Highlighting the ever-present nature of the circular delicious good, these inedible donut finds are as tempting as the dessert that inspired them.
Their shape, which proves to be quite useful in terms of design, is their defining feature and the reason for which their shape is so ubiquitous. Often influential in architecture, the donut shape can really make a huge impact in terms of the way people understand their world visually. Other times, the outline lends a cute factor to otherwise lifeless products. No matter what the appropriation, the donut shape is an inevitable design.
From water toys to coffee cups, the ways in which this shape manifests itself into everyday goods are pretty much endless.
21 Inedible Donut Finds
From Paper-Crafted Pinwheels to Curved Cuisine Cutters:
Courtney Scharf — Jun 3, 2012 — Art & Design
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Ductile Donut Docks
The iLoop Smartphone Stand Surrounds Your Cell as a Secure Prop
20
Big-Mouthed Coffee Cups
The Face Mug Safely Secrets Your Workplace Sweets
19
Donut-Shaped Architecture
The GSI Tower is a Unique 20-Story Structure in Mexico
18
Paper-Crafted Pinwheels
Artist Mia Liu Features Artwork Made from Recycled Materials
17
Distorted Donut Architecture
09FDIP by Spaceworkers Explores Open Thresholds
16
Donut Chairs
The Tria Chair by Lorenz-Kaz for Colé Seats to the Center and Side
15
Donut Coffee Cups
Docups by Andrea Filogonio are the Sweetest Little Drinking Vessels
14
Floating Restaurant Tables
BBQ-Donut
13
Netted Donut Structures
The Phoenix International Media Center Looks Like a Sports Stadium
12
Curved Cuisine Cutters
The LucidiPevere Normann Copenhagen Circular Kitchen Knife
11
Make-Believe Mascot Toys
The Lard Lad Figure is for Hardcore Simpsons Fans
10
Donut-Shaped Diffusers
The RoundFlash Soft Box Works Like a Charm
9
Donut Water Purifers
The Kiba Design H2Go Replaces Plastic Bottles
8
Sweet Briberies
The Anti-Ticket Donut Bails You Out When You Need It Most
7
Donut Cd Cases
Mmmm, The Simpson's Movie Soundtrack Packaging
6
Donut-Shaped Teapots
The Qettle Kettle Helps a Weak Wrist Pour its Contents
5
Donut-Shaped Air Purifiers
The PlusMinusZero Humidifier Version 3 is Sleek and Simple
4
Square Donut-Shaped Subwoofers
The Sonos Sub is Sleek and Wireless
3
3D Hypnotic Donuts
Emanuel Rossetti Creates Some Trippy Dough Creations
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Donut Keyrings
Surprise Key Rings For Adults & Children Alike
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DoNuts by Dirk Wynants
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Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers
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Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
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Food-Inspired Novelty Candles
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Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights
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Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels
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Mess-Avoiding Dipping Dishes
Dipidup Boasts Five Special Dip Bowls in One Dish
Geometric Designer Dog Toys
The Sphericon Dog Chew Toy by Sy Wong is Highly Durable
Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables
The 'Shell' Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic Yet Strong
Upcycled Donut Gin Spirits
Krispy Kreme's Little Joy Spirits Tackles Food Waste
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks
Nendo x Nissin The Fork Supports Easy Eating of Instant Noodles
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Sculpted One-Piece Coffee Tables
The 'Pelican' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Artistic
Plant-Based Croissant Donuts
Dominique Ansel Created the First Vegan Cronut for Sherwin-Williams
Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves
The Hullabaloo Bookshelf by Deniz Aktay is Perplexing
Delicious Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Mister Donut Misdo Halloween Collection Has a Ghostly Theme
Taco-Shaped Translation Devices
This Conceptual Taco Translation Device by Taewan Kim is Playful
Crystalline Gem-Like Coffee Tables
The 'Soda' Coffee Tables by Yiannis Ghikas are Dazzling
Edible Clog Charms
Pop-Tarts Croc-Tarts Come with Candy Jibbitz for Decorating Pastries
Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables
The 'Vortex' coffee table by Deniz Aktay is Elegantly Functional
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
Everything-Flavored Twisted Pastries
Tim Hortons Selling Its Savoury Twists in 2 New Varieties
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Square-Shaped Soccer Balls
Oliver Binnian and Willem Slegers Designs the UNPLAYABALL
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Playful Cafe Merch Collections
This Dunkin' Merch Celebrates the Summer Season
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Weather-Versatile Conical Chairs
The Conicent Chair Has a Minimal Design for Indoor and Outdoor
Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices
Tetris and McDonald's Collaborate on a Cheeky Tetris Device
Visibly Undulating Stool Designs
The Concave Stool by Deniz Aktay is Structured Yet Soft
Tasty Themed Jelly Candies
Fruittella Curiosities Have All-Natural Recipes
Oozing Cake-Like Furniture Designs
The 'Roll Furniture' Makes Use of Discarded Materials
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Donut-Inspired Skincare Sets
Truly Beauty Recently Launched the Glazed Donut Skin Set
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Video Game-Inspired Desserts
Nékter Juice Bar and Nintendo Created the Mario Kart Cookie Cruiser
Donut-Inspred Shaving Sets
Truly Beauty and Supermodel Elsa Hosk Boast the Glazed Donut Shave Set
Candy-Inspired Laminated Artful Furniture
Ezra Ardolino of Timbur Designs the N90N Series
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
Studio Karyn Lim Presents So Plast!c at SaloneSatellite
Macaron-Resembling Colorful Grinders
Sucuk & Bratwurst and Highsnobiety Celebrate 4/20
Upside-Down Pastries
This Viral TikTok Recipe Layers Honey, Fruits or Veggies and Cheese
French Baguette-Shaped Bags
The Fendi Baguette Drew Attention at Milan Fashion Week
Hybrid Cookie Dough Croissants
Janie's Life Changing Baked Goods Has a New Cookie Dough Croissant
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
Renewable Circular Trash Cans
Mill Offers a New Way of Circular Food with a Shrunken Technology
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Candle-Shaped One-Hitter Glass Pipes
Edie Parker Has Debuted a Whimsical Candle-Shaped One-Hitter
Architectural Sugar Sculptures
Kellogg's Worked with Artists to Create 'A Story of Salt and Sugar'
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Viral Croissant Cubes
Kozak Ukrainian Eatery Serves Shapely Pastries
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
Jihoon Shim Designs the Half Lamp Inspired by Origami
Peanut-Shaped Chocolate Treats
Reese's Has Launched a New Peanut Butter Cup Shape at Retailers
Bread-Themed Fascinators
For the Kentucky Derby, Panera Made a Bread Hat with 3D-Printed Details
Avocado-Shaped Vegetable Cutters
The Avo Multi-function Veggie Cutter is an Ergonomic Kitchen Tool
Limited-Edition Healthy Snacks
Chamberlain Coffee and DEUX Release Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Candy Bar-Themed Donuts
Cadbury Crunchie Doughnuts from Baker & Baker are Indulgent
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Disco Ball-Inspired Pizza Ovens
The Discoven by Marcus Cresswell is Studded and Rotates
Machined Metallic Topology Toys
The AltDynamic 'Torus' Comes in Three Sizes
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Versatile Egg-Shaped Waste Bins
Gianluca Soldi Designs a Next-Gen Waste Bin for Soldidesign
Honeycomb Paper Charitable Designs
Jony Ice Designs a Red Nose Model for UK's Comic Relief
3D-Printed Cheesecakes
Researchers Created a Seven-Ingredient Cheesecake Slice with a 3D Printer
Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives
SHS Shih Designs the Pinge USB Flash Drive Concept Mimicking a Bird
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Caterpillar-Shaped Apartment Buildings
Undecorated Developed an Eye-Catching Metal Building
Garment-Inspired Drink Holders
Puffin Drinkware 'The Aloha' Comes in Two Hawaiian-Themed Styles
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Mystery Cartoon Donut Collections
The Krispy Kreme Scooby-Doo Halloween Dozen is Tasty
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Game Controller-Inspired Pasta Shapes
PlayStation Joins Pasta Garofalo on Play Your Pasta
Asymmetric Linework-Based Furniture
Leah Ring Joins Another Human on the Doodle Collection
Edible Sugar Pens
3Doodler's ChefDoodler is a Sugar Pen for the Modern Baker
Pointed Foundation Coffee Tables
Donatas Žukauskas Designs a Distinctive New Coffee Table
Animated Movie-Themed Snack Cakes
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle CakeBites Come in Two Flavors
Imperfect Produce Subscriptions
Odd Bunch Delivers Oddly Shaped Produce to Consumers' Doors
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
Cinnamon Bun Pudding Cups
Snack Pack Has Just Unveiled New Cinnabon Pudding Cups
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Paper-Based Instant Noodle Cups
The Pot Noodle Paper Pot Design is Headed to Tesco
Broken Biscuit Snacks
Morinaga's Imperfect Moonlight Cookies are Cracked and Crescent-Shaped
Sugary Cotton Candy Donuts
Duck Donuts Just Unveiled the New Cotton Candy Explosion Donut
Jelly Donut-Inspired Chocolates
You Can Now Buy Dunkin' Jelly Donut-Flavored Filled Chocolates
Donut-Themed Fashion Collections
HUMAN MADE and Krispy Kreme Launch a Foodie-Themed Capsule
Reusable Foodservice Cup Ranges
The Berry Cup Range from Berry Global is Reusable
Super Bowl-Themed Doughnuts
Pinkbox is Selling Big Game Doughnuts for the Super Bowl
Chocolate-Cnly Donut Collections
Duck Donuts Has Just Unveiled the Chocolate Lover’s Assortment
Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables
The Shell Table by Deniz Atkay has a Curved Structure
Cartoon-Shaped Pastas
Kraft Mac & Cheese Revives SpongeBob SquarePants Shapes Amidst Fan Demand
Snowman-Shaped Holiday Cakes
TOUS Les JOURS Has a New Merry Wiggle Christmas Collection
Swirled Bunny Face Cakes
Paris Baguette is Selling a Bunny Face Chocolate Cake This Easter
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Performance Art-Inspired Doughnuts
Pinkbox Doughnuts Has Playful New New Blue Man Group Doughnuts
Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions
Fred Eversley Showcases Cylindrical Lenses in New York
Sculptural Conical Headphone Holders
Carl Liu Designs the Conceptual Reck_Cone Headphone Holder
Dynamic Coffee Table Concepts
Miguel Pinheira Designs the Colorful Ryb Coffee Table Concept
Unicorn Shaped Sugar Cookies
Pillsbury Debuts Lisa Frank Unicorn Shape Sugar Cookie Dough
Pyramid-Shaped Chocolate Eggs
Toblerone Prepares to Easter with the New Edge Egg Chocolate
Minimalist Shell-Like Mice
Fabio Verdelli Design Studio Introduces the 'DUNE' Mouse Concept
Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
Hostess Just Added New Chocolate Drizzle Baby Bundts
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Savory Snacking Donuts
These Mini Donuts are Stuffed with Chicken and Cheese
3D-Printed Cocoa Drops
Dreidel Cocoa Drops are Printed with Real Cocoa and Really Spin
Hybrid Mashup Snack Donuts
Hostess HoneyBun Donettes Combine Two Signature Products
Viral Easter-Themed Donuts
Internet Sensation Donutelier Debuts an Easter-Themed Donut Collection
Golden Patty's Day Donuts
Krispy Kreme's New St. Patrick's Day Donuts Feature a Good as Gold Theme
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Sombrero-Shaped Appetizers
TexMex Sombreros are Shapely Snacks Filled with Flavor
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Decadent Free-From Donuts
Planet Bake's Plant-Based Donuts are Grain-Free & Sugar-Free
Raspberry Doughnut-Inspired Cookies
Crumbl is Serving Up a New Raspberry Doughnut Cookie This Week
Mini Springtime Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Spring Mini Doughnuts Add a Touch of Sweetness to the Season
Swirled Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Krispy Kreme is Adding a Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Swirl Doughnut
Nostalgic Cafe Anniversary Donuts
Tim Hortons Retro Donuts Come in Four Varieties
Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs
Dohui Kim Designs the Dynamic Dobui Chair with a Twisted Shape
Baked Free-From Donut Ranges
The Entenmann's Donut Cakes Come in Two Flavors
Shark-Themed Donut Collections
Duck Donuts Created a Shark Assortment for Shark Week
Customizable Donut Menus
Desert Donuts' Build-Your-Own-Donut Menu Shares Fresh, Fun Treats
Festive Jelly Donut Assortments
Duck Donuts Launches the New Holiday Assortment Jelly Donuts
Seasonal Halloween-Themed Donuts
Krispy Kreme Debuts a Halloween Doughnut Collection for October
Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes
The Bundtlet Full O’ Reese’s Pieces Reveals a Surprise Inside
Spooky Dessert Halloween Decorations
The Dunkin' Spider Donut Inflatable Celebrates the Treat