These September 2020 design innovations range from bespoke paper furniture to upcycled home collections.
Floating Coconet is a notable example centered around sustainability and aims to battle plastic pollution by eliminating it. The anti-plastic pollution device was founded on Kickstarter and designed to "capture plastic pollution in rivers before it has the chance to enter the oceans."
Another design innovation to note is Objects and Ideograms' coral reef restoration solution project titled ''Coral Carbonate." Based in the US, the company is developing coral reef substitutes that are developed with 3D-printed calcium carbonate materials. The formations are not only sustainable but can house coral reefs, allowing marine life to grow while simulating and replacing deteriorating underwater vegetation.
Top 35 Design Trends in September
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Low-Cost Cabin Blueprints
The Den Outdoors DIY Cabin Plans Come in Several Options to Choose From
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Reusable Fast Food Packaging
PriestmanGoode Utilizes Cocoa Bean Shells in New Innovative Project
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Innovative Food Waste Leathers
Tômtex is a Material Made Out of Seafood Shells and Coffee Grounds
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Innovative Lipstick Sampling Solutions
LIVCER Develops a Sampling Solution Called Livstick
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Inflatable Floating Suits
SiiGii's Suit Lets Wearers Float and Stay Protected from the Sun
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Storage-Equipped Platform Beds
This Platform Bed from the Anthill Studio Maximizes Functionality
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Upcycled Home Collections
West Elm Debuted a Collection Made with Upcycled Eileen Fisher Materials
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Colorful Street Art Installations
Camille Walala's Artwork Adorns Two Pedestrian Crossings
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Multi-Level Work Spaces
Shuhei Goto Architects Revamps a Former Lecture Hall in Japan
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Modular Meeting Rooms
ROOM's Modular Products Support Adaptable & Flexible Workspaces
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Home Office Cubicles
Panasonic's Komoru Helps to Separate Living & Working Spaces
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Massive Green Walls
MAD Has Completed a Residence with the "Largest Living Wall" in America
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In-Cafe Co-Working Spaces
Starbucks Japan is Introducing a "Full and Proper Co-Working Space"
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Event-Hosting Clothing Stores
Collective Facilitates the Aesthetic of a Hybrid Clothing Store
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Custom Mycelium Packaging Solutions
The Ecovative Mushroom Packaging is 100% Home-Compostable
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Anti-Plastic Pollution Devices
The Floating Coconet is an Innovative Solutions for Clean Waters
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Tongue-Operated Wearables
The [In]Brace is a Wearable Invention for People with Disabilities
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Brutalist Concrete Desktop Organizers
'The Mesh' by Shift Organizer Offers Ample Space for Items
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Guided Meditation Journals
The Bloom Meditation Journal Promotes Mindful Habits & Self-Awareness
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Empowering Child-Specific Houseware
The Ben Van Berkel x Alessi Boasts Chair & Dinnerware for Kids
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Wellness-Focused Home Goods
OUI is a New Home Brand Sharing Decor, Tabletop & Wellness Products
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Elevated Dining Experiences
Pinch Delivers a New Food and Beverage Experience with Parcel
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Reef Restoration Projects
Objects and Ideograms Develops a 3D-Printed Calcium Carbonate Solution
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Mental State-Translating Fashion Collections
Violet Zhou Explores Different States of Mind
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Neo-Vintage Collectible Cards
eBay Collaborated with Buff Monster on Melty Misfits
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Bespoke Paper-Made Furniture
Ying Chang's Malleable State Collection Includes Furniture & Homeware
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Photosynthesis-Mimicking Devices
U of Cambridge Scientists Boast a New Renewable Energy Device
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Modern Lifestyle Tapestries
Three’s Modern Tapestry Depicts Scenes from Life in Lockdown
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Salvaged Shell Materials
Sea Stone Repurposes Waste from the Seafood and Aquaculture Industries
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Distancing Meeting Tables
Watson's Meeting Tables Support Collaboration at a Distance
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Urban Pop-Up Cinemas
Garage Screen Sits Across from the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
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Eco-Friendly Soft Coolers
Igloo's Soft Cooler Collection is Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
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Floral Sticky Notes
A Sticky Leaf Offers a More Expressive Way of Leaving Notes
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Multipurpose Hybrid Lighters
EZ Reach Combines the Features of Pocket and Long-Reaching Lighters
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Photography Mentorship Programs
The Break Free Program by Olympus Appeals to Gen Z & Millennials
Related Ideas
Mini Eco-Conscious Cabins
The Karg Cabins Offer Off-Grid Accommodations in a Stylish Way
Elegantly Organized Smart Desks
The Woolsey Smart Desk Hides Tech Components Inside
Minimalist Geometric Feline Beds
The 'Catzz' Cat Bed Has a Portable, Flatpack Design
VR-Enhanced Virtual Events
Igloo Vision Works with Its Clients to Provide Memorable Experiences
Prefab Wilderness Cabins
'The Mountain Refuge' Cabin Has a Cozy, Minimal Design
Restored Scandinavian-Inspired Cabins
The Lilla Norr A-Frame Cabin is Available on Airbnb
Contemporary Wooden Cabins
OMB Designs the Bowen Island House by the Calm Waters
Self-Sustaining Indoor Gardens
The Conceptual 'Moltke' Modular Vertical Garden Saves Space
Aquatic Inflatable Desktop Peripherals
The Conceptual 'Tube' Mouse is Playfully Functional
Bacteria-Banishing Sanitizer Wands
The 'Uster' UVC Sterilizing Light Has a Highly Portable Design
Upcycled Home Collections
West Elm Debuted a Collection Made with Upcycled Eileen Fisher Materials
Touchless Beauty Testers
Meiyume's Motion-Activated Packs Release Fragrances & Liquids
Solid Porcelain Drink Containers
The Kokoro Thermal Flask Won't Taint Beverage Flavor
Plant-Covered Offices
Snøhetta Envisions ASI Reisen Headquarters with Contemporary Sensibilities
Pandemic-Fighting Office Concepts
Steel Case Debuted a Manuel of Suggestions to Return to Work
Terrarium-Like Incense Burners
These Backflow Incense Burners from Kin Objects are Stylish
Refillable Toothpaste Pumps
IKI Does Away with the Standard Toothpaste Tube
Paw-Cleaning Door Mats
The Conceptual 'Pet Paws' Sanitizing Mat Cleans Dogs After a Walk
Handheld Wellness-Supporting Devices
The 'Melo' Breathing Device Guides Users Through Stress
Retro Gamer Coffee Tables
The Love Hultén Arcade Coffee Table Allows for Nostalgic Gameplay
Contactless Cosmetic Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Virtual Makeup Try-On Includes Face Mask Detection
Home Office Cubicles
Panasonic's Komoru Helps to Separate Living & Working Spaces
Social Distancing Murals
Stella Artois' Social Distancing Art Helps People Keep Their Space
Live Luxury Shopping Services
Gucci Live is for Personalized Online Luxury Shopping
Eco-Conscious Cannabis Packaging
ND Supplies Inc. & Calyx Containers Boast Eco Cannabis Packaging
Mindful Flatpack Sets
The Limited-Edition IKEA Mindsets Encourage Introspective Moments
Inflatable Lifesaving Collars
The 'Wuanap' Smart Life Collar Keeps the Wearer's Head Above Water
Teleconferencing Video Call Lights
The Lume Cube Video Light Allows for Customizable Illumination
Award-Winning Community Hub Concepts
Maya Roufail Develops a Community Hub That Boasts Cohesion
Multipurpose Hand Gesture Controllers
The 'Pero' Gesture Controller Works with Many Solutions
Local Resource Student Cabins
The 'Kusy Kawsay' Wooden Studio Cabin is Achieved with Eco Materials
Evolving Child Bedroom Furniture
The Bellamy 'UP!' Convertible Crib Bed Changes with Children
Edgeless Transparent TV Units
The Xiaomi Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition is Captivating
Emerging Artist Billboards
Tate Collective’s Young Artist Billboards Spotlight Emerging Artists
Toy Maze-Integrated Stools
The 'Island Stool' Offers Kids a Place to Sit and Play
Virtual Self-Care Experiences
Tatcha Created an Animal Crossing Island to Introduce New Skincare
Squared Timber Residences
Lukas Lenherr's Jonschwil Home Boasts a Stacked Design
Comforting Quarantine Candles
Earl of East's Scented Candle Smells Capture Places People Miss Most
Upcycled Pendant Lights
LightArt's Coil Collection is Made with Recycled Materials
Leather Watermelon Bags
Designer Tsuchiya Kaban Watermelon Bag Perfectly Houses the Fruit
Diamond-Like Camouflage Tents
This New Heimplanet Cave Tent Highlights a Stylish Finish
Lunar Surface-Inspired Mirrors
The 'Luna Mirror' by Granila Santisteban Comes in Several Sizes
AR Beauty Mirrors
Amorepacific’s In-Store Mirror Limits Consumer Interaction with Staff
Upcycled Milk Masks
Discarded's Eco-Friendly Face Mask is Made from Casein Protein Extracts
Color Blocked Minimal Streetwear
fragment design & PEACEMINUSONE Join on THE CONVENI Collection
AI-Equipped Smart Bags
The Stealth Smart Bags Use a Camera to Monitor for Danger
Haute Hollow Brick Buildings
This New Building in Tehran, Iran Shines Light into All Areas
Portable Pop-Up Privacy Screens
The 'Ventaglio' Privacy Screen Divides Desks and Dining Areas
Virtual Lipstick Labs
Lip Lab At Home Helps People Create Custom Lipsticks with an Expert
Biophilic Design Plant Holders
The Uplift Planter by Modern Sprout Offers Full-Spectrum Light
Undulating Mathematical Decor Plates
The 'Push' Plate from Fundamental Berlin is Customizable
Prompted Mindfulness Journals
The Simple Observations Journal Encourages Presence at Home
Laminated Lumber Architecture
NKS Architects' Meiken Kogyo Head Office is Sculptural
Heat Wave Beer Promotions
Budweiser is Reducing Beer Prices Based on Increases in Weather
Modular Home-Office Furniture Systems
Mutabor Debuts the Branded Home Office For Employees
Robust Prosumer 3D Printers
The STACKER F1 3D Printer is Ready for the Home or Office
Automotive Backseat Mattresses
The Hikotor Inflatable Car Mattress Creates a Comfy Bed Anywhere
Employee Care Kits
SnackNation's Inspire Collection Bolsters Company Culture
VIP Drive-In Screenings
Mitsubishi & The Luna Cinema are Offering a Luxurious Open-Air Experience
Flexible Ownership Apartments
Rhove's Model Gives Apartment Renters a Stake in the Building
Ultra-Accurate Depth Cameras
The Intel RealSense D455 Promises Precision and More
Smartphone Gesture Control Wearables
The 'Wepoint' Gesture Recognition Wearable is Easy to Use
Mid-Century Modern Audio Furniture
The Multi Format Music Console Plays Audio from Any Source
Apple Leather Furniture
Gus Modern's Vegan Leather Furniture Collection Features AppleSkin Leather
Sustainable Urban Prefab Homes
The Conceptual 'Shifting Nests' Have a Segmetned Design
Upcycled Leather Sneakers
The 'Scooter One' Shoes Keep Feet Cool and Dry with Special Fabric
Carbon-Neutral Work Chairs
The Carbon Neutral Swurve Chair is Lightweight & Easy to Sanitize
Parking Lot Cinemas
CF Markville is Converting Its Parking Lot into a Drive-In Movie Theater
Fitness Brand Streaming Partnerships
The Peloton App is Now Available to Stream on Roku in Canada
Juvenile Spy Car Beds
The Dragons of Walton Street VC150 Kids Car Bed is Retro and Stylish
Celeb-Narrated Bedtime Stories
Harry Styles Lent His Voice to 'Dream with Me' on the Calm App
Ground-Breaking Water Treatments
CLEARAS Water Recovery Inc. is Preparing to Debut Its Technology
Intensive Fitness Training Benches
The Tunturi CT80 Core Trainer Supports Over 300 Pounds
Gesture Control Smartwatch Straps
The 'Mudra Band' Offers Touch-Free Control for Users
Glass Tanning Beach Booths
Italian Manufacturer Unveils Transparent Cubicles for Social Distancing
At-Home Microdermabrasion Tools
The Lancer Pro Polish Micro-Dermabrasion Device Prevents "Maskne"
Barista-Inspired Coffee Sets
The 'Ninety°' Pour-Over Coffee Set Comes in Two Color Options
Home Renovation Challenges
The Toronto Star Launches the #StarChallenge for DIY Enthusiasts
Durable Multi-Device Charger Cables
The Native Union Belt Cable Pro Delivers Up to 100W of Power
Home Celebration Sweepstakes
Summer On With Don Helps to Enhance At-Home Celebrations
Retail-Converted Drive-In Theaters
Walmart Transitioning Parking Lots into Drive-In Theaters
At-Home Algae Kits
You Can Harvest Your Own Algae with the Biobombola
Outdoor Drive-In Movie Theatres
Cadillac Fairview is Unveiling Charitable Outdoor Movie Events
Bronzed Leg-Supported Tables
The 'Isadora' Coffee Table from the Kelly Wearstler Studio is Chic
Handcrafted Fragrance Discovery Kits
Xinú's Collection Kit Features all of the Brand's Scents
Revived Retro Camping Coolers
The Coleman Steel Belted Cooler Brings Back an Iconic Design
Dotted Social Distancing Markers
Paula Scher Encourages Distancing with Painted Green Dots
Exclusive Seasonal Graphic T-Shirts
MR PORTER Drops The Tee Store Full of Exclusive T-Shirts
Eco-Friendly Wireless Chargers
Solgaard's Wireless Charging Ecosystem Uses Ocean Plastic Materials
Refillable Hand Sanitizers
Sanikind is a New, Sustainable Hand Sanitizer Helping Reduce Pollution
Lightweight Creative Professional Laptops
The GIGABYTE AERO 17 Has a 144 Hz Refresh Rate and More
Free-From Keto Cookies
The Keto No-Bake Cookies are Made Without Gluten, Soy & Sugar
Meditative Friendship Apps
Headspace Minis Share Meditations to Do with a Friend Within Snapchat
Hong Kong Film-Inspired Fashion
RAW EMOTIONS Celebrates a Gloomy Vibe with the SS20 Collection
Oceanic Abyss Workstations
The 'Abyss Desk' from Duffy London Creates a Strong Visual Impact
Speed-Focused Basketball Shoes
Nike Introduces the LeBron Soldier 14 Silhouette for the Season
Barley Waste Pedestals
This Four-Tier Plinth Commissioned by Heineken Repurposes Leftover Barley
Handcrafted Vegetable-Inspired Toys
The Sebra Wooden Veggies Set Encourages Imaginative Play
DIY Retail Re-Openings
B&M Bargains Say an Increase in DIY Demand After Opening 49 Locations
Precision Camera Lens Filters
The H&Y 'REVORING' Comes in Three Sizes
Cryptocurrency-Exclusive Biohacking Cafes
Parallel Polis Offers a Variety of Biohacking Products
Healthy Morning Snack Ranges
The Roberts Hybrid Breakfast Snacks Come in Several Flavors
Distancing Theater Apps
Fandango's Guide Helps Fans Safely Return to the Movies
Cancelled Baby Shower Sweepstakes
Allswell is Making Up for Baby Showers Disrupted by Quarantine
Upcycled Botanical Gins
Mad City Botanical Rum Uses a Natural By-Product of the Sugar Industry
Complimentary Birthday Baking Kits
Betty Brings the Party Shares Cakes for Birthdays in Quarantine
Quad-Lens Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Offers Unparalleled Camera Capabilities
Mini Sci-Fi Coolers
Igloo's Star Wars The Child Playmate Mini Cooler Features Baby Yoda
24-Hour Live Fitness Portals
Find Fit People TV Offers Live-Streamed Fitness Classes and More
Dessert-Inspired Personal Pools
The Blue Bunny Personal Pool Was Inspired by the Load'd Treat Line
Protective Diver Device Cases
The Willbox Diving Smartphone Case Works with Many Devices
Same-Day Retail Delivery Trials
Walmart and Instacart are Testing Same-Day Delivery in Four Cities
Mushroom-Inspired Fall Fashion
EDEN Power Corp Drops the Mycelium Research and Development Capsule
Artist-Informed Minimal Fashion
Our Legacy's Hand Collection is Designed by Hank Grüner
Fluorescent Practical Sneakers
New Balance's New X-Racer Shoe Drops in a Bold Colorway
Photography Playing Cards
The Photography Deck Combines Entertainment & Educational Tips
Interactive VR Fashion Shows
The Fabric of Reality Explores the Immersive Future of Fashion
Four-in-One Crêpe Cakes
Lady M's Slice of the Best Shares a Sampling of Top Crêpes Cake Flavors
Popcorn-Flavored Milkshakes
Carl's Jr. is Serving Up the New Popcorn Shake Over in New Zealand
Indigo Tonal Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 12 Sneakers are Treated with an Indigo Hue
Contactless Car Displays
Jaguar Land Rover and Cambridge University Created a Touchless Screen
Sustainable Incontinence Kits
Attn:Grace Offers Earth-Friendly Solutions for Bladder Weakness
Carbon Negative Tech Companies
Microsoft Pledges to Become Carbon Negative by the Year 2030
Co-Branded Athletic Earphones
The JBL x Under Armour True Wireless Flash Earbuds are Sweatproof
Biodegradable Face Exfoliants
Naturbeads Ltd is a New Eco-friendly Microbead Manufacture
Ultimate Hamptons Weekend Giveaways
Volley x Guest of a Guest Partnered for an Exciting Giveaway
Zero-Waste Dog Food Tins
Open Farm Pet Food Offers Eco Pet Product Packaging Via Loop
Popcorn-Flavored Milkshakes
Carl's Jr. Launched a Unique Limited-Time Milkshake in New Zealand
Artful AR Measuring Tools
IKEA's Extreme Measures Uses an Inflatable AR Elephant to Fill Spaces
Miniature Sample Lipsticks
HCP Offers an Alternative to In-Store Cosmetic Samples
Monosyllabic Word Games
Poetry for Neanderthals Challenges Players to Speak in Single Syllables
Expert Culinary Recipes
Pinterest's Chefs at Home Inspire More Home Cooking
Explorative Digital Art Projects
My Queer Blackness, My Black Queerness Explores Identity
Charitable Furniture-Brand Donations
IKEA Canada Commits Over $2m to Support Local Communities
Sustainability-Focused Financing Solutions
BBVA Secures More Than €40 Billion for Its Eco Pledge
Expansive Complimentary Content Services
Plex Has Added More Than 80 Free Live TV Channels
Stabilized Prosumer Cameras
The Nikon Z 5 Mirrorless Camera Has an EXPEED 6 Processor
Unexpectedly Flavored Artisan Gins
These New Whitley Neill Flavored Gins Include Two Flavors