The September 2022 design trends are all about material innovation and experimentation as many are looking to create more sustainable synergies with the man-made and natural environment.
Researchers at Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, for example, boast an augmented cement innovation that they infused with shrimp cells to increase the strength of the material. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, on the other hand, have proposed limestone grown out of algae. This delivers a carbon-neutral solution, with the potential of it becoming carbon-negative with a bit more work on the process.
The September 2022 design round-up also spotlights some exhibitions and fairs that showcase innovative materials at work—from the Radford Gallery's Hard Knocks exhibit to the pavilions at the Chart Art Fair.
Top 100 Design Trends in September
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Metaverse-Inspired Retail Interiors
Masquespacio Designs a Colorful Interior for Mango Teen
99
Off-Grid Mobile Homes
Living Vehicle's Design Can Turn Humidity into Water
98
170-Kilometre-Long Mirrored Skyscrapers
The Saudi Arabian Government Reveals a Linear City Design
97
Mushroom-Based Sneaker Boxes
Mr Bailey x adidas Originals OZLUCENT Comes in Sustainable Packaging
96
Geometrically Inspired Low-Lying Homes
Studio B Designs a Trapezoidal Home in Colorado
95
Futuristic Sci-Fi Motorbikes
The 'Hermes-X30' Draws Inspiration from Cyberpunk 2077 and John Wick
94
Incredibly Playful Tiny Houses
Lauren Coleman’s Tiny House Takes Cues from Hide-and-Seek
93
Suspended Hotel Lobbies
Ace Hotel Toronto Was Designed by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects
92
Treehouse-Like Residences
CplusC Architectural Workshop Designed This Elevated House in Sydney
91
3D-Printed Home Decor Collections
SSENSE Launched a Sustainable Collection with 'Argot Studio'
90
Semi-Digital Clothing Designs
The FFFACE x FINCH Limited Capsule Showcases Seven Artworks
89
Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures
Maxim Zhestkov's Motion Sculpture is Breathtaking & Intricate
88
Intimate Limestone Villas
John Pawson Creates Two Luxurious Residencies in Ibiza
87
Working Flying Car Prototypes
Volkswagen Debuts a Working Prototype of the Flying Tiger
86
RGB-Equipped Standing Desks
Secretlab Unveiled the 'Magnus Pro' Metal Standing Desk
85
STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes
Build & Ride by Adam Higgins Can Be Both Challenging and Playful
84
Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps
These Modular Lamps by Palefire Studio are Striking
83
Mid-Century-Inspired Private Clubs
The New Holloway House Boasts Sophisticated and Artsy Feels
82
Brazilian Rainforest Houses
Studio MK27 Designs Caza Azul, Located in São Paulo
81
Four-in-One E-Motorbikes
The WAYRA EV-03 is a Motorcycle that Covers Four Popular Functions
80
Plastic Sci-Fi Figurines
Kotobukiya Unveiled its Licensed ARTFX+ Boba Fett Display Model
79
Contemporary Live-Work Spaces
Studio McW Converts a Warehouse into a Space for Earthrise Studio
78
Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture
Georgia Hatton's the Wiggle Collection is "Visually Exciting"
77
Beautiful Circular Libraries
3andwich Design Unveils the Water Drop Library in China
76
Retro-Inspired Chocolate Vapes
Cletion Launches a Line of Edible Vapes, 'Vapezinhos de Chocolate'
75
Material-Specific Furniture Exhibitions
The Radford Gallery Debuts the Hard Knocks Exhibit
74
Martian Toilet Prototypes
Duravit Develops a Toilet Concept for People Living on Mars
73
Design-Forward Stackable Stools
Konstantin Grcic Utilizes the Power of Irregular Shapes & Colors
72
Refreshed Gaming Chair Collections
DXRacer Launched 2023 Iterations of the 'Air Pro' and 'Master'
71
Safe Inclusive Nightclubs
Mutuus Studio Designs the Supernova Nightclub in Seattle
70
Powerful Home Coffee Grinders
Fellow's Ode Brew Grinder is the Perfect Home Companion
69
Angular Writer's Huts
Clancy Moore Architects Incorporate The Writing Room in a Dublin Home
68
Pared-Back Concrete-Block Homes
KKAA YTAA Designs the House of Joy, Overlooking a National Park
67
Credit Card-Like Timekeepers
Code41 Reimagines the Modern Timepiece with New 'Mecascape' Design
66
Natural Material Pavilions
Softspace Digital's Chart Art Fair Pavilion Features Bioplastic & Larch
65
Military-Inspired SUVs
Rezvani Released a Teaser for the 'Vengeance' Futuristic SUV
64
Circular Skysrapers
ZN Era Has Proposed an Oddly Shaped Mixed-Use Skyscraper in Dubai
63
Botanical Marketplace Concepts
Taylor Corzine's The Local Collective Emphasizes Community
62
19th-Century-Inspired Seating Collections
Scottish Designers Use Mount Stuart House as Inspiration
61
Medical Preparation Toys
Premedprep by Adam Higgins Reduces Anxiety During Medical Procedures
60
Industrial-Inspired STEAM Buildings
WilkinsonEyre Designed an Arts and Engineering Building
59
Biomaterial Retail Interiors
Molly May Ratcliffe Researches How Biomaterials Can Be Better Used
58
Customizable Acoustic Lighting Systems
Acoustic Static Links is the Latest Product by LightArt
57
AR-Enabled Art Apps
Cupixel Let's Users Become Master Painters Using AR and AI Technologies
56
Backpack-Mounted Desktop Computers
The eBlaztr is a Desktop Tower with a Portable Design
55
Anxiety-Alleviating Pet Hospitals
Melany McGillvray' Developed a Calming Pet Hospital Concept
54
Futuristic Intelligent Toilets
Kohler Inserts “Advanced Technological Features” in Its Designs
53
Low-Cost Ethical Housing
Austin Maynard Architects Builds Low-Cost Housing in Melbourne
52
Garden-Inspired Pavilions
Overtreders W Build a Demountable Pavilion in the Netherlands
51
Algae-Grown Limestone
University of Colorado Boulder Researchers Seek Carbon-Neutral Solutions
50
Ice Cube Necklaces
Golem Collaborated with Laila El Mahelmy on This Unique Project
49
Sea-inspired Bar Interiors
Architect Gae Avitabile Designs a Remarkable Interior for Civico 29
48
Paired-Back Chinese Restaurants
StudioAC Created a Monochrome Chinese Restaurant in a Strip Mall
47
Happiness-Increasing Urban Space Concepts
Rebeka But Introduces Their Ürban.dose Vision
46
Reusable Chewing Gum Containers
Dorcas Chu Creates a Multi-Functional Design Object
45
Anime-Inspired Handmade Dolls
Culture Entertainment Reveals Two Naruto and Sasuke Kokeshi Dolls
44
Inside-Out Greenhouse Restaurants
Norm Architects Complete a Project in a Swedish Vineyard
43
Brain-Like Labyrinths
Brash Collective Explore Mindfulness and Self-awareness with This Piece
42
Memorialized Convertible Cars
Porsche Added a Special Convertible Cayenne to its Museum
41
All-Black Geometric Houses
Bornstein Lyckefors Debuts a Timber-Clad Villa in Sweden
40
Stacked Physical Archives
Nendo's Concrete Tunnels Will House Its Strikingly Modern Work
39
Ukraine-Inspired Furniture Collections
Victoria Yakusha Explores Her Connection to Ukraine
38
Car-Free Neighborhood Redevelopments
Berlin’s Former Tegel Airport is Being Converted
37
Modern Electric Bike Shops
Ciguë Draws Design Inspiration from Car-free City Concepts
36
Metaverse Distilleries
Rojkind Arquitectos and Bompas & Parr Design a Distillery for Jose Cuervo
35
Cozy Red Brick Houses
Kiki Archi Redesign an Existing Home in Changping District, China
34
Eye-Inspired Handbag Designs
Kofta’s Eye Handbag is Luxurious and Unexpected
33
Upside-Down Sneaker Pop-Ups
Axel Arigato’s “Topsy-Turvy” Shopping Experience is Unique
32
British Electric Motorcycles
The Arc Vector EV is Reimagined for 2022 with a Special Edition
31
Enclosed Electric Tricycles
Carver Electric Created a City-Focused Compact Electric Vehicle
30
Prefabricated Flood-Resistant Houses
Knox Bhavan Developed This Functional Contemporary Home
29
Inaugural Electric Muscle Cars
Dodge Announced the 'Charger Daytona SRT' Electric Concept Car
28
Refugee-Informed Installations
Ai Weiwei Creates the Life Jackets Installation in Quebec City
27
Algae-Based Illuminators
nea studio Crafted Chandeliers & Sconces from Locally Sourced Algae
26
Bespoke EV Conversion Kits
Brabus Launched an EV Conversion Kit for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
25
Aesthetically Pleasing Artist Studios
Konishi Gaffney Turns a 1950s Garage into an Artist's Studio
24
Modular Pop-Up Marketplaces
Chybik + Kristof Design a Marketplace Structure for Manifesto Market
23
Medieval Design-Inspired Exhibitions
(Re)imagining Aydon is Located in a 700-Year-Old Castle
22
Curvaceous Residential Towers
MAD & Biecher Architectes Unveil a Residential Tower in France
21
Three-Level Archeologist Retreats
Arquitectura Nativa Has Created an Impeccable Dwelling
20
Retro Gaming Keycaps
ZMKC Launched the Pocket Game Artisan Keycap 2 for Retro Game Fans
19
Dual-Extruder 3D Printers
The Ender-3 Neo Series Features Three Models for Different Needs
18
Colorful Aerial Installations
Morag Myerscough Creates Work to Support the Clean Power Campaign
17
Shrimp Cell-Fused Cements
Researchers have Augmented Cement with Shrimp Cells for Strength
16
Experimental Residential Buildings
Eric Owen Moss Architects Designs the A+M House
15
Sentimentality-Exploring Fashion Collections
Maddison Robinson’s Heir is an Award-Winning Project
14
Tree-Informed Restaurant Roofs
Group of Architects Create the Metasequoia Grove Restaurant
13
Soothing Live-Work Units
Part Office Overhauls Two Condominiums in Los Angeles, California
12
Limestone-Clad Contemporary Fashion Stores
The New Acne Studios Store in Paris Exudes Luxury
11
Contrasting Workspace Interiors
Cake Architecture Played Around with Colors and Textures
10
Circular Meadow-Topped Homes
Sou Fujimoto Creates a Circular Villa for Hotelier Not a Hotel
9
Spherical Water Fountains
Maya Lin Debuts a Striking Design for the Obama Presidential Center
8
Eco-Conscious Night-Time Restaurants
Vignesh Sankar's Trash Feast Solves Night-Time Food Dilemmas
7
Church-Inspired Asian Smokehouses
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture Designs Loro Heights
6
Colorful Queer Monuments
Adam Nathaniel Furman Boasts Playful Structures at the Commonwealth Games
5
Human-Generated Energy Concepts
Otto Copping Envisioned The Human Hydro Park Royal
4
Geologically Inspired Museum Designs
Ennead Architects Reveal the Milwaukee Public Museum Design
3
Mass-Timber Building Designs
Herzog & de Meuron Incorporate Existing Buildings in Its Project
2
Remote Lifeguard Towers
Crosson Architects' Design is Located on a New Zealand Beach
1
Modular Conference Venues
Jaakko Torvinen Designs the Little Finlandia Building
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Masquespacio Designs a Colorful Interior for Mango Teen
Military-Grade Overland Camper Trucks
The Wolf Rigs 'Patton' Hummer Camper is Spacious
170-Kilometre-Long Mirrored Skyscrapers
The Saudi Arabian Government Reveals a Linear City Design
Sustainable Sand-Filled Toilets
The 'Sandi' Toilet Concept by Archie Read is Low-Cost
Geometrically Inspired Low-Lying Homes
Studio B Designs a Trapezoidal Home in Colorado
Luxury Shoelace Earrings
Balenciaga Debuts Its Latest Absurdist Piece, the 'Shoelace Bow Earrings'
AR-Powered OLED Room Dividers
The 'Vivid' OLED Display Has a Transparent, Linkable Design
Precariously Suspended Sofas
The 'Suspended Sofa' by Mark Mitchell is Cloud-Like
Stool-Equipped Pet Carriers
The Conceptual 'Guacal' Pet Carrier by Andrés Cáceres is Well-Designed
Fold-Out WFH Desks
The Writing Bureau from the Taiji Fujimori Atelier Offers Ample Space
Suspended Hotel Lobbies
Ace Hotel Toronto Was Designed by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects
Transforming Commuter Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Vista Roadster by Hyunsik Moon is Shapeshifting
Transparent Birchwood Nature Cabins
The 'Immerso' Glamping Cabin Has a Transparent Design
Metaverse Drag Shows
Queens of the Metaverse is a Mixed-Reality Drag Show
Intimate Limestone Villas
John Pawson Creates Two Luxurious Residencies in Ibiza
Brazilian Rainforest Houses
Studio MK27 Designs Caza Azul, Located in São Paulo
Four-in-One E-Motorbikes
The WAYRA EV-03 is a Motorcycle that Covers Four Popular Functions
Child-Created Playgrounds
LEGO's Fly Away Isles Was Guided by the Minds of Kids
Anime-Inspired Playful Watches
Dragonball Z Joins SWATCH On a New Series of Timepieces
Contemporary Live-Work Spaces
Studio McW Converts a Warehouse into a Space for Earthrise Studio
Affordable Electric Motorcycles
The ONYX RCR is an E-Bike that Meets Motorcycle Performance Levels
Robotic AI-Powered Lawnmowers
The Lawna Smart Cyber Mower Offers Autonomous Lawn Maintenance
Bespoke Car-Matching Speakers
The Mercedes-AMG GT x iXOOST Speaker Has a Grille-Like Design
Beginner-Friendly 3D Printers
The X-MAKER Smart 3D Printer is Perfect for Kids
Bike-Motorcycle Hybrids
The NIU SQi E-Bike Blurs the Line Between Bike and Motorcycle
Ultra-Compact Foldable Bikes
The Onebot S2 Folds with an Unconventional Design
Biomaterial Leather Bags
A Big Indian Story is Bringing Sustainable Fashion to India
Cosmetic Metaverse Realms
Nars Cosmetics Launches 'Nars Color Quest' on Roblox
Condiment-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream is Serving Ketchup & Mustard Soft Serve at the CNE
Automaker E-Bike Motor Initiatives
Porsche is Creating E-Bike Motors Following Two Acquisitions
Biomaterial Retail Interiors
Molly May Ratcliffe Researches How Biomaterials Can Be Better Used
Ad-Supported Gaming Services
'Playmanity' Lets All Users Play Full Games by Watching Ads
AR-Enabled E-Commerce Products
Nextech AR Launches 'ARitize Configurator' For Shopify
Dual-Purpose Camera-Like Lamps
The Nostalgian Floor Lamp Clock by Hoyeon Shin is Industrial
Sea-inspired Bar Interiors
Architect Gae Avitabile Designs a Remarkable Interior for Civico 29
Sneaker Marketplace Metaverses
The Edit Ldn Opened a Premium Store Within Bloktopia
Fantasy-Inspired Soda Flavors
Coca-Cola Creations Launches Fantasy-Inspired Coca-Cola Dreamworld
Electric Vehicle Dining Tables
The 'Fruble' Frunk Table Supports Camping with a Tesla
Modern Electric Bike Shops
Ciguë Draws Design Inspiration from Car-free City Concepts
Urban Lifestyle E-Bikes
Raleigh Launched the Lightweight 'Trace' E-Bike for Commuters
British Electric Motorcycles
The Arc Vector EV is Reimagined for 2022 with a Special Edition
Enclosed Electric Tricycles
Carver Electric Created a City-Focused Compact Electric Vehicle
Sleek All-Black E-Bikes
VanMoof Launches a New Limited Edition 'S3 Aluminum' E-Bike
Algae-Based Illuminators
nea studio Crafted Chandeliers & Sconces from Locally Sourced Algae
Bespoke EV Conversion Kits
Brabus Launched an EV Conversion Kit for the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Aesthetically Pleasing Artist Studios
Konishi Gaffney Turns a 1950s Garage into an Artist's Studio
Modular Pop-Up Marketplaces
Chybik + Kristof Design a Marketplace Structure for Manifesto Market
Functional Utility E-Bikes
Hyper Bike Co. Unveils the Black 'Ultra 40' Commuter E-Bike
DIY Monster Pops
tinyB's Fun Halloween Kit Helps Kids Make Their Own Spooky Treats
Australian Electric Motorcycles
Savic Motorcycles is Launching the 'C-Series' as Australia's First
Inspirational Apparel Campaigns
Cole Hann Launches New Campaign, 'Work For What You Believe In'
Virtual Influencer Collabs
Pacsun and Miquela are Partnering on Seasonal Social Content
Historic Electric Motorcycles
Can-Am Unveiled the 'Origin' and 'Pulse' Models for 2024
Curvaceous Residential Towers
MAD & Biecher Architectes Unveil a Residential Tower in France
Game-Themed Overnight Giveaways
Staypineapple Launched the GOTTA GETAWAY AND PLAY Promotion
Ultimate Off-Road Trail E-Bikes
Evil Bikes' Epocalypse E-Bike is Feature-Packed
PC Building Giveaways
Overclockers UK is Giving Away 'PC Building Simulator 2' with a PC
International Automaker Expansions
Gordon Murray Automotive is Entering the United States Market
Earth-Inspired Timepieces
The Coelestium TERRA Maintains a Minimalist Form
Metaverse Movie Recreations
Netflix Debuts a VR Experience on Decentraland to Promote 'Gray Man'
Anime-Inspired Wireless Earbuds
Final Audio Launches the Evangelion-Inspired EVA2020 'Type-REI'
Low-Carbon Diamond Jewelry
Pandora Brilliance Features Lab-Created Diamonds & 100% Recycled Metals
Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets
The Barbie™ x Dragon Glassware® Coasters Set is Ideal for Millennials
Bag-Focused Designer Installations
Kiko Kostadinov Debuts an Installation at Dover Street Market
Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars
RXBAR's Seasonal 'Pumpkin Spice' Protein Bar is Made with Real Pumpkin
Upcycled Denim Waste Furniture
The 'Fluff Stack' Furniture by Lenny Stopp is Eye-Catching
Luxe Diamond Watch Cases
Golden Concept Debuts the World's Most Expensive Apple Watch Case
Multi-Creative Fashion Campaigns
Levi's SilverTab™ Returns with a New Collection and Campaign
Limestone-Clad Contemporary Fashion Stores
The New Acne Studios Store in Paris Exudes Luxury
Programmable Single-Knob Keypads
Megalodon Launched Preorders for its 'Macro Knob Pad'
Contrasting Workspace Interiors
Cake Architecture Played Around with Colors and Textures
Circular Meadow-Topped Homes
Sou Fujimoto Creates a Circular Villa for Hotelier Not a Hotel
Dual-Burr Manual Coffee Grinders
The 'MOMENTEM' Coffee Grinder Has Two Grinding Chambers
Urban Electric Bicycles
Cannondale Launched the 'Treadwell Neo 2' Minimalist E-Bike
Red Apple-Infused Vegan Perfumes
KAYALI's Eden Juicy Apple | 01 is Mesmerizing in Its Presence
Ethereal Flower-Inspired Silk Scarfs
OLIZ's Wildflowers Scarf is Delicate and Beautiful
Easy-to-Install EV Chargers
The ClipperCreek HCS-50 EV Level 2 Charger Works Indoors or Out
Multifunctional Angular Desktop Rulers
This Hexagonal Ruler Set Offers a Three-in-One Design
Rugged All-Terrain E-Bikes
The Volt Alpine is a Mid-Range E-Bike with Over 70 Miles of Range
Laptop Display Connectivity Hubs
The Plugable 13-in-1 USB-C Docking Station Supports 100W Charging
Brazilian-American Esports Facilities
FURIA Esports Will Open a New Miami Venue in Fall 2022
Retailer EV Charging Partnerships
IKEA and Electrify America Have Partnered to Expand EV Charging
Anniversary-Honoring Sporty Fashion
Sillage Launches its New Muay Thai Collection Full of Graphics
Mass-Timber Building Designs
Herzog & de Meuron Incorporate Existing Buildings in Its Project
Sustainable E-Commerce Businesses
SustainKart is an Indian Marketplace Prioritizing Sustainability
Logo-Themed Luxury Timepieces
Supreme and Rolex Join Forces on the Oyster Perpetual Watch
Ice Cream Dive Bars
Miller High Life Created Dive Bar Flavored Ice Cream
Value-Focused Vape Products
The GEEK BAR E600 Range Comes in 20 Flavors at £5 Each
Sculptural Rattan Interiors
Enter Projects Asia Introduces Rattan Sculptures into Office Interiors
Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs
Matt Gondek Launches His 'Fight Club' Collection on MakersPlace
Martian-Informed Inflatable Buildings
The Martian House is a Prototype Shelter for Astronauts
Timepiece-Inspired Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina Wilsdorf Collection is Luxurious and Miniature
Pole-Mounted EV Chargers
National Grid Debuted Space-Efficient Chargers in Melrose, Massachusetts
Strategically Repurposed Churches
Konishi Gaffney Converts a Church into a Community Centre
Kenyan Electric Motorcycles
Ecobodaa Kenya Announced its 'Umeme 3000' E-Motorbike
Dessert-Centric Temaki Sushis
Dominique Ansel Workshop Joins Nami Nori on Mochi Ice Cream Temakis
Summer E-Bike Promotions
RadPower Bikes Launced a Site-Wide Sale to Celebrate the End of Summer
Premium Pie-Flavored Cookies
Crumbl Added Two New Cookies to its Rotation Library This Week
Italian Truffle Boxes
Tartuflanghe's Journey to Piedmont is a Delicious Experience
Console Gaming PC Platforms
Sony Announced an Upcoming PlayStation Launcher for PC
Solar Facade Office Buildings
550 Spencer Will Be Covered in 1,182 Solar Panels
Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries
WAOW Gallery Presents the New SEA, IM AWAKE Exhibition
Work-Life Balance Policies
The Bank of Ireland Launched a New Paternity Leave Policy for Employees
Rapper-Collaborative Streetwear Capsule
Unknown T Joins Places+Faces on a New Collection
EV-Grade Power Stations
The LIPOWER MARS-2000 Offers 1,460Wh of Power
Celestial-Themed Facial Mask Kits
Floramye Promises an "Otherworldly Facial Experience"
Snack-Sized Bundt Cakes
The Tastykake Mini Bundt Cakes Come in Two Flavors
Anime-Inspired Evening Watches
Casio's Baby-G Announces a New Sailor Moon Collaboration
Collab Vintage Flight Coats
COMME des GARÇONS & Lewis Leather Drop the Lightning Tight Fit Jacket
Snackable Miniature Cookies
Trader Joe's New Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are Made for Snacking
Contemporary Camo-Face Timepiece
Seiko Launches the New 5 Sports SKX Street Style Watch
Hyper-Realistic Virtual Avatars
NVIDIA Unveils Its 'Omniverse Avatar Cloud Engine' Technology
Pre-Oiled Keyboard Switches
Gateron Launched the 'Oil King' Linear Switches on Drop
V6-Equipped Supercars
Ferrari Unveiled the Upcoming '296 GT3' Race Car with a V6 Engine
Comprehensive Pasta Boxes
Giadzy's Choose-Your-Own Pasta Adventure Box Presents Many Taste Options
Gluten-Free Pasta Boxes
Giadzy Spotlights Its Italiana Sans Gluten Gift Box
Speedy Grocery Delivery Partnerships
AWG and DoorDash Will Offer On-Demand Grocery Deliveries
American Bike Sharing Programs
MetroBike is Expanding Beyond Austin and Tripling its Fleet