The top April 2015 modern trends emphasize a heavy commitment to usability.
Though it's hard to classify or define what "modern," is in its entirety, the commonality that existed amongst these trends was a sense of practicality and operation. Everything was designed to promote ease-of-use, streamlining where possible any given process for the discerning consumer.
The products and concepts included in the top April 2015 modern list tried to fulfill consumer desires that weren't being addressed by current, existing products, ensuring that not only were they super-functional, but also incredibly unique. Finding and responding to unmet needs is the cornerstone of innovation, after all, and the products and designs in this collection certainly deliver on that front.
Top 63 Modern Trends in April
From Marble Cord Management to Joystick Style Levers:
Vasiliki Marapas — Apr 26, 2015 — Art & Design
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Efficient Folding Suitcases
Nendo Kame Luggage Has a Flexible Fabric Cover That Simply Rolls Aside
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Flat-Packed Tabletop Workstations
Adjustable Standing Desks Make it Simple to Set Up Shop Anywhere
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Spacey Pet Beds
A Futuristic Dog House Assumes an Alien Appearance and Hidden Hi-Tech Features
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Abstract Window Seats
Bernardo Rodrigues Designs a Striking Reading Nook in a Family Home
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Draped Timber Tables
This Folding Table Top Can Be Propped Up for Extension to Left to Dangle
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Contemporary Dutch Cottages
Zecc Architects Designs a Countryside Cabin Using Shuttered Walls
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Flat Packed Lamps
The Kavo DIY Table Lamp Lets the Buyer Participate in the Building
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Plug-Propped Lamps
The Wald Outlet Light is Freestanding and Anchored to the Socket
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Coiled Clothes Racks
This Spring Hanger Integrates a Spiralling Bar for Gathering More Garments
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Gorgeous Grid Pinboards
This Wall-Mounted Metal Organizer Lets You Tack Up Little Objects
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Sliding Sliced Houses
An Installation by Michael Jantzen Invites You to Play with Space as Frames
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Dignified Drawer Toolboxes
Hardware Storage is Minimalist and Organized for Refined Woodworkers
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Cantilevered Computer Tables
Wall Laptop Desk Facilitates the Adaptation of Your Home Workstation
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Inflatable Art Showcases
The Traveling BLOW UP Show is a Selection of Inflatable Contemporary Art
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Bungee Bath Cords
These Coiled Suction Cables Conveniently Suspend Your Shampoo Within Your Shower
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Beautiful Brick Lamps
This Cast Concrete Light Unexpectedly Emits a Gorgeous Glow
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Interactive Abstract Installations
Torqueing Spheres in New York Create Unique Spaces to Explore
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Minimalist Projected Timepieces
A Projection Wall Clock Displays the Hour from Beamed Light Digits
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Glass Teapot Sets
Ora by Paul Loebach Gives This Traditional Vessel an Updated Look
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Psychedelic Art Labyrinths
London's Serpentine Pavilion for 2015 Will Be a Colorful Creative Maze
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Phone-Charging Furniture
IKEA is Incorporating Qi Technology into Some of Its Convenient Designs
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Striking Scratched Furniture
Black Scars Cabinet is Etched Entirely with Slashes Over Its Surface
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Solar-Powered Blinds
BRI/SO Smart Shutters Promise Privacy, Sunlight Obstruction and Electricity
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Luxury Avian Abodes
This Glass Bird House Caters to Your Feathered Friends with Expensive Taste
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Clever Crimped Bookcases
This Zig Zag Shelf Has Corrugated Inner Panels for Optimal Adaptability
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Compact Accessible Kitchens
ChopChop Culinary Setup is Ergonomically Designed for Wheelchair Users
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Fibrous Translucent Tunnels
STUCK by Studio 400 is a Climbable Installation Made from Packing Tape
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Luminous Fabric Installations
Wonderwall by LIKEarchitects is an Imaginative Interactive Exhibit
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Futuristic Funeral Carriages
This Modern Coffin Carriage is an Avant-Garde Take on Antique Designs
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Customizable Air-Quality Appliances
A 3D-Printed Air Conditioner is Manufactured to Unique Tastes
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Ring-Grip Tables
This Side Table with a Handle Was Inspired By Antique Candlesticks
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Dual Camping Cookers
The Tegstove Enables You to Prepare Hot Food and Charge Your Devices
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Curated Runway Exhibits
'Bernhard Willhelm: 3000 Exhibition' is the Artist's First Installation
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Joystick-Style Levers
Video Game Controllers Have Inspired This Accessible Door Knob
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Wind-Blown Bouquet Holders
A Curved Vase was Inspired by the Arching Shapes of Costal Trees
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Curling Wooden Cubbies
This Scroll Shelf Embraces Your Possessions from Its Wall-Mounted Position
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Faux Luxury Furnishings
Fancy Flat-Packed Side Tables Imitate Marble and Wood on Paper Surfaces
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Industrial Stone Stools
The Harder They Come Collection Combines Unique Sea Rocks with Steel Rebar
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Two-Panel Tables
Designer Cedric Canaud Creates Unusual Flatpack Furniture
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Haunting Playhouse Installations
Die Hexe is an Immersive Art Installation in an Old NYC Townhouse
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Modern Nordic Restaurants
The Yogurt Shop Focuses on Minimalism to Mimic Its Food Focus
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Marble Cord Management
This Elegant Cable Cube Keeps Your Wires Conveniently Placed and Presented
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Kinetic Art Installations
Encontros by Arturo Alvarez is a Group of Sculptures About Vitality
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Paper Mache Perches
The Crumpled Chair Offers an Uneven Seating Surface with a Crafty Appearance
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Tangled Table Sculptures
The Latest Furniture Sculpture by Michael Beitz is a Knotted Table
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Iconic Landmark Turbines
The Eiffel Tower Wind Power System Sets Standards for Similar Structures
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Multimedia Church Installations
Portee by Lab212 is an Interactive Light Show in a Cathedral
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Adaptable Knob Organizers
This Pegboard Shelf Offers Practicality in Its Open Customizability
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Contemporary Collaborative Collages
A Magazine Collage Portrait Pieces Together the Modern Woman
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Northern Lights Installations
Waterlicht by Studio Roosegaarde Resembles a Stunning Virtual Flood
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Pack Animal Racks
The Llama Coatrack Will Carry the Load of Your Lightly Worn Laundry
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Quirky Tap Candleholders
'A Second Chance' Repurposes Faucet Parts to Serve as Candlesticks
10
Beaker-Like Teapots
This Glass Tea Pot Blends Looks of Minimalism and the Laboratory
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Interactive Abstract Lamps
MOW Light Gives Every Type of Illumination, Controlled by Its Position
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Ceramic Block Buildings
Lagula Arquitectes Creates a Colorful Facade for an Apartment in Spain
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Spectral Swatch Art
Pixelated Paint Chip Decorations Bring 8-Bit Color to Contemporary Interiors
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Oscillating Upright Implements
This Balance Pen Maintains a Perpendicular Posture Upon Your Desk
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Complimentary Contemporary Galleries
The Broad Museum in Los Angeles will Open in September 2015
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Colorful Stationery Sets
A Creative Identity Project Establishes a Vibrant Image for One Designer
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Ethereal Religious Glassware
Transubstantia Paganus Series References the Spiritual Act of Eating
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Nostalgic Photo Clocks
The Memory Clock Revisits the Past with Photos Taken on the Same Day
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Purist Conical Lamps
This Collection of Elementary Lights Impresses with its Perfect Geometries
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Tropical Modern Residences
The Brillhart House is a Majestic Hand-Built Home is Downtown Miami
Futuristic Ecological City Blueprints
Vincent Callebaut Imagines What Paris 2050 Will look Like
Keychain Camping Elements
This Portable Camping Stove Packs Up for Easy Carrying in One Hand
Art Gallery Eateries
'Art House Moscow' is Equal Parts Gallery and Locally Sourced Restuarant
Whimsical Cardboard Sculptures
Artist Eva Jospin Creates Dense Forests Out of an Unlikely Material
Public Art Structures
The Vaulted Willow is a Colorful Permanent Installation in an Edmonton Park
Geometric Multi-Tasking Tables
This 3-in-1 Small Pet Bed is Held Together Using One Elastic Band
Tipsy Task Chairs
This Spring-Framed Chair Offsets the Drunken Sway of the Sitter
Scroll Solar Chargers
Rollable Eco Gadget Harnesses the Sun's Energy to Keep Your Phone's Power On
Sliding Sliced Houses
An Installation by Michael Jantzen Invites You to Play with Space as Frames
Interlocking Electrical Cords
A Zipper-Like Cable Design Prevents the Tangling of Appliance Wires
Contemporary Cottage Escapes
This Boathouse by Weiss Architecture is in the Canadian Wilderness
Portable Yogurt Packaging
Ugo Offers an Easy-to-Eat Yogurt to Go Container and Spoon
Tree Top Studio Structures
The Tree Top Studio Uses Passive Cooling
Modern Countryside Homes
The Bolton Residence is Full of Bold Minimalist Details
Lucid Smart Lamps
Multi-Functional Smart Light Facilitates Alarms, Calls and Vivid Illumination
Botanical Paper Pods
Shoko Konishi's Inviting Paper Sculpture is Titled Transition
Phone-Charging Furniture
IKEA is Incorporating Qi Technology into Some of Its Convenient Designs
Striking Scratched Furniture
Black Scars Cabinet is Etched Entirely with Slashes Over Its Surface
Minimalist White Bathrooms
Shinichi Ogawa & Associates Designs a Space with a Stunning Forest View
Clever 3D-Printed Modules
TAKT Project is in the Business of Hacking the Home
Wind Turbine Trellises
The Innovative Windflock System Unites Eco Energy and Ornamentation
Geometric Cocktail Glasses
Urban Outfitters' Drink a Diamond Glass Set is Decorative
Cane Side Tables
The Yot Table was Designed for Handy Shifting About the Room
Architectural Museum Showcases
The Hot to Cold Exhibit by BIG in Washington DC is Fascinating
Architectural Clothes Racks
The Tusciao Valet Stand Takes the Silhouettes of Row Houses in Italy
Abstract Decoration Displays
Multifacet is an Usual Object Made to Uniquely Frame a Range of Items
Colorful Luminous Installations
This Light Installation by Artist Liz West is a Sensory Experience
Auto Enthusiast Villas
Villa Gug Integrates Cars Into the Home's Architecture
Sweet Finned Stools
The Toco Stool Stands on a Sturdy Structure of Overlapping Rounded Legs
Colorful Toy Decor
The Meccano Home Furniture Line is for the Young at Heart
Parametric Tress Tables
The Abstract Side Table Features of Leg of Spiderweb Scaffolding
Adorable Dog Lights
Luminose Lamp Will Sit and Stand to Your Command for Directional Illumination
Delightfully Simple Seating
This Standard Stool Design is Contemporary and Consistent to Produce
Fibrous Honeycombed Interiors
The SND Concept Store by 3GATTI is a Unique Retail World
Luminous Fabric Installations
Wonderwall by LIKEarchitects is an Imaginative Interactive Exhibit
Illuminating Sculptural Playgrounds
Forest Loops by Suppose Design is a Climbable Art Installation
Ring-Grip Tables
This Side Table with a Handle Was Inspired By Antique Candlesticks
Vibrant Wire Furniture
&New;'s 'Less is Fun' Collection Marries Clean Forms and Colorful Hues
Diamond-Shaped Flower Holders
The Ruutu Vase Collection is Comprised of Soft Watercolor Hues
Temporary School Architecture
The Mobile Classroom is a Refreshing Change from the Portable
Triangular Timber Abodes
This Woodland Home by Hiroshi Nakamura Looks Like Tepees
Dip-Dyed Art Installations
Davide D’Elia’s Antivegetativa Project Covers a Space in Blue Paint
Portable USB Charging Cables
The Sparrow Flash Drive and Charger Sits On Your Key Chain
Towering Quartz Accommodations
Amethyst Hotel is a Mountainous Manifestation of a Precious Stone
Charismatic Timber Cafes
The Coffee Cake Cafe in Russia Boasts a Quaint Wooden Interior
Curling Wooden Cubbies
This Scroll Shelf Embraces Your Possessions from Its Wall-Mounted Position
Covert Keyhole Mirrors
The Egg Hides Conceals Cluttered Collections of Openers in Your Foyer
Vibrant Metal Lights
These Steel Box Lamps Emit Soft Glows from Behind Hard Shells
Baby Bottle Yogurt Packaging
Yura is a Yogurt For Babies Designed by Art and Design Students
Sticky Art Installations
Gumhead by Douglas Coupland Allows People to Stick Chewed Gum to his Face
Breezy Masonry Innovations
These Cool Bricks Keep Home Interiors Cold in Hot and Dry Climates
Aurora Borealis Airplanes
Icelandair's Hekla Aurora Recreates a Northern Lights Experience Inside
DIY Printed Dashboards
Redditor Sleepwhereweland Mends a Broken Car Radio with 3D-Printed Parts
Functional Cage Shelves
The FUWL Storage System Welcomes the Placing and Stuffing of Items
Poetic Wooden Seating
The Funambule Chair is a Fluid Design that is Handmade with Bentwood
Designer Yogurt Cups
Christopher Straub's Yoplait Packaging Assumes Fashion-Minded Style
Ladder-Like Seating
This Lifeguard Chair Gives the Sitter a Sense of Comfort and Security
Puckered Poster Lamps
This Paper Wall Light is Simply Composed of a Cut and Curled Sheet
Beautiful Plume Lamps
The Chimney Lighting Collection Comprises Soft, Paddle-Like Forms
Kinetic Art Installations
Encontros by Arturo Alvarez is a Group of Sculptures About Vitality
Contemporary Curved Birdhouses
Ryan Bruxvoort's Birdhouse Concept is Sculptural and Modern
Eco Origami Lighting
The Airy Lamp by Studio 24° is Paper-Made and Inspired by Clouds
Squeezable Yogurt Packaging
The Cheerpack Yogurt and Dairy Packages are Convenient For Children
Depression-Combating Lights
This Designer SAD Lamp is For Those Fighting the Winter Blues
Multimedia Church Installations
Portee by Lab212 is an Interactive Light Show in a Cathedral
Flightless Art Installations
Untitled by Myeongbeom Kim Showcases a Balloon Tied to a Hunting Trap
Touristic Wind Turbines
The Dutch Windwheel Combines Wind Turbine and Tourist Attraction
Northern Lights Installations
Waterlicht by Studio Roosegaarde Resembles a Stunning Virtual Flood
Cyclist-Centric Buildings
The 250 City Road Building is Equipped With Considerably Bike Storage
Water-Harvesting Stadium Structures
This Kenyan Stadium Gives Sustainable Architecture New Meaning
Experience-Focused Museums
The Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus Incorporates Nature and Design
Delicately Designed Museums
The Hungarian Museum of Architecture Would Renew Budapest's City Park
Fingerprint-Activated Luggage
Delsey's Smart Luggage is a Computer On Wheels
Smartphone-Charging Clutches
This Super Stylish Phone Charger Bag is Great for Girls on the Go
Secretive Smart Locks
The Sesame Smart Lock Responds To Customized Knocking Patterns
Heavy-Duty Bird Houses
This Concrete Birdhouse Exudes a Remarkably Delicate Design
Pitched-Roof Shelters
The Children's Home by CERBA is Designed to Reflect Life at Home
Overlapping Spherical Lights
The Shade Lamp Takes an Axial Form with Pivoting Translucent Domes
Collaborative Art Shows
This Exhibit was Curated by the Munch Museum and Snohetta
Aurora Borealis Runways
The Northern Lights at Thakoon's AW15 Collection Illuminated the Runway
Portable Yogurt Displays
This iOGO Demo Table is a Perfect Way to Introduce New Flavors in Store
Artistic Beer Exhibits
The Beer at Spiritmuseum Exhibition is for Connoisseurs
Ephemeral Sculpture Installations
The Justin Yellin Lincoln Center Showcase Celebrates Ballet
Gadget-Powering Purses
This Device-Charging Bag Lets You Charge Multiple Devices at the Same Time
Surreal Fashion Collages
Artist Ayla El-Moussa Creates Beautiful Double Exposure Images
Creativity-Spurring Playrooms
The Pearlfisher Jump In Project is an Interactive Gallery Experience
Responsive Portable Speakers
Sony's Smart Bluetooth Speaker BSP60 is a Mobile Office Assistant
Geometric Golden Lamps
Exhibit Lights Symbolize the Precious Artifacts of Museums and Galleries
Gesture-Controlled Speakers
Sugr Cube Sound System Responds to Taps, Pats and Tilts for Commands
Brass Instrument Illuminators
These Trumpet Pendant Lamps Establish Aesthetic Harmony in a Room
Colorful Futuristic Campuses
The Beatrix College Tilburg Campus is Vibrant and Full of Life
Cylindrical Home Accessories
The Tube Series by Piet Hein Eek x Leff Amsterdam is Simple and Chic
Literary Detective Exhibits
The Museum of London's Sherlock Holmes Exhibit Explores the Series
Choreographed Light Installations
The House of Cards by OGE Creative Group is Illuminating
Eccentric Bike Archives
The Houston Bicycle Museum is a Quirky New Gallery in Texas
Artistic Winter Stations
Diana Koncan and Lily Jeon Turns a Lifeguard Tower into a Snowcone
Cable Controller Hubs
The TVBOX Curbs Your Cord Clutter and Includes a Compact Remote
Savory Spiced Granolas
Bad Seed Chili Granola Adds a Kick to Any Meal
Digital Museum Archives
The Springfield Art Museum has Launched Its Collection Online
Antique-Inspired Illumination
A Wall-Mounted Candleholder Demonstrates Dexterity in Vintage Design
Sensational Telenovela Installations
Alex Da Corte's New Show Features the Fruits of His Studies
Rolling World Clocks
This World Clock Can Be Nudged To Display Different Time Zones
Black Cultural Exhibits
London V&A's Latest Exhibit Speaks to the Black British Experience
Mobile Froyo Rewards
The Yogurtland App and Real Rewards Program Honor Loyal Customers
User-Controlled Glass Surfaces
Gauzy's Liquid Crystal Controllers Resemble an LCD Screen
Self-Molding Illuminators
The Melt and Recreate Lamp Melts into its Mold to be Re-Frozen
Fowl Funeral Stunts
These Animal Activists Held a Funeral for a Frozen Chicken
Neon Phone Chargers
Nokia DT-903 is a Flashy Charger that Glows Bright Colors
Rapid Assembly Furniture
Jenny Nordberg's '3 to 5 Minutes' Focuses on Quick Construction
Hidden Honeycomb Seats
Bookniture by Mike Pak Takes the Shape of a Book When Not in Use
Fulfilling Yogurt Contests
Astro Zer0%'s Pin Code Contest Aims to Make Dreams Come True