With spaces getting smaller, people are looking toward alternatives for bulky objects. Particularly for, but not limited to, household items, blow-up objects are proving to be light-weight, collapsible, and affordable substitutes for everyday objects.
Inflatable innovations also speak to our desire for change, allowing us to move objects around more easily.
This cluster highlights unique blow-up innovations, from inflatable faux antique furniture and teapots to fashion like blow-up bikini tops and clothes hangers. It also includes more peculiar items like a Sarah Palin doll, inflatable pubs (so you can have your beer anywhere) and for the green-minded, inflatable solar panels.
46 Interesting Inflatable Innovations
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Inflatable Couture
Dresses Made Entirely of Twisted Balloons
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Celebrity Sex Dolls?
Lindsay Lohan and Sarah Jessica Parker Get Inflated
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Inflatable Breast Implants
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Inflatable Church
Make Your Wedding Cheesy
42
Inflatable Shower Chair
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Inflatable Furniture
New Inflatable Bar For Sale or Rent
40
Inflatable Politicians
Sarah Palin Love Doll
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Portable Blow-Up Furniture
Sofa in a Box or Bag Lets You Take A Seat Wherever You Like
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Fake Taxidermy Part IV
Blow-Up Moose Trophy
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Inflatable Bikini
Actually Intended to be a Safety Flotation Device
36
Inflatable Solar Panels
SolarStore Helps Heat Your Water
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Intergalactic Doggie Homes
The Inflatable Air-Insulated Dog House is Great for Men Too
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Inflatable Homeless Shelters
The ParaSITE Project
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Portable Inflatable Multimedia Massage Chair
Astone Sit N Joy
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Inflatable Portable Pubs
Bouncy Castles for Boozing
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Inflatable Iceberg
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Balloon Couture
Daisy's Inflatable Dresses
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Inflatable Private Space Station/Hotel
Bigelow Aerospace
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Inflatable Architecture
Blow-Up Concrete Building
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Inflated Dresses
Jak & Jill and Berardi's Airy Fashion
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Inflatable Nap Station
Nap Pak
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Weird Inflatable Sculptures
Paul McCarthy's Giant Piece of Crap
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Portable Igloos
The Cloud is An Inflatable Domicile (UPDATE)
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Inflatable Mouse
Jelly Click
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Inflatable War Machines
Life-Size Air-Filled Weapons
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Self-Inflating Tires
Coda Lets You Keep on Driving
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Inflatable Chandeliers
‘Lullaby' Air-Filled Lighting
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Inflatable Skateboards
Get Maximum Air with the Pumpboard
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Inflatable Boat Fits in a Bag
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Inflatable Digital Multimedia Display
Puffersphere
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Fake Inflatable Teapots
Plastic T. Pot
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Inflatable Violence
The Balloon Tank
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Inflatable Bookmarks
Abracadabra
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Fake Passengers
NZ Drivers Using Blow-Up Dolls to Beat Traffic Rules
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Toy Car Washes
Inflatable 'Splash Wash' Lets Kids Clean Their Pedal Cars and Trikes
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Inflatable Rescue Sleds
Firun Saves Lives
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Self-Inflating Rescue Case
Nebulus Emergency Flotation Device
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Inflatable Furniture
Chair-air by Ontwerpduo
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Inflatable Photo Frames
The Instant Masterpiece
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Closet Inflatables
Bosign Blow Up Hangers
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Blow-Up Professional Uniforms
Inflatable Referee Costume
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Inflatable Garbage Animals
Air Zoo by Joshua Allen Harris
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Inflatable Leg Massager
Makes You Look Really Cool
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Balloons as Delivery Drivers' GPS
Pink Flamingo Pizza's Inflatables Help Mark the Spot
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Ergonomic Inflatables
The Travelrest Pillow
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Zero-Calorie Holiday Foods
The Inflatable Fruitcake
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Solar Energy-Capturing Tents
The Jackery LightTent-AIR Has its Own Eco Energy System
Inflatable Backcountry Camping Tents
The Dometic Pico FTC Offers Cozy Space for One or Two People
Bubbly Camping Trailers
This Charming Caravan Lets You Explore In Consummate Comfort
Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes
Gary Bencheghib's Home in Bali is Made with 35,000 Plastic Bags
Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Affordable Inflatable Hydrofoil Boards
The Fliteboard 'Flite AIR' Offers 45-Minutes of Riding
Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
All-Pink Life-Size Dollhouses
Airbnb Listed the Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse for Barbie Movie
Watersport-Minded Concept Campers
This Camper Features Separate Wet and Dry Zones
Rental-Compatible Camper Kits
This Kit Brings Van Life Amenities to Your Rental SUV Or Minivan
Origami Travel Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Offers Tech for Powering Farther Off the Grid
Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights
The Conceptual 'Bubbles' Lighting Design by Begüm Kılınç is Playful
Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases
The 'Air Case 2' Offers Stylish Protection for the iPhone
Low-Cost Shower-Friendly Speakers
The IKEA VAPPEBY Portable Bluetooth Speaker is Accessible
Invisible Furniture Capsules
IKEA's Invsbål Campaign and Capsule are a Playful April Fool's Joke
Handheld Inflation Devices
Makita Launches a Battery-Powered Handheld Air Blower and Inflator
Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
The Conceptual Grid Sofa from Sunriu Design is Multifunctional
Palm-Sized Camping Gadgets
FLEXTAIL Designs the Minitaure Tiny Pump 2X for Camping Purposes
Rotating Solar-Powered Benches
'A Solar-Powered Bench That Spins Ever So Slowly' is Interactive
Compact Collapsible Bikes
The 'Pop-Cycle' Uses a Sliding Frame Design For Easy Transportation
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Recycled Waste Speakers
Gomi Transforms Old Plastic Waste Into Bluetooth Speakers
Travel-Ready Electric Bikes
SpaceCamper Releases a Bicycle That Has Been Described as a "Micro-RV"
Inflatable Multi-Story Tent Cabins
The Magic Fort by Thecatal Joins its Boundary Series
Modular Sexual Furniture Designs
Domhnall Nolan Designs the Play Pieces Capsule for Joyride
Energy-Producing Furniture Designs
The yA-18 STOOL by Beomseok Chae Features Solar Panels
Skateboard-Inspired Body Scales
The 'Skateboard Scale' by Lee HUANG 黄力 is Space-Saving
Portable Air-Filled Sofas
Muji's Sofa Made from Air is Lightweight and Easy to Move
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Air-Filled Waterproof Dog Kennels
The Diggs 'Enventur' Inflatable Travel Dog Kennel is Lightweight
Multifunctional Crowdfunded Hammocks
The HangPad is an All-Purpose Outdoors Furniture Companion
Space-Conscious Exercise Kits
The Conceptual 'SUMMER' Home Fitness Kit is All-in-One
Seasonal Straw-Made Beer Coolers
Coors Light Presents its New Beer Bale Cooler Made from Straw
All-Electric Towed Trailers
The Lightship L1 Trailer is Battery-Powered and has a Minimal Design
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Consolidated Camping Shelters
The 'Space Acacia' System is Hyper-Durable and Waterproof
Sustainable Floating Cork Homes
Studio RAP Designs the Float Home Made from Cork and Timber
Inflatable Cold Plunge Tubs
The Plunge Evolve Series Makes Cold Water Immersion More Accessible
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
The Levante Origami Solar Panel is 50% Lighter Than Alternatives
Lightweight Puffy Cooler Bags
Monti Coolers Have a 100% Leakproof Construction
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Inflatable Tote-Style Seats
The Bag Sofa Can Be Easily Carried for Relaxation from Anywhere
Featherlight Inflatable Bike Helmets
The 'Inflabi' Bike Helmet is Ready to Use in 20-Seconds
Pasta-Inspired Inflatable Pool Noodles
The Standard and Jumbo Launch the Pool Pasta Collection
Dual-Motor Outdoor Pumps
Oak & Iron Unveiled the 'WAVE Pro' Outdoor Smart Pump on Kickstarter
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Five-in-One Camper Air Pumps
The 01 PUMP Works as a Vacuum, Lantern and More
Alternative Energy Illuminators
The IKEA x Little Sun 'SAMMANLÄNKAD' Collection is Elegant
Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools
The Kinold Styrofoam Stools by Jiwon Jung are Inherently Lightweight
Collapsible Storage Trolleys
The CLAX Trolley Fuses Function with Sustainability
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Cardboard Box Furniture
The 'Karton' Furniture Collection by Illya Goldman Gubin is Sturdy
Flexible Concrete Water Tanks
These Inflatable Concrete Tanks are Easy to Deploy
Furniture-Like Solar Panels
The ES 30W Solar Panel Captures Power and Works as a Table
Futuristic Small Electric RVs
The Coast by Aero Build is Designed with Soft Sheep Wool
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Floating Multi-Person Water Hammocks
The BOTE Inflatable Hangout Water Hammock Comes in Two Sizes
Two-In-One Neck Pillows Chairs
VEAR's Neck Pillow Lounge Transforms to a Comfortable Seat
Ocean Waste Surfboards
The Floater Surfboard is Made Out of Recycled Materials & Raw Sewage
Eco-Conscious Cooler Lines
Igloo Coolers Expanded Its 'Peanuts Take Care of the Earth' Collection
Intergalactic-Themed Furnishings
Djivan Schapira Presents the New Solar Sailor Collection
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Electric Solar-Powered Campers
Lightship designs the L1 Trailer with Futuristic Elements
Battery-Powered Outdoor Appliances
The BLUETTI SwapSolar Ecosystem Features Three Products
Airbag-Deploying Travel Backpacks
In&Motion Designs the STAN Airbag That Focuses on Safety
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Balloon-Like Seating Collections
Seungjin Yang Drew Inspirations from His Childhood
Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas
Mother Releases the Bliss Soda for New York Design Week
Mobile Motorized Inflatable Watercraft
The GoBoat 2.0 is Inflatable for Easy Portability
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Direct-to-Consumer Hydropanels
Source Global Seeks to Answer Impending Resource Depletion
Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds
The 'Ice Straw' Cools Drinks with Every Sip
Tiny Washing Machines
Inventus Uses Coca Cola Cans to Create This Functional Washing Machine
Balloon-Like Lighting Series
Lladró and Nichetto Studio Present the Soft Blown Light Collection
Air Mattress-Equipped Sleeping Bags
The Trekroll Sleeping Bag Pumps Up for Added Comfort
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Recyclable Bubble Mailer Envelopes
This Kite Mailer Range is Eco-Friendly and Economical
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Portable Summer-Ready Speakers
IKEA Introduces the 'VAPPEBY' Portable Waterproof Speaker
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Boxed Wine Lawn Ornaments
Franzia's Lawn Inflatable-Cab Lets You Show Off Your Love of Boxed Wine
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Collaborative Cottage Chairs
Sue Bird and Corona Collaborated on the “Finer Recliner”
Versatile Office-Ready Canoes
Lienenkugel Creates the Corporate-Ready Canoebicle
Eco Insulated Boxes
The Cruz Cool Cooler Made from Chitin Insulates Frozen Goods for 48 Hours
Recycled Sunny Swimwear
Parade Unveils its First Swimwear Collection with Inclusive Sizing
Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs
The 'TUBA' Chair by Samuel Wilkinson is Easy to Store
Repurposed Brick Public Furniture
Akasaki Vanhuyse's FLOAT Bench is Intriguing & Eco-Friendly
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Quick-Burst Water Toys
NERF Better Than Balloons are Quick to Fill and Self-Sealing
Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions
Madeline Continues to Grow her EPS [Expanded Polystyrene] Series
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Develops a New Foldable and Portable Solar Panel
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Garment-Inspired Drink Holders
Puffin Drinkware 'The Aloha' Comes in Two Hawaiian-Themed Styles
Pasta-Inspired Pool Inflatables
The Standard Hotel and Jumbo Unveils the Pool Pasta Floats
Inflatable Colorful Lamps
Eva Ausmann Designs the Vibrant SQUEEZE Inflatable Lamp
Miniature Electric Air Pumps
The ZERO PUMP is a Thumb-Sized Powerful Inflation Device
Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets
The Aerosofa Inflatable Transforming Sofa Works Indoors and Out
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards
The Scubajet 'Hybridboard' Can Be Rode in Two Ways
Lifesaving Swimming Vests
The 'SwimVest' Inflates Quickly to Aid Swimmers In Distress
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Self-Inflating Bicycle Helmets
The Bumpair 2.0 is a Practical and Ultra-Compact Safety Accessory
Accordion-Style Air Conditioners
The Conceptual 'Foldable AC' Expands and Contracts
Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts
The Trunk Car is a Concept with a Detachable Hoverboard
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Revolutionary Swimming Flotation Devices
Swim Fit Board Addresses Common Challenges
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Floating Kelp-Made Materials
SeaBrick is a New Buoyant Material Composed of Kelp Biomass
Folding Movable Smart TVs
The 'FloatTV' Encourages Movement Around a Living Space
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Inflatable Spring-Ready Latex Clothing
HARRI's SS23 Capsule of Latex Apparel is Available Now
Upcycled Backpack Coolers
ICEMULE Coolers Launches Recycled PET Plastic Backpack Cooler
3D Solar Panel Modules
The TIPA Design is Made with a Chamber of Mirrors to Maximize Energy
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Portable Solar-Powered Light
The MEGAPUFF is Designed with Multiple Custom Features
Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres
Nic Brundson Designs the (This is) Air Project in Melbourne
Biodegradable Glitter Innovations
USask Researchers Develop an Innovative Bio-Glitter Alternative
Outdoor Camper Bike Hybrids
The SpaceCamper Bike Can Transform into an Outdoor Camper
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Spiky Inflatable Sculptures
Steve Messam Presents His Sculptures During Clerkenwell Design Week
Inflatable Body Digital Drones
The SoBAR Drone Has an On-Demand Inflatable Fabric Frame
Cordless High-Pressure Air Pumps
The MAX SUP PUMP Delivers Six Inflations Per Charge
Efficient At-Home Ice Makers
The IcyForge Ice Maker is Convenient and Efficient
Ocean-Centric Portable Jacuzzis
The Spacuzzi Keeps Travellers Warm in the Middle of the Ocean
Squid-Inspired Smart Windows
The University of Toronto Develops a Liquid-Filled Panel
Rugged Inflatable Coolers
The AirSkirts Cooler is a Uses Trapped Air to Insulate
Spooky Dessert Halloween Decorations
The Dunkin' Spider Donut Inflatable Celebrates the Treat