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Top 100 Art & Design Ideas in November

From Youthful Watercolor Portraits to House-Bus Cabins

— November 29, 2015 — Art & Design
Intricate tattoos, superimposed portraits and remixed cartoon drawings are some of the standouts from the top November 2015 art and design ideas.

Intriguing portrait series like the 'Doctrine of Signatures' from Marwane Pallas or 'Anti-Serie' by Joe Romussi combine images with pieces of food and embroidery, respectively. Now that the availability of camera phones has turned virtually everyone into a photographer worth following, these kinds of series encourage creators to think beyond just one dimension.

When it comes to getting permanently inked with art and design, some of the most unique tattoo styles to emerge are making use of pointillism, continuous lines and techniques that leave the end results looking like vintage etchings or gently airbrushed colors.
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Tennis Star Tribute Art
Tennis Star Tribute Art
This New York Studio Pays Tribute to Serena Williams with 21 Pieces of Art
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Ergonomically Balanced Blades
Ergonomically Balanced Blades
FINI Cutlery Provides Optimal Performance By Perfecting the Design
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97
Vigilante Breakfast Equipment
Vigilante Breakfast Equipment
The Batman Egg Cup and Toast Stamp Makes Meals More Fun
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Room-Sizing Speakers
Room-Sizing Speakers
The Sonos Play:5 Measures Your Room to Give Perfect Sound
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95
Close-Up Underwater Photography
Close-Up Underwater Photography
These Photographs Come Stunningly Close to Underwater Animals
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94
DIY Color-Coordinated Costumes
DIY Color-Coordinated Costumes
This Pantone Couples' Costume Completes a Hipster Halloween Look
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93
Triple-Platformed Scooters
Triple-Platformed Scooters
The Tripod Scooter by Maya Prokhorova Uses Three Balance Points
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92
Watercolor Fashion Sketches
Watercolor Fashion Sketches
These Images Present Bold Colors & Brightly Patterned Fashion Designs
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Contorted Scenery Portraits
Contorted Scenery Portraits
This Artist Creates Surreal Landscape Images by Disfiguring Pictures
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Wire Animal Sculptures
Wire Animal Sculptures
David Oliveira Creates Intricate 3D Art that Looks Like Sketches
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89
Miniature Handyman Equipment
Miniature Handyman Equipment
The Pygmy Titanium Micro Multitool is About the Size of a Quarter
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88
Expanding Electric Bicycles
Expanding Electric Bicycles
The Revelo FLEX Goes from Small to Full Size in a Flash
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87
Architecture-Inspired Fashion
Architecture-Inspired Fashion
Paris Fashion Week 2015 Displayed Garments Based on Famous Buildings
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86
Quirky Scenic Photography
Quirky Scenic Photography
These Candid Photos of Romanian Scenes are Both Unusual and Mundane
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85
Recycled Food Furniture
Recycled Food Furniture
These Beautiful Iron-like Side Tables are Made from Sunflower Oil Waste
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Wireless Folding Keyboards
Wireless Folding Keyboards
The Flyshark 2 Features Many Convenient Shortcuts and Uses Little Power
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83
Endearing Couple Illustrations
Endearing Couple Illustrations
These Drawings Show the Little Things That Bring Couples Closer
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Realistic Caricature Portraits
Realistic Caricature Portraits
These Drawings Focus on Expressive and Detailed Facial Features
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Abstract Textures Photography
Abstract Textures Photography
Benjamin Henon Captures Incredible Sculptural Images in Mid-Air
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Kitty Camping Equipment
Kitty Camping Equipment
The Cat Camp Feline Tent Lets Your Cat Join You on Camping Trips
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79
Vivid Autumn Photography
Vivid Autumn Photography
This Photographer Captures Dreamlike Pictures of Forests in Fall
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Punny Social Media Costumes
Punny Social Media Costumes
The Snapchat Ghost Costume Was Dreamed Up by Erica Domesek
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77
Busty Anime Tea Bags
Busty Anime Tea Bags
The Muku Corporation Has Designed Tea Bags Resembling an Anime Character
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Balcony Skylight Hybrids
Balcony Skylight Hybrids
This Skylight Easily Turns Into a Balcony in Just a Few Seconds
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Human Backpack Couture
Human Backpack Couture
The Rick Owens Spring/Summer 2016 Features People as Accessories
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Provocative Home Decor Prints
Provocative Home Decor Prints
These Bold Decorative Prints Add Edge to Interior Design Schemes
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Fashion-Mimicking Sculptures
Fashion-Mimicking Sculptures
Marie Valognes Re-Imagines Runway Fashions as Abstract Sculptures
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Surreal Retro Cartoons
Surreal Retro Cartoons
These Bizarre Modern Situations are Drawn in 50s Comic Illustration Style
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Rocky Stone Sofas
Rocky Stone Sofas
These Modern Sofas Look Like They're Made from Space Craters
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70
Tree Trunk Bookcases
Tree Trunk Bookcases
This Raw Wooden Shelf by Antoniazzi & Piovesana Brings Nature Right Inside
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Modular Micro Condos
Modular Micro Condos
These Micro Apartments are Part of NYC's Effort to Create Affordable Housing
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Mosaic Mexican Walls
Mosaic Mexican Walls
This Mexico House was Decorated with Inspiration from a Mosaic Decal
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Eerie Nuclear Bomb Photography
Eerie Nuclear Bomb Photography
This Photo Series Traces the History of Nuclear Bombs
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Explosively-Shaped Survival Kits
Explosively-Shaped Survival Kits
The Paracord Survival Grenade Has Your Covered in Emergencies
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Powerless LED Shower Heads
Powerless LED Shower Heads
This Color Changing Shower Head is Powered by the Force of the Water
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Modernized Barn Residences
Modernized Barn Residences
Aamodt Plumb Architects Offered a Modern Update to This Barn House
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Chilling Feral Children Photos
Chilling Feral Children Photos
This Photo Series Recounts Children Who Grew Up With Wild Animals
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Remodeled 1920s Abodes
Remodeled 1920s Abodes
This Retro Bungalow was Given a Highly Modern Facelift
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Anti-Street Art Graffiti
Anti-Street Art Graffiti
This Street Artist Painted a Picture of His Work Getting Erased
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60
Slatted Marble Basins
Slatted Marble Basins
This Elegant Marble Sink is Inspired from Both the Land and the Sea
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Youthful Watercolor Portraits
Youthful Watercolor Portraits
These Striking Illustrations Capture the Innocence of Childhood
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Easy Access Wallets
Easy Access Wallets
Your Days of Fumbling for Card is Over With the Grovemade Minimalist Wallet
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Playful Hand-Drawn Tattoos
Playful Hand-Drawn Tattoos
The Paris Tattoo Club Creates Charming Doodle-Like Designs
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Panoramic Japanese Farmhouses
Panoramic Japanese Farmhouses
This Cozy Cottage Takes Advantage of the Surrounding Elements
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Electric Car-Powered Homes
Electric Car-Powered Homes
This 3D-Printed House and Electric Car Have a Symbiotic Relationship
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Culinary Car Designs
Culinary Car Designs
Buick Color and Texture Inspirations are Extracted From Food by Gut Instincts
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Naturalistic Vintage Tattoos
Naturalistic Vintage Tattoos
These Nature-Inspired Monochromatic Tattoos Resemble Vintage Etchings
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Abstract Airbrush Tattoos
Abstract Airbrush Tattoos
These Tattoos Adopt an Intriuginlgly Realistic Abstract Art Style
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Emotional Color-Coded Diaries
Emotional Color-Coded Diaries
This Series Explores Different Emotions in a Visual Way
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Poignant Sinking Statues
Poignant Sinking Statues
This Climate Change Art Installation Reminds People of Rising Sea Levels
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Sustainable Outdoor Shelters
Sustainable Outdoor Shelters
This Cabin is Made from Local Materials and Green Technology
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Marvelous Universe Photos
Marvelous Universe Photos
These Earth and Space Photos Depict the Solar System and Deep Space
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Wakeful Portrait Photography
Wakeful Portrait Photography
The Wake Up Photo Series Captures People First Thing In the Morning
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Airy Luxury Abodes
Airy Luxury Abodes
This Hawaiian Mansion Takes Advantage of Sea Breezes and Natural Ventilation
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Freaky Victorian Portraits
Freaky Victorian Portraits
This Portrait Series Regally Depicts Real-Life Sideshow Freaks
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Lay Down Bicycles
Lay Down Bicycles
The Bird of Prey Bicycle is Designed for Optimal Performance While Riding
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Personal Air Conditioners
Personal Air Conditioners
'Evapolar' Cools an Immediate Area Instead of a Whole Room at the Office
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Surreally Photorealistic Paintings
Surreally Photorealistic Paintings
This Photographic Art Depicts Haunting, Impossible Scenes
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Millennial Hairstyle Photography
Millennial Hairstyle Photography
Tara Bogart Shoots Modern Hairstyles to Celebrate Individuality
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Embroidery-Overlayed Photos
Embroidery-Overlayed Photos
The Anti-Serie Project Blends Embroidery and Fashion Photography
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Ultra-Modern Fast Food Eateries
Ultra-Modern Fast Food Eateries
This McDonald's Location Has a Golden Facade & a Spiral Staircase
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Productivity-Boosting Offices
Productivity-Boosting Offices
This Office Helps Employees Become More Efficient Workers
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Treehouse Office Pods
Treehouse Office Pods
Dymitr Malcew Created Sofa-Embedded Alcovesfor Relaxation Within Offices
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Accurate Disney Illustrations
Accurate Disney Illustrations
This Artist Draws the Dark Origins of Disney Princess Movies
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Botanical Living Buildings
Botanical Living Buildings
This Design System Has Buildings Intertwined with Trees and Plants
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Strangely Surreal Photography
Strangely Surreal Photography
This Collection of Eerie Photos by Bobby Becker are Oddly Peculiar
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Angular Abstract Homes
Angular Abstract Homes
The 'Kloof Road' House is Framed with Black Sculptural Steel Forms
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Wood-Cladded Tree Homes
Wood-Cladded Tree Homes
This Small Wooden House Doubles as a Studio for Its Owner
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Surreal Childhood Portraits
Surreal Childhood Portraits
This Photographer Captures His Sons in Imaginative Fictional Fantasies
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Folding Knife Cards
Folding Knife Cards
The Wild Tribe Knife Design Folds into a Compact Credit Card Shape
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Pierced Disney Princesses
Pierced Disney Princesses
This Series Depicts the Iconic Heroines with Septum Piercings
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House-Bus Cabins
House-Bus Cabins
This Couple Created a Vacation Home by Refurbishing a School Bus
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Accessible VR Viewers
Accessible VR Viewers
A Variety of Knoxlabs Cardboard Viewers for Varying Budgets and Preferences
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DIY Whiskey Kits
DIY Whiskey Kits
This Brewing Chamber from the Whiskey Still Company is Handcrafted
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Cocoon-Inspired Cat Beds
Cocoon-Inspired Cat Beds
This Elegant Pet Bed is Designed for Discerning Owners
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Wooden Trailer Homes
Wooden Trailer Homes
This Fully Functional Trailer Home Was Built by a Nomadic Couple
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Hybrid Bed Closets
Hybrid Bed Closets
This Clever Space-Saver Places a Full Closet Into a Bed Frame
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Pop-Up Flower Shops
Pop-Up Flower Shops
This Artist Created a Conceptual Store Filled with Gorgeous Floral Displays
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Converted Camper Vans
Converted Camper Vans
This Volkswagen T6 Has Been Transformed into a Versatile Mobile Camper
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Eerie Food-Based Photography
Eerie Food-Based Photography
This Photographer Replaces Human Body Parts with Fruits and Veggies
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Fantastic Japanese Animal Art
Fantastic Japanese Animal Art
These Ink Drawings Incorporate Traditional Japanese Painting Style
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Homey Bar Cafes
Homey Bar Cafes
The La Maison Bleue Cafe Combines an Eatery, a Bar and a Quaint Cafe
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DIY Gardening Systems
DIY Gardening Systems
This Modular Planter Makes It Easy to Create a Vertical Green Space
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Fantasy Creature Prosthetics
Fantasy Creature Prosthetics
These Prosthetic Dragon Spikes Help Add a Mythical Touch to a Costume
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Monochromatic Eatery Interiors
Monochromatic Eatery Interiors
The Eat Rice & Noodle Restaurant Uses One Color for Decoration
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Submarine-Carried Islands
Submarine-Carried Islands
This Man-Made Island of Luxury Floats Atop the Roofs of Submarines
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Pop Art Fashion Campaigns
Pop Art Fashion Campaigns
Retailer Aizone's Ads Brings to Life the Work of Roy Lichtenstein
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Tiny Prefab Homes
Tiny Prefab Homes
The Big Box Homes Are Highly Sustainable and Eminently Affordable
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Anthropomorphic Disney Animals
Anthropomorphic Disney Animals
These Iconic Animated Characters are Re-Imagined in Human Forms
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Continuous Line Tattoos
Continuous Line Tattoos
These Artistic Black and White Tattoos are Made from One Single Line
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Shape-Shifting Brass Knuckles
Shape-Shifting Brass Knuckles
The OCATO Kung Fu Power Self-Defense Ring Changes Shape in a Snap
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Eco-Friendly Underground Mansions
Eco-Friendly Underground Mansions
This Luxe Underground Dwelling Minimizes the Use of Green Space
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Evil Cartoon Pin-Ups
Evil Cartoon Pin-Ups
Artist Andrew Tarusov Created a Series of Disney Villian Pin-Up Posters
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Tiny Minimalist Tattoos
Tiny Minimalist Tattoos
These Small Tattoos are Timeless and Sophisticated Works or Art
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Intricate Mandala Tattoos
Intricate Mandala Tattoos
These Complex Patterned Tattoos are Composed of Thousands of Fine Lines
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Contemporary Rustic Homes
Contemporary Rustic Homes
This Secluded Wildnerness Home Features Touches of Modern Design
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Tree Root Chandeliers
Tree Root Chandeliers
This Illuminated Ceiling Lamp is Inspired by Natural Tree Roots
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Survival Kit Walking Sticks
Survival Kit Walking Sticks
The Survival Hiking Stick 2.0 Puts Necessary Items in a Compact Design
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Recognizable Minimalist Logos
Recognizable Minimalist Logos
These Brand Logos Remain Identifiable Even While Stripped in Design
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