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There’s nothing quite like a good design that sticks with people. Just think of it… Imagine Apple without its half-bitten apple, or McDonalds with no golden arches, or the never-changing look of Leica camera, which shows that when you keep being different from everything, changing makes no sense.

These are some of the best design examples of our times, but that doesn’t mean it stops here. There’s a whole Reddit community dedicated entirely to design goodness of all kinds, whether it’s graphic design, advertising, architecture, furniture, or product design.

From a really cool design made for the Tokyo Olympics to animal pics made from as many pixels as that of the endangered species' population, these are some of the most creative ideas that prove just what an art a good design can be. Scroll down, upvote your favorites, and let us know which ones you like the best in the comment section!

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“Safety Glasses” That I Made For My Wife’s Optometry Office

“Safety Glasses” That I Made For My Wife’s Optometry Office

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Kinga Złotkowska
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every thing can be designed well or hopelessly. This is what a great design should look like.

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In order to find out the secret to timeless, captivating, and game-changing design, Bored Panda reached out to Emanuele Abrate, an Italian graphic designer who specializes in creating visual identities and brand logos. We previously wrote on two of Emanuele’s projects, where he recreated blank logos in a sleeker way and revealed the fonts behind the world’s most iconic brand logos.

Emanuele told us that the key aspect in timeless design is simplicity. “A simple logo is easily memorable, it enters people's minds and sticks to them.” However, it may be easier said than done. “Obviously, creating something simple is not easy at all, because it must be simultaneously engaging, non-trivial, and suitable for the context it has to represent,” the designer explained.

In order to do so, one has to study good concepts. “Think of the Nike logo. It’s such an extremely simple sign that virtually anyone could reproduce it. At the same time, it conveys the concept of dynamism and speed.”

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Each Picture Is Made Of As Many Pixels As That Of The Endangered Species Population- Designed By Yoshiyuki Mikami

Each Picture Is Made Of As Many Pixels As That Of The Endangered Species Population- Designed By Yoshiyuki Mikami

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Found In Twitter

Found In Twitter

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In order for a project to go viral, it has to have features that will make people share it. There are some techniques to follow.

“First, the sense of humor is key. Secondly, any project that aims to become viral should have something that’s well-known to people. And thirdly, it should feature a collection of images.” In other words, a low-volume project with a single image which has nothing recognizable or universal in it for people to relate to is unlikely to go viral.

However, Emanuele believes that every designer has their own method of coming up with unique designs, and it’s up to the creator to decide which way works the best for them. “The beautiful thing about this creative field is that everyone always has something to learn from other creators.”

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Very Direct Ads From The City Of Toronto Against Littering

Very Direct Ads From The City Of Toronto Against Littering

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Gerrit
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally ingenious! But I think it will sadly only reach those people who throw their garbage in the trash anyway.

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Really Great Minimalist Billboard Ad

Really Great Minimalist Billboard Ad

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Rozanne Blignaut
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a South African! this add is very frustrating.... BUT I do have to admit that it is a really good one!

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#11

All The Hooks And Shelves You Need!

All The Hooks And Shelves You Need!

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Poster For Better Shark Culling Laws

Poster For Better Shark Culling Laws

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A Clever Way To Show What Ancient Ruins Looked Like

A Clever Way To Show What Ancient Ruins Looked Like

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#17

If You Put All The Mexican Coins Together They Turn Into The Aztec Calendar

If You Put All The Mexican Coins Together They Turn Into The Aztec Calendar

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#18

Ignoring The Politics, This Anti-Gun Pro-Adoption Poster Design

Ignoring The Politics, This Anti-Gun Pro-Adoption Poster Design

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Lousha
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also rather hard to turn your own dog against you.

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish this would work but history shows that many people (US specifically) care more about their guns and gun rights than the lives of innocent children, let alone giving up their guns for dogs.

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Chich
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice idea but sadly too many are unable to give up their emotional support rifles.

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Louloubelle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have the biggest scaredy cats of dogs. But he barks at everything. That's all I need. He doesn't need to protect me beyond letting me know someone bad is around.

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nycRed714
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, 85 lb black dog...all love all day! And nobody effs with him!

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Diana Cartwright
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Go ahead, use a dog. If it ever kills or harms a burglar, they'll kill it for "vicious" , so you go and get a new one. FFS. Dogs are family. Adopt one because you love it, not because it'll guard your home.

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Huddo's sister
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the point is you do adopt because you love them, with the added bonus that they protect your home, though the wording isn't great.

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Oskar vanZandt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently even just having a gadget that activates when someone approaches your door and lets out various 'barks' are also a deterrent...

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Sharon Vaughn
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fantastic idea. Less chance of a child being shot "accidentally."

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jane don
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliant--but from what I've seen in the last 20 or so yrs--It looks like Most Gun people are too selfish/selfcentered to Properly take care of an animal-

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Ildiko Okido
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're away from home a lot, don't get a dog. A dog needs its owners attention and love. It's not a burglar alarm.

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Bill
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With every dog I have ever owned I would need the gun to protect the dog if anyting happened because I know they were too friendly be much help

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Catherine Spencer-Mills
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It could be the tiniest dog ever - the deterrent is that the dog is noisy, very noisy. Not necessarily that the dog will bite. You are much more likely to be bit by a small dog, so size is not as important as some people believe.

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Jane W.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another fact: if your home gun is used at all, it will not be used on an intruder---it will be used on a member of the family---by accident, usually.

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Tahani
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let us hope they don’t turn dogs into attack dogs then....

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Tamre M
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't buy back something you never owned. Adopt and keep you weapons

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Brenda Johnson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will never, ever give up my gun and I also have my fur kids fixed. It is all about responsibility. I am a responsible gun owner and a responsible pet parent.

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Kent Fishburn
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when the robbing crew of 4 large men splinter your door at 2:00 a.m. they will kill the dog, too. My shelter dogs appreciate my family being armed and trained so they don't have to do all the work.

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RinLo14
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Statistically, no matter how trained you consider yourself, your guns are more likely to be used against you or someone in your family than anyone else. Those are the facts whether you like then or not.

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Daniel Callaway
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a joke, you expect drug dealers and Gang-Bangers to trade their weapons for a dog? Those the people you got to be afraid of!!!!

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Downvote me for this but not everyone can adopt a dog and gun does cost much money to buy. Wasting a gun is sometimes not the best idea.

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Rachel
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Keep your gun and teach your dog to run deer. Both will help bring home the "bacon". LOL!

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Chris Watson
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A dog needs commitment. Guns don’t. This ad is quite stupid.

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RinLo14
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's hardly "stupid." Statistics consistently show that accidental shootings, suicides and domestic violence shootings happen in households with guns WAY WAY more than those guns ever being used for protection.

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My doggo like my gun, because we go hunting :)

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The second amendment states anyone has the right to bear arms. I have the right to own a gun. You do not have a right to take away my right of having a gun, or tell me that I shouldn't

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sabocat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But because of the first amendment we actually DO have the right to tell you that you shouldn't :)

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That’s cute, but the way of the world today I feel safer with a gun sadly.

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Never ever surrender your right to own a gun, but yes also do own a doggy :)

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#19

The New National Geographic Cover

The New National Geographic Cover

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This Shop Has A Option To Shop Alone Or With Assistance

This Shop Has A Option To Shop Alone Or With Assistance

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish more shops had something like this, especially when some places the person doesn’t take no thank you as an answer and follow you around.

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#23

The Spines Of These History Books

The Spines Of These History Books

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These Measuring Cups Are Designed To Visually Represent Fractions For Intuitive Use

These Measuring Cups Are Designed To Visually Represent Fractions For Intuitive Use

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I Thought This Volkswagen Ad Belongs To Here

I Thought This Volkswagen Ad Belongs To Here

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Studio Ghibli Designed This Dvd Case So It Looks Like The Characters Are Checking Their Reflection In The Water

Studio Ghibli Designed This Dvd Case So It Looks Like The Characters Are Checking Their Reflection In The Water

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Time Magazine Covers From 2017, Early 2018, And This Week

Time Magazine Covers From 2017, Early 2018, And This Week

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Eraser That Turns Into A Tiny Mount Fuji After Some Time Of Use

Eraser That Turns Into A Tiny Mount Fuji After Some Time Of Use

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Space Exploration Monument In Moscow. 100m Tall

Space Exploration Monument In Moscow. 100m Tall

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Kenny Kulbiski
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm just trying to figure out how it stays up, especially if there's any wind. It's pretty cool though.

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#33

A Campaign Ad For Universal Design In Hong Kong

A Campaign Ad For Universal Design In Hong Kong

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This Durex Add

This Durex Add

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Noel Bovae
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This needs to be plastered all around high schools! Kids don't think about that enough... Sometimes at all!

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#36

This Japanese Restaurant Logo Is Simultaneously A Japanese Crane And A Hand Holding Chopsticks

This Japanese Restaurant Logo Is Simultaneously A Japanese Crane And A Hand Holding Chopsticks

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Literally The Logo Of The Year

Literally The Logo Of The Year

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This can be easily transformed into the logo of 2021, which I strongly hope will not happen

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Daring Add By A Company That Sells Hats

Daring Add By A Company That Sells Hats

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Bardhi's Dad
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Captain Obvious here: Buy the hat and be Charlie Chaplin, instead of fuhrer

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Milk Box Design Of Vera Zvereva

Milk Box Design Of Vera Zvereva

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Ad For An Eyewear Company

Ad For An Eyewear Company

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Tp Holder

Tp Holder

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Neil Bradley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bought one of these they're great. I customised mine with a pair of googly eyes and if you put an extra roll on top you can pretend it's a camel.

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#43

New Iceland Sports Team Logo Depicts The Four Mythological Protectors Of The Country. Landvættir

New Iceland Sports Team Logo Depicts The Four Mythological Protectors Of The Country. Landvættir

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Ben&jerry's Call For Participation In Youth Climate Change March

Ben&jerry's Call For Participation In Youth Climate Change March

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Anti-Smoking Poster

Anti-Smoking Poster

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Steve Barnett
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't wish to be patronising, but I’m only commenting to help others who might be confused. This is based on an old '70's arcade game called 'Breakout': the cigarette is the paddle which is bouncing the 'ball' from bottom to top and back again, this is gradually destroying the 'bricks', in this instance, lungs.

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This Swiss Bottled Water

This Swiss Bottled Water

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Radek Suski
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's still a plastic bottle. It's still a crime against nature and humanity

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Adidas Sandals Ad

Adidas Sandals Ad

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