22 Unlikely Polka-Dot Finds

From Speckled Superstructures to Pretty Patterned Utensils

— June 4, 2012 — Art & Design
These unlikely polka-dot finds illustrate just how popular this whimsical print really is. From architecture to utensils, the possibilities for this understated design are unlimited.

Decidedly cute and typically seen in fashion, the polka dot is an undeniably likable design, reminiscent of happy times and lightheartedness. Often offering a cheery feel to wherever it's found, it's no surprise that designers love to integrate this pattern into whatever they can think of. The dots are sometimes used to illustrate pixelation, and offer a more dynamic look to wherever they may be featured. Because of their well-established place in fashion and their relatively straightforward design, the pattern keeps making comebacks no matter the decade.

Adorable, chic and uncomplicated, polka dots are popular for good reason, and these finds clearly illustrate why this is true.
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Polka-Dotted Rooftop Gardens
Polka-Dotted Rooftop Gardens
The Vacarisses Waste Treatment Facility is Sustainably Designed
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Polka-Dot Egg Beaters
Polka-Dot Egg Beaters
'Mini Mix' Mixers Combines Cuteness & Comfort for Curious Fingers
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Glamorous Plastic Cups
Glamorous Plastic Cups
Make What You Drink Out of the Life of the Party
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Illuminated Polka-Dot Courtyards
Illuminated Polka-Dot Courtyards
The Städel Museum Extension Fuses Traditional and Modern
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Fashion-Conscious Axes
Fashion-Conscious Axes
The Winter 2010 Collection Axes by Best Made
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Cinematic Lomography Cameras
Cinematic Lomography Cameras
The Lomokino ‘Mubi Edition’ Analogue Movie Maker is a Hyb
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Dotty Artist-Designer Collabs
Dotty Artist-Designer Collabs
Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama Team Up To Create New Line
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Discriminatory Wall Clocks
Discriminatory Wall Clocks
'The Clock I Can't See' from sonodesign Collection
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Polka Dot Wall Clocks
Polka Dot Wall Clocks
Ryan Bardsley Creates a Unique Series of Dot Array Timepieces
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Comical Home Furnishings
Comical Home Furnishings
These Roy Lichtenstein Home Accessories Will Have You Seeing Spots
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Speckled Superstructures
Speckled Superstructures
The Polka-Dotted Lightmos Thonglor by Architectkidd
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Chic Canine Collars
Chic Canine Collars
Mod Cloth Offers Fabulous and Fashion Collars for Your Pooch
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Pretty Patterned Utensils
Pretty Patterned Utensils
Laser Engraved Cutlery by Hiroki Yoshitomi Makes Eating Interesting
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Absurd Apocalyptic Artwork
Absurd Apocalyptic Artwork
Angie Wang Captures Excitement and Danger in Her Illustrations
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Polka-Dotted Trash Bags
Polka-Dotted Trash Bags
Street Art for Awareness
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Wild Window Storefronts
Wild Window Storefronts
The Louis Vuitton Ostrich Displays are Beckoning People Inside
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Dotted Artistry
Dotted Artistry
Patience is a Definite Virtue for the Human Printer
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Haute Hoot Manicures
Haute Hoot Manicures
The Cute Owl Nail Art by Cutepolish is Ready for Spring
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Dotted Eyeliner
Dotted Eyeliner
'Colorized' by Laura Vanagaityte Shakes Up Your Standard Beauty Routine
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Polka-Dotted Ceilings
Polka-Dotted Ceilings
The 'Final Departure Lounge' by SPACE Architects Combines Work and Play
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Flirty Duo Desserts
Flirty Duo Desserts
These Heart Polka Dot Macaron Cupcakes Are Deliciously Girly
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Communicative Coffee Cups
Communicative Coffee Cups
Grisha Sorokin Creates Expressive Containers for a Russian Cafe
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