When one hears the term apocalyptic innovations, one does not immediately jump up and down in high hopes. The end of the world is a scary topic, but can anyone help but look at the creative carnage which is stemmed from imagining what will happen when the big day hits?
From apocalyptic architecture to apocalyptic TV-smashing, check out the 30 apocalyptic innovations.
Implications - Although the end of the world has many people worried, there are others who find interest in it. Designers have drawn inspiration from the apocalyptic world to produce gritty products that challenge the crisp, clean aesthetics of other items. This grim portrayal may be bleak, but it has consumers intrigued in how brands and artists depict a future that they hope they'll never see.
30 Apocalyptic Innovations
From Apocalyptic Architecture to Apocalyptic TV-Smashing:
Brian G Randles — Dec 12, 2009 — Art & Design
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Visceral Shocktography
Chad Ward's Twisted Digital Apocalypse Art
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Post-Apocalyptic Menswear
Tijana Pavlov Spring 2010 at Cro-a-Porter in Zagreb, Croatia
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Custom Steampunk Abodes
Couple Turns Home into Post-Apocalyptic Paradise
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Armageddon Style
Nick IDM Turns to the Apocalypse for Fashiontography Inspiration
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Apocalyptic Consumerism
Carl Bender Creates End-Of-Days Style Products
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Post-Apocalyptic Cartoons
'Epic Mickey' Sees Disney's Most Iconic Character Get a Creepy Makeover
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Apocalyptic Attire
The Gareth Pugh Spring 2010 Collection Makes End Times Fashionable
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Post-Apocalyptic Romanticism
Social Commentary Street Art from Boxi
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Apocalyptic Sphere Art
Masakatsu Sashie's Orb Paintings Are Cryptic, But Creative
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Apocalyptic Architecture
The Endangered Seed Archive Looks Like An Ice Palace
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Apocalyptic Railway Shoots
Antoni Szczupal Finds Beauty in the Desolate for 'Ghost Train'
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Apocalyptic TV-Smashing
'Post Nuclear' by Antoni Szczupal Depicts a Gritty, Edgy World
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Apocalyptic Saviors
The Institute for Human Continuity Creates Lottery to Survive 2012
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Animated Terrorist Animals
Apocalypse Meow Brings Manga To Life in Vietnam
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End Days Entertainment
ThreeA Toys Are Apocalyptic Fun
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Apocalyptic Fashion Shows
Alex Mattsson's Sixth Sun Collection Envisions the Future
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Apocalyptic Fashiontography
Karl Lagerfeld's Smoke-Filled Fendi Fall 2009 Campaign
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Interactive Apocalypse Scenarios
Slate's 'Choose Your Own Apocalypse' Reveals Common Fears
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Post-Apocalyptic Animals
Creatures Battle & Morph in the Art of Nicholas di Genova
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Symbolic Skateboards
Four Bunnies of the Apocalypse
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Mini Post-Apocalyptic Relics
Jeremy Mora and Robert Reynolds' ‘Picking Up the Pieces'
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Post-Apocalyptic Naturescapes
Roxy Paine's 'Maelstrom' at the Met
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War-Ready Supercars
The $500,000 Bullet-Proof Bentley Could Survive Armageddon
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Debunking Apocalypse Theories
NASA Says the 2012 End of the World Won't Happen
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Musicals About Counterculture Festivals
‘How to Survive the Apocalypse' Now Playing
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Apocalyptic Board Games
Environmentally Depressing 'X Monopoly' Has Doomsday Countdown
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Miniature Metal Armies
'Apocalypt-Ephunt' Figurines by Amanda Visell
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Zombie Online Dating
Proving The Apocalypse Doesn't Have To Be Lonely
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Apocalypse Prophecy Films
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'Tulips & Pansies Affair' Fashions Benefit AIDS Charity
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From Peacock Pretty Leggings to Avian Lingerie
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Karl Lagerfeld Shoots Baptiste Giabiconi in Women's Clothing
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Fabiano Parisi Focuses on Human and Industrial Waste
Mo-Tastic Manes
Extreme Mohawk Hairstyles Push the Fringe of Fashion
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Toadstool Fashiontography
The Strand Arcade Spring/Summer Collection in a Fairy Wonderland
Spiked Shoulder Fashion
UAE Based Designer Qasimi Pokes Onlookers
Armageddon Style
Nick IDM Turns to the Apocalypse for Fashiontography Inspiration
Steampunk Exhibitions
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Fairytale Homicides
Julia Murakami's Miniature Murderous Dioramas
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Natural Prints for Ferocious Fashionistas
Hipster Candy Colorography
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Conch Architecture
Kotaro Ide's Seashell House Is Nestled in the Forests of Japan
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H1N1 Fashion at its Best
Haunting 20s Photoshoots
The Waldemar & Max 'Ghost' Fashion Editorial is Ethereal and Spooky
Big Hairtography
The Work of Rogerio Mesquita Channels Old School Glam
Vintage Fantasy Jewelry
Alice in Wonderland Steampunk Jewelry is a Perfect Unbirthday Gift
Virtual Manga Relationships
Otaku Displays Memories With Anime ‘Friends' in Scrapbooks
Helmet Head Hair
Prada's Spring 2010 Menswear Collection Featured Hard Hair
Mickey Mouse-Inspired Editorials
Elle Italy Channels Disney's Most Famous Rodent
Felt Pen Street Art
Ozmo Wall Paintings at Pure Evil Gallery
Steampunk Wedding Cakes
Mike's Amazing Cakes Makes Metal Taste Great
Ornate Russian Fashion
Karl Lagerfeld's Pre-Fall Campaign for Chanel
Post-Apocalyptic Cartoons
'Epic Mickey' Sees Disney's Most Iconic Character Get a Creepy Makeover
Decadent Artography
'Kunstkamera 55' by Natalia Shaidenko Captures the Quirkiness of Bygone Eras
Apocalyptic Attire
The Gareth Pugh Spring 2010 Collection Makes End Times Fashionable
Flowing Organic Fashionography
Caroline Trentini is an 'Earth Angel' for Numero Tokyo
Fetishvertising Fashion
'Phenomenon' Sniffs Sneakers in S/S ‘09 Campaign
Steampunk Vampire-Fighters
The Vampyric Infestation Emergency Kit by Major Thadeus Tinker
Post-Apocalyptic Romanticism
Social Commentary Street Art from Boxi
Drab Recession Chic
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Apocalyptic Sphere Art
Masakatsu Sashie's Orb Paintings Are Cryptic, But Creative
Modernizing Classic Games
Monopoly: Recession Edition Plays on Hard Times
Naughty Disney Subversion
Street Artist Creates Mickey Mouse as You've Never Seen Him Before
Apocalyptic Architecture
The Endangered Seed Archive Looks Like An Ice Palace
High-Class Choppers
Bentley Motorcycle is the Layman's Alternative to a Continental
Subverted Snow Globes
Terrifying and Bizarre Miniature Worlds
Luxe Leg Warmers
Fendi's Haute Fall 2009 Stemwear Wows
Sombre Nature Photography
The Max Ash Echoes Collection Appreciates the Great Outdoors
Toxic Shock Apparel
Punk, Glam & Rockabilly Clashing Fashion
Steampunked Monopoly
The Popular Board Game Goes Victorian in this DIY Set
16 Apocalypse Innovations
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Steampunked Terrariums
Professor Alexander's Botanical Vasculum
Swashbuckling Fashion Shows
The Marni Spring 2010 Show Mixes '50s Femininity and Pirates
20 Disheveled Innovations
From Messy Marketing to Unkempt Chic, Dirty is the New Clean
Apocalyptic Saviors
The Institute for Human Continuity Creates Lottery to Survive 2012
Animated Terrorist Animals
Apocalypse Meow Brings Manga To Life in Vietnam
Garbage Bag Menswear
Les Hommes Spring 2010 Shows Shiny Suits and Sheer Separates
Chupacabra Stuffed Toys
Plush Animal Makes Scary Cryptid Cuddly
Anime Computer Manuals
"Manga Database for Dummies" Debunks Organizational Issues
11 Monopoly Innovations
Honouring an Iconic Board Game, From Shoes to LEGO
Apocalyptic Fashion Shows
Alex Mattsson's Sixth Sun Collection Envisions the Future
Corporate Nightmare Artwork
Comments On Consumerism by Walter Robinson
Head-to-Toe Black
Fendi Fall 2009 Went For Casual Blacks a la Angelina Jolie
Lust-Worthy Fall Fashion
Mesmerizing Model Margaryta Senchylo in Marie Claire Italy
Homeless Kidtography
'Abandoned' by Coral Fletcher Captures an Orphaned Child
Classic Noir Fashion
Time Homme 2009 Autumn/Winter Campaign is All About the Modern Gentleman
Creepy Creature Creations
Ludovic Levasseur Makes Morbid, Voodoo-Like Toys
Real Childhood Monsters
Robot Dixie is an Epic Mix of Childhood Toys by Brian Lee
Mouse Ear Sneakers
NighKee Series By French Artist Phoks Inspired by Mickey Mouse
Rebranding Classic Board Games
Monopoly's Packaging Gets a Modern Look
Apocalyptic Fashiontography
Karl Lagerfeld's Smoke-Filled Fendi Fall 2009 Campaign
Manga-Inspired Friendship Dolls
Momiji Dolls Are Cute Harajuku Toys for Adults or Kids
Haute Anglomania
American High Fashion Excels in China
Charitable Sports Cars
Romero Britto's Painted Bentley Continental to Benefit MS Research
Toys With Feelings
Kimochi Emotion Stuffed Toys are a Cute Form of Expression for Kids
Anti-Consumerist Packaging
Generic No Frills Product Marketing Takes a Simple Route
Tiny Felt Eco-Creations
Miniature Nests and Bunnies Handcrafted to Celebrate Spring
Street Art Spray Can Invasions
Subversive Urban Art by DFace
Interactive Apocalypse Scenarios
Slate's 'Choose Your Own Apocalypse' Reveals Common Fears
Chic Recession Editorials
Tokion Magazine Features Stylish Unemployed Men
Global Auto Greening
China to Launch Fleet of Hybrid Vehicles by 2012
Anatomical Monkey Art
'Age of Anxiety' By Troels Carlsen Celebrates the Apes
Alien Anime Dolls
Medicom Toys Teams with Takashi Murakami for Figurines
Mickey Mouse Playsuits
Iceberg Spring 2010 Ready-to-Wear Channels the House of Mouse
Aluminum Foil Fashion
Tim Soar Spring/Summer 2010 Takes Inspiration From the Kitchen
Post-Apocalyptic Animals
Creatures Battle & Morph in the Art of Nicholas di Genova
80's School Boy Fashion
Beams Fall/Winter 2009 Collection Brings a Retro Vibe
Cosmic Couture
Katya Ford Replaces Fashion and Skin With Astrological Bodies
Mini Post-Apocalyptic Relics
Jeremy Mora and Robert Reynolds' ‘Picking Up the Pieces'
Felt and Feather Miniature Villages
Tiny Sculptures from The Secret Nest
Virtual Boardgame Lands
Hasbro Monopoly City Streets Lets You Play in Real Life
Eco-Warrior Toys
Andrew Duffy & Craig Tyler Turn Something Old into Something New for the Kids
Recession-Affected Art
Artists Dish On How the Economy Affects Their Work
Reliving Doomed Vacations
Ice Your Spot on the Titanic Cruise Redux for April 2012
Post-Apocalyptic Naturescapes
Roxy Paine's 'Maelstrom' at the Met
War-Ready Supercars
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Art Exhibits in Castles
Historic European Castle Grounds Become Contemporary Art Galleries
Supercar Furniture
Bentley Uses Surplus Wood for Furniture Line, Staves Off Job Cuts
Musicals About Counterculture Festivals
‘How to Survive the Apocalypse' Now Playing
Mind-Powered Toys
Jedi Trainer Teaches You to Use the Force for Ultimate Fun
DIY Breakable Banks
The Intricate LEGO Safe is Made for Monopoly Money
Reviving Retro Kids' Toys
Genuine Lincoln Logs Make a Comeback
High Fashion Feuds
Karl Lagerfeld Has it Out for Heidi Klum and Husband, Seal
Old School Weather Monitors
Sputnik Barometer Weather Station with Steampunk Look
Red Hatography Tricks
Denis Duvauchelle Finds Time for Playing in 'The Red Hat'
Musical Icon Disney Toys
The Mickey Jackson Mouse Remembers the King of Pop
Fear-Mongering Movies
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Supercar Sedans
The Bentley MTM Birkin Makes 205 mph Speed Stylish