Top 100 Design Trends in July

From Floating Skyline Havens to Transparent Geometry Planters

— July 31, 2014 — Eco
The top July 2014 design trends are primarily eco-driven. The warmer weather being experienced by most parts of the world inspires consumers to become more eco-conscious. Not only do consumers tend do seek out environmentally friendly alternatives, they're also looking for new and exciting ways to connect with nature.

Brands and designers are meeting this demand by producing both products and services that enable consumers to experience the outdoors in a truly unique and one-of-a-kind way.

Structures, homes and buildings are offering residents self-sufficient options such as the 'Midori Uchi' House, which produces more energy than it uses. Designs like Smartvoll Architekten's 'H House' and the Glass Tree House enable consumers to experience nature in ways they never imagined possible.

For more insight and examples, be sure to check out Trend Hunter's Design Trend Report.
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3D Storytelling Papercrafts
3D Storytelling Papercrafts
These Paper Images are Layered Together to Create Vivid Storyboards
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Sculptural Topographic Calendars
Sculptural Topographic Calendars
Land Rover Promotes Off-Roading in a Chic and Artistic Way
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Symbolic Music Icon Illustrations
Symbolic Music Icon Illustrations
Jonathan Zawada Creates Art Works Inspired by Michael Jackson
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Desolate Infrastructure Photography
Desolate Infrastructure Photography
This Architecture Photo Series is Poignant and Shocking
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Cheeky Father's Day Greetings
Cheeky Father's Day Greetings
Etsy's World's Greatest Dad Card Features a Cheese Grater Graphic
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Earthy Geometric Abodes
Earthy Geometric Abodes
This Stunning Cubist Home is Flawless, Organic and Artistic
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Haunting Painted Portraits
Haunting Painted Portraits
Photographer Michal Mozolewski Delves into a Dark and Dreamlike World
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Artisan Dad Parcels
Artisan Dad Parcels
BRIKA's Father's Day Gift Box Celebrates the Patriarch Themed Holiday
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Sleek Retro-Modern Housing
Sleek Retro-Modern Housing
Kew House by Piercy&Company; Marries Tradition with Modernity
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Worldly Plasticine Food
Worldly Plasticine Food
The Baltic Travel Company Created National Food Delicacies with Dough
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Weathered Environmental Homes
Weathered Environmental Homes
The Island House Blends in with the Natural Landscape
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Playfully Modern Home Decor
Playfully Modern Home Decor
The Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Curiously Explores Materiality
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Geometric Nature Abodes
Geometric Nature Abodes
House H Uses Artificiality to Enhance the Surrounding Landscape
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Abandoned Castle Photography
Abandoned Castle Photography
This Hauntingly Beautiful Series Takes on Forgotten Castle Landscapes
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Owl-Centric Offices
Owl-Centric Offices
The Hootsuite Office Takes Brand Identity into Account
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Striking Slanted Abodes
Striking Slanted Abodes
This Unique Sculptural Design for the Villa Bie Residence is Stunning
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Luxurious Holistic Havens
Luxurious Holistic Havens
The Aro Hā Wellness Retreat is Bespoke and Sustainable
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Interactive Fur Removal Ads
Interactive Fur Removal Ads
This 3M Pet Hair Roller Campaign is Funny and Smart
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World Cup Stadium Charts
World Cup Stadium Charts
Grassform's Chart Takes a Look Back at All of the FIFA World Cup Stadiums
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Book-Dangling Shelves
Book-Dangling Shelves
OldAndCold Creates Unique Book Shelving for Those Who Love to Hang Out
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Cinematic Soccer Prints
Cinematic Soccer Prints
These FIFA World Cup Posters Redo Cult Classics as National Soccer Teams
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Cheerless Circus Photography
Cheerless Circus Photography
This Russian Circus Photo Series is Poignant and Nostalgic
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Eccentric Paper Branding
Eccentric Paper Branding
Neenah Paper’s Environment Paper Line is Beautifully Crafted
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Exotic Animal Jewelry
Exotic Animal Jewelry
The Sloth Ring is the Perfect Way to Celebrate Sloth Week
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Continuous Space Apartments
Continuous Space Apartments
Filippo Carandini Fixes up an Abode in Florence
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Luxury Cruise Trains
Luxury Cruise Trains
JR East Trains Has Commissioned Ken Okuyama to Design Its Latest Cars
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Boxed Timber Architecture
Boxed Timber Architecture
The Casa GG Takes Minimalism to a Whole New Level
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Freehand Tattoo Art
Freehand Tattoo Art
Tattoo Artist Jay Freestyle Doesn't Use Stencils or Sketches
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Geometric Topography Artworks
Geometric Topography Artworks
These Jonathan Zawada Graphics Capture Mountainous Views
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Geometric Celebrity Caricatures
Geometric Celebrity Caricatures
Stavros Damos Drawings of Musicians and Actors are Breathtaking
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Whisker Bicycle Accessories
Whisker Bicycle Accessories
The VibraSee Creates a Temporary Bike Lane for Cyclists
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Cheesy Pizza Bedding
Cheesy Pizza Bedding
This Bedding by Claire Manganiello is Designed to Make Your Bed Delicious
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Whimsically Feminine Illustrations
Whimsically Feminine Illustrations
Jenny Liz Rome's Illustrations Mix Modern and Classic Fashions
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Spectacular African Retreats
Spectacular African Retreats
The Cove 6 Residence Features Panoramic Views
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Face Tattoo Photography
Face Tattoo Photography
Mark Leaver Photographs People with Face Tattoos in His 'Tattoos' Series
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Contemporary Kinship Photography
Contemporary Kinship Photography
This Modern Family Photo Series is Oddly Fascinating
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Meditative Treehouse Structures
Meditative Treehouse Structures
This Glass Tree House is the Perfect Spot for Meditation
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Custom Fit Shoes
Custom Fit Shoes
Uneek Sandals are Made with Two Cords and a Sole
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Eco Efficient Homes
Eco Efficient Homes
This Vancouver Home is the Perfect Family Dwelling
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Malleable Bread Makers
Malleable Bread Makers
The Lekue Silicone Bread Maker Doubles Up as a Bowl and Cooking Pan
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Reusable Protective Packaging
Reusable Protective Packaging
Fragile by Mireia Gordi Vila Could Do Away with Styrofoam Peanuts
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Sleek Origami Superyachts
Sleek Origami Superyachts
Vasily Klyukin's Blue Boat is the Equivalent of a Sports Car on Water
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Bad Habit Breakers
Bad Habit Breakers
The Pleasurable Troublemakers Annoy Until Healthier Decisions are Made
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Everyday Escapism Photography
Everyday Escapism Photography
Transitions by Clarissa Bonet Captures Quiet Changes
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Surreal Victorian Kid Portraits
Surreal Victorian Kid Portraits
Childhood Lost by Justyna Neryng is Nostalgic and Evocative
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Lyrical Innuendo Illustrations
Lyrical Innuendo Illustrations
Nathan Pyle Created Comical Images that Depict Popular Song Lyrics
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Ethereal Fantasy Portraits
Ethereal Fantasy Portraits
These Feminine Portrait Illustrations are Whimsical and Dreamy
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Minimalist Fantasy Characters
Minimalist Fantasy Characters
Jerry Liu's Game of Thrones Illustrations are in a Vector Art Style
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Endearing Animal Photography
Endearing Animal Photography
This Animal Emotions Photo Series is Arresting and Unique
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Blunt Motivational Posters
Blunt Motivational Posters
An Inspirational Print Design From Startup Vitamins Doesn't Mince Words
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Simplistically Clever Furniture
Simplistically Clever Furniture
The Visibility Product Design Studio Focuses on Modern Innovation
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Compact Camping Essentials
Compact Camping Essentials
CB2's Lean-To Tent Features a Great Design for On-the-Go Travel
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Minimalist Multitasking Desktops
Minimalist Multitasking Desktops
Three Shelf Table Desks Provide Multilayers of Work Surfaces
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Repurposed Pop Culture Illustrations
Repurposed Pop Culture Illustrations
Ben Hickey Re-Imagines Pop Culture Objects as Everyday Items
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Anti-Homeless Installments
Anti-Homeless Installments
Nils Norman Depicts the Questionable Nature of ‘Defensive Architecture’
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Modular Pendant Lamps
Modular Pendant Lamps
P.Lamp' by Ivan Zhang is a Lighting System Completed Without Exposed Wires
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Charming Barn Homes
Charming Barn Homes
This Charming Barn Residence Features an Additional Level
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Luminous Mountainside Mansions
Luminous Mountainside Mansions
This Unique Mountainside Home is an Architectural Gem
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Vintage Marquee Signs
Vintage Marquee Signs
The ‘Electric Moon’ Company Crafts Brilliant Light-Up Marquee Signs
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Boundlessly Luxurious Penthouses
Boundlessly Luxurious Penthouses
The Antokolsky Penthouse Offers a View From the Top
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Elegant Swan Superyachts
Elegant Swan Superyachts
Vasily Klyukin's White Swan Boat is a Luxury Yacht Design Concept
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High-Heeled Male Choreography
High-Heeled Male Choreography
Yanis Marshall and Co Are Flawless in This Sexy Beyoncé Dance
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Female Relative Photography
Female Relative Photography
Mutter Schuhe by Nina Roder Captures Three Generations in Same Clothes
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Quirky Vintage Subway Photos
Quirky Vintage Subway Photos
Bob Mazzer Captures Rare Moments in the London Underground
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Cardboard Trade Show Booths
Cardboard Trade Show Booths
Quinn Popcorn's Trade Show Booth is Made from a Lot of Paper and Glue
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Ingenious E-Ink Clocks
Ingenious E-Ink Clocks
The Twelve24 ClockONE Clock Has a Unique E-Ink Time Display
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Surreal Nature Photography
Surreal Nature Photography
Katharina Jung Takes Fanciful Portraits of Herself by Manipulating Them
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Charming Fox Photography
Charming Fox Photography
The Fall In Love With Foxes Series by The Mind Unleashed is Adorable
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Bizarre Baby Artwork
Bizarre Baby Artwork
Johnson Tsang's Chubby Baby Sculpture Set Shows Dramatic Infant Portrayals
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Exposed Special Effect Photography
Exposed Special Effect Photography
Robert Zemeckis Reveals How Feature Films are Made Using CGI
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Membrane Packaging Systems
Membrane Packaging Systems
Mireia Gordi i Vila's Flexible Packaging Suspends Bespoke Items
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Transparent Geometry Planters
Transparent Geometry Planters
Etsy's Glass Terrarium Icosahedron is Both Decorative and Practical
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Transparent Business Cards
Transparent Business Cards
Martyna Wedzicka Created a Clever Clear Plastic Business Card
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Interactive Yoga Mats
Interactive Yoga Mats
The Innovative Yoga Mat LUNAR Works Alongside the TERA App
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Energy-Efficient Urban Homes
Energy-Efficient Urban Homes
The Midori Uchi is Environmentally Sensitive
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Fishy Feline Beds
Fishy Feline Beds
The Fish Born Cat House by Sang Nam-Park Turns the Tables Around
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Abandoned Island Photography
Abandoned Island Photography
Christopher Payne Captured the North Brother Island for His New Book
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Open Skyline Mansions
Open Skyline Mansions
This Hollywood Hills House Has the Best Views in the City
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Prismatically Nude Photography
Prismatically Nude Photography
These Maciek Jasik Photos Conceal Nudity with Blurred Color
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Colorful Luxury Yachts
Colorful Luxury Yachts
Vasily Klyukin Designs High-Class Boats with Flair
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Music-Themed Flip Flops
Music-Themed Flip Flops
Havaianas by Federica Sanavio is Simplistic and Stylishly Sculptural
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Nostalgic Gamer Aquariums
Nostalgic Gamer Aquariums
Kelsey Kronmiller Constructed a Super Mario Aquarium
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Feminized Sci-Fi Illustrations
Feminized Sci-Fi Illustrations
These Estela Villas Art Works Transform Iconic Star Wars Characters
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Death-Fated Portraits
Death-Fated Portraits
'Right Before I Die' Depicts People Facing Death with Acceptance
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Bike Rack Benches
Bike Rack Benches
The Parametric Bike Stand by Nikola Kungulovski is Doubly Functional
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DIY Furniture-Making Systems
DIY Furniture-Making Systems
Modos by Matt Tyson is Made up of Wooden Boards and Aluminum Hinges
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Gold-Infused Floral Branding
Gold-Infused Floral Branding
This Luxurious Branding Identity is Glam and Charming
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Intensely Personal Portraits
Intensely Personal Portraits
Photographer Shelly Mosman Relies on "Spontaneity of Circumstance"
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Hipster-Mocking Posters
Hipster-Mocking Posters
Sad and Useless Created Posters that Poke Fun at Stereotypical Hipsters
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Floating Skyline Havens
Floating Skyline Havens
This Wood Cliffside Home Has Idyllic Views and is Eco-Friendly
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Energy-Boosting Desks
Energy-Boosting Desks
This Mobile Standing Desk is Affordable and Compact
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Princess Mugshot Photography
Princess Mugshot Photography
This Fairytale Photo Series is Candid and Sends an Important Message
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Modern Villain Makeovers
Modern Villain Makeovers
Jeff Langevin Updates Maleficent’s Look for the 21st Century
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Sleek Stackable Mugs
Sleek Stackable Mugs
This Unique Coffee Mug Design is Minimalist and Crafty
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Collapsible Origami Clutches
Collapsible Origami Clutches
The Distortion Bag by Bao Bao Issey Miyake Employs Complex Geometries
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Digitized Disney Portraits
Digitized Disney Portraits
Gothic-Icecream's Hyperrealistic Art Works Evolve Iconic Characters
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Murderous High Heels
Murderous High Heels
Designer Nixxi Rose Gives 'Pain is Beauty' a Whole New Meaning
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Suspended Space-Saving Sleepers
Suspended Space-Saving Sleepers
The Space is Luxury Bed is Raised to the Ceiling When Not Used
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Disney Princess Cosplays
Disney Princess Cosplays
Ultimate Fans Make Themselves Over to Look Like Favorite Cartoon Heroine
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