These examples of Origami design vary from conceptual fashions to practical furnishings and home accessories. Inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding, these modular designs often embody a conceptual aesthetic that is either mathematically complex or artfully sculptural.
These visually striking examples of Origami design often experiment with complex geometries and explore a variety of 3D forms. Whether used as witty beer-branding, showcased in an avant-garde photo editorial or displayed in a fun DIY home decor project, these dynamic creations push the limits of traditional design.
These various furnishings, fashions, marketing concepts and home decor accessories channel the ancient Japanese art of Origami. Finding beauty in multidimensional geometries, these inventive objects are unique thanks to their non-traditional approach to creativity.
100 Examples of Origami Design
These Geometry-Infused Creations Pay Homage to the Japanese Art:
Jana Pijak — Sep 13, 2013 — Fashion
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Folded Origami Furnishings
The Plie Collection by Gergely Kiss-Gal is Geometry-Infused
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DIY Love Origami
Create 3D Valentine Hearts for That Special Someone
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Shape-Shifting Bags
The Omni Bag by Kumeko is Inspired by the Art of Origami
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DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
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Origami Constructed Shirts
The T-Shirt Issue Revolutionizes the Classic Tee
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DIY Hanging Origami Decor
This Fun and Simple Activity Turns Vibrant Pieces of Paper into Art
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Papercraft Table Racks
The Origami Table's Folded Surface Forms a Flexible Storage Solution
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Origami-Esque Architecture
The DMAA Festival Hall Compositionally Mimics Magnified Paper Craft
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Macabre Origami House Cut-Outs
The Marc Hagan-Guirey Horrorgami is a Horror Culture Art Series
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Origami-Like Leather Goods
Clean Everything Embraces Simplicity with its Minimalist Leather
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Mounted Origami Organizers
The Tri-Angles Wall Pocket Kit Creates Geometrically Pleasing Boxes
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Origami Wallpaper Sculptures
These Textured Paper Art Installations Utilize Origami Structures
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Illustrated Origami Artwork
Eiko Ojalas' Paper Portraits are Achieved Via Clever Drawings
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Paper Landscape Constructions
Julien Michel's Paper Projects Exceed the Limitations of Reality
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Modular Origami Storage
The T.SHELF by J1 Studio Allows Users to Creatively Customize
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Sculptural Origami Illuminators
The Zebra Pendant Lamp Collection from Moloform is Geometric
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DIY Origami Bow Ties
This Paper Bow Tie is Completely Disposable
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Folding Facade Abodes
Dolomitenblick by Plasma Studio Slices Through Its Spanning Landscape
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Colorful Origami Graffiti
ARTAQ 2013 by Mademoiselle Maurice Boasts Over 30,000 Folded Paper
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Crumpled Papercraft Captures
Origamis by Marc Fichou is Superimposed on Folded Paper
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Futuristic Geometric Dresses
These Designs by Mercedes Arocena and Lucia Benitez are Stunning
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Octahedral Infusion Branding
Senba Tea Packaging Has Great Dimension that Alludes to its Flavor
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Moving Origami Mosaics
Kota Hiratsuka Crafts Colorful Geometric Origami Art
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Collapsing Bike Helmets
The Collapsible Helmet Instantly Becomes the Size of a Book
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Sleek Folding Tablet Covers
The Incase iPad Origami Jacket Adopts a Japanese Art as Protection
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Furlable Fabric Toy Boxes
Polimata Provides a Soft Surface for Play and a Place to Stash Trinkets
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Geometric Wooden Clutches
Tesler + Mendelovitch Brings Wood into Glamourous Fashion Pieces
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Geometric Paper-Inspired Shawls
The Origami Scarf by Monomatopee is Perfect for Busy Fingers
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Origami Tablet Protectors
The Svelte Collection iPad Case Folds into Stands of Different Slopes
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Origami-Inspired Linens
The Geogami Bed Sheet Set by Snurk Gives the Illusion of 3D Texture
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Ornate Origami Footwear
The Origami Knight by Horatio Yuxin Han Allows for Movement
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Floating Origami Structures
The Lifeboat Exhibit Was Made for Australia's Sculpture by the Sea
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Folding Paper Furniture
The Lightweight Paper Table That Folds Away Like Origami
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Minimalist Origami Lighting
The Moth Lampshade Creates Intricate Geometric Shades of Light
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Origami-Inspired Furniture
Student Designer Laura Kishimoto Creates Practical Works of Art
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Illuminated Origami Installations
London's Canary Wharf Hosts Thousands of Floating Lights
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3D Geometric Mosaics
Artist Kota Hiratsuka Creates Dizzying Pieces
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Eco Floral-Shaped Humidifiers
'Chokotto Oasis' is a Paper Humidifier That Needs No Electricity
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Couture Cut-Out Photoshoots
The Idomenee Fashion Book Editorial is Cropped Throughout
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Origami Beer Labels
These Bottles are Marketed with Paper Oragami Labels
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Planetary Origami Gardens
The Geographia Globe Art Installation is Like a Giant Chandelier
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Folded Metal Fixtures
The 60 Pendant Flaunts the Sharp Angles Made by Crisply Creased Steel
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Disposable Trash Cans
Yekaterina Shevchenko Designs a Recyclable Garbage Bag
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Concealing Latticework Ceilings
The Assemble Studio Features Sculptural Wood Peaks
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Collapsible Papercraft Lighting
Jiangmei Wu's Origami Light Fixtures Burst with Luminescent Rays
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Blooming Biodegradable Bowls
The Innventia Takeout Container Blossoms When You Add Hot Water
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Crafty Paper Critter Sculptures
These Origami Art Works Focus on Animal Life
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Kaleidoscopic Origami Portraits
Jesse Yules Creates a Stunning Folded Painting Music Video
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Origami Sketch Paper Ads
The Ad Pad Campaign Targets Advertising Creatives
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Complex Origami Characters
Canadian Artist Jobe Brown is Inspired by Pop Culture Content
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Cootie Catcher Couches
The Cubel Sofa Completely Reconfigures to Become Very Different Furnishings
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Superhero Origami Displays
Batman Origami Halloween Decor is Intricate and Surprising
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Minimalist Origami-Like Photoshoots
Pruitt Igoe by Dominik Tarabanski is Named After an Urban Site
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Cardboard Origami Child Stools
This Upcycled Hand-Crafted Child Stool Lets Kids Sit and Step Up
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Origami-Inspired Bags
The Little House FHOLD Collection Adds Ingenuity to the Classic Leather Tote
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Urban Prepster Accessories
The Kaja Gjedebo Paper and Scissors Collection is Architecture-Inspired
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Overlapping Origami Stars
Byriah Loper Origami Art is Modular and Colorful
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Suede Critter Curios
Leather Animal Toys are for the Chic Child or the Youthful Adult
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Cosmic Origami Artwork
Joanie Lemercier Projects Light Effects on 3D Origami Art
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Eco Cardboard Printers
The 'Origami' Laser Printer is 100 Percent Recyclable
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Stackable Origami Stools
The Grommet Joint Stool Features a Foldable Structural Frame
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Spiky Geometric Lamps
The Faceted Tactile Light Collection by Studio Avni are Elegantly Edgy
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Origami-Like Wood Lighting
The Folded Lamp Series by Ariel Zuckerman Looks Completely Carved
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Serrated Greenery Facades
The Firma Casa is Designed with Sustainability in Mind
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Accessible Origami Lifeboats
The FoldingBoat Concept Safely Equips Home Owners in Flood Zones
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DIY Origami Stands
These DIY Business Card Stands are Made of Nothing But Paper
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Origami Inspired Kitchen Accessories
The Foldable Bucky Bowl by Peter Hils is Designed for Pulpo
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Folded Felt Lighting
The Vanity Pendant Lamp by Rodrigo Vairinhos is Both Soft and Sharp
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Sci-Fi Papercraft Spaceships
Martin Hunt's Star Wars Origami Collection Replicates Famous Ships
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Intricate Origami Artworks
These Paper-Made Creatures by Nguyen Hùng Cuong are Incredibly Lif
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Minimalist Origami Lights
This Origami Lamp Can be Assembled in Under Five Minutes
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Paper Wire Sculptures
Polly Verity Creates Diaphanous Artworks Out of Delicate Materials
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Ominously Viral Papercraft Seating
Venom Stools Blend an Unlikely Pairing of Sci-Fi and Origami
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Pop Culture Paper Art
These Pop Culture Paper Portraits Include Disney Classics
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Origami Penguin Flyers
This Ad from Avec Creativo Transforms into a Cute Penguin
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Idolized Origami Seating
The Mount Lebanon Chair Celebrates and Elevates Craftsmanship
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Intricate Origami Dining Sets
The 'Playtime' Collection Folds to Form Striking Furniture
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Pineapple-Like Flower Holders
The Palms Origami Cement Vase Looks Like It Was Crafted from Paper
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Crafty Currency Exhibits
The Money's Worth Exhibition at Galerie Sofie Lachaert Toys with Value
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Contrasting Origami Extensions
The Residential Extension by Alison Brooks Architects is Modern
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Eco Origami Coat Hangers
H + Bag is an Environmentally Friendly Innovation for the Retail Industry
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Origami-Inspired Vases
Industrial Designers Hadas Kruk and Anat Stein Create Lovely Time Fold Line
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Complex Origami Tablet Sleeves
The Exoshift Sleeve Transforms from a Case to a Stand in a Snap
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Invitational Origami Countdowns
These New Year's Invitations are Modeled After Cootie Catchers
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3D Jurassic Jewelry
Embrace Your Love of Dinosaurs with the Triceratops Necklace
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Polyhedral Paper Blooms
Minimalist Materials are Used to Create Geometric Vintage Style Decor
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Origami Toy Ads
The 'Transformable Press Ad' Can be Folded into a Toy Robot
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Origami Inspired Wall Hangers
The Fly Clothing Hook by Elisa Honkanen Has a Kid-Friendly Concept
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Ceramic Origami Illuminators
The Supca Pendant Light Marries Modernity with Tradition
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Leather Origami Animals
These Foldable Leather Animal Figurines Were Created for Hermes
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Mock Metallic Origami
Schweini die Origamisau Recreates the Paper-Folding Process in Copper
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Puzzle Piece Dinosaur Lights
These Prehistoric Buildable Lamps Fold Together Like Origami
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Edible Cartography Campaigns
These Hungry Go Where Ads Indicate the Origins of the Foods They Form
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Delicate Birdlike Jewelry
This Elegant Origami Crane Necklace Will Give You Wings
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Defaced Dollar Art
The 'Moneys Worth' Exhibition Gets Creative with Defaced Currency
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Workspace-Inspired Origami
The Office by Paper Donut Comes With a Fun Fictional Backstory
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Origami-Inspired School Accessories
The Metaphys Soh Calculator Folds Flat to Save Space
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Origami Serviette Birds
The Swan Napkin Holders Add Sophistication to Your Table Settings
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Collapsible Origami Condoms
The Origami Condom is a Clever Alternative to Regular Prophylactics
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Japanese Art Bottle Holders
The Origami Wine Tote is Markedly Creative
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Compact Prefab Homes
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Bright Blurred Fashion Photography
This Blurry and Colorful Fashion Series is Full of Fun
DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
Vinyl Record Lighting
The LP Table Lamp by Genanvendt is Stylishly Retro
Whimsical Orb Lighting
The Clear Light by Siyu Huang and Jiahui Song is Powered by Saline Water
Futuristic Fish-Tank Accessories
The Cassandra Verity Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Conceptual
DIY Hanging Origami Decor
This Fun and Simple Activity Turns Vibrant Pieces of Paper into Art
Chic Prehistoric Purse Accents
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Edgy Minimalist Fall Fashion
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Dinosaur Massacre Wedding Photography
Quinn Miller Adds a Little Jurassic Park Flair to his Photos
Ocean-Friendly Summer Totes
The Océé Chaz Ganster Collection Makes Waves with Their Acce
Family Mashup Photography
Ulric Collette Combines Family Member Faces in His Photo Series
Graffiti Wood-Grain Furnishings
The ColoRing Furniture Collection by Jo Nagasaka is Comic-Inspired
DIY Origami Bow Ties
This Paper Bow Tie is Completely Disposable
Mysterious Hovering Lights
This Handcrafted Floating Lamp Looks Broken
Colorful Origami Graffiti
ARTAQ 2013 by Mademoiselle Maurice Boasts Over 30,000 Folded Paper
Surrealist Accessory Catalogs
The SMITH/GREY Bulls and Roses Collection is Ornate and Animalistic
Water Reminder Wall Vases
This Water Balanced Vase Tells You When Flowers Need Water
Intricate Scientific Sculptures
Rogan Brown Creates Paper Sculptures that Resemble Micro-Organisms
Repurposed Vintage Camera Lighting
The Reborn Series by Y Studio are Inspired by Retro Photography
Bizarrely Anatomical Photography (UPDATE)
Koen Hauser Depicts People Inside and Out in his Series
Modernized Renaissance Photography
Maisie Broadhead Puts a Clever Spin on Classic Images of Love
Modernized Vintage Furnishings
The Antwerp Chair from Anthropologie Remixes a Retro Aesthetic
Geometric Customizable Sofas
The Ron Arad Do-Lo-Rez is a Blocked Masterpiece
Elegantly Monochromatic Editorials
Zoe Aggeliki Poses in Suits For Masquerade Magazine
DIY Egg Magnets
These Concrete Egg Magnets Will Nest Every Paper Clip in Sight
Double-Barrel Backyard Barbecues
The Sawed-Off Shotgun BBQ is Designed for Gangster Grillers
Creepy Wearable Furniture
The Human Chair is a Great Way to Get Someone You Like Close to You
Illusory Hand Canvases
The Handvas is a Clever Way to Show off Art
Deceiving Paper Bag Purses
These Yellow Paper Bag Purses Falsely Appear to be Disposable
Full-Figured Furniture
The POPRAWIANY Armchair by Wamhouse Plays on Plastic Surgery
Vine-Inspired Lighting
This Vine Photosynthesis Lamp is a Natural Way to Light Your Home
Vivid Pop-Art Furnishings
The Higgie Chair by Charlie Crowther-Smith and Anna Higgie is Vibrant
Blooming Beauty Captures
This Beauty Series Seems Mother Nature-Inspired
Melted Skull Sculptures
Ted Riederer Creates His Skull Sculptures with Melted Vinyl Records
Art Deco-Inspired Lighting
The Novecento Marble Lamp by Davide G Aquini Uses Unorthodox Materials
Urban Topography Furnshings
Ciudad Domestica by Javier Pena Ibanez Brings the City Indoors
Luxuriously Levitating Loungers
The 'Zero Gravity Hammock Chair' Can Swing in All Directions
Precision Illuminated Chairs
The Lambent Chair Provides Perfect Lighting for any Situation
Helmet Vending Machines
The 'Helmethub' Dispenses Helmets to Riders Renting Bikes
Shiny Men's Fashion
The Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Sleek and Bright
Crafty Paper Critter Sculptures
These Origami Art Works Focus on Animal Life
Papyrus Monster Masterpieces
The Jukumari Paper Toy is Intricately Constructed and Adorably Unique
Wicker Porcelain Vases
Centerpiece by Daniel Hulsbergen Combines Two Dutch Trades
Complex Origami Characters
Canadian Artist Jobe Brown is Inspired by Pop Culture Content
Mixed Nature Sculptures (UPDATE)
Artist Willy Verginer Has Created Nature-Infused Artwork
Tyvek Travel Totes
Get a Stylishly Disheveled Look with Faux Paper Air Lexon Bags
Geometric Graffiti Furnishings
The CHAIRIK chair by Erik Magnussen and Eske Kath is Artful
Timber Head Protectors
The Lazer Sport Street Deluxe Wood Helmet Promotes Stylish Safety
Metallic Iridescence Mary-Janes
These Mirrored Gold Heels from Anthropologie are Classically Chic
Iconic Song-Inspired Seating
Sit Furnishings Creates Stools and Chairs with a Retro Flair
Customizable Polygon Shelving
The BUILD Storage System by Jack Godfrey Wood and Tom Ballhatchet
Life-Pumping Vase Designs
These Heart-Shaped Vases are Sure to Inject Some Life into Your Room
Abstract Urban Photography
Photographer Vittorio Ciccarelli Captures Vibrant Blue Sky Scenes
Eco Cardboard Printers
The 'Origami' Laser Printer is 100 Percent Recyclable
Ancient Architectural Furnishings
The Pacifico Table and Beato Chair Feature Asian-Inspired Design
Folded Felt Lighting
The Vanity Pendant Lamp by Rodrigo Vairinhos is Both Soft and Sharp
Surreal Oversized Floor Lamps
The Diana Lamp from Delightfull is Magically Large
Intricate Origami Artworks
These Paper-Made Creatures by Nguyen Hùng Cuong are Incredibly Lif
Smash-Proof PU Vessels
Lee Angie's Unbroken Vase Collection Recyles Traditional Design
Perforated Nesting Stools
These Lightweight Seats By Haskell are Vibrant and Sturdy
Opinionated Statement Sculptures
These Artworks Express the Artists Views in a Colorful Way
Paper Wire Sculptures
Polly Verity Creates Diaphanous Artworks Out of Delicate Materials
Spinning Toy-Inspired Lighting
The Spun Floor Lamp is a Whimsical Take on Traditional Lighting
Organically Ornate Jewelry
These Nyah Statement Earrings from Accessory Foundry are Eccentric
Origami Penguin Flyers
This Ad from Avec Creativo Transforms into a Cute Penguin
Plug-In Oven Totes
The HotLogic Mini Oven is a Lunch Bag that Warms Up Your Food
Neo-Retro Glass-Blown Lighting
The Lampiones by Violaine d’Harcourt is Sleek and Colorful
Reptilian-Inspired Helmets
This Crocodile Cycling Helmet is Perfect for Chic Bike Riders
DIY Fingerprint Cushions
Be Prepared to Get Your Hands Dirty for This DIY Cushion Design
Honeycombed Porcelain Figurines
Artist Aganetha Dyck Collaborates with Bees for Her Sculptures
Throne-Like Toilet Seats
This Toilet Seat Cover Turns Your Toilet into a Throne
Scannable Impromptu Graffiti
'Graffiti Codes' Lets Users Encode Physical Space with Data
Literary Figure Headphones
The Penguin Audiobooks Ad Campaign Turns Famous Writers into Earphones
DIY Equestrian Wall Stencils
This DIY Wall Stencil Shows How to Create a Horse Pattern on Any Wall
Colored Creature Cable Wraps
These Funky Cable Wraps are Both Fun and Functional
Delicately Strong Lighting
The Cloche Lamp by Lars Beller Fjetland Looks like a Bluebell Flower
Origami-Inspired Vases
Industrial Designers Hadas Kruk and Anat Stein Create Lovely Time Fold Line
Functional Ceramic Dogs
Designer Eleonor Bostrom Creates Part Sculpture, Part House Ware Objects
Graffiti-Inspired Art Installations
D*Face Takes His Street Art Inside with the New World Disorder
Scandalous Morphing Ink Ads
Ads for Ecofill Ink Cartridges Remove Color to Reverse Innocent Scenes
3D Jurassic Jewelry
Embrace Your Love of Dinosaurs with the Triceratops Necklace
Human Furniture Artworks
The Arm Chair by Jamie Isenstein Takes Its Name Literally
Origami Toy Ads
The 'Transformable Press Ad' Can be Folded into a Toy Robot
Personified Robot Photography
These Shots Feature Outdated Robots in Business Suits
Compactly Foldable Bike Helmets
The Closca Foldable Bike Helmet Disguises in the Latest Hat Trends
Bedside Fashion Photography
This Fashion Series Captures a Model Lazing Around in Bed
Marvel Mascot Figures
The Iron Man 3 x Medicom Toy Replaces Tony Stark with a Sinister Bear
Safari Cup Sleeves
The 'Cups With Bite' Paper Cup Sleeves are Shaped Like Animals
Oversized City-Inspired Seating
The 'Eboy Deluxe Edition' Bean Bag Chairs Feature a London Map
Fantasy Toy Block Figurines
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Semi-Caged Lighting
The Le Trulle Lamp by Edmondo Testaguzza are Gracefully Elegant
Paper-Like Bird Illustrations
Strong Packaging by Andrew Lyons Gives Wings to Supplements
Cubic Shadow-Casters
The Darkness Becomes Just as Important as the Light with Think Lanterns
Leather Origami Animals
These Foldable Leather Animal Figurines Were Created for Hermes
Faux Octopus Taxidermy
This Tentacle Sculpture by 'ArtAkimbo' is Extremely Lifelike
Minimalist Capsule Illuminators
The LightBean lamp by Katerina Kopytina is Easily Customized
Foldable Biking Headgear
This Bike Helmet is Ideal for People Who Like Sharing Helmets
Minimalist Jellyfish-Like Lighting
The Medusa Lamp by Thomas Merlin Boasts a Simple Silhouette
Sound-Absorbing Light Fixtures
The Petale Lamp by Luceplan Promotes Relaxation and Concentration
Motion-Sensing Lighting
The Area Lamp by Holy Trinity Brightens as Beckoned by the Hand
Retro Moped-Inspired Lighting
The MOB Lamp by swabdesign Channels a Bit of the Swinging Sixties
Saddle-Like Lighting
The Zigzag Grandma Lamp by Nico Goebel is Made Out of Cardboard
Adorable Aquatic Animal Editorials
The 'Under the Sea' Shoot Features Playful Marine Mammals
DIY Scenic Phone Cases
This Simple Video Tutorial Shows You How to Illustrate Your Phone
Crystal-Studded Iconic Figurines
These Swarovski Figurines Add Bling to Micky and Minnie Mouse
Alternate Destiny Ads
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Seaside Holiday Photography
Photographer Willem de Kam Candidly Captures Vacationers in France
Luminously Sculptural Furniture
The Wolfsonian Museum Lamp by NC-office Emits a Soft Warm Glow
Puzzle Piece Dinosaur Lights
These Prehistoric Buildable Lamps Fold Together Like Origami
Mini Dino Planters
These Neon Dinosaur Planters are Ideal for Those Who Love Prehistoric Creatures
Baroque Hosiery Accessories
These Gold Sequin Knee Socks Embrace Glam School Girl Styling
Bottle-Holding Skeletal Vases
This See-Through Vase Showcases Plastic Bottles in a Skeletal Frame
3D Thought-Printing Platforms
A Platform by Thinker Thing Lets You Print Objects with a Thought
Cosmic-Bursting Murals
The Space Floor Design by Graffiti Decoration is Out of this World
One-for-One Exercise Totes
'Babar's Yoga for Elephants' by Out of Print is Made in the USA
Literal Literary Life Campaigns
Penguin Audiobooks Ads Make Everyday Activities More Adventurous
Zombified Cartoon Figurines
This Bart Simpson Toy Suggests You Eat His Brain
Law-Defying Paper Flowers
The Parking Tickets Bouquet was Beautifully Designed by Mathieu Tremblin
Crafty Globe Lighting
The Ululi-Ulula Collection by Matteo Ugolini Looks Like the Earth
Polarized Aviator Eyewear
These Zone Out Sunglasses from Pixie Market Are Effortlessly Edgy
3D Smartphone Cameras
This Cellphone Camera by Pelican Imagining Turns Images into 3D Photos
Pop-Up Paper Plants
The 'Port-A-Plant' Eliminates the Hassle of Watering & Providing Sunlight
Prehistoric Baking Essentials
These 3D Dinosaur Cookie Cutters from Fred Flare are Ferociously Fun
Physical Music Vizualizations
The '3D-Printed Music' Project Transforms Music into Sculptures