There are many objects made in silicone for the versatility it lends. Silicone is an extremely popular choice for kitchen utensils and smartphone covers. The properties of this material make it heat-resistant, able to be produced in a number of colors and varying levels of transparency. Most of all, its unique composition makes it flexible, giving the opportunity for less rigid designs to be created.
This flexibility makes designs highly tactile and more responsive to human touch. As well, silicone gives the objects a seamless, sculptural quality that makes for an interesting art-like additions to the home. Designers are experimenting with these properties, making unexpected things squishy like batteries, food packaging, lighting and cups—though this seems like an accident waiting to happen, especially when the cup is designed to hold alcohol.
14 Squishy Silicone Designs
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Flexible Rubber Lamps
Hector Serrano's SuperPatata Collection is Playfully Malleable
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Squishy Booze Cups
The Silicone Wine and Martini Glasses are Unbreakable and Easy-to-Grip
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Pinchable Rubber Pendant Lamps
The Booo Bulb Swaps Out Fragile Glass in Favor of Flexible Material
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Desert Plant Vessels
The GumCACTUS Mug Takes an Eccentric and Oddly Ergonomic Form
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Squishy Decor Designs
Dieter Volkers Encourages a New Interaction With Everyday Objects
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Eco-Elegant Pet Bowls
Flexible Designs Made for Durability and End of Life Recycling
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Squishy Time-Tellers
The Touchy-Feely Vague Clock is Pressed for Time
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Collapsible Silicone Kettle
The Cuissential SlickBoil is a Space-Saving Kitchen Necessity
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Squishy Pudding Cups Don't Gag You With A Spoon
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Squishy Batteries
THe AtoD Rechargeable is an Easy One-Size-Fits-All Battery
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Silicone Skin Desk Lamps
These Desk Lamp Designs by Thomas Schnur are Flexible
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Silicone TV Controllers
The Flora Remote is an Unconventional Means of Changing the Channel
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Squishy Light Bubbles
Diana Lin's Stress Ball-Inspired Light Fixture
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Collapsible Coffee Filters
The Cuissential SlickDrip Compacts Your Bean-Brewing Routine
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Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
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Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'Woolly' Capsule Coffee Machine is Friendly
Malleable Stress Relief Mouses
The Conceptual 'Vent' Wireless Mouse Has a Soft Silicone Exterior
Multi-Functional Kitchen Tools
Lékué's Slider System Reimagines the Measuring Cup and Spoon
3D-Printed Intricate Homeware
Sheyn Focues on Designing Detailed Tiny Furniture Homeware
Sustainable Stainless Steel Toothbrushes
The Singular Toothbrush Features Replaceable Components
Glowing Power-Free Lamp Designs
The 'NISSHOKU' Lamp is Cordless Yet Battery-Free
Geometric Designer Dog Toys
The Sphericon Dog Chew Toy by Sy Wong is Highly Durable
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Flexible Plywood-Made Pet Houses
The TUTO Pet House by Serhii Hotvianskyi is Modern Yet Functional
Single-Piece Silicone Measuring Cups
The 'Boi' Measuring Cup by Hatice Esra SUNGUR is Malleable
Metallic Japanese Cutting Boards
The 'SIKI' Titanium Cutting Board Measures in at Just 1mm
Unbreakable Wine Glasses
Djuce's Unbreakable Glass Embraces Scandinavian Design
Playful Sponge Holders
OTOTO Boasts Cheeky Designs for the Kitchen Setting
Flask Phone Cases
Body Vodka Created a Take-Anywhere Transparent Flask Phone Case
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
Compostable Beauty Bottles
Sulapac Unveils the New Compostable Materials for Fragrance Bottle Caps
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Portable Air-Filled Sofas
Muji's Sofa Made from Air is Lightweight and Easy to Move
Modern Sippy Cup Designs
Tabor Place's the Luca Glass Sippy Cup is an Alternative to Plastic
Sponge-Like Aroma Diffusers
This Terracotta Foam Diffuser by Premnath Basa is Naturalistic
Sculptural Recycled Plastic Chairs
The 'Super' Chair is Artistic Yet Inherently Comfortable
3D-Printed Stress Balls
The 'Lettuce Ball' is Made with Digital Light Synthesis 3D Printing
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Soap-Embedded Body Scrubers
The Body Smoosh Brings Together Soap and a Scrubber
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Sekisai 'CO-BREATHING OBJECTS' Range is Ultra-Modern
Sicily-Themed Spatula Tools
The Sicily Orange Silicone Spatula from Williams Sonoma is Ornate
Self-Heated Kitchen Utensils
The 'MeltBuddy' Ice Cream Scoop and Knife make Preparation Easy
Kids Cookware Collections
Material Launches its Famous Cooking Utensils in a Kid-Friendly Format
Sustainable QSR Tablewares
This Reusable Tableware from the Elium Studio is for McDonald's France
Edge-Conforming Kitchen Ladles
Le Creuset's Revolution® Edge Ladle is Designed for Convenience
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Savory Soufflé Cups
Arnaboldi's Microwaveable Soufflés are Ready in Minutes
Soft Plumping Glosses
MAC Cosmetics' Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick Has a Soft, Spreadable Bullet
Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools
The Kinold Styrofoam Stools by Jiwon Jung are Inherently Lightweight
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Multi-Functional Food Containers
Roll by Haechan Ryu is a Space-Caving Food Container
Lavender-Colored Kitchenware
Drew Barrymore's Beautiful Kitchenware Line Dropped a Lavender Shade
Innovative Ceramic Tableware
Claire Ellis Pushes the Boundaries of Tableware Design
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware
Tickle Quo Designs an Ethereal and Beautiful Glassware Line
Plate-Style Graters
This Plate Grater by Tsuboe Promises to Make Cooking a Dream
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs
The Anywhere-Use Lamp is Slick and Extremely Versatile
Airless Bicycle Tires
The Q Designs a Bicycle Concept with Cross-Sections of a PVC Pipe
Dessert-Making Yo-Yo Toys
Takara Tomy Unveils the Ice Da Yo-Yo in Collaboration with Sanrio
Vibrantly Dynamic Wooden Appliances
Ettore Sottssass Designs More to the Twergi Collection
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Chic Non-Stick Pans
Kilne's Everything Pan is Versatile, Eye-catching, and Durable
Pleated High-Fashion Appliances
The Alessi Plissé Milk Frother Maintains an Elegant Form
Oozing Cake-Like Furniture Designs
The 'Roll Furniture' Makes Use of Discarded Materials
Cactus Leather Tech Accessories
At CES 2024, OtterBox Unveiled the Symmetry Series Cactus Leather
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Smart Food Storage Containers
Silo Offers a Vacuum Sealing Container System Connected to Alexa
Sauce-Included Multifunctional Utensils
Thomy Reimagines the Purpose of a Fork with the Saurk
Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds
The 'Ice Straw' Cools Drinks with Every Sip
Wrist-Supportive Mouse Pads
Wonjun Jo Designs the New Curble Mouse Pad with Ergonomic Support
Modern Pet-Friendly Kitchenware Ranges
Petco Recently Launches the Reddy Kitchen Line
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
Studio Karyn Lim Presents So Plast!c at SaloneSatellite
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Springy Safety-Focused Nutcrackers
The 'NutSmasher' Silicone Nutcracker Works with Any Nut
Recyclable Wax-Made Lighting Capsules
Daydreaming Objects Designs the Soft Solids Collection
Reusable Produce Seals
Food Huggers Keep Sliced Vegetables and Open Containers Fresh for Longer
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Smartphone Case Pin Charms
CASETiFY Builds Playful Customizable Smartphone Cases
Revolutionary Splatter Guards
SplatterDōm is a New Adjustable Stovetop Splatter Guard
Translucent Glass Bricks
These Unique Bricks Offer Reliable Insulation and Load-Bearing
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
Convertible Under-Counter Fridges
The Signature Kitchen Suite Mantle by Patricia Urquiola is Chic
Sleek Seafood Prep Utensils
Green Pan's Premium Silicone Fish Turner is Heat-Resistant and Durable
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
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
Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Soft Serve Lamp Lighting Design
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Walnut Shell-Created Tableware
SooA Choi Designs the New NOS Series of Tableware Looks
Stainless Steel Dynamic Lamps
Kotaro Usugami Designs the Captivating Moment Table Lamp
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Versatile Kitchen Multi-Tools
GripFlip Aims to Streamline the Cooking Process Through Design
Silicone Shell Heating Systems
Victor Ström Designs the Ergostone Pebble with Heating and Cooling
DIY Squishy Collectibles
An Elmer's Squishies Kit Creates Customized Surprise Toys
Translucent Brick Materials
Silica Aerogels are a New Translucent, Structural and Modular Material
Valentines-Themed Cooking Utensils
Le Creuset Unveils its Heart-Themed Valentine's Day Collection
Silicone Eco-Friendly Wristbands
CASETiFY Presents its New Sweat-Resistant Flexi Bands
Origami-Inspired Magsafe Grips
Marcy Arimoto Designs the New iPhone Case Inspired by Paper Folding
Spicy 3D-Printed Bouillons
The Sugar Lab's Kimchi Bouillons Add Savory Flavor to Soups
3D-Printed Cheesecakes
Researchers Created a Seven-Ingredient Cheesecake Slice with a 3D Printer
Non-Stick Oven Baking Mats
Silpat Boasts a Range of Baking Must-haves
Versatile Cork-Producing Companies
Amorim Cork Composites Spotlights Cork as a Material
Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures
Austin Stern and Alex Proba Join Forces on the Gelée Series
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Inflatable Colorful Lamps
Eva Ausmann Designs the Vibrant SQUEEZE Inflatable Lamp
Artful Meticulous Tableware Series
Zaha Hadid Design Presents a Series of Tableware Collections
Cookware-Inspired Humidifiers
The Conceptual 'SOT' Humidifier by Gahyun Kim Has a Whimsical Form
Lightweight Silicon-Based Microspeakers
These Microspeakers Offer Improved Clarity and Response
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
Cut-Resistant Kitchen Sponges
The Rescue Forever Sponge Has an Antimicrobial Design
Eco-Friendly Sleek Cups
The New PAPLUS Tumbler has a Sustainable Build and Design
Edible Sugar Pens
3Doodler's ChefDoodler is a Sugar Pen for the Modern Baker
Artist-Designed Blenders
magic bullet's Artist-Designed Wraps Champion Creativity & Expression
Miniature Handheld Graters
Gensuke Kishi Designs the Colorful Irogami Grater for Tsuboe
Digital-First Kitchen Collections
So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights
The Pofu Lamp Adds a Calming Mood to Any Space
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
Dynamic Snapped Cookware Capsules
Joseph Joseph Unveils the Spaces Series of Houseware
Color-Displaying Ink Variants
Kobe University Researchers Launch the New Nano-Scale Inks
Sculptural Artful Ultrasonic Cleaners
above studio Designs the Ultrasonic UV-C Light Cleaner
Reusable Foodservice Cup Ranges
The Berry Cup Range from Berry Global is Reusable
Flower-Inspired Robotic Grippers
This Gripping Tool is Designed to Gently Grasp Delicate Objects
Strong Versatile Bakeware Collections
Kana Presents the New Durable Milo Bakeware Collection
Authentic Tin Sake Cups
Metaphys Designs the New Set of Stackable Sake Kitchenware
Tactical Smartphone Accessories
The PUI Series Creates a Unique Way to Interact with Phones
Gamified Silicone Toys
The 'KULBUTOO' is a Fidget Toy that Uses Physics to Entertain Users
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
Sculptural Smartphone Wireless Chargers
The OVAL Charging Station is Shaped like a UFO
Nostalgic Gaming Charger Protectors
This elago W5 Silicone Cover Has a Retro Gamer Design
Small Business Vacuum Sealers
The 'VacuumSnap' Desktop Vacuum Former Works with PVC and ABS
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Playful Design Exhibitions
Dina Adlouni and Tarlan Vaziri Farahani Presents Mushy Exhibit
Silicone Spatula-Inspired Modern Offices
FORMSON Hires SPACELAB to Design Their New Office
Color-Changing Smart Fabrics
Researchers at UoW in Ontario Develop a Smart Material
Eco-Friendly USB Flash Drive
Eunsu Lee Designs the Memory Capsule USB Concept with Samsung
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds
Niveau Zéro Atelier Designs the Soft Soil Daybed From Waste Clay
Mashable Storage Sets
The Kilner 'Mash & Store Set' Makes Creating and Storing Mashed Foods Easier
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Artist-Designed Blender Wraps
magic bullet Launches Limited-Edition Artist-Designed Blender Wraps
Durable Case Built-In Smartphones
Samsung Presents the New Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Dual Spice Shaker Designs
The Stui Spice Shaker by Jonas Finkeldei Transcends the Way of Seasoning
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
Samsung Unveils its New Eco-Friends Accessory Collection
Whimsical Glass Bubbled Lamps
Youngeun Seo Designs the PEEKA Bulbous Lamp with a Playful Influence
Water-Inked Ovenable Packaging
Sirane Debuts Ovenable Films & Pouches with Water-Based Inks
Squid-Inspired Smart Windows
The University of Toronto Develops a Liquid-Filled Panel