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Top 95 Design Trends in October

From Silver-Made Inkless Pens to Tarot-Themed Candle Sets

— October 16, 2021 — Art & Design
The October 2021 design innovations combine popular culture with tradition to create unique and meaningful products.

Birthdate Co.'s tarot-themed candle set harnesses the popular movement towards spirituality to create an appealing design for those interested in Tarot practices. The collection includes a set of three candles that have notes of bergamot, citron, eucalyptus, and amber. Like Birthdate Co., many brands are incorporating design elements that reflect public interests into their products.

In addition, the ZAI pen features a minimalist and ergonomic design. BAH International responds to the continued interest in minimalism to create a unique pen design rooted in tradition. The company blended traditional inkless silverpoint pen technology with a sleek, modern finish to appeal to today's population.
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Spectacular Residential Designs
Spectacular Residential Designs
Amirhossein Nourbakhsh's Housing Concept Celebrates Nature
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Nostalgic Design Reality Shows
Nostalgic Design Reality Shows
IKEA's Trapped in the 90s Series Celebrates a Milestone Anniversary
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Romantic Dimmable Light Fixtures
Romantic Dimmable Light Fixtures
CTO Lighting's New Collection Was Inspired by Italian Metalwork
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92
Ceramic Pendant Lamps
Ceramic Pendant Lamps
The Melo Lamp is a Ceramic Pendant Lamp Inspired by Natural Elements
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Vernacular-Embracing Ski Chalets
Vernacular-Embracing Ski Chalets
Peter Pichler Architecture Designed Five Austrian Ski Chalets
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90
Natural Flooring Carpet Tiles
Natural Flooring Carpet Tiles
IVC Commercial's Rudiments Carpet Tiles Foster Warm Environments
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Understated Commercial Developments
Understated Commercial Developments
Henning Larsen's Building Design Brings Vitality to Augsburg
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Iconic Furniture Reimaginations
Iconic Furniture Reimaginations
Dior Has Commissioned 17 Artists to Reimagine the Medallion Chair
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Serene Golf Clubhouses
Serene Golf Clubhouses
Wood Marsh's New Design Invites Golfers to Enjoy the Coastal Landscape
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Respectful Architectural Refurbishments
Respectful Architectural Refurbishments
The Upgraded Denver Art Museum Reopens to the Public
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Versatile Vertical Wall Units
Versatile Vertical Wall Units
Cesar and Garcia Cumini Collaborate in a Modular Wall Unit Design
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Cantilevered Residential Building
Cantilevered Residential Building
ODA's New Residential Tower Design Increases Size as It Ascends
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Texturized Minimalist Rugs
Texturized Minimalist Rugs
Escape Kelim Rug Boasts Puts a Contemporary Spin on the Kelim Design
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Refurbished Ancient Convents
Refurbished Ancient Convents
Amelia Tavella Designs a Copper Extension for a Corsican Convent
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Redesigned Hook Rubber Bands
Redesigned Hook Rubber Bands
The Alco Rubber Sealing Ring Features a Hook for Easy Use
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Household Playground Apps
Household Playground Apps
IKEA's Kaleidoscopic Home Concept Enriches Living Spaces for All Ages
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Curvilinear Desk Designs
Curvilinear Desk Designs
Charlotte Perriand Has Reimagined the 'Petit Bureau En Forme Libre' Desk
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Laidback Performance Venues
Laidback Performance Venues
Design Token Takes a Korean Home and Turns It into a Performance Venue
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Monochromatic Loft Extensions
Monochromatic Loft Extensions
A Loft Extension in East London Boasts Pale Pink Everything
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Eco-Friendly Square Cosmetic Bottles
Eco-Friendly Square Cosmetic Bottles
Idealpak's High-End Square Cosmetic Bottles are Made with PET
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Signature Hairstylist Candles
Signature Hairstylist Candles
Celeb Hairstylist & OUAI Founder Jen Atkin Launched OUAI Candles
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Captivating Reforestation Campaigns
Captivating Reforestation Campaigns
Annabel's Restaurant Facade Points to the Deforestation Crisis
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Enticing Furniture Displays
Enticing Furniture Displays
Hermès New Home Collection is Tactile, Eclectic and Highly Alluring
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Minimal Offcut Furniture
Minimal Offcut Furniture
Flowing Fragments is a Collection of Sculptural Furniture
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Futuristic Gondola Designs
Futuristic Gondola Designs
Philippe Starck Unveiled His Sustainable Gondola Design
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Blossoming AR Carpets
Blossoming AR Carpets
SPACE10's Forever Meadow Concept Was Inspired by Walking Meditations
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Transluscent Handblown Whisky Vessels
Transluscent Handblown Whisky Vessels
David Adjaye Designed a Bottle for the World's Oldest Whisky
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Ethereal Egyptian Cotton Towels
Ethereal Egyptian Cotton Towels
This Towel's Waffle-Knit Design Fosters Fast Drying & Low Weight
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Ornamented Furniture Collections
Ornamented Furniture Collections
Bethan Laura Wood Redefines Femininity in Her New Exhibit
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Customizable Speaker Lamps
Customizable Speaker Lamps
IKEA's Symonisk Table Lamp Has Mix and Match Lampshades
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Hybrid Conferencing Workspaces
Hybrid Conferencing Workspaces
'Room for Zoom' Was Created for the Post-Pandemic Workplace
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Egg-Shaped Cultural Centers
Egg-Shaped Cultural Centers
MAD Architects Unveiled Its New Proposal That Will Transform Hollywood
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Social Good Cube Fidget Puzzle
Social Good Cube Fidget Puzzle
The Tidal Cube Promotes Mental Wellness and Concentration
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Earth-Toned Vacation Homes
Earth-Toned Vacation Homes
RED Arquitectos Embraces Local Mythology in New House Design
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Travel-Inspired Candles
Travel-Inspired Candles
Diptyque's Le Grand Tour Captures the Essence of Favorite Destinations
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Ergonomic Armchair Designs
Ergonomic Armchair Designs
Cassina's New Back-Wing Pro Armchair Boasts Comfort and Style
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Charitable Art Projects
Charitable Art Projects
Daniele Mingardo Arranged a Collaborative Art Project for Cancer Research
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Japanese-Inspired Weaved Floors
Japanese-Inspired Weaved Floors
Bolon by Patricia Urquiola is a Flooring Collection Bases on Craft
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Geometric Armchair Pastiches
Geometric Armchair Pastiches
Cassina's New Design Pays Homage to Gerrit Rietveld's Utrecht Chair
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Portable Mood Lighting
Portable Mood Lighting
Verpan's New Portable Light Can Enhance Any Interior or Exterior Space
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Sculpted Female-Form Lamps
Sculpted Female-Form Lamps
Jan Ernst's New Womb Lamp is Inspired by the Natural Female Form
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Romantic Hotel Designs
Romantic Hotel Designs
Roman and Williams Refurbish a Police Station into a Stunning London Hotel
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Site-Specific Art Installations
Site-Specific Art Installations
Bulgari's Design Week Installation Explores the Term Metamorphosis
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Sustainable 3D-Printed Fabrics
Sustainable 3D-Printed Fabrics
DefeXtiles is a Flexible Textile Made from an FDM Printing Defect
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Dual-Threaded Fidget Pens
Dual-Threaded Fidget Pens
MetMe Design Created a Pen With a Dual-Threaded Screw for Desktop Fun
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Modular Office Seating Systems
Modular Office Seating Systems
Snøhetta's Summit Design Offers an Interactive and Laidback Space
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Relaxed Office Atmospheres
Relaxed Office Atmospheres
Christ & Gantenbein's Design Encourages the Return to the Office
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NFT-Paired Vehicles
NFT-Paired Vehicles
Nissan is Auctioning Off an NFT Car and a Real One to Go with It
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Luxurious Nature-Themed Bed Frames
Luxurious Nature-Themed Bed Frames
Parachute Unveiled a New Line of Earthy-Toned Chic Bed Frames
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Scented Wall Dividers
Scented Wall Dividers
Crafting Plastics' New Wall Divider is Made Using 3D Printed Bioplastic
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Tradition-Celebrating Art Installations
Tradition-Celebrating Art Installations
Large-Scale Straw Sculptures Adorn the Wara Art Festival
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Restaurant-Grade Packaged Foods
Restaurant-Grade Packaged Foods
Momofuku's Packaging Reference Labels in Professional Kitchens
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Scented Bioplastic Room Dividers
Scented Bioplastic Room Dividers
The BreaZea Was Created by Crafting Plastics and Office MMK
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Social Good Art Projects
Social Good Art Projects
Re:FRAMED is a Group of Eight Artists Who Created 'Our Towns: Climate'
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Playful Brutalist Furniture Designs
Playful Brutalist Furniture Designs
The Emerging Italian Designers Created Childlike Furniture
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Earthquake-Resistant Timber Walls
Earthquake-Resistant Timber Walls
Kozo Keikaku Kunkyusho's Seismic Wall Uses a Checkered Pattern
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Enthralling Art Installations
Enthralling Art Installations
A Fountain-Like Sculpture at Milan Design Week Has Viewers in Awe
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Multipurpose Furniture Lines
Multipurpose Furniture Lines
Sebastian Herkner's New Line Takes Inspiration from Floral Shapes
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Utopic Administrative Offices
Utopic Administrative Offices
do-M's Wonderland-Like Office Design is Inspired by the Four Seasons
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Tarot-Themed Candle Sets
Tarot-Themed Candle Sets
Birthdate Co.'s Tarot Trio Shares a Special Personal Message & Charms
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Essential Oil Inhalers
Essential Oil Inhalers
Kiff Offers the Benefits of Essential Oils to Help Quit Smoking Naturally
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80s-Style NFT Artwork
80s-Style NFT Artwork
Kenra Professional Launched a Nostalgic Volume Spray 25 & NFT
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Above-Water Hydrofoil Ferries
Above-Water Hydrofoil Ferries
Candela Has Designed an Above-Water Boat to Help Save Venice
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Tree-Mounted Remote Desks
Tree-Mounted Remote Desks
Upwood and TBWAHelsinki Installed a Series of Open-Air Desks
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Restored 19th-Century Townhouses
Restored 19th-Century Townhouses
Meirav Galan Revamped a Crumbling Townhouse into a Family Oasis
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Mental Healing-Focused Interior Designs
Mental Healing-Focused Interior Designs
Tableau Used Design's Healing Powers at Post Service
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On-the-Go Bamboo Utensils
On-the-Go Bamboo Utensils
Bambu’s eat/drink tool kit is lightweight and durable
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Mosaic-Like Steel Screens
Mosaic-Like Steel Screens
A Boathouse in Austin is Completed by Striking Perforated Screens
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Digital Furniture Musems
Digital Furniture Musems
The IKEA Museum Digital Archives Iconic Catalogs & Designs
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Dried Flower Embroidery Décor
Dried Flower Embroidery Décor
Olga Prinku Creates Lush Everlasting Arrangements For Home Decor
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Ethereal Spa Designs
Ethereal Spa Designs
Bureau Architects Use a Pastel Color Palette to Transform a Genevan Spa
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Home-Like Office Headquarters
Home-Like Office Headquarters
Ninja Theory's HQ Was Designed to Look Like a Lavish Home
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Minimalist Modular Bathrooms
Minimalist Modular Bathrooms
Falper's New Bathroom Collection Boasts Functionality and Simplicity
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Unconventional Housing Developments
Unconventional Housing Developments
Mask Architects Redefine Living in New Project Development
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Simplified Soap Dispensers
Simplified Soap Dispensers
Eddi is a Natural, Recycling-Friendly Hand Soap Refill System
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Sustainable Cooking Utensils
Sustainable Cooking Utensils
Redecker’s Olive Wood Cooking Utensils are Beautiful
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Travel Drip Coffee Makers
Travel Drip Coffee Makers
The 'Minimal' Coffee Maker by Eilong Boasts a Durable and Compact Shape
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Silver-Made Inkless Pens
Silver-Made Inkless Pens
The ZAI is an Inkless Pen Made with a Silver Point and an Ergonomic Build
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Abstract Geometric Wallpaper Patterns
Abstract Geometric Wallpaper Patterns
Alex Proba and Wallpaper Projects Unveiled Five Designs
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UV-Repellent Bicycle Umbrella Covers
UV-Repellent Bicycle Umbrella Covers
RainRider's Soft-Top Cover Attaches to E-Bikes and Road Bikes
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Post-Apocalyptic Plant Sculptures
Post-Apocalyptic Plant Sculptures
Stéphanie Kilgast Consumed Discarded Objects With Coral & Plants
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Architecture-Designed Luxury Perfume Bottles
Architecture-Designed Luxury Perfume Bottles
Gehry Created Louis Vuitton's Les Extraits Bottles
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Intricate Sculptural Candles
Intricate Sculptural Candles
nlumec Candles Take on Artful New Forms as They Melt
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Custom-Designed Modular Kitchens
Custom-Designed Modular Kitchens
Doimo Cucine's All-ArounD Line Responds to Each Client's Needs
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Unconventional Bakery Designs
Unconventional Bakery Designs
The Aera Cafe in Berlin Invites Customers into a Monochrome Space
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Hospital-Converted Penthouses
Hospital-Converted Penthouses
Sky House is a Bali-Inspired Unit in a Former Miami Hospital
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Customizable Cannabis Accessories
Customizable Cannabis Accessories
Forti Goods Offers a Cannabis Organization System
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Sculpturally Pronounced Motorcycles
Sculpturally Pronounced Motorcycles
Dotto Creations' Biancaneve Vehicle Boasts Elegance
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Carbonating Water Bottles
Carbonating Water Bottles
The Bottle+ Creates Sparkling Water at the Simple Touch of a Button
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Modular Home Designs
Modular Home Designs
BJ Segal Redefines Architecture by Rejecting Bespoke Designs
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NFT Fashion Showcases
NFT Fashion Showcases
Legitimate Tech & ap0cene are Exploring the Future, Fashion & the Blockchain
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Child-Resistant Pre-Roll Tins
Child-Resistant Pre-Roll Tins
Happy Valley Features Products That are 100% Child-Resistant
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Play-Focused Beauty Stores
Play-Focused Beauty Stores
ETUDE HOUSE's Beauty Store Concept Encourages Discovery & Customization
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Biodegradable Mycelium Grills
Biodegradable Mycelium Grills
The MYC is a Sustainable Disposable Grill Made from Edible Material
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Family-Oriented Mobile Dwellings
Family-Oriented Mobile Dwellings
Norske Mikrohus's New Tiny Home Can Endure Extreme Weather
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