Why have one or two arms when you can have eight? Whether they're stalking our dark seas in horror movies or climbing out of lakes in cartoons, octopuses rock. There are over 200 species to choose from in real life, so it is no wonder they inspire such creativity.
Now I do have a degree in Marine Science, so give me some artistic creative license and accept that this cluster won't just feature articles directly about the order Cephalopoda, family Octopoda. I may throw in the odd jellyfish too, but I promise, no fish!
20 Clever Creations Inspired by Octopuses, Squid and Jellyfish
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Squids, Lingerie and Fur
Knotan's Stellar Nudetography
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Octopus Couture
Gothic Squid Fashion is Complete with Tentacles
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Jellyfish Chandelier
LED Medusa
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Sea-sational Chandeliers
Jonathan Levine's Octopus Lighting
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Jellyfish Chandeliers 2
Timothy Horn Lighting
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Jewellery Made of Real Tentacles
OctopusME!
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Ceramic Sea Creatures
Hand-Sculpted Porcelain Jellyfish from Coe and Waito
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Sea-Inspired Interior Design
Organic Sculptures by Ayala Serfaty
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Cuddle With an Octopus On Those Lonely Nights
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Jellyfish Robots
Festo AirJelly
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Fishy Ice Cream Flavors
The Jellyfish Ice Cream is Popular in Japan
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Jellyfish Inspired Submarines
Futuristic Submarine With Metallic Dynamic Tentacles
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Octopus Will Keep You Cosy
New Beanbag Design By Atelier Blink
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Glittering Metal Jelly Fish Lamps
Gilda Lighting
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Sea Creature Compilations
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Ulta Beauty x Squishmallows is Full of Fun, Tactile Features
Collaborative Dynamic Bright Sneakers
Pharrell and adidas Present a Look at the Jellyfish Sneaker
Show-Inspired Collectible Dolls
Netflix and Mattel Introduces Squid Game Collectibles
Humorous Jelly Dessert Debuts
JELL-O Shakes Up Thanksgiving with Molds Inspired by Disliked Dishes
Expansive Cartoon Lifestyle Capsules
SHEIN Launches an Official SpongeBob SquarePants Collection
Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags
Louis Vuitton Unveils the 'Artycapucines VII'
Collaborative Cartoon Fashions
The Uniqlo UT x SpongeBob x Cactus Plant Flea Market Range is Fresh
Cartoon-Themed Cereals
The Kelpo Cereal Brings the Cartoon Favorite into a Real-World Release
Show-Inspired Collectible Figurines
The PIX! Young-Hee Doll is a Special Squid Game Collectible
Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections
Taras Yoom Designs the Cyber Zombie Collection
Seafood Waste Bioplastics
Natnov Bioscience Has Turned Seafood Waste into New Bio-Economy Products
Whale-Shaped Table Lamps
COSIN DESIGN's Whale Lamp Uses Translucent Form for Ambient Lighting
Aquatic Thriller Timepieces
The Seiko Prospex Jaws Special Edition Celebrates the Film'
Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials
Oriental Trading Creative Decor Options
Dystopian Series Activewear
The PUMA x SQUID GAME Collection Celebrates Season Two
Mood-Enhancing Smart Projectors
The ETOE Starfish Projector Has Mood Lighting and More
Sea-Inspired High Jewelry Collections
Tiffany & Co. Presents the Blue Book 2025 'Sea of Wonder'
Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers
Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals Drop Shoes with Transparency
Show-Inspired Browser Games
Google is Launching a New Squid Game Experience Built Into the Browser
K-Beauty Streaming Series Cosmetics
This Squid Game Beauty Collection Celebrates Season Two
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Playful Beach-Inspired Tech Lines
CASETiFY x SpongeBob SquarePants Drop a New Collection
Nautical Cartoon Soaps
Dr. Squatch Reprises its SpongeBob Collab with a Patrick Star-Inspired Bar
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Self-Dock Aquatic Robot Technology
Beatbot Introduces the RoboTurtle During CES 2025
Aquatic-Themed Watch Collections
Swatch's New SCUBAQUA Collection Uses Bioceramic Materials
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Sustainable Shapewear Lines
The OceanHug Collection by Shapellx is Crafted from Oyster Shells
Modular Legged Robots
PNAS Researchers Unveiled Reconfigurable Modular Legs
Survival Game Series Dolls
The Monster High x Netflix's Squid Game Young-hee Doll is Collectible
Industrial-Inspired Furniture Designs
pulpo Debuts the Industrial Art Line & Expand Its Alwa Range
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Horror Manga-Inspired Graphic Tees
UNIQLO and Junji Ito Join on a Special Collection of T-Shirts
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Savory Crayfish Spirits
Crayfish Gin Creatively Repurposes Leftover Crayfish Shells
Sculptural Table Lamps
Dollight Series Offers Customizable Lamps in Nearly 100 Color Combinations
Spellbinding Collectible Plushies
Jellycat Introduces its 2025 Halloween Plushies
Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces
The Zenith Defy Extreme Diver Topper Edition is Show-Stopping
Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections
The Flower Knows Shell's Jewel Collection Boasts Ocean Motifs
Unconventional Vehicle Control Ads
BMW Launched its 'Heart of Joy' Campaign Featuring an Octopus
Biomimetic Fashion Lines
Nonhuman Life is a Collection by P.Andrade Inspired by Organic Forms
Game-Inspired Collectible Toys
Mattel Creations Debuts Two Minecraft Collectibles
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
3D-Printed Fidget Toys
Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
Character-Inspired Footwear
The Crocs Squidward Clogs Introduce a Character-Themed Design
Subtle Cartoon-Themed Timepieces
The Spinnaker SpongeBob SquarePants Watch Comes in Four Versions
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
3D-Printed Star Art Installations
Alberto Latorre and Carlos Betancourt Create the Miami Reef Star
Fish Bone-Inspired Shoe Designs
Giuseppe Zanotti Brings Back Its Signature Slim Collection
Color-In Fish Packaging
Fishwife's Limited-Edition Summertime Art Box Comes with Colored Pencils
Modern Desk-Friendly Jellyfish Tanks
Pet Jellyfish's Product is Considered State-Of-The-Art
Sea Pebble-Inspired Serveware Capsules
Kelly Wearstler & Giobagnara Present the Maris Collection
Ocean-Inspired Watch Collections
Casio's G-SHOCK Brand Has Expanded Its Popular Hidden Glow Series
Quirky Spoon Holders
OTOTO and EveryPlate Partner for a Summer-Forward Collaboration
Detailed Cartoon Character Clogs
The SpongeBob SquarePants x Crocs Classic Clog Squidward is 3D
Collectible Plush Pillows
The SquishPillow by Original Squishmallows is Super Soft and Cozy
Wave-Inspired Coffee Tables
Katerina Bulgakova's Seahorse Coffee Table Captures the Water's Motion
Smiling Sponge Costumes
Spirit Halloween is Selling Scrub Mommy & Scrub Daddy Costumes
Interactive Jellyfish Exhibits
SeaWorld San Diego Debuted 'Jewels of the Sea' This Year
Playful Sculptural Collections
Tuleste Factory's Afterglow Series Has Whimsy High-Design Objects
Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets
Jelly Bands Simplify Jewelry-Making with Snappable Beads
Kinetic Reef Displays
The LEGO Tropical Aquarium Builds Motion into Underwater Scenes
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Vibrant Slime Collections
Sloomoo Institute Introduced 18 Colorful Slimes
Parking Lot-Transformed Homes
Maritau Arqui Completed the Octa House on a Japanese Island
Bean-Filled Chocolate Eggs
UKSnackAttack Shares Imaginative "Snackfishing" Content on Instagram
Silkworm-Inspired Lamps
Phantom Lighting by Simon Legald Blends Soft Texture with Sculptural Glow
Sailing Light Sculptures
The Sail Light by Walker Wolfe Captures Movement Through Illumination
TV Show-Inspired Sneakers
PUMA Presents the SQUID Game Palermo Sneaker Model with Netflix
Squid-Shaped Noodle Forks
Cup Noodle is Selling a New Squid Fork Alongside Its Instant Ramen
Artisinal Tequila Bottles
Olmeca Silver Tequila Celebrates Tradition with Limited-Edition Bottles
Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles
44th_brick Designs the LEGO Terrariums as a Set
Jellyfish-Like Table Lamps
Aurelia Table Luminaire by Nizamuddin N.s Casts Textured Amber Light
Deceptive Dessert Cakes
M Street's April Fools Cakes Look Like One Thing and Taste Like Another
Product-Inspired Halloween Looks
Aldi and EllaDoesFX Created a Look Inspired by Professor Peppy
Four-Legged Desk Lamps
The Bean Lamp by Hazel Villena Uses Sculptural Legs as Structure
Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Digital Billboards
LG Electronics Expands Its Endangered Species Series
Functional Mermaid-Inspired Sandals
Chaco Collaborates with Fishwife to Update its 'Z/1 Design'
Mashup Halloween Bath Products
Lush's Monster Mashup Range Features Mix-and-Match Designs
Canned Seafood Assortments
The Ekone Suite Features a Plethora of Seafood Options
Mushroom-Inspired Sleek Lamps
Danil Repko Designs the Bright Lunar Lamp Concept
Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences
Beef Architekti Designs the Bright House of Hills in Slovakia
Manatee-Spotlighting 3D Billboard Displays
LG Electronics USA Highlights the West Indian Manatee
Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Science-Backed Wooden Installations
Kristina Pulejkova Creates the Seed Stories Installation
Crab-Like Coastal Residences
Espacio 18 Arquitectura Designed Casa Tobi in Mexico
Sculptural Acoustic Lighting
Echoes of the Deep is an Acoustic Lighting Capsule by Askia Furniture
Organic Ceramic Sculptures
Janny Baek's Life Forms Exhibition Presents Evolving Clay Structures
Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures
Shiyuan Xu's Art Brings Tradition and Biology Together
Cartoon-Inspired Postage Stamps
USPS Launches the Limited Spongebobg Squarepants Forever Stamps
Coral-Form Lighting Capsules
The Alherd Lamps Bring 3d-Printed Coral Textures to Ambient Light
Magnetic Couples Socks
Adorable Socks That Connect with Magnetic Arms
Island Adventure Metaverses
Find the Seasouls Instils Environmental Respect in Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Algae Lit Retail Caves
Aesop Hainan Store Uses Algae Surfaces to Create Immersive Ambiance
Digital Marine Habitats
The Nereid Marine Habitat Sets New Standard for Ocean Restoration
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Mushroom-Inspired Outdoor Light
Patrick Norguet Designs the Kinno Light for Lodes
Living Structure-Based Pavilions
The Picoplanktonics is This Year's Canada Pavilion
Space-Inspired Puzzle Sets
KoalaBrick Presents the Tesseract-Inspired LEGO Set
Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps
The Microbi Design Coral Soaps Collection is Ethereal
Coastal-Inspired Wallpapers
Calico’s Shells, Shimmer & Seafoam Wallpapers Evoke Coastal Beauty
Playlist-Paired Puzzles
Piecework Puzzles Come with Curated Songs to Match the Vibe
Bug-Inspired Jewelry
Allison Quaid's 'Murder Hornet Ring' is a Wearable Masterpiece
Cartoon Swiss Watches
Spinnakers Spongebob Chronograph Blends Design with Swiss Precision
Frog Inspired Clogs
The ESENES Frog Clogs Bring Sculptural Amphibian Detailing to Footwear
Multi-Function Robot Seats
Octo Stool Features 8 Fold-Out Tentacles That Convert into Side Tables
Experimental Ancestral Lighting Designs
Colony Presents New Lighting Designs by Kawabi
Compact Mycelium Biohybrid Robots
A Team of Researchers Create a Mushroom Robot Design
Marine Microbe Discoveries
Researches of SAR11 Find Nature Microbiology to have a Cell-Cycle Flaw
Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools
Studio Ololooo Designs the Dynamic Bubble Stool
Paper Sheath Lighting Solutions
Samuel Wilkinson Designs the Sorpresa Light with Astep
Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures
Randi Renate & Beatriz Chachamovits Protect Ecosystems
Sea-Awareness Sustainable Jerseys
The Marshall Islands Soccer Federation Unveils a Football Jersey
Nature-Inspired Mesmerizing Sideboards
Estudio Galho Designs the Genipadu Sideboard
Cartoon-Inspired Shoes
The Spongebob Squarepants x adidas Stan Smith Freizeit Reimagines a Classic
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Bright Six-Legged Stools
The SQOOL Stool by Bored Eye Design Adds a Sixth Functional Leg
Resourceful Multifunctional Furniture
Heeyeol Yang Designs the Chameleon Furniture
Discarded Shell-Based Lighting
Fragmentos De Mar is an Exhibition by Studio Davidpompa
Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions
The Banana Lamp by Gazzaladra Uses Precise 3D Scans
Nautical Themed Hotel Suites
Lore Group and Vinterior Join to Create Themed Sea Containers Suites
Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs
Dmitry Kozinenko Creates Fossil Furniture for oito design
Creative Home Collections
IKEA is Imaginative with Its Brand-New GREJSIMOJS Capsule
90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel
& Other Stories Launches 'The October Collection'
Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles
Kinstlertaps Nicole Appel and Ken Gun Min for Its Products
Jellyfish Suite Hotels
La Casa De La Playa by David Quintana Integrates Aquariums into Suites
Playful Accent Tables
The Bug Tables Bring Digital Glitch Design into Tactile, Everyday Furniture
Sushi Boat Blocked Puzzles
Luke Jenkinson Creates a LEGO Funamori Platter Set Design
Crispy Squid Snacks
Arawoom's Crispy Squid Makes Fried Calamari Snackable
Tooth-Shaped Active Doorbell Concepts
Alex McKeown Designs the Skitter Doorbell Concept
Nature-Inspired Modular Pouf Concepts
Fabricio Auler Designs the Playful Apego Modular Pouf
Unique Artistic Books
Melanie Dunea Unveils 'Amuse-Bouche,' a Fashion-Food Photo Book
Artfully Dynamic Vessels
Devin Wilde Explores the Function of Ornament with Artful Vessels
Squid-Shaped Noodle Forks
Nissin Presents the Ika Fork in Japan Shaped Like the Animal
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Geometric Ceramic Collections
Jessica Rust Designs the Limn Collection with a Modern Feel
Kelp-Based Meatballs
North Coast Seafoods' Seaweed-ish Kelp Meatballs are Plant-Based & Meat-Free
Beach-Inspired Desk Trios
The Deskterior Set Features a Sun Lamp, Card Holder & Sandcastle Bank