wine Glasses
These Luxurious Wine Glasses Use a Metal Base and Eliminate the Stem
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Curved Wall Separators
Curved Wall Separators
The WAVE Provides Secluded Space Units With Modular Wall Mounts
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Chic Sturdy Countertop Appliances
Chic Sturdy Countertop Appliances
The Breville Black Stainless Steel Toaster is Stylish
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Precious Element Blocks
Precious Element Blocks
Tenthium Brings the Periodic Table to Life with Desktop Accessories
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Secluded Terrace Homes
Secluded Terrace Homes
The Kuwait House by AGi Architects Offer Four Private Patios for Guests
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Eight-Sided Silverware
Eight-Sided Silverware
This Brass Cutlery Project Reimagines Eating Utensils as Art
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Empowering Clinic Interiors
Empowering Clinic Interiors
The New Planned Parenthood Clinics Meet the Changing Needs of Patients
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Time-Writing Clocks
Time-Writing Clocks
The 'Plock' Clock Movement Writes Time on a Magnetic Board
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Self-Elevating Chopsticks
Self-Elevating Chopsticks
The Gravity Chopsticks Serve as a More Sanitary Utensil
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Fungi-Inspired Study Hall Lighting
Fungi-Inspired Study Hall Lighting
These Lights at the Örebro University Have a Cheerful Design
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Stranger-Connecting Benches
Stranger-Connecting Benches
The 'Vacuum' Urban Furniture Design Links Citizens Together
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Miniature Green Wall Planters
Miniature Green Wall Planters
The 'IVY' Planter Allows a Climbing Plant to be Incorporated Indoors
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Nudist Art Fair Tours
Nudist Art Fair Tours
This Art Cologne Tour Will Invite Participants to Strip Down
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Perforated Observation Towers
Perforated Observation Towers
'The Salling Tower' Draws Inspiration from the Portholes of Ships
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Translucent All-Season Homes
Translucent All-Season Homes
This Home Includes Separate Winter and Summer Lodgings
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Eclectic Hotel Chain Debuts
Eclectic Hotel Chain Debuts
The Cloud 7 Hotel in Istanbul Boasts an Ultramodern Interior
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Chic Hotel School Designs
Chic Hotel School Designs
The William Angliss International Hotel School is Located in Melbourne
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Origami-Inspired Home Extensions
Origami-Inspired Home Extensions
The 'G3 House' Draws Inspiration from the Art of Origami
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Connected Flattened Lamps
Connected Flattened Lamps
The 'Balamp' Bedside Table Lamp Responds to the Items Placed on it
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Oversized Iconic Outdoor Lights
Oversized Iconic Outdoor Lights
The Anglepoise 1227 Outdoor Lamps Make the Lamp Design Gigantic
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Bread-Bursting Busts
Bread-Bursting Busts
The Oneirophrenia Sculpture Series Features Surrealist Explosions of Faces
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Curved Timber-Wrapped Towers
Curved Timber-Wrapped Towers
This Civic Center Will Feature a Wooden Screen Around the Exterior
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Modular Gardening Tools
Modular Gardening Tools
The Modular Hand Tool Set Makes Quick Work of Yard Chores
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Illusionary Modern Calendars
Illusionary Modern Calendars
The Anamorphic Calendar Creates an Obscure Design for Date-Keeping
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Hybrid Step Stool Chairs
Hybrid Step Stool Chairs
The 'Chaool' is a Piece of Convertible Furniture for Modern Homes
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Portable Dining Tables
Portable Dining Tables
The Swallow Table Offers Familial Seating with a Modern Travelling Design
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Soft Customizable Room Dividers
Soft Customizable Room Dividers
The 'Link' by FitzFelt Room Dividing System is Crafted from Felt
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Textile Butcher Concept Shops
Textile Butcher Concept Shops
Aufschnitt Berlin is an Art Project Featuring Meat-Shaped Pillows
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Grassy Home Interiors
Grassy Home Interiors
This Sloped Green Flooring is Designed to Resemble a Grassy Hillside
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Straw Hat-Inspired Ceilings
Straw Hat-Inspired Ceilings
This Japanese Community Center Features an Intricate Lattice Ceiling
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Self-Inflating Sleeping Bags
Self-Inflating Sleeping Bags
The Bundle Bed is a Sleeker Version of a Sleeping Bag made for Travel
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Moon-Inspired Greenery Stands
Moon-Inspired Greenery Stands
Carpa Designs Crescent Plant Stands Take After a Crescent Moon
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Handy Hinged Lids
Handy Hinged Lids
This Pan Safety Lid Reduces the Risk of Steam and Boiling Water Burns
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Compact Cubist Ovens
Compact Cubist Ovens
The Samsung Smart Oven is a Smart Appliance with a Design Focus
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Hybrid Bong-Vases
Hybrid Bong-Vases
The Voong is a Vase That Can Be Used as a Bong for Smoking
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Color-Coordinated Sushi Bars
Color-Coordinated Sushi Bars
This Sushi Restaurant is Inspired by the Colors of Sushi Rolls
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Vehicle Hood Seating Solutions
Vehicle Hood Seating Solutions
The 'Beetle Club Chair' is Crafted from the Hood of a VW VEhicle
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Air-Purifying Range Hoods
Air-Purifying Range Hoods
The 'Nebula' Kitchen Chimney Moves and Purifies the Air
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Omni-Directional Fans
Omni-Directional Fans
The 'Satellite' Air Fan Features a Multidirectional Functionality
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Tipping Contemporary Tables
Tipping Contemporary Tables
Angled Tables Create the Tromp-l’Oeil Impression of Spinning Disks
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Yoga-Accommodating Chairs
Yoga-Accommodating Chairs
The US Pride Yoga Chaise Chair Enables Exercise and Relaxation
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Melted Plastic Perches
Melted Plastic Perches
Recycled Bottle Chairs Create Fantasy From Ethical Manufacturing
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Color-Coordinated Design Stores
Color-Coordinated Design Stores
The CORAZYs Store in Tokyo is a Library of Decor Items
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Powerful Kitchen Range Vents
Powerful Kitchen Range Vents
The FIREBIRD Black Stainless Steel Range Hood Has Quiet Operation
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Eco Printed Plant Holders
Eco Printed Plant Holders
These Plastic Bottle Vases Require the Reusing of Empty Containers
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Unfurling Lounge Chair Beds
Unfurling Lounge Chair Beds
The Benny Linen/Cotton Chair Bed is Suitable for Sitting and Sleeping
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Suspended String Paper Holders
Suspended String Paper Holders
The Diabolo Toilet Roll Dispenser Opts for a Minimalistic Aesthetic
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Fragmented Cube Lights
Fragmented Cube Lights
The 'Folding Light' by Michael Jantzen Emits Illumination in Various Ways
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Contemporary Canine Accessories
Contemporary Canine Accessories
These Modern Pet Products are Mean to Complement Minimalist Homes
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Droplet Digital Cameras
Droplet Digital Cameras
This Curved Camera is Functionally and Ergonomically Enhanced
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Utility Residence Blocks
Utility Residence Blocks
The Hub Kitchen and Bathroom Unit Can be Used to Create a Livable Space
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Minimalistic Bike Storage
Minimalistic Bike Storage
PARAX Designed a Simplistic Modern Bike Rack to Maximize Space
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Modern Garden Retreats
Modern Garden Retreats
This Contemporary Backyard Studio Provides Solitude in an Urban Metropolis
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70s-Inspired Ski Chalets
70s-Inspired Ski Chalets
This A-Frame Chalet is Resigned to Resemble Neighboring 1970s Cabins
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Deceptive Pre-Fab Homes
Deceptive Pre-Fab Homes
This Tiny Farmhouse Sits on a Near-Invisible Base
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Ergonomic Kneeling Chairs
Ergonomic Kneeling Chairs
The 'W Chair' Relieves Pressure and Tension During the Workday
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Unfinished Marble Sinks
Unfinished Marble Sinks
Henry Timi's 'Corpo' Bathroom Collection Focuses on Rocky Terrain
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Multilevel Kindergarten Classrooms
Multilevel Kindergarten Classrooms
This Classroom Features Play Spaces That Span Different Levels
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Luminous LED Business Cards
Luminous LED Business Cards
These Eye-Catching Business Cards are Illuminated with Etched Light
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Gender-Bending Provocative Artwork
Gender-Bending Provocative Artwork
Kirsty Whiten's Art Challenges Cultural Conventions and Taboos
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Cinematic Sleep Sanctuaries
Cinematic Sleep Sanctuaries
This Hi-Tech Bed is Equipped with a Built-In Projector and Audio
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