2015 design themes
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2015 DESIGN THEMES
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FORWARD
2015 Design Themes are a result of a review of thousands of designs published online during the past year; Notable designs are archived on Anthology’s Tumblr blog at http://thisisanthology.tumblr.com, and tagged with key words, which are used for filtering and sorting among the various disciplines and elements of design. The resulting clusters were then synthesized into design themes.
The themes are intended to help design practitioners to make connections between ideas and to help form their design directions for 2015.
Special thanks to J.A.
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CONTENTS
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CRAFTED PERFORMANCE 5TRANSPORTATION MULTI–MODAL 7MUSIC MATERIAL ACOUSTICS 9COLOR CHILD PLAY 11 MUTED MULTI 12MATERIAL & FINISHING NATURAL STATE 14FASHION PASSIVE SURVIVALIST 16PATTERN PROGRAMMATIC 18 SPATIAL 20ARCHITECTURE PUSH & PULL 22 SYMBIO 23ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN OPTICAL 25 REACTIVE SPACE 26TYPOGRAPHY MUTATIONS 28GRAPHIC DESIGN DIMENSIONAL 30INFORMATION DESIGN PROGRESSION 32INTERACTION DESIGN UBIQUITY OF TOUCH 34INTERFACE DESIGN RADIAL 36ECO DESIGN REDEFINED ECOLOGIES 38FURNITURE DESIGN DIY HYBRIDS 40INDEX INDEX 42
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN THEME
CRAFTED PERFORMANCEHigh performance and precision products are the result of high level of craft and engineering. Examples in aeronautics and entertainment equipment design demonstrate innovative vision matched by creative ingenuity.
Panasonic 64:9 ultra-wide sports video system
2014
NASA asteroid capture system concept
2014
Project Morpheus
2014
NASA Sunjammer, solar sail
2013
Online
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TRANSPORTATION
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TRANSPORTATION DESIGN THEME
MULTI–MODALMovement in cities toward integrating multiple modes of transportation that includes new types of electric vehicles, innovation in rail, and bicycles.
Lumen
2014
Splinster, ride renting
2014
TFL driver-less Tube train
2014
Toyota i-Road EV
2014
Online
Online
Online
Online
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MUSIC
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MUSIC THEME
MATERIAL ACOUSTICSA response to low–quality, digital music, these products offer experiences that focuses on materiality and physics of sound.
Loop wireless wall-mount speaker system
2013
Unmonday Model 4.3
2014
Ulrimdock Ceramic Speakers
2014
Ototo, an experimental printed circuit board
2013
DIY musical instrument made with Ototo
Online
Online
Online
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Sound Pegs
2014Online
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COLOR
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COLOR DESIGN THEME
CHILD PLAYAdoption of bright palettes across product categories. Child-like and playful colors communicate unadulterated honesty and simplicity, both in the meaning and quality of the products.
Bell Bullitt Helmet
2014Online
BleepBleeps
2014Parenting devices such as such as a baby monitor, thermometer and fertility tester.
Online
Good Morning moka pot
2014Online
Radius Series
2014Online
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COLOR DESIGN THEME
MUTED MULTIMuted colors combined and applied in a semi-regular pattern to create an affect that is unexpected.
London College of Fashion roof deck
2014Online
Shanty storage
2014Parenting devices such as such as a baby monitor, thermometer and fertility tester.
Online
Pinsofa 1
2014Online
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MATERIAL & FINISHING
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MATERIAL & FINISHING DESIGN THEME
NATURAL STATEUse of minimally processed materials communicates a lifestyle of simplicity, and supports an organic ecosystem by minimizing toxicity to the natural environment.
HI-LO SHELVING
2014
Easy pencil
2014
Sound Pegs
2014
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Craft adjustable bench
2014Online
Round Square
2014Online
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FASHION
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FASHION THEME
PASSIVE SURVIVALISTUnexpected fashion objects with a focus on surviving the environment.
Capsule Collection
2014
Walking Shelter
2013
Sneakers with integrated shelter in the fashion of a tent without a pole.
Online
Online
Vouwplaats
2014Online
BB.Suit 0.2
2014
Clothing that cleans the air around the wearer.Online
Smog mask fashion, QIAODAN Yin Peng S/S 15
2014Online
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PATTERN
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PATTERN DESIGN THEME
PROGRAMMATICUse of digitally generated patterns are a reflection of the era. Patterns mimic digital display glitches and technology. Designers are also using structural patterns that are native to CAD software.
Lab coats
2014
Online
Technomimicry collection
2014
Melt
2014
FACETURE
2014
Knyttan
2014
Online
Online
Online
Online
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PATTERN DESIGN THEME
PROGRAMMATICPatterns generated by data as well as by creative technologists.
Pine Island Glacier infographic
2014Online
Forays/Optimism
2013
RGB circles
2014
Online
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PATTERN DESIGN THEME
SPATIALCreating amazing dimension by using deceptively simple geometry and visual effects.
Wall Shadows
2013Online
Works on Reflection II
2013
Motion Matters exhibition
2013Onion skin
2013
Online
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ARCHITECTURE
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ARCHITECTURE THEME
PUSH & PULLMaterials appear to be pushed and pulled to create gestural, curvilinear forms.
Dear Jingumae Building
2014Online
Terminal 3 at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport
2013
Ecorium
2013Heydar aliyev center
2013
Online
Online
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ARCHITECTURE THEME
SYMBIONature integrated to human environment as the main design element.
Arbre blanc
2014Online
Amazon headquarters
2013
Caravan
2013The Spur
2013 Online
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ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
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ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN THEME
OPTICALPlayful illusions in the physical space to attract and engage the viewer.
Hidden – Unveiling Japanese Design
2014Online
Mirage Shelving
2013
Light onto a grey street
2013Platform identity
2013
Play Cafe Installation
2013
Online
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ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN THEME
REACTIVE SPACEFor aesthetics and function, integration of technology in the built environment continues to grow.
Box
2013Online
Bao Bao Issey Miyake, Shinjuku
2013
Flow 5.0
2013
Online
Online
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TYPOGRAPHY
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TYPOGRAPHY THEME
MUTATIONSForms configured, generated, and reconsidered in a move towards distortion.
MIT Media Lab
2014Online
ZXX, a disruptive typeface
2013
Whitney Graphic Identity
2014
Yale University Architecture
2014
Online Online
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
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GRAPHIC DESIGN THEME
DIMENSIONALThe media space viewed in varied focal lengths.
Material Design Language, Google
2014Online
MIT Architecture
2014
SOILED “Windowscrapers”
2013
Online
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INFORMATION DESIGN
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INFORMATION DESIGN THEME
PROGRESSIONInformation presented in a step-by–step progression, which is based on a well considered sequence of actions for an activity.
Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat.
2013Online
WalkNYC
2013
Rove
2013
Online
Online
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INTERACTION DESIGN
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INTERACTION DESIGN THEME
UBIQUITY OF TOUCHIn the ubiquitous world of multi–touch devices, designers investigate touch and non–touch materials, interfaces, and their potential behaviors.
@><#!!! – interactive metal surface
2013Online
Online
Online
Chiaroscuro lamp
2014
A lamp that’s switched on and off by touching it’s shadow.
Disney Research – paper generator
2013
UltraHaptics, Bristol University
2013
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INTERFACE DESIGN
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INTERFACE DESIGN THEME
RADIALRadial style controls feels familiar and friendly, and differentiates brands within a pool of homogeneously digital interfaces.
Sony QX lens cameras
2013
Online
Online
Pandora Android app
2013
Misfit Flash
2014
A sleep and activity tracker.
VW Play The Road iOS app
2013
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ECO DESIGN
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ECO DESIGN THEME
REDEFINED ECOLOGIESIntegrate ecosystems into our daily environments, activities, and consumption.
Local River
2013
Online
Online
Online
Online
Short Circuit
2013
Upcycled electronics.
The Consortium for Slower Internet’s ‘Cybernetic Meadow’ Collection
2013
Urban Farm
2013
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FURNITURE DESIGN
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FURNITURE DESIGN THEME
DIY HYBRIDSA combination of the IKEA–effect and upcycling, furniture is being modified to meet personal needs and to support a smooth transition between activities and moments.
Integrated Workstation
2013
Online
Online
Online
Bikini Island furniture collection
2013
Loose Joints, a DIY furniture kit
2013
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Amazon headquarters, 2013 23
Arbre blanc, 2014 23
Bao Bao Issey Miyake, Shinjuku, 2013 26
BB.Suit 0.2, 2014 16
Bell Bullitt Helmet, 2014 11
Bikini Island furniture collection, 2013 40
BleepBleeps, 2014 11
Box, 2013 26
Capsule Collection, 2014 16
Caravan, 2013 23
Chiaroscuro lamp, 2014 34
Consortium for Slower Internet’s ‘Cybernetic Meadow’ Collection, 2013 38
Craft adjustable bench, 2014 14
Dear Jingumae Building, 2014 22
Disney Research – paper generator, 2013 34
Easy pencil, 2014 14
Ecorium, 2013 22
FACETURE, 2014 18
Flow 5.0, 2013 26
Good Morning moka pot, 2014 11
Heydar aliyev center, 2013 22
Hidden – Unveiling Japanese Design, 2014 25
HI-LO SHELVING, 2014 14
Integrated Workstation, 2013 40
Knyttan, 2014 18
Lab coats, 2014 18
Light onto a grey street, 2013 25
Local River, 2013 38
London College of Fashion roof deck, 2014 12
Loop wireless wall-mount speaker system, 2013 9
Loose Joints, a DIY furniture kit , 2013 40
Lumen, 2014 7
Material Design Language, Google, 2014 30
Melt, 2014 18
Mirage Shelving, 2013 25
Misfit Flash, 2014 36
MIT Architecture, 2014 30
MIT Media Lab, 2014 28
Motion Matters exhibition, 2013 20
NASA asteroid capture system concept, 2014 5
NASA Sunjammer, solar sail, 2013 5
Onion skin, 2013 20
Ototo, an experimental printed circuit board, 2013 9
Panasonic 64:9 ultra-wide sports video system, 2014 5
Pandora Android app, 2013 36
Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat., 2013 32
Pinsofa 1, 2014 12
Platform identity, 2013 25
Play Cafe Installation, 2013 25
Project Morpheus, 2014 5
Radius Series, 2014 11
Round Square, 2014 14
Rove, 2013 32
Shanty storage, 2014 12
Short Circuit, 2013 38
SOILED “Windowscrapers”, 2013 30
Sony QX lens cameras, 2013 36
Sound Pegs, 2014 9
Splinster, ride renting, 2014 7
Spur, 2013 23
Technomimicry collection, 2014 18
Terminal 3 at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, 2013 22
TFL driver-less Tube train, 2014 7
Toyota i-Road EV, 2014 7
Ulrimdock Ceramic Speakers, 2014 9
UltraHaptics, Bristol University, 2013 34
Unmonday Model 4.3, 2014 9
Urban Farm, 2013 38
Vouwplaats, 2014 16
VW Play The Road iOS app, 2013 36
Walking Shelter, 2013 16
WalkNYC, 2013 32
Wall Shadows, 2013 20
Whitney Graphic Identity, 2014 28
Works on Reflection II, 2013 20
Yale University Architecture, 2014 28
ZXX, a disruptive typeface, 2013 28
@><#!!! – interactive metal surface, 2013 34
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