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
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
At least these all have same-size risers, unlike so many other stair designs on BP pages.
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I'm gonna need a handrail right about where she's leaning. Yeah, the super skinny stair part. One margarita too many and I'll be facedown in those palms!
Yeah, and wait until you get old/have arthritis/can't climb steps. Will need a fortune to put in a chairlift (if there's even room) or elevator.
Woman steadies herself w/hand on wall because many architects hate handrails. Then they wonder why thee are greasy stains on the wall.
You wanna step aside to not brush against the palms, you end up with a broken ankle
As someone with an unsteady gait this is mildly terrifying. Gonna have to hard pass on this.
Cakes
The bottom one looks like something a clown threw up and I love it
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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.
