These February 2020 design innovations include whimsical playground additions and gaming design contests.
When exploring the month's architecture and interior design examples, standouts include the spiraled facade of 'The Exchange' building in Sydney, Australia. The structure is designed by Kengo Kuma and is "wrapped in 20,000 meters of light-colored wood," and feaures a circular design allowing for accessible public spaces.
Islyn Studio's interior for Bond Vet is another notable project, fusing functional and contemporary elements to create an inviting health center for animals. Additionally, Tetra Seats are another favorite that draws inspiration from the iconic, retro arcade game. The block-shaped seats mimic the elements found inside the game and are sold in sets of 5 that can be easily customized and reconfigured.
Top 60 Design Trends in February
From Whimsical Playground Additions to Gaming Design Contests:
Jana Pijak — Feb 23, 2020 — Art & Design
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In-Closet Lighting Strips
Luminook Introduced a Simple Way to Light Up Dark Spaces at CES 2020
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Intensely Whimsical Playground Additions
X+ Living's Design is Supplementary to a Restaurant
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Collaborative Ultra-Elegant Autos
Hermès and Bugatti Work on an Exclusive Chiron Designs
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Visually Striking Café Pavilions
This Café Pavilion by Morag Myerscough Has Illusionary Properties
56
Chic Ski-In-Ski-Out Hotels
Le Coucou is Part of the Meribel Resort in the Les Trois Vallées
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Strikingly Luminous Exhibits
Studio Drift Draws Inspiration from Birds & Dandelions for This Event
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High-Tech Meditation Pods
OpenSeed's Fully Enclosed Pods Support Meditation in the Workplace
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Inspirational Sustainability Trails
MINI & Kinetic Boast Sustainable Urban Solutions in Novel Ways
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Mesmerizing Interactive Sound Installations
Steve Parker's Work is Incredibly Unique and Intricate
51
Ethereal Jewelry Shop Aesthetics
Studio Shamshiri Curates a Beautiful Interior for Sonia Boyajian
50
Whimsical Slime Packaging
Vault49 Curates a Stunningly Playful Design for the Moon Cotton Brand
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Design-Forward Veterinary Clinics
Islyn Studio Curates the Interior Aesthetic of Bond Vet
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Digital Age Survival Kits
Lucy McRae's Kit Provides Support for Escaping a Digital Future
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Artistic Twisting Diffusers
TWYSTR Offers a Unique Aromatherapy Solution
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Unconventionally Designed Bookstores
Trace Architecture Office's Design Boasts Old & New Elements
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Naturalistic Lighting Collections
Veli Foliage Lighting Has a Low Environmental Impact
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Upcycled Gas Container Furniture
Waterform Design's Approach to This Project is Perfectly Thematic
43
Minimalist Horse Stall-Inspired Cafes
This Minimalist Cafe in Ras Al Khaimah is Designed by Bone
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Ethereally Designed Womenswear Stores
The Geijoeng Store in Shenzhen is Curated by Studio 10
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Click-In Flat-Pack Sofas
Swyft Contributes to the Evolution of Minimalist Flat-Pack Furniture
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Shelf-Shaped Pet Beds
studio PESI's GROUND FLOOR is a Space-Saving Design for Pet Owners
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Rounded Tip Knife Collections
Viners Boasts a Collection That Seeks to Reduce Knife Incidents
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Organization-Forward Designer Bowls
The Kuru Line is an Iittala x Philippe Malouin Collaboration
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Indestructible Waterproof Notepads
The Stone Paper Nanobook 2.0 Has a Titanium Cover
36
Intricate 3D-Printed Sand Installations
Precht and Mamou-Mani Architects Collaborate on Sandwaves
35
Eastern Philosophy-Inspired Abodes
NC Design & Architecture Work on The Imperfect Residence
34
Naturalistic Paper Pulp Illuminators
The 'Overcast Light' by Calen Knauf Has a Charming Design
33
Comfort-Focused Furniture Exhibitions
The Friedman Benda Exhibit is Curated by Omar Sosa
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3D-Printed Dog Houses
CallisonRTKL Made a Unique Dog House Out of 1,000 Tennis Balls
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Brutalist-Channeling Furniture Ranges
Virgil Abloh Boasts Brutalist Furniture for Galerie Kreo
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Tattoo Culture-Inspired Footwear Designs
These Vans Sneaker Designs are Edgy and Thematic
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Jewelry-Like Electrical Accessories
Kelly Hoppen Created Elegantly Adorned Pieces for the Home
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Geometric Illumination Fixtures
The BROKIS GEOMETRIC Lighting Collection is Strikingly Chic
27
Biodegradable Honey Packaging
Decomer's Plant-Based Honey Packaging Eliminates Plastic Use
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Warmly Contemporary Bakery Designs
Flourist Enlists Ste Marie to Organize a Chic, Modern Interior
25
Touch-Controlled Globe Lamps
The Bolita Illuminator Must Be Moved Manually to Control Light
24
Video Game-Referencing Apartment Blocks
Aoa Architects' Pixel Building Pays Homage to Minecraft
23
Unconventionally Stylish Basketball Shoes
The New Rendition of the Air Jordan 13s Celebrates CNY
22
Video Game-Inspired Mail Stamps
The New Royal Mail Stamps are Informed by a Nostalgic Theme
21
Geometry-Emphasizing Bathrooms
Marcante Testa's Stylish Bathroom Line References Roy Lichtenstein
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Corten Steel Landscape Accents
Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter Builds Structures That Offer Direction
19
Illuminated Holocaust Memorial Installations
Daan Roosegaarde's Sculpture Boasts Luminescent Rocks
18
Designer-Backed Opera Costumes
Rei Kawakubo Ventures into the World of High-Art with This Project
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All-Timber Neighborhoods
Henning Larsen Developed a Wooden Sustainable Community Design
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Hybrid Antihero Collectible Statues
Sidewshow & PCS Collectibles Boast a 40-Inch Venompool
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Spiraling Civic Centers
The Work of Kengo Kuma Adorns Australia with a Building Named the Exchange
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Branded 90s Dancehall Exhibitions
Red Bull Arts Debuts a Travelling Solo Exhibition by Akeem Smith
13
Hygienic Touchless Toilets
The Kohler Touchless Toilet is Debuting at CES 2020
12
Window-Shaped Illuminators
The SunnySide Device Hangs on the Wall & Produces Artificial Sunlight
11
Air-Circulating Chandeliers
These Orient Express Ceiling Fan Chandeliers are Functionally Chic
10
Beginner-Friendly Cannabis Ranges
The Tokyo Smoke Starter Kit is Curated with Beginners in Mind
9
Fruity POS Display Contests
The National Mango Board Boasts an Annual Mango Mania Display Contest
8
Glow-in-the-Dark Razors
Billie's Clear 'Glow' Razor Transforms in the Dark
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Secluded Icelandic Nature Reserves
Studio Bua is Updating a Guesthouse on Iceland’s West Coast
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Gaming Design Contests
PUBG Boasts a Community Skin Contest for PlayerUnknown’s Battleground
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In-Store Vertical Farm Displays
Marks & Spencer Launches Infarm’s Vertical Farms in Six Locations
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Mobility-Centric City Concepts
The Toyota Woven City in Japan Was Announced at CES 2020
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Apocalypse-Proof House Designs
Modern House Follows-Up the Cybertruck with a Cyberhouse
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Puzzle-Like Storage Benches
Tetra Seats are Modular and Easy to Customize
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Future-Facing Commuter Suits
Nicholas Bennett's Waterproof Suit is a Response to Climate Change
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Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
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Incredibly Modern Residence Interiors
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Vibrant Museum Foyer Renovations
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Moody-Themed Office Lounges
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Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
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Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Light-Filled Public Restrooms
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Sand Dune-Inspired Airport Roofs
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Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
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IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
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Bright Tonal Modern Offices
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Productive Mood Lighting Designs
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Generative Interiors Exhibitions
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Collaborative Bathroom Designs
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Ultra-Colorful Design Studios
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Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
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Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Toy Brick-Inspired Studios
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Vibrant Tonal Spanish Apartments
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Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Vividly Designed Apartments
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Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Hidden Urban Oasis Cottages
Winwood McKenzie Adds an Extension to the Quarry House
Vibrant Palette Experimental Apartments
The 2BM Apartment in Kyiv was Made for Renting
Honeycomb-Like Sculptural Lights
Tokio Designs the New Tri Light Inspired by Japanese Architecture
Playfully Angular House Designs
Takeshi Hirobe Architects Design the Villa MKZ in Japan
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Luxe Car-Focused Residence Designs
Erin Sander Design Creates the Greenway Parks Home
Communal Social Health Clubs
STUDIO K Designs the BIÂN to Celebrate Third Anniversary
Harmonious Traditional Home Designs
MAKHNO Studio Updates the Century-Old Kyoto House
Fort-Inspired Retro Rotundas
Daniel Joseph Chenin Designs the New Fort 137 Structure
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Cutting-Edge Design Programming
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Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
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Dynamic Terrazzo Hair Salons
Arent & Pyke Design the Koda Hair Salon with an Eclectic Look
70s-Inspired Interior Office Renovations
dMFK Architects Renovates the 45 Whitfield Street Office
Curved London Office Buildings
Foster + Partners Designs 50 Electric Boulevard in South London
Green-Tinged German Villas
Studio Alexander Fehre Updates an Old Villa in Stuttgart
Beach Club-Inspired Holiday Homes
YSG Re-Designs This Stunning Sydney Coastal Home
Garden-Like Airport Terminals
SOM Designs a Terminal at the Kempegowda International Airport
Gallery-Like Minimal Home Designs
Daytrip Completes the Interior Design of a Home in North London
Environmentally Blending Residences
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Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Fashion House Showroom Designs
KOT Architects is the Mind Behind the New Dior Office Building
Floral-Inspired Sculptural Designs
Chris Wolston Designs the Flower Power Furniture Series
Memory-Reminiscent Idyllic Homes
Tsuyoshi Tane and Vitra Design the Tane Garden House
Generously Glazed Spiral Buildings
This Building is Inspired By Czech Glassmaking Tradition
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Tranquil Earthy Condo Residences
Hino Studios Designs the Grand Bay Residences in Florida
Expansive Design Projects
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Floating-Style Classroom Designs
Ennead Architects & Rockwell Group Completes the Bloomberg Center
90s-Inspired Vibrant Home Designs
Another Human Creates Vibrant Interiors fo the Holboro House
Metal-Wrapped Exhibition Spaces
Trace Architecture Office Creates a Structural Steel Wrap
Lively Transformed Vibrant Homes
02A studio Adds Splashes of Color to Casa Buondelmonti
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
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Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes
Jan Henrik Jansen Arkitekter Creates the Vollerup Atrium Home
Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium
ODA Presents a Look at the Terrarium Cheong-Dam Design
Greenery-Topped Winery Designs
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Law-Firm Office Interior Designs
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Japanese Outdoor Teaching Spaces
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Universal Design Studio Creates the Copper Office in London
Geometric Colorful Residential Spaces
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Lotus Flower-Inspired Villas
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Dynamically Playful Furniture Collections
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Heatherwick Studio Designs a Building for Universidad Ean
Renovated Contemporary Industrial Apartments
TENKA ARKITEKTURA Designs the Burgatoi Project
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Textured Concrete Panelled Gyms
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Sculptural Timber Gathering Spaces
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