50 Worldwide Design Ideas That Are Actually Ingenious
Have you ever seen a campaign ad so clever that you just have to applaud the minds behind it?
If there's one thing that is truly underrated in this world, it's the existence of designers who always seem to push their limits to find that one idea that can captivate anyone. A primary example of this is McDonald's—their campaign posters have been spot on for the past few years.
It's not only in the campaigns of fast food chains, though; designers and their works are literally everywhere, no matter where you look. Whether it's on a billboard, product packaging, a landscape project, a sculpture, or in architecture, design is the one real thing that truly makes our lives feel substantial and alive.
Come to think of it, our eyes are drawn to beauty, but once we actually recognize the significance of the designs we encounter, it provokes our minds to appreciate how brilliant these creations are. That's the power of the human mind; we are not only adept at solving numbers but also geniuses in creative pursuits that benefit the general public.
That being said, there is even a subreddit called DesignPorn where over 1.2 million people come together to admire brilliant designs in the form of images and models. The community has grown strong with contributions of high-quality images showcasing all kinds of excellent design ideas in architecture, industrial design, furniture, product design, and much more.
Just check out some of their best posts below!
1. Apartment Building That Holds 150 Trees in Turin
karmagheden2. Pigalle Basketball Court Designed by Ill Studio & Nike
tanmaypendse633. Norwegian Restaurant That's Half-Sunken into the Sea
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4. "Thought This Was a Very Clever Way to Make a Caution Sign. It's Still Highly Visible and Does Its Job, but with Some Fun. As an Added Bonus, It Was in a Jamba Juice, So It Makes Sense with Their Aesthetic"
RGZoro
5. "Der Spiegel" Covers 2017 and 2020
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6. Umbrella Logo That Only Appears When Wet
justinmantan12
7. Bed Sheet That Tells You Which Side You Are Holding
NotMyCabbagesAgain
8. Wooden Dining Chair
Puzzleheaded-South58
9. Toronto's Ads Against Littering
Underhat3d
10. This Dishwasher That Has a Timer Projecting onto the Floor
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11. Gothic Architecture of a Lawyer's House in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Kelch Mansion)
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12. Enchanting Gothic Victorian House Built in 1888 in Arcata, California
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13. "It's the Hat" Clever Ad for Hut Weber, a German Hat Company. One of My All-Time Favorite Clever but Incredibly Simple Advertising Designs
DangerNoodle808
14. Built-in Cable Management
ohsobogus
15. Canada's Awareness Ad for Seatbelts
tanmaypendse63
16. This Adorable Year 2020 Badge Design
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17. Rainbow Apartment Building in Istanbul, Turkey
Cecca105
18. Refrigerator with a Lazy Susan
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19. Drain Placed Right Under the Soap Dispenser to Prevent Stains
droo46
20. Giant Iron Tree Built into the Side of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture
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21. A Natural Walkway
Whisker_dan
22. Swirly Staircase
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23. Angled Bottleneck for Easy Filling and Drinking
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24. Ford's Ad Campaign When Women Were Finally Allowed to Drive in Saudi Arabia
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25. Genius Exit Sign
Andr0ximus
26. Igloo Hotels in Lapland, Finland
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27. Creative Playing Cards
brutalproduct
28. This WW1 Memorial in Vác, Hungary
OoORebornOoO
29. Bird Bottle Opener
waynology
30. Elderly-Friendly Locks (or Drunk-Friendly)
5_Frog_Margin
31. Poster for the Borat 2 Film
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32. Time’s New Cover for the Pandemic
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33. This Maintenance Guy's Shirt Is Also a Helpful Sign
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34. Captain Hook Right at the Door
punchdrunk22
35. Royal Mail's New Electric Delivery Van
Bigiottiur
36. A Contemporary House with a Glass Ceiling Bedroom
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37. Art Nouveau Architecture of a House Built in the 1880s, Brussels, Belgium
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38. This Multi-Colored Hair Ad That Makes Use of the Sky
CheapShotNinia
39. Flexible Ladle
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40. A Suitcase That Can Self-Measure Its Weight
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41. Brilliant Deck
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42. Milk Jugs Lined Up Form This Image
Unicorn-Shaman
43. "The Architecture of This Home Office/Library Located in the 13th Arrondissement of Paris"
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44. Railed Benches So You Can Always Sit Under a Shade
DhyeyLim
45. Puzzle That Comes with a Stand to Hold the Box Up
ToddlerOlympian
46. Bread Knife in a Swiss Restaurant That Shows the Major Peaks in Switzerland
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47. "Self-Taught American Artist Brian Mock Turns Reclaimed Materials into Breathtaking Sculptures"
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48. It's Always Dune No Matter Which Side You Read It, Designed by Alex Trochut
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49. Beautiful Elvish - Elvin Silverware
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50. Packaging for Glasses
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Wouldn't you agree that people always listen when the design is effective enough for certain campaigns? And wouldn't you agree that these designs are truly so brilliant that everyone ought to take a page from them?
Indeed, these designers must be applauded for their brilliant ideas. Which one was your favorite?
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