40 Examples Of Innovative And Awesome Design Collected By The “Design Therapy” Instagram Account (New Pics)
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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Drone Light Restoration Of Ancient Building
Stone Sculptures By Jon Foreman
Geometry Of The Body By Lin Yung Cheng
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.
Mysterious Sculpture Designed By Joshua Vermillon
Bread Packaging
That is some of the most clever advertising I've ever seen. Y'all win advertising.
Frog Accessories
Of all the arguments people have used to try to get me to pierce my ears, this has been the most convincing one.
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.
Tor Twist Shelf Designed By Tom Raffield
Guerilla Marketing Campaigns By Oral-B
Hand Painted Doormat
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!
The Cyber Drone Show
Colorful Window
“Sharpener” Lighting Designed By Nanako Kume
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.
Iconic Porcelain Helmet
Ceramic Cat Plate Designed By Tatiana Gavrilova
I would love to have a whole set of these with each dish being a different breed!
Retractable Pregnancy Garment Designed By Shenzhen Iu+ Design Co
At how many plusses are you today? (also usable for persons on a diet, but htan backwards)
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.
Banyan Tree Roots In Hong Kong
Japanese-Style Platform Bed With White Ash And Hallowed-Out Beach Stone
Waiheke House Designed By Cheshire Architects
Handmade Sandwiches
Two-Story Printed Detached House
Wooden Boat
Sho Vip
“Gaudism”
Urgh just think about the dust and spiderwebs accumulating in those cavy things and gaps tho
Desk Tidy Lamp Designed By Yohan Lansard Design
Pillars By Ishmael Randall Weeks
The Flow Single Sofa By Sunriu Design
Isn't a "single sofa" a chair? Why make up a phrase like single tandem cycle when bicycle is much more eloquent.
Amangiri Resort Designed By Studio Rick Joy
Student Dormitory Of China Medical University Designed By Irving Huang Architects
The New Museum Of Ethnography In City Park, Budapest
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.")
The Otherlog Analog Wall Clock Designed By George Chacko
Rainbow Family Pool Designed By Selldorf Architects
Myfresh Café Designed By Loop Design Studio Photos By Purnesh Dev Nikhanj
Loop & Link Designed By @raw_color_ And @sancal
Shoumyouji Temple Bell Hut
Iconic Brand Logos Designed By Ilya Stallone
Line Tattoos Designed By Nesheva Ulyana
NO! I would see that out of the corner of my eye all day and want to brush it off my arm
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.
Huolpoch House
Cakes
The bottom one looks like something a clown threw up and I love it
Artworks By Luli Kibudi
Octopus Tentacle Rug
Dang zara, you just gonna take that? They made an octopus rug but not a squid!
Artwork By Maxwell Tilse
The Knit 928
‘Merry Mirror’
‘Gallery For Scale’ Exhibition By Willem De Haan
A Bathroom Designed By Max Lamb
Future Van Life
Nadarra 3D Printed Sand Wall Designed By Barry Wark
300sl Roadster By Mercedes-Benz
Incredible car, but no matter how hard I tried, I’d never get 20 bales of hay in that thing.
A Factory Facelift
The Twist Museum
Meditation Space
Electric Violin Designed By @animabcn
Climbing Key Holder Designed By Fujfuj Design
Helium Sconce Light Designed By Dace Sūna
‘Ilbagno’ Sink Designed By Roberto Lazzeroni
Archisuits Designed By Sarah Ross
Mushrooms Of Paradise By Luke Penry
Artwork By Johnson Tsang
The "Bookpet" Coffee-Book Table Designed By Deniz Aktay
Tray Series Designed By Origins Work
Pendler E-Bike Designed By Layer Design
Lounge Chairs Designed By Etienne Henri Martin
Absurd Designs By Can Sun
Chess Set By Lingfang Shen
Custom Hand-Carved Doorknobs Designed By Nick Demarco
Digital Fashion Designed By Yimeng Yu
i've tripped 5 times and ripped my pantyhose/tights by looking at it
Artwork By Marius Sperlich
That one eyelash on her upper lid going across instead of out is giving me a stroke😖😭mine are always getting tangled and it drives me to the point of plucking them all ouuuutttttttt👁😭
Gucci X Pierre Paulin Dune Sofa
Ergonomic Sofa
Stress By Yoan Capote
Supercalla Charging Cable Designed By Charles Harris
Electric Car ‘Montage’
Wormhole Chess Board
3D Population Density Map
Playpulse One By @pontidesignstudiohk Is A Gaming Bike Designed To Turn Workout Into An Entertainment Experience By Combining Sports Hardware With Gaming Interfaces
The design was informed by research into ergonomic workout hardware and gaming technology. The bike’s trim size makes it suitable for any home. The frame is a slim, seamless structure that looks as if it were floating on the metal base. The adjustable seat and monitor posts will fit most users, from kids to adults. Gaming controllers and heart rate sensors are integrated in the handlebar for intuitive and engaging workouts. Playpulse One provides a new and exciting workout experience at home. Striving for more wins, users burn calories while having fun. Playpulse One won the 2021 Red Dot Award for Product Design
Terrera Glass Designed By Jeffrey Lee
Cd Shelf Designed By Ben&manu
Curble Chair
Sculpture Designed By Kurokawa Toru
Dream Pools Designed By Jared Pike
The "Cocoon" Coffee Table
Vi-Con Game Controller Designed By Hayong Kim
Table With Mirror Designed By Dmitry Kozinenko
Imagine trying to do homework on that and having your left elbow forever dangling above that curve while that metal cuts into your arm - cool table tho
Fazioli Piano
Street Glassblowing
Espiunca Armchair Designed By João Araújo
Booksaddle Armchair Designed By Dezin Design
Antoni Gaudí Household Appliances Midjourney
House & Restaurant
Yacht Design
The Burger Sofa Designed By Teixeira Design Studio
Electric Skateboard Designed By Linchenghans
Bench Designed By Brett Armstrong
Creative Campaign For New Bra Designs
Wave Sink Designed
It seems the water could run down the sides. I want to see the sink from above.
Probka Saddle
Lilith Chair Designed By Felicia Chiao
Bioactive-Pleksis Designed By Nikoletta Karastathi
‘Monolith’ Roto-Moulded Armchair Designed By Ross Lovegrove
@studio_casti's Bbx66 Was Designed Starting From The Idea That It Would Be Placed Outdoors And Therefore Would Be Subject To Considerable Wear And Tear
Inasmuch, it had to be resistant to water and accidental bumps. It also had to be light enough to be transported and yet heavy enough not to flip over at maximum volume. It was intended only to have the power cable and the Bluetooth audio port.
Nike Motor Sweeper Concept Shoes
D Printed Dress Designed By Lim Kae Woei And Elena Low
Artwork
The sheet on the bottom mattress/box spring but not the top really bothers me the most
Logo Evolution
Fat Car Designed By Erwin Wurm
‘Air Pods Max’ Solution
Jacquemus Store Designed By Amo Photos By Benoit Florençon
Tattoo Design
Ai-Generated Interior
Some of these weren't very practical but I still enjoyed seeing them. I suppose they were supposed to be thought provoking, which they were.
Most of these items seem to have been made simply because of the designer's need to show how 'innovative' and 'out there' they are. There seems to be a constant need for designers to prove how different and unique they are, to the point where they go to extremes and lose sight of the final objective. The concepts may be visually pleasing, but the results are highly impractical and definitely not user friendly.
Some of these weren't very practical but I still enjoyed seeing them. I suppose they were supposed to be thought provoking, which they were.
Most of these items seem to have been made simply because of the designer's need to show how 'innovative' and 'out there' they are. There seems to be a constant need for designers to prove how different and unique they are, to the point where they go to extremes and lose sight of the final objective. The concepts may be visually pleasing, but the results are highly impractical and definitely not user friendly.
