When you hear 'pod,' chances are, you think of the iPod. However, this cluster is totally unrelated to the Apple media devices. The articles featured here are all based on round, pod-like designs. The innovations range from capsule chairs to pod cars to a bunch of other peculiar, orb-shaped designs.
Take a chance to click through to remind yourself what the term 'pod' used to refer to. For a more visual experience, select the Photo Gallery mode below.
40 Podtastic Capsules and Roundovations
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EcoSphere
Self Contained Ecosystems
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Air-Powered Cars
The MDI AirPod
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Pods Designed for Napping
The COCON at the Kiétud' Spa
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Extreme Snow Pod Racers
The Slegoon
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Pet Pods
Modern Interior Pet Design (UPDATE)
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Ultra High Speed Public Pods
SkyTran Individual Maglev System
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Chinese Child Ball
New Sport or a Bubble for Babysitting?
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Suspended Pod Loungers
Magical Garden Swings
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Capsule Caravans
Fashionable Living by David Tonkinson
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New York Nap Capsules
MetroNaps EnergyPod
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Cliff-Integrated Pod Resorts
The 'Sphere Hotel'
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MindLab's Brainstorming Egg
Danish Whiteboard-Walled Capsule
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Molecular Mixology
Mojitos With Orbs of Mint
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Ballsy Fashion Shows
German Spherical Catwalk Extravaganza
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Airport Capsule For Tired Travelers
Nemoralex Relaxation Pod
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Insect-Inspired Pod Racers
The One-Man Scarab
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Photoshopped Concept Cars
Chrysler GEM Peapod Contest
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Wicker Pod Furniture
Cocoon Collection by Fute Design
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Illuminated Ostrich Pods
Fiela Feather Chandelier
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Round Washing Machines
The ‘Aquarium' Features Rotating Spheres
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Upright Nap Capsules
El ZULO
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Anti-Crime Balls
Bags of Paint to Throw at Criminals
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Inflatable Digital Multimedia Display
Puffersphere
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Personal Media Pods
Customizable Ovei
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Human Hibernation Pods
‘The Alpine Capsule' Mimics a Giant Drop of Mercury
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2 Inch MP3 Pods
Samsung S2 Pebble
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Coffee Pods
The Presovar by Martin Necas
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Electric Neighbourhood Cars
The GreenEcoMobility Peapod
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LED Spa Pods
Oxy-LED Light Spa Capsule for Weight Loss
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Japanese Hayfever Pods
Pollen Robots
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High Chair Pods
MOZZEE Nest
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Pet Prayer Collar Capsule
Does Your Pooch Pray?
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Wombtastic Chairs
$10,000 Pod Seat Shakes Your Butt With Sound
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Rocking Pods
Scott Wilson's Purity Chair
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Chinese Health Balls as Tea Infusers
Orbs Help You Find Zen and Brew a Beverage
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Eye Pods
Olay Regenerist Derma Eye Pods
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Super Round Balls
More Impressive Than You Think
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Surface Makeover
Microsoft Spherical Surface Prototype
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Light Balancing
Stimuli 3.0 Lighting Reacts To Surrounding Light
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Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'Woolly' Capsule Coffee Machine is Friendly
Industrial Design Smart Speakers
The Conceptual HomePod Nano by Justin Latham is Braun-Like
Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories
The Novium 'Edge' and 'Shuttleport' Have a Minimalist Design
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
The Nothing Npod (1) Draws Inspiration from the iPod Shuffle
Speaker-Like Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'POCO' Portable Capsule Coffee Machine is Handy
Contemporary Racing Simulators
Studio Casti Designs the DrivePod with Modern Aesthetics
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers
Sound Stack is the Epitome of a Multi-Functional Bluetooth Speaker
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Futuristic Portable Pods
This Ventilated Pod is Designed For a Multitude Of Applications
Candy-Like Computer Accessories
Beta Design Office Designs the Mayku Accessories Collection
Connected Medication Reminder Holders
The Conceptual Ownum Pod from the Rule Studio is Advanced
Collaboration Coffee Capsule Machines
The Drip Pod Youbi Can Be Customized via an App
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Hybrid Professional Laptop Accessories
The Conceptual 'SnapFIT' by Riccardo Bosisio is Four-in-One
Multifunctional Compact Chargers
Twelve South Presents the Butterfly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
Modular Sexual Furniture Designs
Domhnall Nolan Designs the Play Pieces Capsule for Joyride
Compact Capsule-Like Coffee Makers
The Outin Nano Portable Espresso Coffee Machine is Travel-Ready
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Simplistic Fastening Furniture Capsules
YourFoRest Designs the EasyStory Collection of Furniture
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Future-Facing Tech Brand Chairs
The 'Seed Chair' by Povilas Grigas is Imagined for Google Offices
Hydroponic Plant-Growth Ecosystems
The Square Greens Pod is a Compact Device to Cultivate Food
Recycled Homeware Capsules
Particle Launches a Collection Made from Recycled Sneaker Materials
Tubular Note-Shaped Speakers
The Conceptual 'Mark' Premium Audio Device is Simple and Intuitive
Plastic-Free Coffee Pods
Keurig's K-Rounds are Protected by a Plant-Based Coating
Next-Generation Egg-Shaped Tiny Homes
The Ecocapsule NextGen is Ultra-Compact Yet Comfortable
Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts
i29 Creates the Câpsula Concept for Dutch Design Week
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
Rounded Portable Projector Units
The Conceptual 'TRIPO' Projector by Hana Belassi is All-in-One
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Crystalline Gem-Like Coffee Tables
The 'Soda' Coffee Tables by Yiannis Ghikas are Dazzling
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Shifting Orientation Smartphone Docks
The 'Rotator' Smartphone Stand Charger Changes for Needs
Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
Casetify Presents the Project-CSTF: Protection from Impact Series
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Social Podcast Exploration Platforms
'Podiscover' Helps Listeners Find Their Next Favorite Show
Modular Mobile Professional Pouches
The Orbitkey 2-in-1 Tech Pouch Organizes All Device Essentials
Reusable Coffee Capsule Kits
The tampit Capsule Barista Packs Seven Reusable Pods at Once
Intricately Crafted Homeware Capsules
L'OBJET Designs the New L’Atelier Homeware Series
Feature-Rich Low-Cost Earbuds
The POCO Pods Boast 12mm Drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 and More
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Whimsical Joint Lighting Collections
Rakumba and Tom Fereday Join Forces on the Port Collection
Contemporary Versatile Glassware
Richard Brendon Designs the Modern Optic Collection
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
Wireframed-Based Furniture Capsules
The New Lines Series is a Set of Wired Minimal Furniture
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
AI-Powered Health Offices
Forward Health Debuts a New Self-Contained Doctors Office
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Anniversary-Honoring Vintage Drinkware
Starbucks and Disney Join Forces on a New Collection
Mechanical Illumination Earbud Cases
The 'G-CUBE' AirPods Pro Storage Case Has an Armor-Like Form
Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players
'The DEVICE' by Alex Casabò Has an Ultra-Industrial Design
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Metal-Inspired Homeware Capsules
KUTARQ Studio Unveils the GVPO Lighting & FOLIO Furniture Series
Blown Glass-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Gauzak Design Studio Creates the Luisa Collection of Light
Verstaile Tablet Docking Stations
The MagHub 3 Offers 8-in-1 Functinality for Mobile Devices
Sustainable Modern Bathroom Seating
Marco Carini's Capsule is Made from Recycled Cork Materials
Bao-Resembling Modern Poufs
Alda Ly Architecture Presents the Bao Pouf Capsule for HBF
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
Computer Symbol-Inspired Watch Designs
Anicorn Watches Releases the Spinning Beach Ball Watch
Bulky Rounded Furniture Capsules
SANAYI313 Designs the New Oblong Collection of Maximalist Pieces
Clamshell Gaming Devices
Retroid Teased an Upcoming Retroid Pocket Foldable Gaming Handheld
Collectible Circular Design Exhibitions
Isola Presents Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Three-in-One Wireless Charger Docks
The MagEZ Slider 2 Has an All-in-One Construction
Denim-Covered Furniture Capsules
Harry Nuriev Designs a Capsule of Fabric-Based Furniture
Audio-Elevating Bluetooth Modules
The 'Go' Pods Boost the Quality Of Wireless Music-Listening
Colorful Smartphone Charging Docks
Burnner Designs the New Griptok with its Own Charging Dock
Omni-Compatible Magnetic Phone Grips
The Latest PopSockets MagSafe Phone Grips are Intuitive
Minimal Wireless Audio Earbuds
ODDICY Presents a Look at the TWIG and TWIG PRO Earbuds
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
Artful Meticulous Tableware Series
Zaha Hadid Design Presents a Series of Tableware Collections
Workstation-Equipped Laptop Bags
The 'Workpod' Mobile Office Briefcase is Durably Designed
Intelligent Wireless Charging Devices
The Carousel Series by Pablo Designs Features Two Pieces
Galatic-Inspired Coffee Machines
The DUOBO by LG Labs Extracts Two Coffee Pods Simultaneously
Electronic Device Leather Accessories
Pad & Quill Creates Luxe Accessories for Apple Products
Colorful Foam-Based Furniture Capsules
NARA Presents the FAMILY Collection of Furniture
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Cozy Contemporary Seating Collections
Arnau Reyna Designs the Owwi Seating Capsule for Actiu
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Bold Miniature Wireless Earbuds
The JBuds Mini by JLab have an Extremely Compact Design
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Artist-Approved Tech Accessories
Velvet Caviar Partners with Artist Keith Haring on a New Capsule
Dynamic Snapped Cookware Capsules
Joseph Joseph Unveils the Spaces Series of Houseware
Car-Themed Tech Accessories
CASETiFY and Daniel Arsham Launch the Nebula-Themed Tech Collection
Soft Geometric-Themed Furniture
Patricia Urquiola Designs the Oru Collection for Andreu World
Drop-Shaped Smart Speakers
Pantheone Audio Obsidian Doubles as a Work of Art
Orb Logo-Themed Premium Lighters
ZIPPO and Vivienne Westwood Launch a Lighter Collection
Tactical Smartphone Accessories
The PUI Series Creates a Unique Way to Interact with Phones
Tranquil Cozy Fashion Capsules
MAXIME Unveils the New a Man and His Objects Collection
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Architecturally Strong Furniture Capsules
Alain Gilles Designs the Edge Capsule for Milla & Milli
Versatile Utilitarian Furniture
Equiparc Presents teh Collection 40 of Modular Furniture
Stand-Attached Smart Tablets
Google's Pixel Tablet is Connected to its Charging Speaker Dock
Dome-Shaped Smart Speakers
One Object Design Studio Creates the Dome Series of Speakers
Sculptural Smartphone Wireless Chargers
The OVAL Charging Station is Shaped like a UFO
Minimalist Dual-Device Chargers
The CASETiFY PowerThru 2-in-1 Charging Stand Hides Tech Components
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Jewel-Like Structural Wireless Speakers
Pantheone Delivers a Smaller Obsidian Speaker Design
Minimal Rounded Furniture Collections
MUT Design Creates the Tres Collection for Saba
Hexagonal Connectable Collectibles
Nano Pods House Licensed Characters from Pop Culture
Dedicated Videoconferencing Office Pods
The SnapCab LinkPro is Built with Professionals in Mind
Crystal-Celebrating Light Capsule
Tom Fereday Joins Rakumba on the Port Light Capsule
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Slim Portable Audio Turntables
Benjamin Großjohann Designs the Sleek New Coturn CT-01
Simplistic Everyday Fashion Designs
C2H4 Unveils its New Case#R007 Genesis Collection
Circular Design Collections
Danish Designer Nikolaj Storm Works with Zalando for its New Capsule
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Wireless Earbud Connecting Chains
M.CRAFTSMAN Design Studio Designs the Functional PodChain
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
Samsung Unveils its New Eco-Friends Accessory Collection
Collaborative Golf Accessories Capsule
Saturdays NYC and BRIEFING Unveil Golf Accessories Capsule
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a Look at the Bounce Vision Accessories
Brutalist-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Lukas Peet Designs the Vector Series of Light for A-N-D
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Dynamic Geometric Side Tables
YuoNing Chien Designs the Designated Side Table Capsule
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Stackable Colorful Café Collection
Division Twelve and Jones & de Leval Design the Twigz Capsule
Versatile Modern Appliance Capsules
Monogram Unveils Three New Appliance Collections
Organically Shaped Furniture Capsules
Kelly Wearstler Deisgns the Echo Collection of Furniture
Playful Dynamic Furniture Capsule
Another Human Presents the New Galliforms Collection
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes