The warmer weather is no better time for businesses to introduce new eco-friendly products and services and these eco May 2014 trends showcase a sample from a wide variety of industries.
Solar-powered devices are popping up all over the place, offering consumers the utmost mobility and portability. While items such as solar-powered phone chargers have been around for some time now, brands are branching out in very unexpected ways. From solar-powered DJ booths to solar-powered cookers and even dresses that store energy, eco elements are being incorporated into products than ever.
Another concept catching momentum is smartphone apps that can control one's house appliances as a means to cut down on wasted energy when no one is home.
For a more in-depth analysis of the ways brands are catering to the eco-minded consumer this month, check out Trend Hunter's Eco Trend Report.
Top 100 Eco Trends in May
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Rubber Tread-Marked Animals
Tire Alligators by Eric Langert are Strangely Realistic
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Hip Industrial Waste Bags
Use2B Offers Urban Carriers Made from Used Materials
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Cycle-Spun Laundry
The Bike Washing Machine Encourages Activity and Eco-Consciousness
93
Forest-Reflecting Glass Homes
This Modern Tower House Refelcts the Forest and Surrounding Area
92
Minimalist Wooden Bicycle Racks
The ‘Elk’ Rack by Woodstick Consists of a Single Wedge of Wood
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Life-Matching Luxury Bicycles
Heritage-Paris Creates Custom High-End Designs
90
Versatile Health Food Packaging
Containers for Plus Kitchen Foods Make Eating Healthy a Snap
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Plant-Based Sports Supplements
MyVegies Provides Totally Vegetarian Sports Nutrition Products
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Removable Eco Pods (UPDATE)
IN-TENTA Upgrades its Previous Design to the DROP XL
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Off-Grid Living Photography
This Hunter-Gatherer Photo Series is Candid and Enlightening
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Stylish Bicycle Racks
Stasis by Method Studio is Fit for an Art Gallery
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Lantern-Like Folding Refuges
Weaving a Home Proposes an Efficient Shelter for Displaced Families
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Tiny DIY Dwellings
This Tiny Mobile Home was Made by Dee Williams and is 84-Square-Feet
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Lush Indoor Gardening Terrariums
The Pyramid Terrarium Will Turn Your Home into a Vegetated Oasis
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Geometrically Pattered Seaside Havens
This Timber-Clad Beachside Villa is Serene and Stunning
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Self-Sustainable Abodes
The Pump House is Tranquil, Bright and Beautifully Crafted
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Recycled Stacked Lighting
This New Line of Lamp Shades is Vintage and Whimsical
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Eco-Friendly Rural Homes
The Nannup Holiday House in Australia Embraces Nature’s Gifts
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Sleek Luxe Public Transits
The BMW Subway Trains in Kuala Lampur are Practically Stylish
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Whimsical Recycled Lighting
This Range of Wicker Lamp Shades Turns Trash into a Source of Light
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Paper Wine Bottles
These Cardboard Wine Bottles Take a More Eco-Friendly Design Route
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Floating Off-Grid Homes
Port X is a Modular Home That Can Be Installed on Water or Land
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Chemical-Free Sustainable Mugs
These Sustainable Coffee Mugs are Stylish and Eco-Friendly
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Open Source Indoor Greenhouses
The MEG by Yradia Makes Homegrown Fruits and Vegetables Easier
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Compact Skivvies Cleaners
The Bulbe Washer Facilitates the Quick and Easy Rinsing of Your Undies
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Flapping Wing Energy Generators
This Wind Turbine Uses Flapping Wing Motions to Create Electricity
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Instant Herb Garden Packaging
By.herb Starts to Spouts After Its Packaging is Opened
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Fart-Capturing Cow Backpacks
The INTA Project Provides Away to Collect Natural Methane-Filled Gas
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Paper Bag Book Bindings
These DIY Book Bindings are a Simple and Creative Project
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Bike Post Parking Gadgets
The Cyclepark Street Sign Bike Rack Creates Space All Over Cities
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Cork-Based Sports Shoes
The Nike Cork Air Force 1s are an Eco-Friendly Alternative
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3D-Printed Houses
This 3D Printer Can Build Ten Houses in a Day Using Recycled Materials
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Transmogrifying Green Vehicles
The Paean Concept Car Facilitates a Revolutionary Escape to Nature
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Eco-Friendly Foldable Bicycles
Montague Created a Full-Sized Line of Foldable Bikes
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Eco-Friendly 1930s Homes
The Renovated Casa 31_4 Room House is Now a Modern Green Marvel
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Solar-Powered Cookers
This Versatile Solar-Powered Cooker is Perfect for Earth Day Cooking
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Ornately Upcycled Barrel Seating
Dentelles & Bidons Create Amazing Barrel Chairs from Metal Drums
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Portable Water Bottle Lamps
The Bottlelight Combines Two Essentials to Make Something Powerful
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Abused Aqua Photo Projects
Watermark by Edward Burtynsky Brings Awareness to Diminishing Resource
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Isolated Modern Wood Getaways
This Wooden Chalet is Designed to Help You Connect with Nature
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Sustainable Fashion Bibles
Greta Eagan's Wear No Evil Book Encourages Eco-Friendly Styles
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Eco Portable Eskies
The BioCooler Would Be Easy to Carry and Have a Low Impact on the Environment
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Urban Atmospheric Adjustors
The Climatology Tower Assesses and Improves the City Environment
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Sturdy Bread Lunchboxes
KI•RA and The Edible Tower by Kostantia Manthou is Part of the Meal
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Interactive Accessorized Plant Pots
These Pots’ Accessories Encourage Human-Plant Interaction
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Cyclist Road Elevators
‘Trampe CycloCable’ is a Road Elevator to Help Anyone on Wheels
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Symbiotic Plant Watering Ecosystems
The Nurture System Waters Plants Based on Energy Consumption
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Cubic Sustainable Abodes
This Sustainable Modern Design is Architecturally Bold and Airy
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Trash-Converting Bike Printers
This Mobile 3D Printer Uses Plastic Cups as Printer Ink
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Adorable Animal-Free Apparel
Vegan Fashion Brands Like Veganise Wear Vegan Love on Their Sleeves
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Endangered Avian Murals
This Street Artist Paints Endangered British Birds in London
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Car Dealership Smart Homes
The New Honda Smart Home Promises Carbon-Free Living
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Garbageless Restaurants
Eco-Friendly Restaurant ‘Sandwich Me’ Doesn't Produce Any Waste
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Modular Vertical Planting Systems
This Chinese Office Building's Walls Were Fitted with Plants
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Transforming Floating Cars
The FOMM Concept One Electric Car Will Float to Safety in a Flood
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Water-Saving Shower Heads
The 'Evolve Roadrunner 2' Helps You Enjoy a Perfect Earth Day Shower
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Wholesome Eco Mattresses
Novosbed’s Natural Mattress and Pillow Soothe You and the Environment
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Massive Solar Panelled Roofs
Jaguar Land Rover Puts in the Largest Energy-Efficient Rook in the UK
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Energy-Efficient Lightbulbs
The Philips Clear LED Bulb Fuses Modern Technology & Generic Design
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Environmentally Conscious Wildlife Havens
This Contemporary Barn Home is Stunning and Sustainable
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Air-Sucking Water Machines
These Atmostpheric Water Generators Create Gallons of Drinking Water
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Retro Water Towers
Fred Water's Water Tower Dispensers are Sleek and Eco-Conscious
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App-Controlled Homes
The Samsung Smart Home Service Lets You Control Home Devices Using an App
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Eco Concrete Structures
This Water Treatment Facility is Functional and Visually Stunning
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Pop-Up Notebook Dollhouses
Rock & Pebble's Pop-Up Book is a Customizable Dollhouse
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Serene Spa-Like Abodes
This Tranquil Home in Brazil Mixes Contemporary Design with Nature
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Earth-Saving Flip Flops
Jack Johnson's Feelgoodz Flip Flop Sandals Help Environmental Education
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Ecological Chinese Cafes
This Chinese Cafe Puts an Emphasis on Building Community & Upcycling
28
Split Solar Tables
The Lucio Table Charges Appliances No Matter Where it Is
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Solar-Powered DJ Booths
The Fono by Yalp and Lappset is Played Outdoors
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Resourceful Money-Saving Fonts
Ryman Eco is the New Sustainable Font That Could Help the Planet
25
Watchful Forest Art Projects
Dear Human Gives Trees Eyes to Keep Watch Over the Forest
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Planetwide Selfie Campaigns
For Earth Day 2014, NASA is Helping the Earth Take a Selfie from Space
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Competitor-Slamming Print Ads
This Apple Print Advertisement Shames One of Its Biggest Rivals
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Solar Energy-Storing Dresses
This Earth Day Fashion Find is a Dress That Stores Solar Energy
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Trashy Recycled Closet Designs
The Trash Closet Project is Bringing Awareness to Our Wasteful Ways
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Upcycled Coffee Flour
This Coffee Flour Ingredient is Made Using Discarded Coffee Waste
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Translucent Plant Partitions
The Green Partition Cleans Air and Separates Living Spaces
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Bird Seed Billboards
Nouvelle Soft's Toilet Paper Advertisement Has Nature Say Thanks
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Robotic Solar Plant Janitors
These Energy-Independent Robots Keep an Israeli Solar Plant Dust-Free
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Sun-Powered Watches
Q & Q's Solar-Powered Watch Tells Time Thanks to the Sun
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Produce-Preserving Fridges
This Exclusive Blue Light Refrigerator Technology Keeps Food Fresher
14
Fish Tank Tables
The Minimalist Gold Fish Table Houses Hand-Crafted Realistic-Looking Fish
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Plant-Covered Sports Stadiums
The Barclays Center Green Roof Makes Surrounding Area More Appealing
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Desert-Resembling Canopies
Thomas Heatherwick Creates the Al Fayah Park in Abu Dhabi
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Crowdsourced Roadkill-Prevention Apps
The Uburu App Aims to Reduce Instances of Roadkill in Brazil
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Energy-Wasting Tattletale Apps
Environmental Reporting App LightsOut Lets Users Note Harmful Acts
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Energy-Producing Smart Homes
The Honda Smart Home Generates More Energy Than It Uses Up
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Global Warming Comics
Climate Changed by Philippe Squarzoni Breaks Down Issues for Millenials
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Energy-Saving Air Conditioners
This Smart Air Conditioner is a Perfect 2014 Earth Day Purchase
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Chemical Waste Mirrors
This Recycled Mirror Design is Sustainable and Edgy
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Tiger-Saving Songs
The 'Endangered Song' Represents the Small Sumatran Tiger Population
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Pet-Like Home Heaters
The Kangeri Radiator is a Domestic Warming Companion that Keeps by Your Side
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Room Occupancy Sensors
The Maestro Sensor Turns Off the Lights When You Leave the Room
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DIY Wind Turbines
The Solar Flower Wind Turbine Can Be Built for as Cheaply as $15
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Vacuum-Like River Cleaners
Dyson Hopes to Introduce Vacuum Cleaning Technology to Boats
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Invisible Bookshelf Designs
Umbra's Invisible Bookshelf Mounts Create a Fascinating Illusion
Futuristic Skyscraper Cities
Launchspire Rethinks Modern Architecture and Aviation
Mirrored Farm Buildings
The Invisible Barn by stpmj is Cleverly Cloaked in Mylar
Cock-Inspired Stilettos
Bird-Witched by Masaya Kushino is Influenced by Painter Jakuchu Ito
Mason Jar Lighting
These Backyard Lights String Together Upcycled Mason Jars
Zero Energy-Costing Homes
The Jesolo Lido Pool Villa by JM Architecture Saves Money for Residences
Cycle-Spun Laundry
The Bike Washing Machine Encourages Activity and Eco-Consciousness
Minimalist Wooden Bicycle Racks
The ‘Elk’ Rack by Woodstick Consists of a Single Wedge of Wood
Plant-Based Sports Supplements
MyVegies Provides Totally Vegetarian Sports Nutrition Products
Mobile Hotel Structures
The Hive-Inn by OVA Studio Uses Shipping Containers for Easy Transport
Thematic Artsy Interiors
INT2 Architecture Designed the Elegant Interior MA
Multifunctional Sleeping Spaces
Matali Crasset Creates 'Deep Attention and Sleep'
Recyclable Cardboard Bottle Carriers
These Cardboard Container Designs Are Extremely Eco-Friendly
Snail-Shaped Electric Motorbikes
The Johammer Bike Looks Like a Snail But Rides Like a Gazelle
Silhouette-Shaping Lamps
The YOY Floor Light is a Lamp That Shines a Lampshade-Shaped Light
Twisted Urban Homes
'House Twisted' Snakes Through a Crowded Residential Neighborhood in Japan
Outdoor Culinary Companies
Tres Arbolitos Creates an Eating Experience in the Great Outdoors
Flight-Inspired Abodes
The Aviator's Villa by Urban Office Architecture is Made for a Pilot
Imposter Wooden Laptops
The Apple Wood Cutting Board Flaunts the Design of the MacBook Pro
Unusual Hi-Tech Beds
Balluga's Smart Bed Has an Unconventional Shape & Lots of Tech Capabilities
Radiant Ribbon Lamps
These Dazzlingly Luminous Lamps Are Crafted Out of Gold and Silver Ribbons
Windmill-Shaped Abodes
PC Garden by Kengo Kuma Architects Has a Windmill Formation
Instant Herb Garden Packaging
By.herb Starts to Spouts After Its Packaging is Opened
Garbage Can Barbecues
The Pit Barbecue from Pit Barrel Cooker Co. Resembles a Trash Can
Whimsical Floating Lamps
The Cape Lamp by Constance Guisset Has a Flowing Form
Angular Wooden Family Retreats
This Mountain Lodge Cabin is Abstractly Unique and Comfortably Warm
Urbanized Outdoor Bags
Madden Equipment Creates Sleek Backpacks and Daytrippers for City Dwellers
Life-Expanding Handbag Patches
HOC 45° by Miriam Josi are Practical Decorative Details for Purses
Eco-Friendly 1930s Homes
The Renovated Casa 31_4 Room House is Now a Modern Green Marvel
Extravagantly Artful Eggs
This Pierre Hermé Easter Egg Channels a Sculpture by Beat Zoderer
Vintage-Inspired Ninja Bicycles
The James Perse City Cruiser is a Single-Speed Made for Commuting
Reinforced USB Cables
ChargeOriginal's Braided Usb Cable is Stylish and More Durable
Contemporary Laptop Carriers
The DAAME Leather Laptop Carrier Combines Style and Practicality
Upcycled Basketball Bracelets
This Basketball Bracelet is the Ideal Accessory for the NBA Playoffs
Stylishly Versatile Shelves
This Bookshelf by Basber Osgerby Can Double as a Room Divider
Perforated Edge Architecture
SAHMRI by Woods Bagot Looks Like a Living Organism
Interactive Accessorized Plant Pots
These Pots’ Accessories Encourage Human-Plant Interaction
Biker Handbag Collections
These Miu Miu Biker Bags are Inspired by Leather Jackets and Biker Wear
Athletically Rebranded Logos
Danielle Hernandez Imagined Tech Companies with Sports Team Logos
Intimate Compact Restaurant Designs
Switch's Compact Architecture Style is Stunning
Layered Fabric Lanterns
Vanessa Vivian's 'Axo Light' Series Features Fabric Lantern Decor
Otherworldly Island Cliff Homes
The Xalima Island House Concept Shows Real Luxury Living
Amusing Gaming Toothbrushes
The 'Grush' Kids' Toothbrush Turns Brushing into a Video Game
Lyrical Hip-Hop Totes
These Kolloquial Totes are a Way Back Play-Back
LEGO Streetwear Recreations
Adly Syairi Ramly's Latest LEGO Creation Features Famous Streetwear
Flowery Tree Trunk Houses
The Terunobu Fujimori Kiyoharu Shirakaba Museum House is Floral
Eclectic Steel Abodes
The Heavy Metal House by Hufft Projects Uses Various Metal Materials
Fiery Fruit-Shaped Lighting
Eva and Olivia by Vanixa Acts and Looks Like a Hearth
Transfixing 3D Paper Patterns
Geometry by Maud Vantours is Full of Bold Colors and Layers
Illusive Floating Houses
The Float House by Pitsou Kedem Architects Appears to Stand on Water
Beach-Blended Architecture
The North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club Receives a Makeover
Airy Furniture Exhibits
The Beyond Icons Collection by Aarhus School of Architecture is Ethereal
Heroic Logo Makeovers
These Creative Apple Logos Will Save You From Boredom
Pop-Up Notebook Dollhouses
Rock & Pebble's Pop-Up Book is a Customizable Dollhouse
Meticulous Colony Illustrations
Artist 3LAND Created Clusters That Look Like Familiar Objects
Refurbished Factory Buildings
This Office by Elliot and Associates Modernizes a Historic Building
Grapevine-Like Lighting
Grappa by Claesson Koivisto Rune Looks Like Hanging Fruit
Ecological Chinese Cafes
This Chinese Cafe Puts an Emphasis on Building Community & Upcycling
Wire City Sculptures
Artist Rodger Stevens is Constantly Inspired by His Urban Surroundings
Solar-Powered DJ Booths
The Fono by Yalp and Lappset is Played Outdoors
Stone-Like Suspended Lights
Pietro by Matteo Ugolini is Inspired by an Unbreakable Bond
Modern Mirrored Furniture
The Reflection Collection by Lucas & Lucas Encourages Perspective
3D-Printed Muscle Cars
This 3D Printed Gran Torino is a Scary Looking Muscle Car
Disappearing Animal Campaigns
WWF Compares Endangered Animals to Vanishing Snapchat Photos
Honeycomb-Like Lights
The Lampyridae Lamps by Monica Correia Contain a Firefly-Inspired Glow
Anti-Abuse Vending Machines
The Helpless Machine Made for a Shocking Domestic Violence Campaign
3D-Printed Golf Clubs
'Discover' is a Telescopic Golf Club for Design Agency Webb deVlam
Green-Roofed Shopping Malls
NL Architects Puts a Shopping Center Between Various High-Rises
Hauntingly Veiled Sculptures
Ghost Underground by Livio Scarpella is Embedded with Crystals
Wireframe Animal Sculptures
Marni Donna Took a Wild Route for Milan Design Week 2014
Consumer 3D Printers
The Micro by M3D is Reliable, Consistent and Accessible
Wooden Forest Homes
William Reue Architecture's Design Has Interiors with an Open Flow
Crystal Ball-Inspired Mirrors
The Lucky Eye Design by 'Cibicworkshop' is Convex
Lightweight 3D Printing Pens
The Lix 3D Printing Pen Lets You Create 3D Plastic Doodles
Cubic Cultural Centers
The House of Music by 'Coop Himmelb(l)au' Has Multiple Purposes
Metallic Barn Abodes
This Contemporary Residence is Utilitarian and Aesthetic
Galactic Astronaut Selfies
NASA Astronaut Steve Swanson Posts the First Instagram Shot from Space
Kid-Friendly Environmental Apps
The Four Seasons Earth Day App Will Help Your Kids Be More Green
Space Memorabilia Auctions
The 'Space History Sale' Comprises Precious Space Exploration Items
Haute Hunter Collections
The Samantha Pleet Fall/Winter 2014 Collection is Nomadic
Literary Jam Branding
Gastromasterskaya's Jam Jar Packaging Was Inspired by Popular Books
Suspended Writing Studios
Blank Studio Designs a Hideaway for Artists
Spaceship-Like Casinos
The Casino de Montreal by MSDL and Provencher_Roy Looks Futuristic
Ice Cream Cookbooks
This Ice Cream Shop Has Unleashed Their Signature Flavors in a Cookbook
Global Warming Comics
Climate Changed by Philippe Squarzoni Breaks Down Issues for Millenials
Adorable Star-Themed Cafes
The Kiki & Lala Cafe Offers a Variety of Starry Menu Items
Low Budget Hero Costumes
Kai-Xiang Xhong Created an Epic Cardboard Iron Man Suit
Pressure Sensitive Lighting
The Force-Sensing Lamps Illuminates in Response to Weight Placed Atop
Aquatic Nomadic Photography
This Nomad Photo Series is Both Stunningly Beautiful and Harsh
Lawn-Extended Roofs
The Cliff House by Scott Allen Makes the Most of Restrictions in the Area
Rare Lunar Eclipse Photography
The Blood Moon 2014 Will Make a Great Addition to Your Instagram
Mechanized Flipbook Videos
This Brooklyn Artist Beautifully Brings Drawings to Life
Eco-Friendly Oceanside Abodes
This Sustainable Beach House is Unique and Stunning
One-Size-Fits-All Beds
The Casper Mattress is Made From Latex and Memory Foam for Optimal Comfort
Revolutionary Electric Cars
The SAAB 9-3 EV Electric Car Combines Vintage Design with New Tech
Gold Pendant-Like Lighting
Tom Dixon's Pendant and Table Lights Debuted at Milan Design Week 2014
Sinfully Tempting Coffee Bags
The Cafe Prohibido Packaging References Adam and Eve
Sloping-Roofed Libraries
The Pinch: Library and Community Center Helps Children in China
Unbelievably Intricate Paper Sculptures
Gunjan Aylawadi's Amazing Artwork Uses Nothing But Paper
Converted Jungle-Like Cafes
Form.3 Architects Turns a Historic Building into a Boutique and Cafe
Understated Hillside Abodes
Norway's Vega Cottage is a Modern Translation of a Classic Cabin
Cleanly Playful Lamps
The Medard Light by Bleijh Has as Much Personality as the Pixar Lamp
Meteorological Mobile Sensors
New Patents Regarding Apple Environmental Sensors Increase Awareness
Mormon-Inspired Memo Books
These Gorgeous Memos' Vibrant Designs are Inspired by the Mormon Faith
Summer Gear Giveaway Ads
Lemon & Paeroa's Summer Sign Ads Gave Away Flip Flops and Towels
Star-Shaped Housing
Yazgan Design Creates the White House in Turkey
Emotion-Detecting Gaming Controllers
This Video Game Controller Detect Players' Emotional State
Orb-Shaped Treehouses
The Baobed Treehouse Can Be Hung From a Tree or Installed on the Ground
Fog-Projected Screens
The MisTable Combines 3D Fog Screens With a 2D Tabletop Display
Sculpted Creative Library Designs
This Stunning Wood-Clad School Library Spurs Productivity
Vegan Cookie Dough Concoctions
Erica's Sweet Tooth Bakes up These Delicious Treats
Transportation Intersection Housing
AMLGM Presents Urban Alloy in New York
Satirical Comedy Series Books
The Portlandia Activity Book Helps Shed the Trappings of Normalcy
Floating Concrete Headquarters
Evelo Architecten Builds the Gsus Sindustries HQ in Amsterdam
Arboreal Infographic Books
The Book of Trees by Manuel Lima Educates Through Data Visualizations
Historical Figure Stationary
Letters of Note is a Book That Celebrates Famous Pop Culture Icons
Stacked Translucent Buildings
This Urban Block Structure Mixes the Past with the Present
Lightning Fast-Clicking Cameras
The Nikon 1 J4 Camera Can Click Up to 20 Photos a Second
Customized Cardboard Replicas
This Taiwanese Artist Creates Elaborate Sculptures Out of Cardboard
Sky-Drawn Artwork (UPDATE)
Thomas Lamadieu Uses the Sky as His Canvas for Painting
Contemplative Mirror Art
'Observatories of the Self' Uses Mirrors to Make People Reflective