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Public Art Installation Apartments

Mark de Jong created the Swing House, a unique space that is part restoration project and part art installation. The whimsical space has a unique twist on architectural design. From the street,... (GALLERY)

Smartly Designed Multi-Generational Houses - Sosu Architects Create a Perforated Facade in Seoul

Smartly Designed Multi-Generational Houses Sosu Architects Create a Perforated Facade in Seoul

Sosu Architects were tasked with creating a multi-generational house that can accommodate a couple and their daughters’ family in a densely populated area. The Donsimwon House takes up the... [More]

Celestial Lighting Designs - The Bec Brittain x John Hogan Lighting Collection is at NYCxDESIGN

Celestial Lighting Designs The Bec Brittain x John Hogan Lighting Collection is at NYCxDESIGN

For millennia, people have looked up at the stars and wondered at their majesty, and the Bec Brittain x John Hogan lighting collection on display at NYCxDESIGN shows that just because we’re... [More]

Automatically Replenishing Pet Feeders - The Wagz Serve Smart Feeder is Integrated with Amazon Dash

Automatically Replenishing Pet Feeders The Wagz Serve Smart Feeder is Integrated with Amazon Dash

Amazon Dash Replenishment is a smart home service that makes it easy for consumers to replace everything from printer ink to water filters, and now pet parents may also make the most of the service... [More]

Multi-Generation Home Renovations - Tomomi Ktio Transformed a Home to Accommodate Four Generations

Multi-Generation Home Renovations Tomomi Ktio Transformed a Home to Accommodate Four Generations

Needing to transform a home that was originally built in the 1970’s to comfortably accommodate four generations of the same family, Tokyo-based Tomomi Kito Architect and Associates remodeled a... [More]

Soft Woven Slip-Ons - ECCO's 'Soft 7 Woven' Shoes are Ideal for the Hot Summer Weather

Soft Woven Slip-Ons ECCO's 'Soft 7 Woven' Shoes are Ideal for the Hot Summer Weather

ECCO has been readying for the change in seasons with a series of new designs, with its Soft 7 Woven slip-ons for men being one of the latest styles to emerge. The shoes come in a Mahogany colorway,... [More]

Graphics-Boosting Computer Peripherals - The Razer Core X External Graphics Enclosure Beefs Up PCs

Graphics-Boosting Computer Peripherals The Razer Core X External Graphics Enclosure Beefs Up PCs

Laptops and even many desktops have become quite compact which makes them ideal for minimalists but lighter in terms of capabilities, so the Razer Core X External Graphics Enclosure has been created... [More]

London-Inspired Streetwear - Lazy Oaf's Vibrant Line is Inspired by the Melting Pot of London

London-Inspired Streetwear Lazy Oaf's Vibrant Line is Inspired by the Melting Pot of London

Comfortable and unique clothing brand Lazy Oaf released a new vibrant line just in time for the summer—offering quirky and one-of-a-kind statement pieces. The collection was completely... [More]

Handsfree Athlete Dog Leads - The Ruffwear Trail Runner System Keeps Fido by Your Side

Handsfree Athlete Dog Leads The Ruffwear Trail Runner System Keeps Fido by Your Side

Active lifestyles have increased in popularity alongside dog ownership for many consumers, so the Ruffwear Trail Runner System has been created as a way to ensure athletic owners are always prepared... [More]

Cutout Aquatic Lounge Platforms - The Frontgate Floating Dock with Hammock Lets You Quickly Cool off

Cutout Aquatic Lounge Platforms The Frontgate Floating Dock with Hammock Lets You Quickly Cool off

The summer season is upon us, which means that products like the Frontgate Floating Dock with Hammock are being introduced to offer consumers new ways to enjoy as much time outside as possible. The... [More]

Bizarrely Scaled Interiors - The Venice Biennale Pavilion Challenges Spatial Awareness

Bizarrely Scaled Interiors The Venice Biennale Pavilion Challenges Spatial Awareness

An endlessly curious exhibition, dubbed ‘House Tour,’ is exploring the ubiquitous aesthetic of uninhabited properties that are up for rent, while adding components that trick and... [More]

Vermouth-Aged Rums - The Latest Don Q Rum Expression Brings Forth Herbaceous Notes and Flavors

Vermouth-Aged Rums The Latest Don Q Rum Expression Brings Forth Herbaceous Notes and Flavors

Puerto Rico’s Don Q rum has never been one to shy away from unique expressions and its latest spirit takes a twist on the signature island spirit with a bizarre bottling and aging process. The... [More]

Museum-Created Ice Cream Pints - Museum of Ice Cream's 'The Pint Shop' Introduces Signature Flavors

Museum-Created Ice Cream Pints Museum of Ice Cream's 'The Pint Shop' Introduces Signature Flavors

The Museum of Ice Cream got its start in NYC as an interactive art exhibit with vibrantly colored ice cream and confection-themed exhibits—and this summer, ‘The Pint Shop’ is being... [More]

Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Services - Turo Makes Planning the Next Road Trip an Easy & Accessible Task

Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Services Turo Makes Planning the Next Road Trip an Easy & Accessible Task

Turo is an American peer-to-peer car sharing company that connects people in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany. Thanks to the digital platform, individuals are able to rent a... [More]

Portable Smart Telescopes - The Hiuni Telescope is an Easy-to-Use Product for Live Stargazing

Portable Smart Telescopes The Hiuni Telescope is an Easy-to-Use Product for Live Stargazing

Going above and beyond the traditional eyepiece with a small body, interactive shared view and a sleek design—the Hiuni Telescope is a futuristic product for live stargazing experiences at home,... [More]

Power-Saving Transparent Watches - The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro Uses a Clever Mechanism to Save Battery

Power-Saving Transparent Watches The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro Uses a Clever Mechanism to Save Battery

There’s no way around the daily charging of smartphones, as those devices simply draw too much power to be able to function for much longer than a day at a time (especially for heavy users),... [More]

Fundamental Design Courses - Design Academy's 'Design Fundamentals' is Aimed at Developers

Fundamental Design Courses Design Academy's 'Design Fundamentals' is Aimed at Developers

Developers are at the ground floor of every design decision that happens on the web, and yet many developers have no design training to speak of; Design Academy’s ‘Design Fundamentals&#... [More]

Modernized Metallic Fountain Pens - The stilform 'KOSMOS ink' Pen Updates an Antiquated Style

Modernized Metallic Fountain Pens The stilform 'KOSMOS ink' Pen Updates an Antiquated Style

It could be argued that writing utensils have become obsolete in the face of digital technology, but the stilform ‘KOSMOS ink’ pen identifies how even antiquated items can be given a... [More]

Pop Art Plug Protectors - These 3D-Printed Objects Add Character Between Device Use

Pop Art Plug Protectors These 3D-Printed Objects Add Character Between Device Use

Electrical equipment such as charging cords and cables have become a ubiquitous part of our modern lifestyle, so these 3D-printed plug protectors have been created to help make them more fun between... [More]

Fish-Inspired Wine Bottles - Fish Club Wine Uses Packaging to Explore Wine and Fish Pairings

Fish-Inspired Wine Bottles Fish Club Wine Uses Packaging to Explore Wine and Fish Pairings

Designed to create a distinct brand identity and showcase the pairings of wine and seafood, Fish Club Wine features unique packaging that immediately warrants a second look. Created by the design... [More]

Brilliant Billiards Games - 'Pocket-Run Pool' is a Sleek Modern Version of Pool for Mobile

Brilliant Billiards Games 'Pocket-Run Pool' is a Sleek Modern Version of Pool for Mobile

Pool far outdates mobile games, so clearly the sport has some staying power, but ‘Pocket-Run Pool’ is one of the first apps to take advantage of the classic game for mobile devices.... [More]

Globally Inspired Chocolate Boxes - This Godiva Chocolate Box Explores the Flavors of World Cities

Globally Inspired Chocolate Boxes This Godiva Chocolate Box Explores the Flavors of World Cities

The Wonderful City Dreams Collection is the name of a newly launched Godiva chocolate box that will be particularly appealing to chocolate lovers who have a love of globally inspired flavors.... [More]

Sense-Based Dating Shows - Go Button Media is Currently Casting for 'Sense Appeal' in Toronto

Sense-Based Dating Shows Go Button Media is Currently Casting for 'Sense Appeal' in Toronto

In July 2018, Go Button Media will launch ‘Sense Appeal,’ a dating show that prompts contestants to rely on scent, sound, touch, and taste to pick their ideal match, before they’re... [More]

Beer-Flavored Nut Butters - Nutista & Stone Brewing Created a Stone Tangerine Express IPA Nutbutter

Beer-Flavored Nut Butters Nutista & Stone Brewing Created a Stone Tangerine Express IPA Nutbutter

Nut butter has the potential to satisfy cravings for a flavorful snack and all the while, serve as a healthy source of protein. While a number of extremely decadent, dessert-inspired nut butter... [More]

Summer-Ready Espadrille Slides - Fenty PUMA's New Women's Footwear Offering is a Dream for Summer

Summer-Ready Espadrille Slides Fenty PUMA's New Women's Footwear Offering is a Dream for Summer

Fenty PUMA launches a trio pack of espadrille slides just in time for the warm months. Vibrant, carefree and stylish, the footwear offering goes perfectly with a pair of jeans or a breezy dress. The... [More]

The 6 Patterns of Opportunity & Top 18 Megatrends

1. Perfecting One Thing
2. Aspirational Icon
3. Exaggerated Feature
4. Reimagined Solution

From user-generated content to maker culture, today’s consumers are content creators and experts.

Brands have taken a role of accelerating the personal development of consumers.

We are entering a transformative new era, denoted by an exponential growth in data, robotics and intelligence.

1. Retro
2. Generational
3. Economic + Seasonal
4. Repetitive Cycles

Fond memories fuel a desire to bring the past into the present, especially with respect to one’s formative years.

The desire for sustainable products, including local, organic, recyclable and pronounceable ingredients.

The world is becoming more playful, driven by generations not ready to grow up, including Boomers who desire a more active, enriched life.

1. Specialization
2. Fewer Layers + Efficiency
3. Crowdsourcing
4. Subscription

New services make it easier than ever to conceptualize, fund, launch and companies.

Hyper-targeted offerings, services, subscriptions and recommendations to simplify lives with better things.

In a fast-paced, cluttered world, simplicity stands out, resulting in focused businesses & clean design

1. Refocusing
2. Reversing
3. Surprising
4. Gamifying

Allegiant groups are more readily formed around specific interests, causes and even brands.

The application of game dynamics to real-world problems results in a world that’s more competitive and engaging.

In a world abundant with ‘stuff,’ experience becomes a more important currency and life priority.

1. Combining + Layering
2. Adding Value
3. Co-Branding + Aligning
4. Physical + Digital

Tech, AR, VR and interactive experiences are raising our expectations in the realms of entertainment, retail and even food.

Brands, products, services and customers are increasingly co-creating an interdependent world.

Lines are blurring as business models, products and services merge to create unique concepts and experiences

1. Personalization + Customization
2. Status + Belonging
3. Style + Fashionizing
4. Generational Rebellion

Social media and a resistance to traditional advertising have created a desire for authenticity and reality.

Small batch production technologies and more personalized media are creating an expectation for personalization.

A mass proliferation of sellers and media creators has shifted the world to a many-to-many economy.

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Top 75 Furniture Innovation for May - From WiFi Connected Accessories to Contemporary Rocking Chairs

Top 75 Furniture Innovation for May From WiFi Connected Accessories to Contemporary Rocking Chairs

Furniture can completely change the look of one’s home, offering a means of self-expression and entertainment, and this list of May 2018 furniture trends demonstrate some of the exciting new... [More]

33 Pastel Furniture Designs - From Optical Concept Chairs to Modular Designer-Made Sofas

33 Pastel Furniture Designs From Optical Concept Chairs to Modular Designer-Made Sofas

A reoccurring theme in home decor seems to be pastel furniture designs. The palette has a calming and charming quality, as the intensity of the hues are subdued and make for agreeable companions to... [More]

Top 70 Fashion Trends in May - From Minimalist Streetwear Fashion to 4/20-Friendly Collections

Top 70 Fashion Trends in May From Minimalist Streetwear Fashion to 4/20-Friendly Collections

Spotlighted in these May 2018 fashion trends are a range of unique streetwear collections, summer-ready accessories and swimwear, stylish toddler apparel, and much more. In order to offer a more... [More]

Top 100 Gadget Trends in March - From Autonomous Film Drones to Wearable Keyboards

Top 100 Gadget Trends in March From Autonomous Film Drones to Wearable Keyboards

Especially after looking at the panoply of devices and products among the March 2018 gadget trends, it’s odd to think that gadgets simply didn’t exist at one point. If one defines a... [More]

38 Inspiring LEGO Creations - From Cryptocurrency Code Art to Life-Size LEGO Trees

38 Inspiring LEGO Creations From Cryptocurrency Code Art to Life-Size LEGO Trees

Modular design and vigorous imagination are some of the necessary components for a truly inspiring LEGO collection. First founded in 1932 in Billund, Denmark, the company that makes toy bricks have... [More]

Top 25 Toy Trends in May - From Debate-Starting Card Games to Inflatable Dinosaur Toys

Top 25 Toy Trends in May From Debate-Starting Card Games to Inflatable Dinosaur Toys

The top May 2018 toys include everything from motorcycle-inspired rocking chairs to official board games released by the CIA, as well as a mix of both high- and low-tech options for entertainment... [More]