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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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#9

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

https://www.smow.com/en/manufacturers/per-use/piano-coat-rack-h1450-x-w410-mm-oak-clear-varnish.html

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

This is actually stunning. Good design is that which is beautiful AND functional.

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

I like it, but it runs $1,400 english pounds. So.... maybe making your own isn't a bad idea!

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

People have smart minds. 🧠 They just need to use it more. 💡

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

Please, (insert Deity of choice here), DO NOT let Ikea get hold of this idea... the assembly would be just...

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

No. Not quite. I need just ONE shelf. There aren't any. There are only lots of hooks. You lied. You are evil. You are a bad person. But if you are just not very bright, please ignore this message. Thank you. :)

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

https://www.smow.com/en/manufacturers/per-use/piano-coat-rack-h1450-x-w410-mm-oak-clear-varnish.html

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

They need to have a second flat position for the shelves 45 degree shelves are pretty useless

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

I just looked it up, it's very expensive, I can't afford it. but it's worth the money. Maybe my boyfriend can make me something similar.

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

Smart looking, but there are no shelves. It's called a "Piano Coat Rack."

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Jamie S. Martindale
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems like something IKEA would come up with ... but others are likely that ingenious as well

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

Ummmm, I seriously want one of whatever this masterful creation is

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

https://www.smow.com/en/manufacturers/per-use/piano-coat-rack-h1450-x-w410-mm-oak-clear-varnish.html

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

Apart from me, not ONE other person in the comments has noticed that there are NOT all the "shelves" you need. ONLY "hooks". Not one "level" shelf I could put a cup of coffee on or other things needing a level surface. I really find this to be a concern. Humanity is really going down hill. :(

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

I am going to guess it is an Ikea piece and you have to put it together. 😆

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#13

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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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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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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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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#26

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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#30

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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#31

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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#38

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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#39

Milk Box Design Of Vera Zvereva

Milk Box Design Of Vera Zvereva

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#41

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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