Top 100 Art & Design Trends in February

From Floating Bed Concepts to Comic Book-Inspired Sneakers

— February 24, 2018 — Art & Design
The top February 2018 art and design ideas include a number of dynamic, transformative concepts that aim to make a single product or space as useful as possible. This theme can be seen throughout modular rug designs that shift shapes to make functional furniture pieces, architectural memo pads and even wearable note-taking accessories.

The influence of the modern wellness movement is now visible in everything from meditative office pods to health retreats that encourage connection with oneself and nature through quiet contemplation.

Indoor living is also being retooled to become so functional that minimal human interaction is needed within the home. While there are many smart voice-controlled systems that have the potential to simplify many aspects of one's life, brands are launching dedicated devices like app-controlled faucets, one-handed cutting tools and self-watering indoor gardening systems to streamline daily tasks.
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Note-Displaying Bracelets
Note-Displaying Bracelets
These Snap Bracelets Offer a Writing Surface to Keep Notes Nearby
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Cubic Multi-Room Loudspeakers
Cubic Multi-Room Loudspeakers
The Teenage Engineering OD-11 Speaker Comes in Four Color Options
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Playful Home Murals
Playful Home Murals
'RE Apartment' Features a Mural by Suye, a Local Artist
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Visual Impairment-Friendly Watches
Visual Impairment-Friendly Watches
This Timepiece Concept Tells the Time Using Steel Pins
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Conceptual Upgrade-Friendly PCs
Conceptual Upgrade-Friendly PCs
The 'Whale' PC Enables Users to Change Out Components Themselves
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Sleek Dual-Tone Suitcases
Sleek Dual-Tone Suitcases
Away Travel Unveiled a New Dual-Tone Suitcase Line
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Affordable Minimalist Watches
Affordable Minimalist Watches
Linjer's Luxury Analog Watches Appeal to the Millennial Collector
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Arched Apartment Designs
Arched Apartment Designs
Raad Studio Combined Two TriBeCa Lofts Using Old Arches
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Vitamin-Focused Produce Branding
Vitamin-Focused Produce Branding
Agrohub Highlights the Vitamin Content of Fruits, Fish and More
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Antiquated LED Lightbulbs
Antiquated LED Lightbulbs
The Flyte 'ARC' LED Bulb Draws Inspiration from Classic Designs
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Sushi-Inspired Waste Bins
Sushi-Inspired Waste Bins
The Temaki Sculptured Waste Bin is made from a sheet of carbon fiber
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Architect-Designed Car Showrooms
Architect-Designed Car Showrooms
The 'Genesis Gangnam' Was Designed by Prada's Store Architects
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Maximized House Designs
Maximized House Designs
'House for L' Pushes the Boundaries of Its Lot to Accommodate a Family
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Minimalist Branded Apartments
Minimalist Branded Apartments
Thirteen Muji Furnished Apartments Are Available to Rent in Japan
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Abstractly Embroidered Pillows
Abstractly Embroidered Pillows
Tom Dixon Makes Colorfully Tufted and Embroidered Pillow Designs
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90s-Inspired Sweatpants
90s-Inspired Sweatpants
Tommy Jeans Created Sweatpants with a Nostalgic Design
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Specialized Creamy Spread Utensils
Specialized Creamy Spread Utensils
The 'PBspoon' Peanut Butter Spoon Prevents Waste
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Weather-Resistant Prayer Mats
Weather-Resistant Prayer Mats
The 'Pocket Sejadah' Enables Prayer Wherever You Find Yourself
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Kanji-Inspired Home Pieces
Kanji-Inspired Home Pieces
Nendo Designed Line of Kangi-Inspired Home Pieces for Zens
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Object-Hiding Side Tables
Object-Hiding Side Tables
The Studio Böttger 'KAROU' Table Hides Storage Behind Sliding Partitions
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Ink Stone Jewelry Boxes
Ink Stone Jewelry Boxes
Designer Mario Tsai Creates Jewelry Boxes from Ink Stone
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Ambitious Office Building Additions
Ambitious Office Building Additions
This 42 Storey Building Addition Consists of Layered Glass
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App-Connected Kitchen Faucets
App-Connected Kitchen Faucets
Kohler's 'Sensate' Kitchen Faucet Supports Apple's HomeKit Platform
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Streamlined Hot Beverage Presses
Streamlined Hot Beverage Presses
The 'FLASK' Brewer Prepares the Perfect Coffee and Tea
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LEGO-Built Bars
LEGO-Built Bars
Pop-Up LEGO-Constructed Bars are Launching Around the World
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Man-Made Coral Reef Sculptures
Man-Made Coral Reef Sculptures
Max Hooper Schneider's New Art Was Created in Partnership With BMW
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Architectural Memo Pads
Architectural Memo Pads
Triad's Omoshiro Blocks Reveal 3D Models as Its Pages are Torn Away
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Tech-Integrated Outdoor Furniture
Tech-Integrated Outdoor Furniture
Nocturnal Beasts is a Series of Furniture for Teenagers
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Ingredient-Focused Snack Packaging
Ingredient-Focused Snack Packaging
The 'Fruity' Organic Fruit Snack Focuses on Freshness
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Glass-Enforced Brutalist Architecture
Glass-Enforced Brutalist Architecture
Ottawa's Arts Center Favors Glass Over Concrete
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Juxtaposed Cliffside Homes
Juxtaposed Cliffside Homes
'Klein House' Pushes Up Against a Natural Rock Face
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Aquatic Sport-Inspired Skateboards
Aquatic Sport-Inspired Skateboards
The 'KKA S1' Skateboard Produces the Feeling of Surfing
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Terrace-Topped Tiny Homes
Terrace-Topped Tiny Homes
This Towable Tiny Home Offers Terrace Access For Sunlight Exposure
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Contoured Head Blankets
Contoured Head Blankets
The Anti-Cold Head Wrapping Blanket Prevents Drafts
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Fishmonger Puzzle Games
Fishmonger Puzzle Games
The 3D Tuna Dissection Puzzle Challenges Users to Recall Anatomy
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DIY Dessert Kits
DIY Dessert Kits
Red Velvet NYC Makes It Easy to Whip Up Gourmet Indulgences at Home
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AI Art Doppelganger Apps
AI Art Doppelganger Apps
Google Arts & Culture's Latest Update Reads Faces to Find Lookalikes
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Color-Changing Gin Bottles
Color-Changing Gin Bottles
This Griffiths Brothers Label Turns Blue When the Alcohol is Chilled
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Comfy Yolk-Inspired Seats
Comfy Yolk-Inspired Seats
The Yolk Chair is Inspired by Eggs
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Custom-Built LEGO Homes
Custom-Built LEGO Homes
The 'Little Brick Lane' Etsy Shop Builds LEGO Houses to Spec
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Premium Commuter Backpacks
Premium Commuter Backpacks
Able Carry's Backpacks are City-Tested and Commuter-Approved
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Glacier-Inspired Kitchen Islands
Glacier-Inspired Kitchen Islands
Snarkitecture Sculpts Furniture from Natural Formations
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Floating Bed Concepts
Floating Bed Concepts
kaschkasch and Zeitraum Joined Forces to Design the YOMA Bed
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Modern Holiday Houses
Modern Holiday Houses
Herbert Hussmann Created Two Modern Vacation Homes Outside of Berlin
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Avocado-Peeling Tools
Avocado-Peeling Tools
Joseph Joseph Released the 'GoAvocado' for Safe Avocado Peeling
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Multifunctional One-Handed Cutting Boards
Multifunctional One-Handed Cutting Boards
The 'Voronoi Food Preparation System' is Secure
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Towable Tiny Homes
Towable Tiny Homes
The 'Wanderlust' Home Features Wooden Accents and a Shed-Inspired Design
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Fluid Kindergarten Classrooms
Fluid Kindergarten Classrooms
IBUKU's Kindergarten Design Addresses the Young Students' Needs
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Airtight Universal Kitchen Lids
Airtight Universal Kitchen Lids
The Two Pillars 'UniLid' Fits Any Kind of Dish or Container
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Rugged Adventure Coolers
Rugged Adventure Coolers
The Otterbox Trooper is Designed to Keep Things Cold and Stay Durable
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Cinematic Cafe Designs
Cinematic Cafe Designs
This Wes Anderson-Inspired Cafe Perfectly Captures the Filmmakers Aesthetic
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Earthquake-Resistant Cafes
Earthquake-Resistant Cafes
The Coeda House is a Gorgeous Cafe Built to Stylishly Stop Earthquakes
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Environmental Disaster Shelters
Environmental Disaster Shelters
this Ecological residence buries itself during hurricane winds
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Quirky Graphic Design Illustrations
Quirky Graphic Design Illustrations
YeahYeahChloe Comments on Society Through Pastel Graphics
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Limited-Edition Electric Motorcycles
Limited-Edition Electric Motorcycles
The Cake 'Kalk' Motorcycle Offers Impressive Performance
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Speedy Sustainable Abodes
Speedy Sustainable Abodes
This Prefab Dwelling Designed by Barchitects Took 5 Hours to Build
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Interconnected Light Display Panels
Interconnected Light Display Panels
The Nanoleaf Square Enhances Spaces with Light Simulations
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Salvaged Lakeside Cottages
Salvaged Lakeside Cottages
'Casa Pollo' is Made from Recycled Wood and Metal
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Chromatic Home Concepts
Chromatic Home Concepts
'Yellow Door House' is Punctuated by Pops of Color
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Connected Cyclist Headsets
Connected Cyclist Headsets
The Ergonomic Smart Goggles Record Rides and Keep You Connected
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Dual-Purpose Bicycle Accessories
Dual-Purpose Bicycle Accessories
This Secure Bike Lock Operates as a Light When You're in Motion
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Contemporary Capsule Hotels
Contemporary Capsule Hotels
Schemata Architects Redesigned a Tokyo Capsule Hotel
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Holistic Boutique Hotels
Holistic Boutique Hotels
Casa Cook Kos Hotel Aims to Turn Tourism Into a Connection with History
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Infinitely Customizable Furniture
Infinitely Customizable Furniture
Francesco Rota's PLUS System is Practical and Versatile
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Naturally Decorated Japanese Restaurants
Naturally Decorated Japanese Restaurants
This yakinku Restaurant in Tokyo Has a Cave-Like Interior
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Pet-Friendly Bike Seats
Pet-Friendly Bike Seats
The 'BuddyRider' Lets You Bring Furry Friends with You on Rides
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Angular Electric Sports Cars
Angular Electric Sports Cars
The 'Lumen' Electric Supercar Offers 250 Miles of Range
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Grainy Psychedelic Photography Series
Grainy Psychedelic Photography Series
Dana Trippe's Photos Encompass Nostalgia and Psychedelia
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Yugoslavian Concrete Architecture Designs
Yugoslavian Concrete Architecture Designs
MoMA Explores International Designs with Its Exhibition
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Carbon Steel Chef Knives
Carbon Steel Chef Knives
The Hinoki Japanese Chef Knife is Crafted by Master Bladesmiths
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Adaptable Shelving Systems
Adaptable Shelving Systems
The Rigg Modular Shelves System is Easy to Customize and Shift Around
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Contemplative Wellness Retreats
Contemplative Wellness Retreats
'Wellness Plesnik' is an Offshoot of a Boutique Hotel in Slovenia
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Brutalist Architecture Wallpapers
Brutalist Architecture Wallpapers
Murals Wallpaper Celebrates Raw Beauty with a Concrete Effect
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Conceptual Floating Communities
Conceptual Floating Communities
The Proposed 'Floating Offshore Community' is Set in Hong Kong
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Upcycled Sports Centers
Upcycled Sports Centers
The Halsskov Water Sports Center Uses Upcycled Goods to Create Fun Spaces
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Pressure-Alleviating Scissors
Pressure-Alleviating Scissors
These Ergonomic Scissors Alleviate Pain from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Interactive Kids Composting Units
Interactive Kids Composting Units
The 'Fytó' Teaches Food Waste Awareness for Young Ones
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Self-Watering Indoor Greenhouses
Self-Watering Indoor Greenhouses
'GroBox One' is a No-Soil Hydroponic System for Growing Plants
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Minimalist Multi-Tools
Minimalist Multi-Tools
The Ranger Minimalist Multi-Tool is an All in One Tool and Wallet
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Moving-Friendly Furniture
Moving-Friendly Furniture
The Out Of Necessity 'Nomadic' Coat Rack is Simple to Fold and Move
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Dystopian Hand-Carved Jewelry
Dystopian Hand-Carved Jewelry
Captve Makes Accessories with a Narrative
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Productivity-Boosting Meditation Pods
Productivity-Boosting Meditation Pods
Open Vessel's Meditation Pods Offer Peace in the Workplace
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Concrete Canvas Designs
Concrete Canvas Designs
Designer Neal Aronowitz Designs with a Ground-Breaking New Material
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Gardener Citrus Squeezers
Gardener Citrus Squeezers
The 'Lemoniere' Juicer Seamlessly Harvests Juice and Dispenses it
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Modular Rug Furniture
Modular Rug Furniture
Front's Modular Rugs Can Fold Up to Be an Extra Chair at Your Dinner Party
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Sleek Multi-Functional Backpacks
Sleek Multi-Functional Backpacks
The Dayfarer is the Perfect Gym and Work Bag
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Comic Book-Inspired Sneakers
Comic Book-Inspired Sneakers
Instagram Artist Joshua Vides Customizes His Kicks by Hand
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Miniature Multi-Tools
Miniature Multi-Tools
The 'Puna' by 3Coil is a Masterfully Crafted Pocket-Friendly Toolkit
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Indoor Architectural Playgrounds
Indoor Architectural Playgrounds
Spencer Luckey's Gender Neutral Playground is Mushroom-Inspired
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Award-Winning Pet Houses
Award-Winning Pet Houses
The La Maision Noire Pet House is Designed to Keep Pets in Comfort
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Norwegian Artist Hubs
Norwegian Artist Hubs
This Northern Norway Work-Space is Built to Spark Artistic Work
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Secluded Cabin Hotels
Secluded Cabin Hotels
The Lokal A-Frame Boutique Cabin Offers Comfortable, Tranquil Amenities
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Urban Jungle Homes
Urban Jungle Homes
'Jungalow House' is a Fitting Abode for an Agriculturalist
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Contemporary Cabin Concepts
Contemporary Cabin Concepts
'MG Retreat' is a Modern Take on a Rustic Forest Cabin
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Modernized Camping Shelters
Modernized Camping Shelters
Olson Kundig Architects Created Comfy and Secure Bunkers for Camping
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Space-Saving Eco Clothes Dryers
Space-Saving Eco Clothes Dryers
The FoxyDry 'AIR' Dries Clothing Up and Out of the Way
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Locally Sourced Custom Furniture
Locally Sourced Custom Furniture
AngleWood's Unique Designs Add a Modern Twist to Your Home
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Micro Housing-Relief Initiatives
Micro Housing-Relief Initiatives
These Hong Kong Micro Apartments are in Concrete Pipes
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Handheld Edge-to-Edge Consoles
Handheld Edge-to-Edge Consoles
This PSP Concept Puts Controls onto the Immersive Screen
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Sculpted Ebony Wood Smartphones
Sculpted Ebony Wood Smartphones
The 'APOLLO 2.0' Smartphone is Ergonomically Shaped
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