Design is inspired by many different things, but many of those things seem to involve creatures of one sort or another. From leopard skins to these fish scale innovations, there's no end to what can influence the aesthetics of a certain device, fashion or whatnot.
Although from the look of these few fish scale innovations, it seems that our underwater friends predominantly inspire fashion--I wouldn't be surprised to see the fad branch out to other industries, as it has with certain gadgets already.
18 Fish Scale Innovations
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Golden Disco Mermaids
Best (And Worst) Fashion at the Country Music Awards (ACM Awards)
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Sexy Fish Scale Fashion
Mermaid-Inspired Looks at Versace and Iceberg
13
Fish Scale Gowns
Miley Cyrus Gets Aquatic on Oscars Red Carpet
12
Fish Scale Fashion
Ali Charisma's Dresses Flaunt Flashy Oversized Sequins
11
Fish Scale Pumps
Lovely People Summer 2010 Collection Gets Fishy With the 'Cash Yellow' Shoe
10
Fish Scale Skirts
Anna Miminoshvili '2010/11' Collection Delivers on Avant-Garde Details
9
Handbags Made of Fish
Unnurwear Sea-Leather Purses
8
Fish Scale Sneakers
Mors Releases Arctic Fish Skin Shoes
7
Fish Scale Frocks
David Burton Shoots Elisa Sednaoui in Shimmery Styles for Elle Extra December 20
6
Fish Scale PC Covers
ISIS Laptop Sleeves are Fresh and Functional
5
Fish Scale Spreads
Angela Lindvall Rocks Scaley Styles for Iceberg Campaign
4
Fish Scale Footwear
Finsk Creates Eco-Friendly, Bi-Product Metallic Platforms
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Armor Made of Fish Scales
MIT's Fishy Innovation
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Fishscale Hard Drives
The Samsung G Series is Very Eco-Friendly
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Scaley Man-Fish Designs
Thom Browne's Spring/Summer 2009 Collection is Outrageous
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Origami-Inspired Watches
Casio’s New G-Shock Watches are a Series Defined by Folded Case Geometry
Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons
iPolish Smart Nails Change Hue with App Control & Touch Interaction
Electric Truck Shoe Concepts
The 'CyberShoes' Footwear Project is Inspired by the Cybertruck
Performance Swimwear Brands
Surface Athletic Launches Canada’s Boldest New Swimwear Brand
Rugged Sea-Hued Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Oasis Series Looks to the Ocean for Inspiration
Automotive Twin Timepieces
Porsche Designs Watches That Mirror Its 911 GT3 Models
Whale-Shaped Table Lamps
COSIN DESIGN's Whale Lamp Uses Translucent Form for Ambient Lighting
Bio-Inspired Vision Systems
Spider-Inspired Camera Delivers Low-Power 3D Depth Sensing
Automotive-Inspired Smartphones
Infinix Note 60 Ultra Designed with Pininfarina Has Sculpted Form
Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches
The Minimal Watch Concept by Ibrahem Hassan is Futuristic
Minimalist Floating Pen Designs
Pulse Pen is an Award-Winning Pen Designed to Appear Suspended
Seafood Waste Bioplastics
Natnov Bioscience Has Turned Seafood Waste into New Bio-Economy Products
Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear
Nike Presents the Air max Dn8 in a Snakeskin Colorway
Software-Inspired Clog Designs
Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs fuse nostalgia with playful design
Bold Gaming-Inspired Clogs
Xbox x Crocs Turns Clog Footwear into Wearable Controller Motifs
Animal-Indexing Camera Concepts
The Conceptual XPLRA 1.0 by Vivek Kaushal is Pokémon-Inspired
Sea-Inspired High Jewelry Collections
Tiffany & Co. Presents the Blue Book 2025 'Sea of Wonder'
Sea Life-Inspired Furniture Collections
Giorgetti Maserati Edition Fuses Luxury and Innovation
Graphic Tech Accessories
Diesel x CASETiFY Spring 2026 Collab Has Cases with Bold Branding
Nature Aesthetic Tech Accessories
CASETiFY x Pinterest Drop the 'Wilderkind Collection'
Speculative Cutlery Forms
The Evolving Spoon Project Reimagines Spoon Evolution
Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers
Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals Drop Shoes with Transparency
Playful Beach-Inspired Tech Lines
CASETiFY x SpongeBob SquarePants Drop a New Collection
Touch-Activated Color-Changing Chairs
Jacob Walls Designs the Pangolin Seating to Change Color
Luxury Cartoon Timepieces
Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph SpongeBob SquarePants Eyedial is Precise
Sustainable Statement Swimwear
Stefania Frangista Reimagines Beachwear with Nature-Inspired Design
Aquatic-Themed Watch Collections
Swatch's New SCUBAQUA Collection Uses Bioceramic Materials
Minimal Garden-Inspired Tech Lines
Essentials by CASETiFY: Garden of Wonders Features Soft Hues
90s-Era Computer Smartwatches
The Apple Watch G3 Concept by Saffy Creatives is Nostalgic
Angular Metallic Mouse Designs
The Aluminum Mouse by Jocelyn Graphism is Simple Yet Eye-Catching
Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs
Iris Van Herpen Debuts the Fall 2025 Haute Couture Capsule
Sustainable Plastic Power Banks
The 'Fleck' Power Bank Concept by Ujwal I.K. is Stylish
Performance Fleece Hoodies
The Vollebak Deep Sea Diver Hoodie Delivers Military-Grade Warmth
Wearable Fitness Tracker Concepts
Kusi Boateng Arthur Designs the Allai Wearable-1 Concept
Re-Engineered Ultra-Durable Protective Cases
Pelican Debuts the Next Generation Protector Series
Runway Cat Heels
Schiaparelli “The Sphynx” Heels Turn Pumps into Sculpted Cats
Geological Clog Design Studies
Tati Ferrucio’s Onda Clog Demonstrates Vizcom Collaboration
Industrial Translucent Gaming Controllers
This Sony Game Controller Concept is Futuristic
Premium Protective Phone Cases
dbrand Announced the Tank Case for the iPhone 17 Series
Design-Led Keyboards Emerge
YUNZII Introduces Wood Keyboard with Customizable Switches
Cat-Inspired Fuzzy Frames
The Dry Studio Petbrick 65 Keyboard has a Textural Finish
Organic Leather Vessels
Talia Luvaton's Trace Vessels Debut at Milan Design Week 2026
Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections
The Flower Knows Shell's Jewel Collection Boasts Ocean Motifs
High-Tech Phone Cases
TORRAS Calls Attention to Phone Case 3.0 — "The Era of Creation"
Biomimetic Fashion Lines
Nonhuman Life is a Collection by P.Andrade Inspired by Organic Forms
Experimental Programmable Clothing
Issey Miyake Debuts a Shape-Shifting Jacket Powered by Steam
Jelly-Inspired Dive Watches
Swatch's Scubaqua Collection Introduces Translucent Ocean Colorways
Personalization-Focused Bath Products
Delta Faucet Launches Innovative Kitchen and Bath Products
Tropical Dial Watches
Swatch SKIN's Painted Paradise Collection Has Ultra-Thin Tropical Designs
Beach-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets x Electric Picks Collab on Jewelry-Like Accessories
Makeup-Inspired Colorfuldevices
Lipstick Mechanical Keyboard Highlights Glam with Cosmetic Hues
Sailing Lantern Designs
Jony Ive Crafts a Lantern After Failing to Find One Fitting His Yacht
Dynamic Pink Oceanic Timepieces
Swatch and Blancpain Create the Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms
Fish Bone-Inspired Shoe Designs
Giuseppe Zanotti Brings Back Its Signature Slim Collection
Color-In Fish Packaging
Fishwife's Limited-Edition Summertime Art Box Comes with Colored Pencils
Chromatic E-Ink Picture Frames
The Reflection Frame from Creative Design Worx is Customizable
Ultra-Dense Fabric Diver Hoodies
The Vollebak Deep Sea Diver Hoodie is Drysuit Isolation-Inspired
Plant-Based Feather Fashion
Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2026 Ready-to-Wear Debuted "Fevvers"
Adorable Pawprint Bottles
The Pet Paw Bottle Turns Water Rings into Charming Pawprint Stamps
Dog-Shaped Furniture Sets
Elanco’s Pet Collection Turns Flea Awareness into Sculptural Seating
Diabetic Jewelry Designs
Isletta Creates Sensor Shells to Beautify Essential Medical Devices
Ocean-Inspired Watch Collections
Casio's G-SHOCK Brand Has Expanded Its Popular Hidden Glow Series
Subterranean-Inspired Outerwear
Stone Island Marina AW25 Explores Community and Maritime Heritage
Tech-Inspired Footwear
The Microsoft Crocs Merge Nostalgia & Pop Culture Through a Playful Design
Wave-Inspired Coffee Tables
Katerina Bulgakova's Seahorse Coffee Table Captures the Water's Motion
Alt Leather Phone Cases
The CASETiFY BioVeg Collection is an Alternative to Leather Phone Cases
Conceptual Speaker Series
The Yamaha Sail and Butterfly Speakers Reimagine How Sound Takes Shape
Bold Sneaker Design Concepts
Nothing CMF Fan-Made Modular Sneaker Pushes Creative Boundaries
Style-Minded Vacuum Ranges
The Shark PowerDetect Speed Luxe Collection Features Four Finishes
Sleek Modern Device Essentials
Native Union Introduces Updated Tech Accessories
Modular Keyboard Laptop Concepts
The Conceptual Inventec VeilBook Maximizes Productivity
Manga-Inspired Gaming Chairs
The Secretlab x One Piece Collection Features Chairs and Accessories
Seahorse-Inspired Controllers
The LEVION Game Controller Concept Splits Controls for Smaller Hands
Collaborative Summer Protective Fashion
BEAMS and Speedo Work on a Amphibious Collection
Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneaker Gets a Snakeskin Colorway
Ocean-Inspired Adventurous Watches
GREEN ABYSS Joins the Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms Range
Kinetic Reef Displays
The LEGO Tropical Aquarium Builds Motion into Underwater Scenes
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Integrated Dive Suits
AQUA HUMAN Dive Suit by Ivana Nedeljkovska Removes External Tanks
TV Show-Inspired Sneakers
PUMA Presents the SQUID Game Palermo Sneaker Model with Netflix
Fruit-Inspired Design Collections
Yuria Kailich and Joel Harding Showcase Soft Grounds
Modular High-End Guitars
Shark Guitars Debuts Swappable Modular Electric Performance Platform
Colored Perfume Pump Covers
Silgan Introduced Aspire Chroma Pump Designer Dispensers
Pasta-Inspired Interiors
Al Dente Expands Pasta Motifs into Furniture, Hardware, & Interior Design
Functional Mermaid-Inspired Sandals
Chaco Collaborates with Fishwife to Update its 'Z/1 Design'
Future-Forward Layering Collections
Uniqlo U Unveils Its North Sea-Inspired Fall/Winter 2025 Line
Reprogrammable Surface Printing Devices
MIT ChromoLCD Turns Surfaces Into Rewritable Canvases
Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories
Susan Kare Launches 32 New Mac Icons as Jewelry and Key Caps
Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences
Beef Architekti Designs the Bright House of Hills in Slovakia
Compact Flashlight Design Concepts
The Fl-1 Flashlight Concept Has an Industrial Look
Gag-Turned-Reality Devices
Dbrand Launches the Touch Grass Collection of Devices
Embroidered Phone Cases
OtterBox Unveiled its 'Cactus Leather Embroidery Collection'
Franchise Gaming Peripherals
IQUINIX Blends Ghost in the Shell Design with Competitive Gaming
Diving-Friendly Smartphone Cases
The DIVEVOLK SeaTouch 4 Max Platinum Works Down to 60-Meters
Insightful Pet Fountains
The Dockstream 2 Smart Fountain Shares Advanced Hydration Data
Sculptural Acoustic Lighting
Echoes of the Deep is an Acoustic Lighting Capsule by Askia Furniture
Gothic Smartphone Cases
OtterBox Unveils the Stunning Gothic Revival Collection
3D-Printed Colorful Vessels
Olivier Van Herpt Creates New Machined Vessels with a Painted Look
Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins
Ddbrand Circuit Board Skins Share a Realistic 3D-Printed Pattern
Custom 3D-Printed Speedboats
Innoventive 3D Has Unveiled the Vortek Speedboat
Coral-Form Lighting Capsules
The Alherd Lamps Bring 3d-Printed Coral Textures to Ambient Light
Fish Tank-Inspired Cases
Gamdias' Atlas P2 CG Packs Space for High-Performance Components
Digital Marine Habitats
The Nereid Marine Habitat Sets New Standard for Ocean Restoration
Snake-Inspired Keyboard Designs
Akko's Year of the Snake Keyboard is Eye-Catching and Intricate
Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps
The Microbi Design Coral Soaps Collection is Ethereal
Coastal-Inspired Wallpapers
Calico’s Shells, Shimmer & Seafoam Wallpapers Evoke Coastal Beauty
Earth-Honoring Fall-Ready Technical Fashion
nanamica Drops its New Campaign for Fall/Winter 2025
Gourmet Tinned Fish Collections
The Lata Box Shares a Selection of Elevated Fish and Squid
Bright Textural Device Accessories
Dbrand Introduces the Touch Grass Collection for Devices
Cartoon Swiss Watches
Spinnakers Spongebob Chronograph Blends Design with Swiss Precision
Underwater Concrete Printing Systems
Cornell And DARPA Advance Underwater 3D Concrete Printing
Tactile Music Wearables
The Live Beats Concept Delivers Music Through Touch
Tech-Inspired Art Merch
Computer Vision Pin Transforms Machine Recognition Into Wearable Art
Fishing Coffee Tables
Uncrate's The Ultimate Book Captures Fishing Culture
Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases
RhinoShield Presents a New Collection of Cases Ideal for Gifting
Nautilus Shell Speakers
Steampunk Nautilus is a Haptic Speaker Project Built into a Fossil Shell
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
Deji Plaza Phase II Brings Deep-Sea Wonder to a Retail Environment
Waste-Derived Fashion Materials
Detox Bio-Embellishments Sequins Turn Dye Sludge into Design
Mushroom-Inspired Dining Designs
Grybova Hata Evokes Mycelial Growth Via Bio-Based Materials
Unsinkable Metal Vessel Concepts
University Of Rochester Creates Superhydrophobic Aluminum Tubes
Illusion-Inspired Design Collections
Bo Zhang Introduces the New Ripples Collection
Stealthy Water Purifier Concepts
Seongmin Lim Designs the Stonewell Water Purifier Concept
Pleated Fashion Lamp Designs
The TYPE-XIII Atelier Oï Project Plays with Material Forms
Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories
Asprey Studio Designs the Esc Kets Featuring Icon Graphics
Bold Themed Gaming Gear
Razer x Pokémon Goes All-In with a Pikachu-Themed Collection
Seafood Graphic Tees
The Columbia x Cup Noodles Seafood Noodles T-Shirts Celebrate Instant Noodle
Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs
Dmitry Kozinenko Creates Fossil Furniture for oito design
Asian Watercraft-Inspired Furniture
Tommy Cheong Designs the Sampan Furniture Range
Nature-Inspired Lifestyle Design
SuperNatural Explores How Organic Phenomena Can Shape Objects
Vegan-Friendly Fish-Inspired Products
These Plant-Based Fish Products are Arriving in Israel
Playful Accent Tables
The Bug Tables Bring Digital Glitch Design into Tactile, Everyday Furniture
Blocky Water Purifier Concepts
A Team of Designers Create the Quming Delilght Concept
Glow‑In‑Dark Tech Skins
Circuit Board Device Skins Bring Forth a Sci‑fi Glow and Tactile Texture
Lake-Inspired Retail Interiors
Studio Gypsandconcrete Designed a Gift Shop Around Reflected Water
Display-Integrated Coolers
LIAN LI's HydroShift II Features a Motorized Curved OLED Screen
Mac-Inspired Wallpaper Platforms
Tiger Inspirat Provides High-Resolution Mac OS X Tiger Wallpapers
Interactive Project Platforms
Community Aquarium Turns Projects Into Digital Fish For Discovery
Oval-Shaped Fish Skillets
The Smithey Fish Skillet is a Specialized Piece of Cookware Design
Collaborative Sculptural Object Designs
KAIA and Pauline Leprince Present Beneath the Surface
Underwater Jetpack Designs
Kikfin Shark Jetpack System Lets Users Dive Deep and Swim at Speed