The top April 2016 modern ideas showcase various patterns in the worlds of art and design as they relate to consumer spending habits.
Australian artist Stuart Ringholt will be once again bringing a nudist experience to the annual Art Cologne 2016 festivities. The daring artist will be leading nude tours of the art fair that will require participants to strip down as well. The unique experience is open to adults only and will be available throughout this year's modern art fair.
Meanwhile, Aufschnitt Berlin is a clever butcher shop concept that features a selection of plush toys handmade to appear like real cuts of meat. Set up like a real butcher shop, the entire experience is brought to life by the jarring contrast between soft stuffed toys and the cold sterility of a traditional meat shop.
Top 75 Modern Ideas in April
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Gender-Bending Provocative Artwork
Kirsty Whiten's Art Challenges Cultural Conventions and Taboos
72
Cinematic Sleep Sanctuaries
This Hi-Tech Bed is Equipped with a Built-In Projector and Audio
71
Luminous LED Business Cards
These Eye-Catching Business Cards are Illuminated with Etched Light
70
Unfinished Marble Sinks
Henry Timi's 'Corpo' Bathroom Collection Focuses on Rocky Terrain
69
Modern Garden Retreats
This Contemporary Backyard Studio Provides Solitude in an Urban Metropolis
68
Droplet Digital Cameras
This Curved Camera is Functionally and Ergonomically Enhanced
67
Minimalistic Bike Storage
PARAX Designed a Simplistic Modern Bike Rack to Maximize Space
66
Multilevel Kindergarten Classrooms
This Classroom Features Play Spaces That Span Different Levels
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Utility Residence Blocks
The Hub Kitchen and Bathroom Unit Can be Used to Create a Livable Space
64
Unfurling Lounge Chair Beds
The Benny Linen/Cotton Chair Bed is Suitable for Sitting and Sleeping
63
Yoga-Accommodating Chairs
The US Pride Yoga Chaise Chair Enables Exercise and Relaxation
62
Deceptive Pre-Fab Homes
This Tiny Farmhouse Sits on a Near-Invisible Base
61
Contemporary Canine Accessories
These Modern Pet Products are Mean to Complement Minimalist Homes
60
Tipping Contemporary Tables
Angled Tables Create the Tromp-l’Oeil Impression of Spinning Disks
59
Grassy Home Interiors
This Sloped Green Flooring is Designed to Resemble a Grassy Hillside
58
Color-Coordinated Sushi Bars
This Sushi Restaurant is Inspired by the Colors of Sushi Rolls
57
Fragmented Cube Lights
The 'Folding Light' by Michael Jantzen Emits Illumination in Various Ways
56
Eco Printed Plant Holders
These Plastic Bottle Vases Require the Reusing of Empty Containers
55
Portable Dining Tables
The Swallow Table Offers Familial Seating with a Modern Travelling Design
54
Hybrid Step Stool Chairs
The 'Chaool' is a Piece of Convertible Furniture for Modern Homes
53
Hybrid Bong-Vases
The Voong is a Vase That Can Be Used as a Bong for Smoking
52
Illusionary Modern Calendars
The Anamorphic Calendar Creates an Obscure Design for Date-Keeping
51
Vehicle Hood Seating Solutions
The 'Beetle Club Chair' is Crafted from the Hood of a VW VEhicle
50
Compact Cubist Ovens
The Samsung Smart Oven is a Smart Appliance with a Design Focus
49
Ergonomic Kneeling Chairs
The 'W Chair' Relieves Pressure and Tension During the Workday
48
Powerful Kitchen Range Vents
The FIREBIRD Black Stainless Steel Range Hood Has Quiet Operation
47
Bread-Bursting Busts
The Oneirophrenia Sculpture Series Features Surrealist Explosions of Faces
46
Connected Flattened Lamps
The 'Balamp' Bedside Table Lamp Responds to the Items Placed on it
45
Chic Hotel School Designs
The William Angliss International Hotel School is Located in Melbourne
44
Melted Plastic Perches
Recycled Bottle Chairs Create Fantasy From Ethical Manufacturing
43
Omni-Directional Fans
The 'Satellite' Air Fan Features a Multidirectional Functionality
42
Moon-Inspired Greenery Stands
Carpa Designs Crescent Plant Stands Take After a Crescent Moon
41
Origami-Inspired Home Extensions
The 'G3 House' Draws Inspiration from the Art of Origami
40
Suspended String Paper Holders
The Diabolo Toilet Roll Dispenser Opts for a Minimalistic Aesthetic
39
Color-Coordinated Design Stores
The CORAZYs Store in Tokyo is a Library of Decor Items
38
Self-Inflating Sleeping Bags
The Bundle Bed is a Sleeker Version of a Sleeping Bag made for Travel
37
Soft Customizable Room Dividers
The 'Link' by FitzFelt Room Dividing System is Crafted from Felt
36
70s-Inspired Ski Chalets
This A-Frame Chalet is Resigned to Resemble Neighboring 1970s Cabins
35
Handy Hinged Lids
This Pan Safety Lid Reduces the Risk of Steam and Boiling Water Burns
34
Textile Butcher Concept Shops
Aufschnitt Berlin is an Art Project Featuring Meat-Shaped Pillows
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Fungi-Inspired Study Hall Lighting
These Lights at the Örebro University Have a Cheerful Design
32
Miniature Green Wall Planters
The 'IVY' Planter Allows a Climbing Plant to be Incorporated Indoors
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Architectural LEGO Exhibits
'The Art of Architecture' Exhibit Features Landmarks Made Out of LEGO
30
Oversized Iconic Outdoor Lights
The Anglepoise 1227 Outdoor Lamps Make the Lamp Design Gigantic
29
Time-Writing Clocks
The 'Plock' Clock Movement Writes Time on a Magnetic Board
28
Nudist Art Fair Tours
This Art Cologne Tour Will Invite Participants to Strip Down
27
Air-Purifying Range Hoods
The 'Nebula' Kitchen Chimney Moves and Purifies the Air
26
Straw Hat-Inspired Ceilings
This Japanese Community Center Features an Intricate Lattice Ceiling
25
Perforated Observation Towers
'The Salling Tower' Draws Inspiration from the Portholes of Ships
24
Self-Elevating Chopsticks
The Gravity Chopsticks Serve as a More Sanitary Utensil
23
Stem-Free Wine Glasses
These Luxurious Wine Glasses Use a Metal Base and Eliminate the Stem
22
Modular Gardening Tools
The Modular Hand Tool Set Makes Quick Work of Yard Chores
21
Translucent All-Season Homes
This Home Includes Separate Winter and Summer Lodgings
20
Emotive Smart Speakers
The MoodBox Sound System Customizes Music and Lighting Based on Emotions
19
Stranger-Connecting Benches
The 'Vacuum' Urban Furniture Design Links Citizens Together
18
Secluded Terrace Homes
The Kuwait House by AGi Architects Offer Four Private Patios for Guests
17
Eight-Sided Silverware
This Brass Cutlery Project Reimagines Eating Utensils as Art
16
Curved Timber-Wrapped Towers
This Civic Center Will Feature a Wooden Screen Around the Exterior
15
Rural Woodland Markets
This Japanese Market Promotes Local Food Production and Consumption
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Illuminating Technicolor Abodes
The Mood Modular Ring House Features Colorful LED Lights that Glow
13
Empowering Clinic Interiors
The New Planned Parenthood Clinics Meet the Changing Needs of Patients
12
Curved Wall Separators
The WAVE Provides Secluded Space Units With Modular Wall Mounts
11
Saddle-Inspired Seating
The Bike Chair the Embodies Precise Craftsmanship of Sporting Equipment
10
Hydrating Produce Storage Systems
The GRÖNT Hangs Vegetable and Keeps Them Fresh Using Water
9
Fluidly Flexible LED Lamps
The 'Compasso' Flexible Desk Lamp Allows for Customized Illumination
8
Laser Windmill Installations
The Windlicht Project Uses Green LED Beams to Link Win Turbine Blades
7
Eclectic Hotel Chain Debuts
The Cloud 7 Hotel in Istanbul Boasts an Ultramodern Interior
6
Chic Sturdy Countertop Appliances
The Breville Black Stainless Steel Toaster is Stylish
5
Delicate Wrapped String Chandeliers
The 'Saepio' Lighting Series Features Strings of LED Lights
4
Ocean Plastic Roller Blinds
Hunter Douglas and Return Textiles Created 'Greenscreen Sea-Tex'
3
Temperature-Regulating Cups
The Stone Cup is Designed to Heighten the Drinking Experience
2
Precious Element Blocks
Tenthium Brings the Periodic Table to Life with Desktop Accessories
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Dynamic Data-Driven Clocks
PLAN-NET is a Next-Generation IoT Table Clock
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Luxury Design Shows
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Collectible Circular Design Exhibitions
Isola Presents Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens
Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions
The Everlasting Plastics Exhibition Explores Plastic Dependency
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Artistic Auto Showcases
The 20th BMW Art Car Was Unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum
Whimsical Ceramic Shower Hooks
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Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
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Generative Interiors Exhibitions
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70s-Inspired Outdoor Seating Collections
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Mosque-Inspired Installations
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Designer-Artist Exploration Exhibits
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