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40 Examples of Wacky Warped Design

From Warped Portrait Projects to Warped Wooden Seating

— November 1, 2013 — Art & Design
Adding a ton of visual interest to mundane objects like bookshelves, warped design is a modern and incredibly eye-catching way in which designers are differentiating their work.

Referencing a surrealist aesthetic while introducing some playfulness to a piece, viewers can appreciate the trippy look this approach to design introduces. Though often used in strictly artistic projects, the wacky look has been integrated into furniture design and other everyday objects as well. Though definitely not for everyone, this look is an effective and surprisingly sleek way to introduce visual interest.

Whether or not you appreciate a distorted look, there's no denying that these designs offer an unexpected take on things. Refreshingly modern in a way that makes you check if your glasses are working, this warped look is here to stay.
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Warped World Films
Warped World Films
Chemin Vert by Giacomo Miceli is Fast-Paced
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Warped-Legged Seats
Warped-Legged Seats
The Twist-Grille Stool is Inspired by Traditional Taiwanese Windows
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Illustrated Sports Equipment Installations
Illustrated Sports Equipment Installations
Folklore Sculpture by Stevie Gee is Full of Character
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Warped Gamer Chronographs
Warped Gamer Chronographs
The Super Mario Spiral Clock Keeps Time Using Classic Characters
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Warped Leather Sneakers
Warped Leather Sneakers
The Sick 'Twisted Leather Hi-Tops' by Alexander McQueen for Puma
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Warped Wavy Keyboards
Warped Wavy Keyboards
Tactile Keys by Michael Roopenian is a Wicked Way to Spruce Up the Desktop
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Depressingly Warped Oil Paintings
Depressingly Warped Oil Paintings
Artist Yang Na Captures Female Angst Beautifully in Her Oil Work
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Illusory Weight-Lifting Rings
Illusory Weight-Lifting Rings
A Tiny Man Appears to Be Holding Up This Bent Metal Ring
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Warped Wooden Seating
Warped Wooden Seating
Spill by Matthias Pliessnig is a Snake-Like Bench
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Warped Trampoline Seating
Warped Trampoline Seating
The Fly by Zanotta Has a Playful Presence
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Futuristic Warped Furnishings
Futuristic Warped Furnishings
Voidan Table Adapts Pre-Industrial Materials for an Avant-Garde Look
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Warped Wood Furniture
Warped Wood Furniture
These Furniture Designs by Kino Guerin are Tactfully Twisted
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Warped Cameras
Warped Cameras
Ryan David Francis's Sony DSLR Redesign Offers All-Around Grip
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Warped Retro Portraits
Warped Retro Portraits
The Art of Julie Cockburn Blurs Retro Portraits
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Warped Tire-Like Seating
Warped Tire-Like Seating
The Klimp City Furniture is Eco-Friendly and Versatile
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Warped Ampersand Seating
Warped Ampersand Seating
Chair & Chair by Tatiana Bortkevica is Inspired by an Alphabet Symbol
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Warped Wooden Seatings
Warped Wooden Seatings
This Wooden Stool by Giancarlo Mino is Fluidly Shaped
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Warped Portrait Projects
Warped Portrait Projects
Artist David Szauder Created These Unusual Portraits
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Fantastical Surrealist Artwork
Fantastical Surrealist Artwork
Esao Andrews Brings Dreams and Fantasies to Life
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Warped Bridge Screenshots
Warped Bridge Screenshots
Clement Valla's Postcards from Google Earth Series Shows a Magical World
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Warped Perforated Packaging
Warped Perforated Packaging
SeriousMilk Chocolate Branding Captures Abstract Creaminess
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Warped Bicycle Sculptures
Warped Bicycle Sculptures
'Future Nostalgia: Masterpieces' Shows That Life is Not a Smooth Ride
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Time-Warped Hoteltography
Time-Warped Hoteltography
The Jonathan May 'Townview' Series is a Blast from the Past
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Giant Beach Canvases
Giant Beach Canvases
Andres Amador ‘Warped Fields' Sand Doodles Span up to 500ft
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Warped Hanging Lamps
Warped Hanging Lamps
The Samba Pendant Light by Brad Stebbing is Inspired by Dancing Hips
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Warped Face Ads
Warped Face Ads
The Colgate Total Dental Floss Campaign Shows How Food Can Ruin Beauty
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Warped Hexagon Facades
Warped Hexagon Facades
Exterior of the Pushkinsky Cinema Features an Open Air Lattice Pattern
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Warped Watercolor Portraits
Warped Watercolor Portraits
Justin Lee Williams Renders Faces Based on Memories of Each Person
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Warped Body Spreads
Warped Body Spreads
The Numero #115 August 2010 Editorial is Contorting
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Witchy Warped Fashiontography
Witchy Warped Fashiontography
Model Elisa Sednaoui in Vogue Italia Suggestions
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Warped Room Dividers
Warped Room Dividers
The Phenomena Screen by Sang Hoon Kim is Both Art and Furniture
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Dynamic Warped Architecture
Dynamic Warped Architecture
The Emporia's Unusual Architecture Gives Way to an Unexpected Twist
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Warped Geometry Furnishings
Warped Geometry Furnishings
The B U K Sideboard by Ji Delugre Features a Wood Construction
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Modern Olympic Medals
Modern Olympic Medals
Vancouver Releases Unique Medal Designs for 2010
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Warped Pipe Seating
Warped Pipe Seating
The Tube Bench by Peter Donders Pushes the Limits of Metal Malleability
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Distorted Wooden Artworks
Distorted Wooden Artworks
Tony Cragg Creates Vivid Bronze and Wood-Warped Sculptures
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Warped Wooden Furniture
Warped Wooden Furniture
The 'Volumptuous' Sidetable by Edward Johnson is a Distinct Piece
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Warped Bookshelves
Warped Bookshelves
Sang Hoon Kim Warps the Regular Perception of a Bookcase
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Surreal Warped Landscapes
Surreal Warped Landscapes
Adam Andrearezyk Photography Blends Real Life with Wonderland
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Celebrity Computer Caricatures
Celebrity Computer Caricatures
Faces 3 by Alberto Russo Reinterprets Famous Features
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