The top July 2015 modern trends highlight some of the larger patterns able to be observed in the world of design. From streamlined designs that reimagine everyday household items to whimsical, immersive public art installations that seek to inspire playfulness and relaxation, there are plenty of examples that point to the future of modern design.
Falling in line with environmental concerns and, by extension, the art of upcycling, many businesses are able to differentiate themselves by using reclaimed materials that add charisma to the designs. A great example of this is Wallace Detroit Guitars, a Motor City company handcrafting stunning guitars from salvaged wood from some of the city's many abandoned buildings.
Additionally, a unique pattern being invested in by many municipalities is the concept of urban placemaking. By creating safe, well-lit and aesthetically stimulating public art structures, municipalities are investing in the health and well-being of individual citizens.
Top 55 Modern Trends in July
From Cosmic Bottle Branding to Flat Pack Sushi Containers:
Rebecca Byers — Jul 25, 2015 — Art & Design
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Minimalist Greek Retreats
Villa Melana Blends Rustic and Modern in a Beautifully Minimalist Way
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3D-Printed Faucets
'American Standard' Created a Line of 3D-Printed Tap Fixtures
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Recycled Milk Jug Seating
The 'Racer Rocker Chair' is a Small Upcycled Lightweight Storage Chair
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Tabletop Holographic Projectors
Holus Presents 2D Content in a Dynamic 3D Way Groups Can Enjoy
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Exposed Structure Houses
The Laiki Lefkothea Residence by Tsikkinis Architecture Studio Zigzags
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Gorgeous Minimalist Utensils
The Porcelain+Stoneware+Wood Collection is Playful and Practical
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Portable Vinyl Record Players
This Portable Record Player is a Lightweight Retro Music System
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Upcycled Umbrella Art
Izaskun Chinchilla Designed This Colorful Umbrella Canopy in NYC
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Interactive Architectural Toys
'Lux' Connecting Toys are Used to Build and Create Design Concepts
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Bow Tie-Inspired Seating
These Bamboo Bow Tie Chairs are Heated and Bent into Shape
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Effortlessly Austere Homes
The Wein House by Besonias Almeida Arquitectos is Low Maintenance
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Instruction-Indicating Saucepans
These Smart Pots Digitally Display Directions for Quality Cooking
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Chewing Gum Sculptures
Maurizio Savini's Pink Bubblegum Sculptures are Too Pretty to Chew
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Organic Wooden Basins
Slowwood Designs a Stunningly Chic Sink for Modern Nature-Lovers
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Whimsical String-Covered Walkways
Atelier YokYok Designed this Whismsical String-Enclosed Walkway
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Elevated Dining Rooms
This Unique School Canteen is a Cross Between a Cave and a Treehouse
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3D Animal Graffiti
This Stunning Street Art Series is Made from Trash and Recycled Materials
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Selfie-Inspired Dresses
The Pucci Selfie Stick Dress Features an Unusual Modern Print
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Bold Geometric Bedrooms
Orlando Soria of Homepolish Creates a Stylish Modern Master Bedroom
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Magnetized Wall Decals
This Magnetic Paint Lets You Easily Redecorate Walls Over and Over Again
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Charred Wood Pavillions
'Outpost Basel' is a VIP Lounge for Guests at the Design Miami Basel Fair
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Cosmic Bottle Branding
These Gorgeous Wine Bottles are Inspired by the Geometry of Constellations
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Flower Petal Foam Chairs
The Feiz Design Studio Created This Unusually Shaped Chair Design
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Whitespace Chocolate Bar Labels
This Simple Chocolate Bar Brand Combines Whitespace & Bold Print
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3D-Printed Eco Sponges
This Rubber Sponge is Made Completely Using Certified Purement Materials
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Modernist Movement Sideboards
Fabrizio Simonetti Designs the Marcel Piece for Formabilio
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Sunset-Simulating Desk Lamps
The Fade Task Light Provides Natural Lighting Conditions for Workers
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Lucid Eatery Interiors
This Organic Paleo Restaurant Uses Minimalist Nature-Inspired Decor
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Refined Paper Art
Cybèle Young's Artwork Combines Japanese Origami & Contemporary Sculpting
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Experimental Drone Photography
The Calder Wilson Long-exposure Fireworks Images Capture Light
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Three-Wheeled Electric Taxis
The 'Lindo' May Be a More Eco-Friendly Taxi Option for City Dwellers
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Cubic Mediterranean Abodes
The Sunflower House by Cadaval & Sola-Morales Segments Spaces
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Elevated Treetop Campsites
Kevin Hirth's New Colorado Campsite Features a Cloud-Shaped Platform
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Reclaimed Wood Guitars
Wallace Detroit Guitars Uses Reclaimed Wood from Abandoned Houses
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Vision-Enhancing Color Codes
These Tactile Geometric Shapes Help the Visually Impaired See Colors
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Face-Melting Portraits
Artist Pierre Schmidt Painted These Beautifully Terrifying Portraits
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Taste-Preserving Microwaves
This Futuristic Microwave Uses Solid-State Radio Frequency Technology
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Smart Water-Saving Taps
The Eve Faucet Helps People Set Water Consumption Goals with App
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Driver-Shaming Bike Racks
Cyclehoop's City Bike Rack Demonstrates How Much Space a Car Occupies
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Ice Cube-Inspired Seats
These Ice-Inspired Chairs Mimic the Beauty of Frozen Water
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Brightly Colored Courtyards
'Fink Studio' Made a Colorful Courtyard into a Historic Art Museum
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Woven Metal Tea Accessories
'Toast Living' Has Created a Line of These Metal Tea Accessories
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Color Swatch Card Decks
'BreakThroughColor' Turns a Color Wheel into a Color Tool for Designers
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Disability-Celebrating Portraits
The [dis]ABLED Inside Out Project Calls for Change
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Minimalist Wooden Tableware
This Elegant Wooden Dishware is Matali Crasset's Newest Line
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Oversized Scandinavian Murals
PK Copenhagen's Wall Coverings Celebrate Classic Design
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Wooden Cube Clocks
Natalie Sun's Cube Clock Features a Deceiving Design
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Flat-Pack Sushi Containers
'Sushecō' Recently Developed a More Eco-Friendly Kind of Sushi Tray
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Elevated Urban Corridors
The 606 is a Railway Line Converted To an Elevated Park and Trail
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Sound-Converting Lights
The Cumulus LED Sculpture Turns Sounds into Light
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Twisted Staircase Architecture
This Colorful and Twisted Staircase Design Brings the Outdoors In
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Gesture Recognition Projects
Google's Project Soli Imagines the Future of UI for Objects
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Antique-Inspired Vases
These Rustic Metal and Porcelian Vases are Meant to Look Ancient
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Recreated Famous Jingles
Grant Woodlard Reinvents Brand Songs by Playing the Piano with Products
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VR Design Programs
Point.P's Virtual Reality Tools Let Homeowners Create a Custom House
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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Temporary Luxury Brand Installations
Burberry's Landscape Series Produces Site-Specific Art
Ultra-Modern Apartment Designs
No Architects Created a Multi-Functional Modern Apartment
Timeless Furniture Capsules
EQ3's Spring/Summer 2023 Embraces Simplicity & Head-Turning Aesthetics
Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Minimalist Gallery Runways
The Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2024 Menswear Debuted on June 12th
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Futuristic Chair Concepts
MIT Students Explore “The Next 150-Year Chair”
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Sophisticated Summer Fashion Collections
Ten C's Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule Features Bright Colors
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Vibrant Palette Denim Collections
G-Star RAW Presents its Latest Collection for the SS23 Season
Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs
The 'Couch in an Envelope' is Modular and 100% Recyclable
Sophisticated Rustic Clothing Collections
LIVØM Embraces Rustic Elegance for Its Latest Collection
Iconic Furniture Releases
Fasetti is Reimagining Olof Ottelin's Jumbo Lounge Chair
Emerging Designer Furniture Series
The Collaborative Series by Stillmade Taps Emerging Designers
Scandinavian Modern Furniture Series
Muuto Unveils New Designs with Three Different Studios
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Mesmerizing Avant Garden Collections
Sprayground Unveils New Range with a New Handbag Silhouette
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
Mizetto Presents its Summer Collection of Bright Designs
Modular Flat-Pack Side Tables
SUNRIU Design's Tai Side Table is Sustainability-Conscious
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Spring-Ready Modern Furniture
Blu Dot Presents Five New Furniture Solutions for Spring 2023
Woven Unisex Fall Fashion
Utopia by Peder Cho Unveils its New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Innovative Ceramic Tableware
Claire Ellis Pushes the Boundaries of Tableware Design
Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories
Kengo Kuma Presents New Sustainable Designs for Fendi
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Stylishly Renovated Apartments
Malfinio Revamps a 19th-Century Building in Prague
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Branded Design Exhibitions
The MUJI IS Exhibit is Running in New York Between May 18th & June 4th
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Experimental Summer Technical Fashion
_J.L-A.L_ Launches its SS23 Collection with Technical Cuts
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
Studio Karyn Lim Presents So Plast!c at SaloneSatellite
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Modern-Day Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Invites Gisele Bündchen for 'Horizons Never End'
Modern Modular Furniture Designs
Virgil Abloh and Cassina Design the Modular Imagination Series
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Repairable Flat-Pack Sofas
Takt Launches the Spoke Sofa During 3 Days of Design
Urban Structural Street Furniture
BLUE Architecture Studio Designs the Symbiotic Urban Furniture
Caged Luxury Homeware Collections
Hermès’ New Homeware Capsule Debuted at Milan Design Week
Intentional Modern Day Tools
Inside Then Out Boasts a Line of Elegant & Slick Minimalist Products
British Culture-Honoring Luxe Fashion
The Burberry Summer 2024 Range is Unveiled During LFW
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Sustainable Artful Local Furniture
PROWL Joins Model No. On the Endless Loop: Waste to Wanted
Femininity-Focused Design Pieces
The Future Perfect is Set to Debut 30 New Pieces at Design Miami
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Summer Tone-Inspired Artful Watches
Richard Mille Presents the RM 07-01 Coloured Ceramics Capsule
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Japanese Landscape Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola Unveils the Slim Bottle Japanese Pattern Design
Simplistic Spring-Ready Minimal Fashion
Uniqlo U Introduces its Latest Collection for SS23
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Sustainable Paneling Designs
Luigi Iacucci Introduces Inspiring Lines at Milan Design Week 2024
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Radial Modern Barbershops
Gin Design Group Creates a Design-Forward Layout for This Barbershop
Minimal Preppy Fashion Capsule
G.H. Bass Presents a Look at the Modern Ivy Collection
Colorful Flat-Packed Sustainable Chairs
One to One Unveils the OTO Chair with Vibrant Colorways
Milan-Honoring Aperitif Packaging
The New Campari Bottle Draws Aesthetic Cues from the City
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Cutting-Edge Design Programming
Triennale Milano Offers an Array of Events for Milan Design Week
Sustainable Colorful Multifunctional Furniture
Paolo Cappello Designs the Superpop for Miniforms
Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture
Henri Judin's New Furniture Series Unveiled at SaloneSatellite
Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Luxe Spring-Centric Bold Fashion
The Marni Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule is Full of Bright Looks
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Modular Stacked Furniture Series
MOTO Introduces the Bright STACK Furniture Collection
Skyscraper-Inspired Furniture Collections
Ben Ganz Designed a Series of Cityscape Furniture Pieces
Immersive Furniture Company Exhibitions
IKEA Unveils the Future Together Exhibition at MDW
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Reusable Classical Artwork Exhibitions
Recycling Beauty at Fondazione Prada is a Remarkable Study
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections
URBANCRAFT Debuts the Monochrome Basics Collection
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Collaborative Artful Patterned Lamps
Louis Poulsen and Fendi Casa Design Five New PH Lamps
Blue Tonal Curated Furniture
The Through and Through Show in Miami Celebrates Blue
Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions
Gallery Fumi Hosts the Growth + Form Exhibition in London
Vibrant Furniture Collections
Unform Studio Unveils Its Inaugural Furniture Collection
Colorful Functional Luggage Designs
Monos is a New Brand of Playful Luggage Designs
Floral-Inspired Sculptural Designs
Chris Wolston Designs the Flower Power Furniture Series
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture
Studio Cober Designs the New Wave Furniture Capsule
Juxtaposing Influenced Spring Fashion
Universal Works Presents the Space Cowboy SS23 Collection
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Traditional Chinese-Inspired Wavy Furniture
Sun at Six Designs the New Dynamic Wave Collection
Vibrant Dynamic Spring Fashion
Mackintosh Unveils an Expansive Capsule for the SS23 Season
Artful Sculptural Ceramic Collections
Jessica Sellinger Designs the New Wave Collection
Juxtaposing Material Furniture Series
Junya Igashami Designs a New Furniture Collection
Psychedelic Flower Print Chairs
Brain Dead and Modernica Collaborated on Side Shell Eiffel Chairs
Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs
Apapacho World Embraces Traditional Hand-building Techniques
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Colorful Modular Outdoor Furniture
Patricia Urquiola Designs the Mangas Outdoor Capsule for GAN
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
All-White Interior Artful Galleries
Samsøe Samsøe Highlights a Blank Canvas in New Pop-Up
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Plastic-Free Design Platforms
A Plastic Planet Debuts a Platform for Designers to Go Plastic-Free
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Simplistic Everyday Fashion Designs
C2H4 Unveils its New Case#R007 Genesis Collection
Life-Exploring Colorful Furniture
Arper Presents Five New Collections of Vibrant Furniture
Marbled Globally-Sourced Furniture
SolidNature and BUDDE Join Forces on the FIVE x SEVEN Set
Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware
CUSTHOM Joins Jonathan Lawe on the Cut + Paste Collection
Milan Streets-Inspired Furniture
The Italian Lab and LAND Design the Il Salotto Milanese Capsule
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Color Block Table Accessories
Graf Lantz Debuted the new Jaunt Tabletop collection
Oversized Colorful Dynamic Planters
Tuleste Factory and Manscrapers Launch the TFM Collection
Contemporary Wedding Capsules
From Future's Wedding Capsule Collection is Timeless and Elegant
Artful Creative Kitchen Collections
Reform Launches The Atelier Collection in Two Parts
Reused Skyscraper Furniture Capsules
Niceworkshop Creates the Aged Form Line and New Form Line
Vibrantly Colorful Luxe Fashion
Marni Presents its New FW23 Collection in Tokyo This Week
Stackable Colorful Café Collection
Division Twelve and Jones & de Leval Design the Twigz Capsule
Versatile Modern Appliance Capsules
Monogram Unveils Three New Appliance Collections
Playful Dynamic Furniture Capsule
Another Human Presents the New Galliforms Collection