The DIY aesthetic is strong in the July 2020 design category as many innovations seek to include consumers in the creative process either through giving them the tools that they need or a helpful hand.
The category spills into the realm of entertainment as many developers make the process of building a game or a movie a more streamlined and accessible experience. GB Studio, for example, created a special Nintendo GameBoy Software, allowing consumers to boast their own 8-bit game. Media Molecule's 'Dream' platform, on the other hand, is a bit more sophisticated as it gives users tools to build a PlayStation 4 game. In this way, consumers also have the chance to acquire a new skillset that will help them better navigate tech environments in the future.
Top 55 Design Trends in July
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Provocative Mask Alternatives
Max Siedentopf's Humorous List Shows Everyday Objects as Face Masks
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Personal Struggle-Inspired Fashion
Jessan Macatangay's Experimental Fashion Line Carries Meaning
53
Extravagant Knit Face Masks
Yr Johannsdottir Encourages Physical Distancing with a Special Design
52
Anti-Tech Jewelry Collections
Sara Sallam Takes Cues from George Orwell's 1984 Novel
51
Expandable Modular Homes
Module's Home Designs are Designed to Adapt and Grow
50
Lush Pointed Roof Houses
Studio Saxe Designs a Dramatic Home in a Remote Part of Costa Rica
49
Extravagant Sculptural Rings
Petra Zimmermann Designs a Luxuriously Breathtaking Ring for VDF
48
Compact Co-Living Houses
Swing Boasts a Contemporary Home in Osaka That Can Houses Eight People
47
Stylish Sanitizer Dispensers
Sally Reynolds Employs Terrazzo Accents and a Minimalist Aesthetic
46
Provocative Sustainable Materials
Natalie Zipfl Develops Blood Leather for Her Latest Collection
45
Handcrafted Wooden Toys
ESNAF Toys' Product Brings Together Parents and Children Through Playtime
44
Artistic Face Mask Coverings
The Ai Weiwei Mask Art Project Raises Funds for Humanitarian Causes
43
Convenience Furniture Shops
IKEA Harajuku Contains the World's First IKEA Convenience Store
42
Healthfully Infused Noodle Cups
Noodl Plus Products are Infused with Super Nutrients & Bold Colors
41
Storytelling Furniture Arrangements
Vitra's Autumn Furniture Collection Brings Characters to Life
40
Corten Steel Guesthouses
Atelier Vens Vanbelle Creates a Striking Guesthouse for Its Client
39
Origami-Inspired Chess Sets
The Degrees of Freedom Kinetic Chess Set Unfolds to Reveal Storage
38
Touch-Free Bathroom Solutions
Gaberit Boasts Infra-Red and Touchless Design for the Bathroom
37
Palm Oil Byproduct-Based Furniture
Nataša Perković Delivers the Recilaimed Oil Palm Collection
36
Semi-Liquid-Like Jewelry
Erin Considine Debuts a Collection That Utilizes Scraps of Silver
35
Upcycled Pendant Lights
LightArt's Coil Collection is Made with Recycled Materials
34
POC-Focused Therapy Cards
The My Therapy Cards Were Designed by a Black Female Psychologists
33
Ultra-Colorful Bilbao Apartments
Azab Coordinated a Chromatic Dream for Two Best Friends
32
Iceberg-Inspired Sofa Designs
Fnji's Iceberg Sofa Focuses on Global Warming and Awareness
31
Mourning Jewelry Designs
Aeternum Introduces a New Range to Help People with Grieving
30
Charitable Limited Edition Prints
Takashi Murakami's Prints are Expected to Hit $1 Million for BLM
29
Modular Home-Office Furniture Systems
Mutabor Debuts the Branded Home Office For Employees
28
Health-Monitoring Smart Toilet Concepts
Researchers at Stanford Pioneer a Data-Powered Toilet
27
Miniature Theme Parks
Small World Tokyo is a Four-Floor Indoor Theme Park with Tiny Displays
26
Sustainable Recycled Earphones
Happy Ears are the The World’s First Sustainable Earplugs
25
Sunlight-Harnessing Wall Clocks
The 'Sunlight Clock' by Linda B Uses Light to Tell the Time
24
DIY Video Games
Media Molecule's 'Dreams' Platform Enables You to Create PlayStation 4 Games
23
Touchless Pizza Plates
This Pizza-Serving Plate Helps Diners Avoid Shared Surface Areas
22
Crescent-Shaped Cement Lamps
The Esse Lamp Was Born Out of Lockdown Limitations
21
Outlined Beer Packs
Best of Kin's Dad Beer Pack Features a Playful Hand-Drawn Design
20
Shipping Container Testing Centers
Grimshaw's Prefab Structures Were Made for Mass Health Testing
19
Bed-Equipped Desk Bedroom Designs
This Kids Bedroom Design Makes the Most of a Small Space
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Design-Forward Social Distancing Signage
Sam Barron Debuts "Brick-and-Mortar" Signage
17
Chic Concentric Circle Sinks
The 'Lap Plus' Sink Has a Monochromatic Finish
16
Terrazzo Noodle Bars
Office AIO Debuts a Striking Aesthetic for a Contemporary Noodle Bar
15
Plant-Filled Health Buildings
Heatherwick Studio Creates a Stunning Aesthetic for Maggie's Centre
14
Decorative Face Masks
Freyja Sewell's Key Workers Project is a Visual Thank-You to the Frontlines
13
Multi-Functional Glass Sculptures
Grigory Gorkovenko Creates a Striking & Ultra-Functional Product
12
Pride-Celebrating Candle Sets
Boy Smells' Pride Votive Sextet Set Supports The Trevor Project
11
Album Art Puzzles
Radiohead's 1,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Recreates an Album Cover
10
Augmented Reality Planning Tools
Jung's AR-Studio Helps Consumers Make Interior Design Decisions
9
Barley Waste Pedestals
This Four-Tier Plinth Commissioned by Heineken Repurposes Leftover Barley
8
French Covered Markets
Dominique Coulon & Associés revive four historic buildings in Schiltigheim
7
Stylish Anti-Microbial Rugs
KORHANI Home Debuts the New 'Safe at Home' Anti-Microbial Rug Series
6
Head-Cradling Ergonomic Pillows
The U2 Pillow's Pillow Design Reduces Tossing and Turning
5
Zero-Emissions Public Transport
Arrival Launches a Eco-Conscious Bus for Public Use
4
Artistic 3D Activist Scans
Débora Silva Creates 3D Scans of People Who Protested in London
3
Scratch-Resistant Indoor Paints
The PPG UltraLast Paint + Primer is Washable and Protective
2
Butterfly-Inspired 3D-Printed Jackets
Julia Körner is Inspired by the Madagascan Sunset Butterfly
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Playable DIY Video Games
GB Studio is a Design Suite for Developing Nintendo GameBoy Software
Related Ideas
Gaming Console Smartphones
The Nintendo Switch Phone Concept by Ivan Llaneza Prioritizes Play
Advanced Pro-Grade Gamer Consoles
The Conceptual 'Tingting GO' Handheld Gaming Console is Powerful
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles
unidice Elevates Analog or Digital Pastimes with Six Displays
Rotating Display Gaming Consoles
The Small Universe X Sugar Cubes Work in Two Orientations
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
Tactile Modular Gaming Consoles
The LUMI DREAMSTATION-02 by Bukvity Lorisz is Shapeshifting
Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
This PlayStation 6 Console Concept Has Cyberpunk Inspiration
Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
Branded Automotive Gaming Controllers
The Ferrari Nintendo Steering Wheel is Highly Detailed
Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers
The 'PocketPlay' iPhone Gaming Controller is Feature-Rich
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
AI Product Image Generators
Google Product Studio Uses Generative AI to Create Product Images
Angular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
This Sony PlayStation 6 Concept Has a Sleek, Illuminated Design
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts
This Conceptual Nintendo Switch 2 Elevates a Classic
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
Mid-Century Warm Consoles
Calico Introduces a Look at the Captivating Hi-Fi Console
Pro-Grade Gaming Consoles
This Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Concept by Latif Ghouali is Liquid Cooled
Vibrant Palette Denim Collections
G-Star RAW Presents its Latest Collection for the SS23 Season
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Gen Z-Targeting Display Concepts
Korea Design Membership and LG Electronics Boasts Forme
Intergalactic Gamer Chair Designs
The Starfield x TEMPUR 'Dream Chair' Celebrates the Game
Modular Handheld Gaming Systems
The 'feeel' Gaming System by Jasmin Kappler is Customizable
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
AI Interior Decorators
HOMEE AI Unveiled a World-First AI Interior Designer at CES 2024
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions
Fort Makers Invite Six Creatives to Design Their Dream Home
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Sustainable Smart Cottages
The LG Smart Cottage is a Compact Prefab with Cutting-Edge Tech
Personalized Artful Gaming Consoles
Nak Studio Offers a Dynamic Design with LEGO Bricks
VR-Focused Console Concepts
This PlayStation 5 Pro Concept by Seungjae Lee Has Dual Headsets
Gaming Console Coffee Tables
The Backyard Resin Mario Cart Coffee Table Mimics the Nintendo Switch
Virtual Room Stylers
Decorify by Wayfair is Powered by Generative AI
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Themed Gaming Console Bundles
The Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle Comes with a Game
All-in-One Beauty Platforms
Atelier Disrupts the Industry with Its Tech-Advanced Platform
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI-Powered Mood Boards
MoodBoardly Creates Stunning Boards Across a Variety of Indusities
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Contemporary Home Party Trolley
Jagyeong Bark Designs the Diner Trolley with an Elegant Look
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Phygital Fashion Platforms
Macy's and Journee Debut the mstylelab Platform for Users
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Artful Diverse Gaming Backgrounds
The Xbox Celebrates Collection Honors Cultural Heritage
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Digital Fashion Designer Incubators
The SYKY Collective Represents the Future of Luxury Fashion
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Generative Interiors Exhibitions
Trame Launches Its 'Generative Interiors' Concept
Game-Streaming Mobile Consoles
This Sony PlayStation Handheld Will Stream Games from the PS5
Sustainable Paneling Designs
Luigi Iacucci Introduces Inspiring Lines at Milan Design Week 2024
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
AI Room Designers
IKEA Canada Launches a New AI Room Design Feature for Enhanced Customization
Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers
Dream Controller Boasts Beautiful and Unique Designs
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
AI-Powered Interior Design Platforms
AI Room Designer Offers Instant Visualizations of Designs
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Digital Fashion Teasers
Fabricant, the Digital Fashion House, Debuts a Teaser for Its New Line
Summer Console Sales
Anbernic Launched a Site-Wide Sale in Celebration of Amazon Prime Day
Modular Gaming Controller Concepts
The Lifil Multiverse Controller by Diego Perez Rogé is Advanced
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Presentation-Building AIs
Beautiful.ai Launches a Generative AI Tool Called DesignerBot
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Athlete-Backed Game Consoles
Lebron James Showcases His Own Custom PlayStation 5
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Curated Website Inspiration
Browsing Mode is on a Mission to Spotlight Beautiful Website Design
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Collaborative Home Decor Collections
Sweet July by Ayesha Curry x Pottery Barn Celebrates Summer
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
2D/3D Wedding Design Tools
Planner 5D Empowers DIY Wedding Planning with Intuitive Design Tools
Light Pastel-Colored Controllers
Nintendo Previews the Summer-Ready Pastel Joy-Con Controllers
Transformative Gaming TV Concepts
Ibrahim Can Erdincmer Designs the New Gravity TV Concept
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Design Showcase Platforms
todays.design Creates a Community of Artists Showing their Best Work
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Console Firmware Improvements
Sony Released a New Beta Update For its PS5 Console
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition is Sleek
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Earth-Inspired Gaming Accessories
The Sony PlayStation Deep Earth Collection is Eye-Catching
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle is Striking
Comprehensive Console Updates
Sony's Latest Update to the PS5 Adds Accessibility Features
Customizable Digital Studio Platforms
Designtex Presents the New Digital Studio Tool Platform
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’