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
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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
53
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
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Intricate 3D-Printed Sand Installations
Precht and Mamou-Mani Architects Collaborate on Sandwaves
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Eastern Philosophy-Inspired Abodes
NC Design & Architecture Work on The Imperfect Residence
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Naturalistic Paper Pulp Illuminators
The 'Overcast Light' by Calen Knauf Has a Charming Design
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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
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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
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Unconventionally Stylish Basketball Shoes
The New Rendition of the Air Jordan 13s Celebrates CNY
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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
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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
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Hygienic Touchless Toilets
The Kohler Touchless Toilet is Debuting at CES 2020
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Window-Shaped Illuminators
The SunnySide Device Hangs on the Wall & Produces Artificial Sunlight
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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
Glow-in-the-Dark Razors
Billie's Clear 'Glow' Razor Transforms in the Dark
8
Fruity POS Display Contests
The National Mango Board Boasts an Annual Mango Mania Display Contest
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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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