Aesthetics are a pretty subjective notion. Everyone has their favorite color, patterns, textures and so on. That being said, it’s very easy to find designs that probably needed a bit more time on the drawing board. You have probably run into a billboard or an item from Ikea that makes you wonder what they were thinking!

Fortunately, the ideas below are different. The Instagram account Design Therapy is devoted to showcasing interesting and innovative designs, from kitchen solutions to architecture. It has amassed over 250 thousand followers with ideas that are both engrossing and soothing. 

Upvote and comment on your favorites, and if you are still interested in examples of therapeutic design, check out Bored Panda’s other collections of awesome designs here. Or, if you want a bit of contrast, take a look at some examples of bewilderingly terrible design here.


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#1

Drone Light Restoration Of Ancient Building

Drone Light Restoration Of Ancient Building

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Jaaawn
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this. Would love to see this done at sites around the world.

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Geometry Of The Body By Lin Yung Cheng

Geometry Of The Body By Lin Yung Cheng

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Humans enjoy being surprised, and clever and interesting designs often provide just that. The sight of an unexpected form, material or function can be truly captivating and bring a smile to one's face. This is why so many people love to collect odd and unique objects, from whimsical sculptures to unusual pieces of furniture. 

There is a certain method to our preferences madness. It’s probably not a surprise that symmetry seems naturally pleasing. Researchers Yi Huang, et al. found that our brains enjoy looking at symmetrical patterns more than asymmetrical alternatives. Young children will even stare at symmetrical objects for longer, even though similar, asymmetrical objects generally have more details.

#4

Mysterious Sculpture Designed By Joshua Vermillon

Mysterious Sculpture Designed By Joshua Vermillon

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Hawkmoon
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love when surrealism becomes something concrete, more than an image or a painting.

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#5

Bread Packaging

Bread Packaging

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We are constantly on the lookout for new and exciting experiences, and clever designs can provide just that. The sight of something truly unique and unlike anything seen before can be invigorating and exciting. Whether it's a piece of architecture, a new product design, or an artistic creation, clever designs can offer a glimpse into the future and inspire us to think differently about the world around us.

#7

Tor Twist Shelf Designed By Tom Raffield

Tor Twist Shelf Designed By Tom Raffield

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A Wild Bean
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The person who made these clearly doesn't have a cat...

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#8

Guerilla Marketing Campaigns By Oral-B

Guerilla Marketing Campaigns By Oral-B

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Domi
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1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even though it's an advertisement, but I like it.

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In fact, our brains really crave novelty. While studying the brain's response to a series of images, researchers Nico Bunzeck and Emrah Düzel found that whenever participants would see something unexpected, their body would produce dopamine. Think about that, novelty directly affects the pleasure centers of the brain. So try something new, even if its just a new recipe or lock screen background!

#11

Colorful Window

Colorful Window

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Domi
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I had a window like this at home, I would always look forward to going home to enjoy the colors.

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“Sharpener” Lighting Designed By Nanako Kume

“Sharpener” Lighting Designed By Nanako Kume

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Armed with this knowledge, we can consider ways to introduce some design principles into our own lives. For example, we could rearrange their furniture to make the most of their living space, or incorporate more natural light into their home by installing larger windows or using light-reflecting surfaces. Similarly, we could choose furniture, décor, and accessories that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

#13

Iconic Porcelain Helmet

Iconic Porcelain Helmet

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#14

Ceramic Cat Plate Designed By Tatiana Gavrilova

Ceramic Cat Plate Designed By Tatiana Gavrilova

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Retractable Pregnancy Garment Designed By Shenzhen Iu+ Design Co

Retractable Pregnancy Garment Designed By Shenzhen Iu+ Design Co

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Another possibility is to look for solutions to everyday problems that are both efficient and visually appealing. For example, instead of using a cluttered collection of plastic containers to organize a pantry, someone could use elegant glass jars with labeled lids to create a functional and attractive storage solution. Minimalism might appeal to others, since removing clutter from a space can make it more functional and give it some novelty. 

#16

Banyan Tree Roots In Hong Kong

Banyan Tree Roots In Hong Kong

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#17

Japanese-Style Platform Bed With White Ash And Hallowed-Out Beach Stone

Japanese-Style Platform Bed With White Ash And Hallowed-Out Beach Stone

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LK
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would fear for my poor toes. The legs of my current bed are directly in line with the mattress, and still I bang my toes. If the legs/feet of this bed stick out, I'm definitely going to break at least one toe.

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#18

Waiheke House Designed By Cheshire Architects

Waiheke House Designed By Cheshire Architects

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LK
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's no way I'd be able to reach over to close the window!

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#20

Two-Story Printed Detached House

Two-Story Printed Detached House

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#22

Sho Vip

Sho Vip

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Zara the Squiddy Squid 🦑
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shut me in there with cheese puffs and some good books and don’t come back for a day please

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#23

“Gaudism”

“Gaudism”

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Alissa the Bored Fox
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Urgh just think about the dust and spiderwebs accumulating in those cavy things and gaps tho

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#24

Coffee Shop With A Vw Bus

Coffee Shop With A Vw Bus

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Desk Tidy Lamp Designed By Yohan Lansard Design

Desk Tidy Lamp Designed By Yohan Lansard Design

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Domi
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice and practical minimalism.

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#26

Pillars By Ishmael Randall Weeks

Pillars By Ishmael Randall Weeks

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October
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will just assume this pillar isn't supporting something heavy

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#29

Student Dormitory Of China Medical University Designed By Irving Huang Architects

Student Dormitory Of China Medical University Designed By Irving Huang Architects

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Domi
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very modern, when I see local dormitories with fallen plaster, I am appalled.

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#30

The New Museum Of Ethnography In City Park, Budapest

The New Museum Of Ethnography In City Park, Budapest

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A Wild Bean
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who had to google what 'ethnography' means? (For anyone who doesn't know, it's "the scientific description of peoples and cultures with their customs, habits, and mutual differences.")

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#31

The Otherlog Analog Wall Clock Designed By George Chacko

The Otherlog Analog Wall Clock Designed By George Chacko

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Domi
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally, a clock that I could understand more easily

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#32

Rainbow Family Pool Designed By Selldorf Architects

Rainbow Family Pool Designed By Selldorf Architects

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Myfresh Café Designed By Loop Design Studio Photos By Purnesh Dev Nikhanj

Myfresh Café Designed By Loop Design Studio Photos By Purnesh Dev Nikhanj

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Loop & Link Designed By @raw_color_ And @sancal

Loop & Link Designed By @raw_color_ And @sancal

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#35

Shoumyouji Temple Bell Hut

Shoumyouji Temple Bell Hut

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Iconic Brand Logos Designed By Ilya Stallone

Iconic Brand Logos Designed By Ilya Stallone

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#37

Line Tattoos Designed By Nesheva Ulyana

Line Tattoos Designed By Nesheva Ulyana

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Drinking my Covfefe
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NO! I would see that out of the corner of my eye all day and want to brush it off my arm

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#38

Island Is A Double-Decker Driverless Tram Designed By @pontidesignstudiohk For Hong Kong In The Post-Covid Era

Island Is A Double-Decker Driverless Tram Designed By @pontidesignstudiohk For Hong Kong In The Post-Covid Era

The name Island refers to the innovative design of the interiors, with large circular benches where passengers sit facing outwards.

The exterior design is inspired by Hong Kong buildings with curved curtain walls. Island’s curved windows and domed top draw in light by day and awe-inspiring views by night. The interiors are sleek and comfortable: charcoal gray walls, cushioned seats, wooden floors and trims with natural finish.

Island connects several elements of design and urban life: transportation, landscape and sightseeing, safety and comfort. It represents the forward-thinking spirit of Hong Kong, and redefines public transport for the post-Covid era. Island won the 2020 GIDA Design Award.

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Ael
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No thanks, I'm glad having a bus driver and cameras in our doubledecker busses. I'd like to have help nearby. You know, a girl got raped in one before they had the cameras.

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#39

Huolpoch House

Huolpoch House

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deejak
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, nobody's gonna fall off those tall steps, sure.

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#40

Cakes

Cakes

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Drinking my Covfefe
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bottom one looks like something a clown threw up and I love it

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