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107 Globe Innovations

From Pinned Map Masterpieces to Spherical Photographic Displays

— June 8, 2012 — Art & Design
The 107 globe innovations show the vast amount of objects that are spherical in our world. Each geometrical figure is significant in its own way, but spheres are especially so. Spherical objects cover the smallest surface area for their given volume compared to any other object. Spherical objects can include globes, furniture, glassware, toys, lighting and speakers.

These circular objects take an old idea, and reproduce it into a new item that people want to buy. Spherical objects are easier to move than other objects with their rounded surface, which makes them a standard shape for children's toys. These circular objects show how ancient objects can be recreated into something different; whether it is a round rubik's cube or graffitied world globe.
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Glowing Sound Orbs
Glowing Sound Orbs
The AlphaSphere Instrument May Be the Future of Electronic Music
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105
Stupefying Spherical Stereos
Stupefying Spherical Stereos
The TEAGUE Radioball Challenges Different Ways of Interaction
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PC Navigating Peripherals
PC Navigating Peripherals
The SPHERE 2 is an Unconventional Luxurious Version of a Computer Mouse
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Spherical Rainbow Racks
Spherical Rainbow Racks
Niels Kjeldsen's Magazine Globe is a Sculptural Holder
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Spherical Photographic Displays
Spherical Photographic Displays
The Steve McCurry MACRO Museum Exhibition is Mesmerizing
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Smart Media Technology Graphs
Smart Media Technology Graphs
The 'Social Multimedia' Infographic Envisions the Future
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100
Upcycled Globes
Upcycled Globes
Julie Kornblum Takes Plastic Blags and Turns Them Into Our Planet
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99
Erasable Globes
Erasable Globes
The Chalkboard Globe Lets You Draw the World the Way You See It
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98
Periodicals-Infused Street Paintings
Periodicals-Infused Street Paintings
Philippe Herard Uses Newspapers as Medium in Graffiti
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97
Spherical Lunar Cartography
Spherical Lunar Cartography
Planetary Cartographer's Will Want the Moon Globe by Sky & Telescope
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Clear Globular Abodes
Clear Globular Abodes
The Room For London Spherical Home Breaks Down the Walls of Architecture
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95
Spherical Boot Heaters
Spherical Boot Heaters
The Universal Drying Apparatus Will Warm Up to You Fast
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94
Swiveling Spherical Fixtures
Swiveling Spherical Fixtures
The MOONo Tracking Light Rotates in Orbit to Illuminate the Room
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Intricate Spherical Orbs
Intricate Spherical Orbs
These Paintings by Carol Prusa are Detailed and Organic
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92
Spherical Sweeping Picture-Takers
Spherical Sweeping Picture-Takers
The Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera Seizes One's Surroundings
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Spherical Gridlike Lighting
Spherical Gridlike Lighting
Kent Blazek's Nexus Kitset Relies on a Series of Connections
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90
Patterned Face Paintings
Patterned Face Paintings
These Ye Hongxing Art Pieces are Bold and Imaginative
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89
Abstract Polychromatic Patterns
Abstract Polychromatic Patterns
DeviantART User StrangeProgram Renders Wonderfully Bizarre Designs
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88
Old School Recorders
Old School Recorders
The USB Spherical Microphone Keeps Your Sounds Fresh
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87
Spherical Scenery
Spherical Scenery
Marco Suarez's UK Circles are Blissfully Bubbled
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86
Braided Globe Lights
Braided Globe Lights
Knotty Bubbles by Lindsey Adelman Will Bring a Bubbly Personality Indoors
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85
Graffitied World Globes
Graffitied World Globes
‘ImagineNations' by Wendy Gold Forge Fantasy Planets
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Spherical Appliance Sanitizers
Spherical Appliance Sanitizers
The Microclean Uses Steam to Scour the Inside of Your Microwave
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Morphed Microwave Ads
Morphed Microwave Ads
The Fagor Brandt Spoutnik 'Encounter' Campaign Camouflages Appliances
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82
Spongy Sphere Lighting
Spongy Sphere Lighting
These Miguel Garcia Belmonte Sponge Illuminators are a Bright Idea
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81
Time Telling Orbs
Time Telling Orbs
The Students at L'ecole D'arts Appliques Design a Ball-Shaped Watch
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80
Soil-Filled Snow Globes
Soil-Filled Snow Globes
The Unicef Dirtglobe Campaign Encouraged Donations for Haiti
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79
Spherical Panoramic Photography
Spherical Panoramic Photography
Wouter Van Buuren Creates Worlds of Vast Horizons
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78
Alien-Inspired Aircraft
Alien-Inspired Aircraft
The Spherical Observation Drone Resembles a UFO More Than a UAV
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77
Statement Snow Globes
Statement Snow Globes
The Greenpeace Coal Globe Conveys a Dirty Message
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76
Pinned Map Masterpieces
Pinned Map Masterpieces
Jenny Brial Creates Colorful Geographical Artworks
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75
Glamorous DIY Globes
Glamorous DIY Globes
Davesbit Combines Beach Ball, Table Pieces, and Supreme Geekiness
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Spherical Wine Kegs
Spherical Wine Kegs
The N2Wine Globe Stylishly Holds Your Bottles of Wine
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73
Trashy Waste Toys
Trashy Waste Toys
The Bin Ball Garbage Can is the Funnest Way to Clean Up
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72
Globes as Bars
Globes as Bars
Geography Served Up with a Twist
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71
Spherical Wire Seating
Spherical Wire Seating
The Nest Chair By Kirv Features an Unconventional Aesthetic
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70
Spherical Car Designs
Spherical Car Designs
The Zroom by Ameya Surve Takes Global Travel Literally
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69
Spherical Car Ads
Spherical Car Ads
The Goodyear Campaign Shows That Not Using Their Tires is Dangerous
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68
Snazzy Snow-Globe Shakers
Snazzy Snow-Globe Shakers
The Neato Snowglobe Salt and Pepper Shakers Shake Things Up
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67
Glowing Globe
Glowing Globe
3D Atlas & Constellations in One
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66
Spherical Steamers
Spherical Steamers
A Coffee Mixer Kettle That Enriches Your Morning Brew
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65
Fantastical Floating Orbs
Fantastical Floating Orbs
The ZeroN Levitated Interaction Element Defies Gravity
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64
Spherical MP3 Amplifiers
Spherical MP3 Amplifiers
Sony 360-Degree Circle Sound Offers Crisp Omnidirectional Audio
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63
Interactive Geography Education
Interactive Geography Education
The Smart Globe Deluxe
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Cuddly Globes
Cuddly Globes
Hugg-A-Planet Helps Little Ones Learn About Maps
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61
Repurposed Scrap Spheres
Repurposed Scrap Spheres
Nick Sayers Has Mastered the Art of Recycled Sphere Making
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60
Spherical Computer Peripherals
Spherical Computer Peripherals
The Smartball Keyboard Resembles a Soft and Malleable Balloon
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59
Enclosed Lazy Loungers
Enclosed Lazy Loungers
The Sight by Tim Kerp Provides Shade and Privacy
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58
Pollution Prevention Toys
Pollution Prevention Toys
The Dorothy No Globes Provide Awareness for Climate Change
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Bubble Lamps
Bubble Lamps
Illuminate Your Home With Foscarini's Bulbous Bold Accessories
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56
Glowing Light Photography
Glowing Light Photography
The Denis Smith Ball of Light Photo Series is Brilliantly Illuminating
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Cabasse La Sphère
Cabasse La Sphère
$150,000 Speaker
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Spherical Landscapes
Spherical Landscapes
Tom Storm Captures the 'World in a Bubble'
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Failed Kitsch
Failed Kitsch
Ninja Disco and Kitty Snow Globes Rejected For Their Tackiness
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Plushy Plaited Perches
Plushy Plaited Perches
Knotty Floor Cushions Encourage You to Curl Up and Get Cozy
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51
Buoyant Bubble Dioramas
Buoyant Bubble Dioramas
Thomas Doyle's Distillation Series Analyzes Domestic Life
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50
Spherical Spoon Holders
Spherical Spoon Holders
Aveve Product 001 Solves for Stovetop Messes and Melted Utensils
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49
Pokemon-Inspired Spheres
Pokemon-Inspired Spheres
Lars-Erik Fisk Turns Cars into Round Structures
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48
Spherical Backyard Cookers
Spherical Backyard Cookers
The Eva Solo Grill Globe is Unexpectedly Chic
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Swirly Hanging Lights
Swirly Hanging Lights
Mistica Pendant Lamps are Blown Art Glass Lights From the Pacific Northwest
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Spherical Textile Lamps
Spherical Textile Lamps
The Planet Suspension Lighting is Inspired by Astronaut Cloth
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Spherical Coral Concert Halls
Spherical Coral Concert Halls
The (a) Ball Auditorium is Enclosed by Polyps that Disseminate Sound
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Lunar Architecture
Lunar Architecture
Royal Haskoning Architects Create a Villa Concept for the Moon
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Life-Sized Snow Globes
Life-Sized Snow Globes
The Mini Cooper Snow Globes Shakes Things Up with the New MINI Countryman
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Spherical Skull Strongboxes
Spherical Skull Strongboxes
Kranium Compartment Takes Your Treasures to the Grave
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Splendid Seasonal Spruces
Splendid Seasonal Spruces
The Mason Jar Snow Globes from Anthropologie are a Blast From the Past
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Glowing Spherical Installations
Glowing Spherical Installations
The Stratospheric Sculpture by Fletcher Vaughan
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Freaky Eyeball Speakers
Freaky Eyeball Speakers
$26,000 Proclaim DMT-100 Speaker System
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Treasure-Holding Lighting
Treasure-Holding Lighting
The Capsule Lamp by Design Systems Ltd. is Customizable
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Snowglobe Reality
Snowglobe Reality
Worth 1000 Holiday Images Are Seasonable Works of Joy
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Interactive Glowing Globes
Interactive Glowing Globes
The DJ Lights Installation Responds to Body Movement
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Art Nouveau Lamps
Art Nouveau Lamps
Enache Florin's 'O'
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Spherical Hair Dryers
Spherical Hair Dryers
‘Comet' by Hoang M Nguyen Upgrades a Salon Staple
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Grand Globe Lighting
Grand Globe Lighting
Lindsey Adelman Uses Simple Globes to Create Magnificent Lamps
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Elemental Monster Capturing Orbs
Elemental Monster Capturing Orbs
DeviantART User Barry Wazzy Photoshops Tangible Pokeballs
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Sphere Segment Seating
Sphere Segment Seating
This Public Lounge by Indre Anceviciute Assembles into a Ball
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21st Century Airships
21st Century Airships
Luxury Blimps
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Shuttered Spherical Lamps
Shuttered Spherical Lamps
Bysteel's Clover Light Fixture is Perfect for Indoor and Outdoor Use
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Spherical Floating Gardens
Spherical Floating Gardens
Skyfarm by Manuel Dreesmann is Made for Balconies
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Nuclear Globe: Play in a Giant Bubble
Nuclear Globe: Play in a Giant Bubble
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Round Rubik's Cubes
Round Rubik's Cubes
The Classic Puzzle Game Gets a Spherical Twist With the Rubik's 360
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Scorched Earth Fireplace
Scorched Earth Fireplace
The Third Rock Fire Pit is a Hot Item
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Spherical PCs
Spherical PCs
Revolutionary Compact E-Ball Shapes the Future of Computing
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Rolling Food Sculptures
Rolling Food Sculptures
Nir Adar Makes Sphere-Shaped Edible Artworks
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Circular Suspended Seating
Circular Suspended Seating
The Rousseau Bubble Chairs are LED-Illuminated Orbs
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Jellyfish Inspired Submarines
Jellyfish Inspired Submarines
Futuristic Submarine With Metallic Dynamic Tentacles
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Opulent Lighting Orbs
Opulent Lighting Orbs
These Chandeliers by Rony Plesl Introduce a New Level of Luxury to Decor
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Customizable Glowing Chandeliers
Customizable Glowing Chandeliers
Bocci Presents the 28 Collection at ICFF 2009
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Quirky Solar Balcony Lights
Quirky Solar Balcony Lights
Bird-Legged Glowing Globes Are Eco-Friendly Eccentricity
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Adaptable Nomadic Shelters
Adaptable Nomadic Shelters
AIRchitecture Offers a Bubble-Like Portable Home
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Reflective Eyeball Sculptures
Reflective Eyeball Sculptures
The Architect's Eye Installation Mirrors its Stunning Surroundings
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Subverted Snow Globes
Subverted Snow Globes
Terrifying and Bizarre Miniature Worlds
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Frozen Ball Machines
Frozen Ball Machines
The Muji Silicon Ice Maker is Red Hot
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Globe-Themed Bars
Globe-Themed Bars
Boca Do Lobo 'Equator' Set Offers a Worldly Drinking Experience
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Funny Elfin Ornaments
Funny Elfin Ornaments
Nisse Landscape Snow Globes Bring the Little Buggers Back
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Spherical Photography Effects
Spherical Photography Effects
Stellar Fantasy Worlds by Five Different Artists
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Disturbing Snow Globes
Disturbing Snow Globes
Thomas Doyle's Reclamation Series
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Eco Ocular Washing Machines
Eco Ocular Washing Machines
The Swish Sustainable Diaper Cleaner Encourages Cloth Nappy Use
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Spherical Oceanic Oases
Spherical Oceanic Oases
Domantas Stukas Designs Awe-Inspiring Island Architecture
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Side Stemmed Glassware
Side Stemmed Glassware
The rEvolution Wine Glass is Sipped and Set Askew
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Floating Glow Orbs
Floating Glow Orbs
Moonlight Globes Light Up Gardens, Nightclubs, Resorts
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Gangly Easel Illuminators
Gangly Easel Illuminators
The Lumen Pinewood Lamp Endeavors to be Taken Seriously
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Alternative Artisan Snow Globes
Alternative Artisan Snow Globes
The Camryn Forest Designs Steampunk Snow Globes are Marvelous
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Soapless Eco Clothes Cleaners
Soapless Eco Clothes Cleaners
The Orbit Washing Machine Lets You Do Laundry Anywhere
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Maze-Like Fish Tanks
Maze-Like Fish Tanks
The Labyrinth Aquarium Lets Tropical Underwater Species Spread Their Fins
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Outdoor Patio Pods
Outdoor Patio Pods
John Lewis' Garden Pods are "Podsitively" Pleasant
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