This top list of primate inspirations showcases ads, toys and art that were created with a funky monkey motif. From animatronic apes to political sock monkeys, the furry creatures featured in this top list have infiltrated almost every sector of society.
These primate inspirations bring the jungle creatures to you. The gorillas, orangutans and monkeys featured here almost make me forget the horrors of the monkey overlords in Planet of the Apes.
61 Primate Inspirations
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Gorilla Boyfriends
Masuimi Max's Bizarre Interspecies Cover Shoot
57
Punk Apes With Piercings
The Workshop Monkey Shinez
56
Cadbury Guerilla Marketing
Dairy Milk Gorilla Ad
55
Bizarre Wildlife Photography
Mikel Uribetxeberria Creates Surreal Images in ‘Animalia'
54
London Zoo Trying to Teach Monkeys to Stop Stealing Mobile Phones
53
Japan's New Fashion Brand-A Bathing Ape
52
Animated Advertising For Beijing Olympics
BBC Sport's Olympics Monkey
51
Monkeys As Children
Monkids
50
Viral Wonderbra Ad
Cadbury Gorilla Spoof
49
Animatronic Apes
“Alive” Chimp Robot Means No Monkey Business
48
Political Sock Monkeys (UPDATE)
TheSockObama Discontinued, Racist
47
Racist Commercials
Barack Obama is a Monkey in Japanese Ad
46
Screaming Ape-arel
Christopher Kane's Fierce Angry Gorilla Tees Spark Conversation
45
Primate Cover Art
Banksy Graces the Cover of Time Out London Magazine
44
Gorilla Masked Models
The Bronx Zoo Drawing Classes
43
Human Rights For Apes
Chimp To Be Declared Human
42
Robotic Arms For Monkeys
Mind-Controlled Appendage Used Successfully by Apes
41
Personified Primates
James Quantz Jr. Creates Fun Photographs of Humonkeys
40
Riverdancing Chimpanzees
Arby's Commercial
39
Mysterious Gorilla Campaigns
The King Kong 360 Ride from Universal Studios Makes Legends Real
38
Pixelated Paintings
Annie Drew Paints One Pixel at a Time Using a Matchstick
37
Anatomical Monkey Art
'Age of Anxiety' By Troels Carlsen Celebrates the Apes
36
Monkey Chandeliers
‘Just Not Normal' Makes a Lighting Fixture From Cheeky Critters
35
Joker-Monkey Mashups
The Why So Curious George Shirt and Print Channels the Dark Knight Villain
34
Steampunk Primate Craniums
The Lisa Black Vervet Monkey Skull is Spine Chilling
33
Monkeys As Waiters
Primate Restaurant in Japan
32
Tattooed Primates
Inked Monkeys, Apes & Gorillas Show Evolution of Body Mods
31
Wine For Activism
Monkey Around With 'Grapes for Apes' And Save Orangutans
30
Guerrilla Album Campaigns
UltraSuperNew's ‘The Last Shadow Puppets' Promo
29
Chimp Smart
Chimps Chump College Students in Memory Test
28
Alien Monkey People
Jun Takahashi Creates Fluffy White Human Hybrids
27
Monkey Sweaters
Attiladesign's Cheeky Applique Top Lets You Hug a Primate
26
Primate TV Hosts
Noel Edmonds Pitches Monkey-Hosted Trivia Show 'Beat the Monkey'
25
Primate Portrayals
The Jill Greenberg 'Monkey Portraits' Series
24
Orangutan Intensive Care Units
Primate Hospital Patients Are Ridiculously Cute
23
Prodigious Rubber Primates
The Fat Monkey Debuts at the Pixelshow 2010 Conference
22
Gorilla Chic Fashion
Primate Stands Out in Lou Box's Ultra Hip 'Retro Revisited'
21
Humanimal Masterpieces
Hand-Painted Chinese Chimps Inspired by Classic Art
20
Gorilla Riding
Nate Fizzell Paints Vividly Emotional Stories of Eccentric People
19
Wearable Sock Monkeys
Why, You Ask? Because Apparently There is a Niche for Everything
18
Miniature Monkey Banks
Hide Your Money in this Cute Baby Milo Bank
17
Virals Gone Ape
Super Chill Monkey Does Hollywood
16
Monkey Thoughts Control Robots
Cognitive Powers of Apes for Tech
15
Anatomical Monkey Toys
The Kaws Milo Toy is a Collaboration Between Two Designer Giants
14
Primate Rehab
The Great Ape Project Gives Chimps a Fresh Start
13
Twittering Primates
The Lucky Monkey Tests the Mind of a Computer Using a Chimpanzee
12
Primate Phone Docks
The Julius Dance Machine Lets You Monkey Around
11
Primate Film Directors
The Chimpcam Movie Was Filmed by Monkeys
10
Primate Producers
Capucine the Monkey is the First Non-Human Film Maker
9
Monkey-Loving Photography
PRIMATES from Neha Mirchandani Follows Humans Ancestors
8
Swingin' Sock Monkeys
Artists Remake Childhood Toy
7
Proverb Primates
KRonikle Mini Sculptures Include Variations of Wise Monkeys
6
Monkey Companions
Michael Stevenson's 'The Hyena Men' Shows off Man's New Best Friend
5
Jungle Wire Tamers
Cable Monkey Organizes Your Clutter, Cures Sadness
4
Studying Primate Alcoholism
Vervet Monkeys Steal Drinks, Reveal Clues About Human Drinking Habits
3
Monkey Suits to Scare Real Monkeys
Lucknow Railyway Security
2
Silly Super-Simians
Screaming Monkey Slingshot Flies Through the Air When Launched from Fingers
1
Retired Primate Sanctuaries
Chimp Haven Charity
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Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
Cartoon-Themed Performance Shoes
Puma Introduces a New ‘SpongeBob SquarePants'-Themed Collection
Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes
Vibram's Furoshiki Kicks Don't Require Shoelaces
Posture-Improving Stuffed Animals
Funbaruzu is a Supportive Companion to Help Improve Posture
Cartoon-inspired Vibrant Basketball Shoes
Spongebob Squarepants and Nike Unveil a Kyrie Collection
AI-Generated Kitchen Appliances
Marcus Byrne Uses AI to Design Gaudi-Inspired Appliances
Mismatched Creature Feature Sneakers
The PUMA x Gremlins Collection Celebrates the Film Series
AI-Powered Architectural Footwear
Str4ngeThing Envisions a Set of Renaissance Architecture Shoes
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Anime Film-Inspired Whimsical Fashion
Levi's Launches a Special Princess Mononoke Collection
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Cartoon-Detailed Fuzzy Sneakers
Marge Simpson is the Latest to Adorn the adidas Superstar
Emotional Lifelike Robots
GROOVE X Launches the FRAGMENT EDITION of its Lifelike 'LOVOT' Robots
Creature-Inspired Basketball Shoes
PUMA Joins Gremlins on the All-Pro NITRO Basketball Shoe
Cartoon Dog-Inspired Timepieces
The Timex Marlin x Snoopy Timepiece is Bold and Whimsical
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Commemorative Comic-Themed Sneakers
Kasina & adidas Launch the Campus 80s Celebrating Kim Jung Gi
Inconspicuous Pet Furniture
Pilar Pirez Manfredi Designs the TAIPEI Pet Furniture Collection
Classic Anime-Inspired Eyewear
These Washin Studio Ghibli-Inspired Glasses Come in Two Styles
Consumer-Inspired Store Mannequins
Gymshark's London Store Mannequins are Inspired by Real People
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
Cartoon-Inspired Sock Collections
The Simpsons and Happy Socks Release a Colorful Sock Collection
Fragrant Dog Toys
The Hive Scent Collection Has Aromas That Pets & People Will Appreciate
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' Campaign Stars Monica Lewinsky
Stylish Cartoon-Themed Shoes
Koi Launches a Whimsical 'Teletubbies'-Inspired Footwear Collection
Retro Cartoon-Inspired Clogs
The Jetsons are Highlighted in the Latest Pair of Crocs
Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art
The Apocalypse Inspired a New Collection of Paintings by Mishfit
Anime-Inspired Straw Shoes
Vans Celebrates the One Piece Film with the One Piece x Vans Authentic
Storytelling Robotic Runways
Coperni FW23 Had Models Share the Runway with Boston Dynamics Dogs
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Animal-Themed Apparel Collections
KENZO Releases Its New 'Varsity Jungle' Apparel Collection
Playful Graphic Streetwear Collections
DIVINITIES and BoTT Return with a New Stylish Drop
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Monstrous-Inspired Heeled Shoes
I Wanna Bangkok Presents the Hulkfoot and Bigfoot Shoes
Cartoon Rabbit-Inspired Sneakers
Jordan Unveils Its New Air Jordan 1 Low 'Rabbit'
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Spooky Cartoon Sneakers
The Simpsons x adidas Rivalry 86 Low 'Treehouse of Horror' Shoe is Playful
Soup-Themed Bunny Sculptures
Kidrobot Introduces a New Andy Warhol-Backed Campbell's Soup 'Dunny'
Holiday-Inspired Conservation Collecction
WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
Pink Tonal Plush Figurines
KAWS Joins Forces with AllRightsReserved on a Joint Series
Cartoon Character-Inspired Footwear
adidas Originals Releases a Moomin Character Based Collection
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Cartoon-Themed Vegan Sneakers
Disney's Mickey and Minnie Mouse Cover the New Vegan adidas 'Samba'
Eye-Adorned Furry Mules
ESENES WORLDWIDE Launches the Unconventionally Stylish Eyeball Mules
Playful Cartoon-Inspired Footwear
The Sanrio x Converse Line Includes Beloved Cartoon Characters
Mountain Sheep-Inspired Attractions
Thilina Liyanage Proposes This Park Observation Deck Design
Lunar Year-Themed Militaristic Apparel
maharishi Launches the Year of the Rabbit Capsule
Vinyl Toy-Inspired Glowing Sneakers
Nike Presents a Glowing Air Max 1 '87 and Terminator Low PRM
Animal-Patterned Textural Footwear
WACKO MARIA Presents Collaborative Wallabees with Clarks
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Vibrant Monochromatic Lifestyle Shoes
Pharrell Joins Forces with adidas Once Again on the Sambas
Cartoon Character-Inspired Sneakers
Disney and adidas Unveil Its New Pinocchio-Inspired Sneakers
Vibrant Bird-Inspired Artful Puzzles
LEGO Adds the Macaw Parrots Kit to the Fauna Series
Meme-Inspired Textile Sneakers
Homer Simpson Stars in the New adidas Stan Smith Sneaker Model
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Toy Film-Inspired Perforated Shoes
The Buzz Lightyear Crocs is Detailed with Themed Motifs
Fashionable Phygital Coats
Private Policy AW23 Took to the Metaverse
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Cartoon-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers
Sanrio and adidas Collaborate on New Hello Kitty Sneakers
AI-Powered Robotic Dogs
Jihee Kim Creates Laika, a Unique Robotic Pet Companion for Astronauts
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Capsules
Skechers' Monarch Capsule Emphasizes Conservation
Plush Toy Board Games
This Monopoly for Collectors is the First Squishmallows Board Game
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Artificial Artwork Galleries
'Artificial Imagination' Showcases the Capabilities of DALL-E 2
Animated Movie Apparel
Boxlunch Celebrates Dreamworks Animation Films with an Exclusive Collection
Luxe Frog-Inspired Clogs
JW Anderson Shares a Pair of Frog Clogs Ahead of Milan Fashion Week
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Philosophical Beauty Products Expansions
A.P.C. Drops a Skincare Range Inspired by a Special Quote
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Creature-Themed Tech Cases
CASETiFY Debuts a Fun-Filled Collection in Collaboration with Minions
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Newspaper-Inspired Apparel Collections
PUMA and STAPLE's Collection Is Inspired by Gidra Newspaper
Sitcom-Inspired Adorable Toy Sets
Fisher-Price Drops a Special Set for National Monica Day
Angelic Toilet Paper Packaging
Angel Soft is Swapping Its Photorealistic Baby for an Animated One
Artist-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
Dumbgood Releases a Range, Inspired by Paul Frank
Snacks-Inspired Perforated Clogs
7-Eleven and Crocs Join Forces on the Mega Crush Clogs
Mountain Atelope-Inspired Chairs
Jomo Tariku Unveils New Seating Designs at the Wexler Gallery
Monkey-Themed Y2K Apparel
Fan-Favorite Y2K Brand Paul Frank Makes its Return with MadeMe
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps
Humble Lights and APE Amsterdam Design the Two Lamp Silhouette
Unorthodox Footwear Designs
The Wacky Pack Footwear Project by Ye Shen Includes Three Styles
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets
These Little People Collector Sets Pay Homage to Classic Shows
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Nylon Giraffe Print Clogs
Brain Dead Releases New Clogs in a Nylon Giraffe Print
Unconventional Jackfruit Fragrances
Dodo Jackfruit Edition Was Inspired by an Extinct Bird
Jamaican Folklore-Inspired Fall Fashion
Nicholas Daley Unveils the Anasi Rhythm Capsule for FW24
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Vice-Inspired IPAs
The Seven Deadly Sins Inspired These Colorful Concept IPAs
TV Series-Inspired Chunky Footwear
KOI Presents a Capsule Full of Tellytubby-Themed Footwear
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Anime Museum Clothing Lines
These Ghibli Museum T-Shirts Celebrate the Studio's Films
Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines
Charles Jeffrey's LOVERBOY Offers Otherworldly Home Goods
Playfully Collaborative Clog Designs
Crocs and Barney Join Forces on a Playful Footwear
Teddy Bear-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches a Air Max 97 Teddy Bear Colorway Palette
Global Sports Game Mascots
Paris 2024 Unveils The Olympic and Paralympic Phryge Characters
Educational Candy Toy Products
Yowie Baby Animals Put a Spotlight on Endangered Wildlife
Villain-Themed Nail Polishes
Nailtopia Releases a Disney Villain-Inspired Nail Polish Capsule
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Jazz-Inspired Apparel Collections
The National Jazz Museum and Book Works Launching Tee Collection
Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions
Kenny Scharf Unveil New Art Exhibition at The Journal Gallery
Anniversary-Honoring Streetwear Graphics
BAPE Celebrates its 30th Year with the BAPE GALLERY
Standing Tranquil Napping Pods
The giraffenap Pod Models Provide Comfort Through Bodily Support
Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils
The PENTAPA is Created Entirely from Recycled Plastic
Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures
Kristine Mandsberg Debutes Nine Wall-Mounted Sculptures
Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series
Name Place Animal Thing Designs the Habitat Collection
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Animal-Themed Graphic Streetwear
HUMAN MADE Launches a New Collection Inspired by Lion Rock
Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants
Dami Seo Designs the SPOT Pet Plant Inspired by Toy Story
Jersey-Inspired Sporty Footwear
adidas Football Introduces a Set of 1-of-1 Samba Silhouettes
Poem-Sharing Plush Toys
Mood Bears Recite Poems to Express Different Emotions
Sports Card-Inspired Footwear
Panini America and Reebok Celebrate Prizm Sports Cards
Lunar Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry Charms
Ai Weiwei and TASCHEN Join Forces on the Zodiac Charms
Anime-Inspired Theme Parks
Ghibli Park Commemorates Studio Ghibli’s Beloved Animations
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles
Come Tees Works with Cactus Plant Flea Market on a New Capsule
Personalized Home Screen Characters
Dippy Adds AI Friends to Home Screens To Chat and Enjoy
Cartoon-Inspired Sneaker Collections
Puma Launches Spongebob Squarepants-Themed Sneaker Collection
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Expansive Emoticon Libraries
Amicons Offer 300 Friendly and Personality-Filled Emoticons
Vibrant Pride-Honring Sneakers
Neo Serati Joins Reebok to Celebrate South African Pride Month
Streetwear-Informed Collectible Dolls
Supreme Unveils a Closer Look at its Momoko Doll
Animal-Themed Affirmation Websites
Easy Affirm Uses Animals to Add an Emotional Aspect