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Top 100 Design Ideas in October

From Wearable Travel Cushions to Modern Rotating Lights

— October 26, 2014 — Unique
This collection of top October 2014 design ideas focuses on melding practicality with playfulness. As people become invested in getting more bang for their buck, designers are reconciling that desire with their own interest in producing something that is still aesthetically pleasing and captivating.

There is a light shaped like a bird that not only shed a warm glow, but also interacts with the user in a fun way by perching on their arm. The collection of October 2014 design ideas also a dual geometric table that is gorgeously sculptural while providing even more surface and storage to use. Lastly, one designer created a fashionable ring that moonlights as a flash drive so that people can carry around important data in a conveniently stylish way.
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Rain-Inspired Glass Bottles
Rain-Inspired Glass Bottles
The Delicate Nendo Bottles Channel the Japanese Language
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99
Partitioned Californian Abodes
Partitioned Californian Abodes
This Los Angeles Estate Separates Public and Private
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98
Modern Rotating Lights
Modern Rotating Lights
The Anita Lamp by Nicolas Conti is Minimalist and Curvaceous
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97
Stained-Glass Driverless Cars
Stained-Glass Driverless Cars
Dominic Wilcox Designs a Bizarre Concept Car Complete with a Bed
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96
Cityscape Wall Fixtures
Cityscape Wall Fixtures
These City Landscape Wall Installations Replicate the Streets of Europe
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95
Caged Glass Installations
Caged Glass Installations
This Glass-Blowing Project Comprises Liquid Glass Blown into Bird Cages
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94
Wood Bead Pendant Lights
Wood Bead Pendant Lights
Bright Beads by Coco Reynolds are Artistic Pieces of Home Decor
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93
Smartwatch Charging Stands
Smartwatch Charging Stands
Charging Apple Watches is Made More Chic Thanks to DODOcase
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92
Modern Whimsical Stools
Modern Whimsical Stools
Cora by Manrico Freda is a Fun Pouf Inspired by Fluffy Sheeps
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91
Tornado-Proof Shields
Tornado-Proof Shields
The Tuuli Armor Protective Shields Protect You Against Tornado Debris
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90
Provocative Pin-Up Furniture
Provocative Pin-Up Furniture
The Unbutton Collection is Inspired by Pin-Up Models' Clothing
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89
Luxurious Agricultural Abodes
Luxurious Agricultural Abodes
The Red Bridge House is Rich in the Details
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88
Monkey-Shaped Furniture
Monkey-Shaped Furniture
Henrique Steyer's Furniture is Inspired by Previous Iconic Creations
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87
Gold-Plated Cameras
Gold-Plated Cameras
The Brikk Lux Nikon Camera is for the Wealthy Photographer
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86
Wood Mosaic Cabinets
Wood Mosaic Cabinets
Davide G. Aquini's Wooden Buffet Table Sources Inspiration from Tribal Art
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85
Sustainable Californian Abodes
Sustainable Californian Abodes
The Hillside House is a Sustainable Property with Skylight Views
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84
Sliding Roof Houses
Sliding Roof Houses
The All-Glass Residence by dRMM Boasts a Retractable Exterior
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83
Lovely Floral Dividers
Lovely Floral Dividers
The Elmas Divider Will Decorate Your Indoor and Outdoor Boundaries
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82
Story-Telling Shelving
Story-Telling Shelving
Flex Shelf by Story Store Encourages Imaginative Installation
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81
Magnificent Spiral Abodes
Magnificent Spiral Abodes
This Spiraling House Features a Rooftop Terrace
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80
Walled Waterway Residences
Walled Waterway Residences
The House in Onomichi is Focused Around an Adjacent Waterway
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79
Modular Titanium Knives
Modular Titanium Knives
The Furtif Evercut Kitchen Knife Set Stays Sharp Through Years of Cooking
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78
Minimalist Zen Abodes
Minimalist Zen Abodes
House Thommy is a Meditative Retreat
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77
Vibrant Geometric Seating
Vibrant Geometric Seating
D-Tec Rethinks Traditional Chairs for Trampoline-Like Designs
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76
Fashionable Modern Bicycles
Fashionable Modern Bicycles
Martone Cycling Co. Designs Bold Statements for the City
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75
Stacked Wood Shelving
Stacked Wood Shelving
The REMLshelf by Tadej Podakar and Luka Fabjan is a Sleek Modern Decor Item
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74
Handcrafted Tech Accessories
Handcrafted Tech Accessories
This Leather Phone Case is Made Using Quality Materials
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73
Uniquely Printed Pads
Uniquely Printed Pads
These Differently Designed Memo Pads Were Digitally Printed Using HP Indigo
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72
Green Paneled Homes
Green Paneled Homes
SVOYA Studio Designed this Apartment with Green Walls
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71
Adorable Disney Princess Lessons
Adorable Disney Princess Lessons
Artist Jerrod Maruyama Cleverly Illustrates Animated Movie Advice
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70
Clever Uninspiring Posters
Clever Uninspiring Posters
Artist Linzie Hunter Parodies Incessant Motivational Quotes & Products
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69
Affordable Branding Services
Affordable Branding Services
Tailor Brands Offers a Full and Stylish Branding Kit for Only $50
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68
Residential Entertainment Complexes
Residential Entertainment Complexes
This Entertainment Residence Features Outdoor Living
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67
Social Network Headquarters
Social Network Headquarters
The Pinterest Office is Full of Fun Photo-Friendly Elements
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66
Compact Seaside Residences
Compact Seaside Residences
The Window House by Yasutaka Yoshimura is Stylish Small Space
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65
Elaborate Arboreal Clocks
Elaborate Arboreal Clocks
The Haoshi Cuckoo Clocks Have Pairs of Birds That Greet Upon the Hour
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64
Biking Brew Holders
Biking Brew Holders
The Leather Beer Caddy From Fixation Lets Cyclists Carry Their Six Pack Safely
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63
Fantasy Ring Fireplaces
Fantasy Ring Fireplaces
This Fire Pit is Designed to Look Like the One Ring From Lord of the Rings
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62
Iconic Luggage Rebranding
Iconic Luggage Rebranding
The Louis Vuitton Iconoclasts Series Was Designed by Renowned Artists
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61
Temporary Fantasy Tattoos
Temporary Fantasy Tattoos
SeventhSkin's Temporary Game of Thrones Tattoos Brand You as a Stark
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60
Wearable Travel Cushions
Wearable Travel Cushions
The Ostrich Pillow Mini Offers the Same Convenience of the Original
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59
Fashionably Folded Accessories
Fashionably Folded Accessories
These Linda Sieto Leather Bags Boast a Layered and Elegant Design
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58
Virtual Reality iPads
Virtual Reality iPads
AirVR is a Headset That Leverages iOS Retina Hardware
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57
Unreleased Smartphone Accessories
Unreleased Smartphone Accessories
EXOvault Releases a Sleek iPhone 6 Case Before the Phone is Sold
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56
Oak Multi-Functional Daybeds
Oak Multi-Functional Daybeds
The Pulse Daybed Has Several Capacities
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55
Sculptural Jewelry Boxes
Sculptural Jewelry Boxes
Tronks and Co's Wooden Jewelry Box Designs Neatly Organize Jewelry
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54
Porcelain Floral Tattoos
Porcelain Floral Tattoos
These Flower Temporary Tattoos Look Like Willow Pattern China
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53
Modernist Summer Residences
Modernist Summer Residences
This Hamptons Home by Mojo Stumer Associates Embraces Clean Design
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52
Sleekly Slender Wallets
Sleekly Slender Wallets
The Slim Wallet HoldsImportant Cards Without Compromising on Space
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51
Cardboard Cargo Carriers
Cardboard Cargo Carriers
The Packtasche is a Temporary Alternative to Bulky Bike Baskets
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50
Geometric Dual-Purpose Furnishings
Geometric Dual-Purpose Furnishings
This Angled Coffee Table Doubles as a Magazine Holder
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49
Bizarre Hanging Bicycles
Bizarre Hanging Bicycles
The Flying Rider Bike Provides more Push for Power
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48
Dapper Camping Tools
Dapper Camping Tools
The 'Nomad' Hatchet and Knife Set Blends Functionality and Style
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Eclectic Quirky Homes
Eclectic Quirky Homes
This Contemporary Cottage Home is Welcoming and Undemanding
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Modernist Architecture Furniture
Modernist Architecture Furniture
Santiago by Liam Treanor Boasts Minimalist Wooden Designs
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45
Portable Wind Turbines
Portable Wind Turbines
The AirEnergy3D Can Fold Into a Backpack
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44
Packaging-Themed Tech Accessories
Packaging-Themed Tech Accessories
Fancy's Bubble Wrap Phone Case is Both Fun and Protective
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43
Pierced Tree Trunk Furnishings
Pierced Tree Trunk Furnishings
This Wooden Stool by WitaminaD Blends Organic and Manmade Materials
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Razor-Sharp Furnishings
Razor-Sharp Furnishings
The Blade Table Embodies a Clean-Cut Design for the Contemporary Kitchen
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41
Low-Budget Housing Projects
Low-Budget Housing Projects
This Vietnamese Housing Project Addresses an Urgent Issue
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Boxy Futuristic Bikes
Boxy Futuristic Bikes
The Arvak Bicycle by Keim and Breitfuss is Simple and Stream-Lined
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39
Balancing Bird Lamps
Balancing Bird Lamps
Umut Yamac Designs a Sculptural Light Inspired by Origami
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Compact Micro-Apartments
Compact Micro-Apartments
This Student-Designed Small Space Apartment is About 7' Wide
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Versatile Modular Homes
Versatile Modular Homes
Green Zero is a Modular Housing Unit That Can Go Virtually Anywhere
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36
High Heel Protectors
High Heel Protectors
The Heels Above Stilettos Help to Protect the Soles of Your Heeled Shoes
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35
Relaxing Yacht Concepts
Relaxing Yacht Concepts
Christian Grande's Luxury Boat Concept Stresses Relaxation on the Seas
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34
Surreal Digital Paintings
Surreal Digital Paintings
Cyril Rolando's Art Expresses Impossible Scenes
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Flash Drive Rings
Flash Drive Rings
The UU-U Memory Ring is a Stylishly Wearable Jewelry USB Port Design
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Brutalist Sci-Fi Houses
Brutalist Sci-Fi Houses
The Star Wars Home by Moon Hoon is Inspired by a Childhood Dream
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Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys
Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys
Friendly Toys Creates Organic Options that Educate and Evoke Emotions
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30
Sewer Pipe Seating
Sewer Pipe Seating
The Cloche Sofa Repurposes a NYC Drainage Tube as a Modern Movable
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Hybrid Sneaker Experiments
Hybrid Sneaker Experiments
The Sneaker Melt Project Combines Elements from Several Shoes
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Dapper Tech Accessories
Dapper Tech Accessories
These Leather Laptop Bags From Germanmade Mix Style with Function
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Drunk Driving Superhero Ads
Drunk Driving Superhero Ads
Fabio Obando's Ads Feature Intoxicated Superheroes Behind the Wheel
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Contemporary Anywhere Beds
Contemporary Anywhere Beds
The Helinox Cot One is a Great for the Home and Outdoor Activities
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Collaborative Creative Storefronts
Collaborative Creative Storefronts
RIBA's Regent Street Shop Windows Project Features Teamwork
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Organic Architectural Yachts
Organic Architectural Yachts
Zaha Hadid's Luxurious Yacht Design Takes Cues from Biology
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Wooden Bike Fenders
Wooden Bike Fenders
Ruphus by Matt Rafael Offers Chic Custom Cycle Accessories
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Camping-Themed Kid Decor
Camping-Themed Kid Decor
These Children's Beds are Shaped Like Tents and Camper Trailers
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Upcycled Paper Wallets
Upcycled Paper Wallets
This DIY Recycled Paper Wallet Can Be Made Out of a Brown Paper Bag
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20
Ideal City Bikes
Ideal City Bikes
Custom Builder Jordan Hufnagel Makes Ultimate Bicycle as a Farewell to the Craft
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Self-Watering Plant Shelves
Self-Watering Plant Shelves
Pikaplant Designs Modern Vertical Garden for Negligent Plant Owners
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Dynamic Puzzle Furnishings
Dynamic Puzzle Furnishings
The Par4 Coffee Table Opens to Reveal Extra Storage Space
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Upcycled Airplane Homes
Upcycled Airplane Homes
Bruce Campell's Boeing 727 Home Makes Living in an Airplane Seem Cozy
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Retro Bicycle Revivals
Retro Bicycle Revivals
The ICON E-Flyer Electric Bicycle is Inspired by Retro Automotive Design
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Versatile Bike Trailers
Versatile Bike Trailers
Alejandra Castelao’s Concept is Designed for Destination Camping
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14
Sturdy Camping Structures
Sturdy Camping Structures
The Trakke Jero Yurt Tent is More Substantial Than Your Standard Shelter
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13
Modular Suspended Ledges
Modular Suspended Ledges
The Link Shelf Can Be Custom-Assembled to Accommodate Unique Needs
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12
Versatile Luxury Yachts
Versatile Luxury Yachts
The Kormaran is a Combination of Three Water Vehicles
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11
Cottage-Copying Shelters
Cottage-Copying Shelters
The Igloo Log Cabin Tent Emulates the Appearance of a Cozy Forest Home
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10
Two-Legged Chairs
Two-Legged Chairs
Inactivite by Benoit Malta Focuses on 'Bearable Discomfort' for Health
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9
Cliff-Hanging Houses
Cliff-Hanging Houses
Modscape Conceptualizes a Contemporary Home that Dangles Off of a Cliff
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8
Fluid Silhouette Tables
Fluid Silhouette Tables
The Quark Table Series Features Unconventional Shapes
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Pure Minimalist Apartments
Pure Minimalist Apartments
The Tsai Residence is Easily Revertible to its Former State
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6
Playfully Interactive Packaging
Playfully Interactive Packaging
Stafidenios Raisins Turns Packaging into a Toy
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5
Stylish Sofa Beds
Stylish Sofa Beds
Matthew Lewis Hill Rethinks the Traditional Convertible Couch
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4
Collapsible Grocery Trolleys
Collapsible Grocery Trolleys
This Innovative Personal Utility Cart Gets Rid of Heavy Lifting
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3
Disheartening Christmas Cards
Disheartening Christmas Cards
The Santa Hates You Christmas Card Designs are Comically Crude
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2
Boxed Bedroom Solutions
Boxed Bedroom Solutions
The LOIOS Houses Capsular Chambers Within an Old Historic Structure
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Compact Prefab Homes
Compact Prefab Homes
This Modular Prefab Home Called 'The Passion House' Takes Two Days to Set Up
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