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
Sunlight-Harnessing Wall Clocks
The 'Sunlight Clock' by Linda B Uses Light to Tell the Time
25
Sustainable Recycled Earphones
Happy Ears are the The World’s First Sustainable Earplugs
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
Outlined Beer Packs
Best of Kin's Dad Beer Pack Features a Playful Hand-Drawn Design
21
Crescent-Shaped Cement Lamps
The Esse Lamp Was Born Out of Lockdown Limitations
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
18
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
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Retro-Style Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Marks a Milestone
Nostalgic Gamer Streetwear Collections
The New Era x PlayStation Range Has Hats, Hoodies and More
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Retro Gaming Handhelds
Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridges Back to Portable Gaming
Immersive Material Design Exhibits
Garde Hvalsøe Presents Deltag Showcase for 3daysofdesign 2025
Foldable Dual-Screen Concepts
Yanko Design Showcases a Nintendo Dual-Screen Concept
Human-Centric Display innovations
Hisense is "Innovating A Brighter Life" at CES 2026
Backward-Boost Gaming Systems
Nintendo’s Switch 2 Update Introduces a Handheld Boost Mode
AI Interior Design Apps
Framehouse's Agent Learns How Users Live to Suggest Actionable Design
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry
Studio GOGO's LEGO-Inspired Jewellery is Made to Be Played With
Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Analogue 3D Funtastic Consoles Come in a Rainbow of Colors
Next-Generation AI-Driven Design Platforms
WowNow Seeks to Redefine Design and Manufacturing
Earthy Kitchen Cabinet Designs
MasterBrand Cabinets Declares Its 2026 Forecast for the Kitchen
Digital Art Displays
The Layer Canvas Transforms How Digital Art is Shown at Home
Retro Handheld Consoles
Modretro Chromatic Revives a Console with New Materials and Cartridge Play
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Nostalgic Gaming Devices
The Playdate Handheld Console Reimagines Retro Gameplay with Modernity
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Summer-Forward Tech Accessories
'CASETiFY Resort: Hot and Unbothered' Embraces Coordination
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags
Nik Bentel Studio Debuts the Speaker Bag & Mixer Bag
Tech-Infused Living Room Sofas
The Sofology Allure Sofa Range Responds to Consumer Lifestyles
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Furniture-Integrated Computing
Lian Li Merges Premium Desks with Enthusiast PC Hardware
Face-to-Face Game Consoles
Board Merges the Best Features of Board Games and Video Games
Tactile Social Gaming Devices
Board Debuts Its 24-Inch Touchscreen by Board
Industrial Translucent Gaming Controllers
This Sony Game Controller Concept is Futuristic
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Design-Led Keyboards Emerge
YUNZII Introduces Wood Keyboard with Customizable Switches
Stylish Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket VERT Has a 6,000mAh Battery
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Fashion Gaming App Collabs
Drest x Jimmy Choo Let Gamers Style Paris-Themed Wardrobe Icons
Liquid-Glass Design Looks
Apple’s Liquid Glass Gallery Launches Its New Visual Language
Customizable Console Bundles
Nintendo Paired Switch 2 with a Pick-your-own Digital Game
AI-Powered Styling Experiences
Gensmo and Fabrique are Changing How People Get Dressed
Screen-Free Interactive Gaming
tonies and Hasbro Turn Classic Board Games Into Audio Adventures
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Seasonal Instrument Gift Guides
Gibson Brands Debuted a Comprehensive Gift Guide for the Holidays
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Enhanced Mobile Gaming Platforms
Samsung Showcased its New Gaming Hub at CES 2026
AI Game Builders
Vibe Game Studio Enables No-Code Game Creation With AI Assistance
Interior Visualization Tools
Room Interior Design Creates Photorealistic Interiors
AI-Driven Design Hubs
Unilever Leans into AI Design Content with 'Sketch Pro'
Modular Gaming Controllers
HyperX Introduces Swappable Controls and Custom Gaming Parts
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles
The ModRetro M64 Revives 90s Technology in a Modern Way
Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories
The Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Revives a 90s Console
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Aesthetic Performance Hardware
GIGABYTE Combines Advanced Cooling with Premium GPU design
Collectible Design Platforms
The Side Hustle Gallery by Kelly Wearstler Expands Collectible Design
Third-Party Publisher-Focused Presentations
Nintendo's Direct on July 31st will Focus on Partners
Ultra-Vibrant Furniture Brand Debuts
New Japanese Brand NII Debuts at Salone Del Mobile.milano
Personalized Home Shopping Platforms
MAiN Creates a 3D Model from a Single Image Using AI
AI-Powered Shopping Platforms
Daydream Represents an Innovative Approach to Digital Fashion Retail
Curated App Collections
Made with Lovable Showcases Tools Built with Care and Creativity
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
Google's Project Genie Turns Text Prompts Into Traversable Worlds
Tech-Driven Building Toys
LEGO Introduced Its New Smart Play Platform with Enhanced Technology
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
AI Design Tools
Craftz AI Helps Users Create Stunning Designs In Seconds With AI
Art Display Digital Televisions
LG Gallery+ Turns Tv into Personalized Art Display
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Japanese Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
JAPANMADE Vol.1 Debuts at 3daysofdesign Festival
Interactive Color Challenges
Color Guess Game Helps Designers Train Their Eye to Master Selection
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Immersive Designer-Led Activations
Kohler House Party Reframes Renovation as Social & Inspiring
Vibrant Game Console Covers
Sony's New 'Hyperpop' PS5 Covers are Bright and Stylish
Lifestyle Gaming Ecosystems
Nintendo Extends Music Access Beyond Its Consoles
Reconfigurable Modular Systems
Gioco Modular Furniture Kit Enables Adaptable Spaces for All Ages
Wacky Design Smartphones
Nothing, Motorola, and Others Embrace Playful Phone Experimentation
Creator-Driven Marketplaces
Goods & Hands Connects Buyers With AI-Free Designs From Creators
Indie Game Directories
Lovable Games Curates Unique Indie Games For Gamers And Developers
Design Inspiration Directories
SparkBites Curates Web Design Trends And Resources For Creatives
Design Resource Hubs
Dezign Heroes Provides Access To 1500+ Tools For Designers
Interactive Collectible Games
The Make It Mini Mobile Game Engages Kidult Collectors
AI Game Art
AI Image Generation Helps Developers Create 2D, 3D, And 3D Models
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Reimagined Building-Block Campaigns
LEGO Group Launched 'She Built That' to Defy Stereotypes
Branded Tool Bar Designs
Natural Light's ToolBar Pays Homage to DIY Dads
AI Image Editing
Design0 Simplifies Image Editing With AI-Powered Prompts And Tools
Interactive Themed Educational Boxes
Enlightened Generation’s Themed Boxes Serve Children
Ritual-Based Mobile Design
ECAL and Google Explored Hardware Inspired by Everyday Habits
Nostalgic Console-Joint Fashion
BEAMS and PlayStation Drop Retro Hoodies and Crewnecks This Season
Developer Tool Hubs
Indie Tools Organizes Essential Resources For Independent Developers
Device-Optimized App Experiences
Spotify Launches a Redesigned Tablet UI
Developer UI Builders
SwiftDesign Builds And Manages Custom Interfaces Across Multiple Input Types
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Conversational Video Discovery
Youtube Introduces AI-Powered Search with Interactive Responses
AI Art Tools
GenTube Lets Users Turn Ideas Into Stunning Art In Seconds
Art-Inspired Gallery TVs
LG Electronics is Debuting the LG Gallery TV at CES 2026
Design Inspiration Archives
Web Design Inspiration Curates Notable Website Designs And Sections
AI-Powered Creator Platforms
Android Added Advanced Mobile Editing and Creator Tools
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Visual Inspiration Searches
Braindead Search Helps Users Discover Web Design Ideas By Vibe
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Leather Goods-Focused Holiday Campaigns
Delvaux Debuted an Elevated Holiday Campaign This Year
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Floating Nordic Design Exhibitions
The Finnish Design Export & Midsummer Solstice Event is Unique
Design Resource Hubs
Designers Tool Offers Curated Design Resources Handpicked By Designers
Personalized Console Ecosystems
Xbox adds new interface updates and Gamerscore badges
Creator-Inspired Board Games
MrBeast Brings His Viral Challenges and Competition Style Home
Designer Portfolio Platforms
Good Designers Provides a Centralized Place for Creative Portfolios
Curated Shop Display Mechanics
Spellgarden Games Launched the 'Thrifty Business' Game Demo
Immersive RGB Show Puzzles
Clementoni's New Stranger Things Puzzle Bring the Upside Down Home
AI Kitchen Design Platforms
3D Cloud Introduces Conversational Tools for Custom Kitchen Planning
Creative Home Campaigns
IKEA U.S. Launches its 'Dream the Possibilities' Platform
Digital Craft Platforms
The Apple and Design Miami Collaboration Explores Creative Innovation
Creative Home Collections
IKEA is Imaginative with Its Brand-New GREJSIMOJS Capsule
Designer-Led Crafting Kits
Michaels Launches the All-New Jonathan Adler Collection
DIY Inspiration Apps
Daily DIY Reminder App Delivers Creative Upcycling Ideas And Reminders
Gamified Wellness Platforms
HealthGame Turns Healthy Habits Into Fun, Interactive Daily Challenges
Top App Showcases
Discover, Explore, and Vote for the Year’s Top Compose Applications
Creative Career Networks
DesignWhiz V2 Empowers Designers With Jobs, Tools, And Community
Playful Accent Tables
The Bug Tables Bring Digital Glitch Design into Tactile, Everyday Furniture
Tactile Editing Consoles
XPPen Develops One-Handed Hardware for Eyes-Free Creative Workflows
Analog Nostalgia Installations
Back to Basics II Celebrates Retro Tech with Vivid Paper Sculptures
Gaming News Customization Tools
Feed It Games Builds a Custom Gaming News Feed For Your Interests
Creative Production Platforms
Mew Design Combines AI-Generated Design With Manual Creative Control
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Interactive Entertainment Tools
Quiz Cabin Turns Curiosity to Playable Quizzes & Brain Challenges
Brand Recognition Games
Product Guesser Tests Brand Recognition Through Interactive Play Tool
Electronic Gaming Accessories Lineups
JSAUX Debuts Nintendo Console-Compatible Accessories
Anniversary Design Shows
Tiptoe 10 Years Celebrates Its Iconic Table Leg Through 10 Designer Works
Archival Game-Honoring Books
Sony’s 30th Anniversary Book Uncovers Unseen Prototypes and Designs
Breakthrough Development Hubs
Build Y Provides Tools and Insights to Drive Remarkable Creations
Visual Discovery Campaigns
Pinterest Autumn-Winter Ads Highlight Castlecore Dreams and Fuzzy Vibes