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 Stone Sculptures By Jon Foreman

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#2 Drone Light Restoration Of Ancient Building

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#3 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 Frog Accessories

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#5 Hand Painted Doormat

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#6 Guerilla Marketing Campaigns By Oral-B

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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

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#8 Mysterious Sculpture Designed By Joshua Vermillon

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#9 “Gaudism”

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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!

#10 Ceramic Cat Plate Designed By Tatiana Gavrilova

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#11 The Cyber Drone Show

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#12 Retractable Pregnancy Garment Designed By Shenzhen Iu+ Design Co

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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 “Sharpener” Lighting Designed By Nanako Kume

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

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#15 Desk Tidy Lamp Designed By Yohan Lansard Design

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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 Waiheke House Designed By Cheshire Architects

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#17 The Flow Single Sofa By Sunriu Design⁣

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#18 Sho Vip

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#19 Bread Packaging

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#20 Rainbow Family Pool Designed By Selldorf Architects

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#21 Colorful Window

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#22 Wooden Boat

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#23 Iconic Porcelain Helmet

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#24 Handmade Sandwiches

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#25 Cakes

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#26 Loop & Link Designed By @raw_color_ And @sancal

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#27 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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#28 The Otherlog Analog Wall Clock Designed By George Chacko

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#29 Student Dormitory Of China Medical University Designed By Irving Huang Architects

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#30 Coffee Shop With A Vw Bus

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#31 Amangiri Resort Designed By Studio Rick Joy

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#32 Pillars By Ishmael Randall Weeks

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#33 A Bathroom Designed By Max Lamb

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#34 Huolpoch House

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#35 Shoumyouji Temple Bell Hut

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#36 Custom Hand-Carved Doorknobs Designed By Nick Demarco

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#37 Line Tattoos Designed By Nesheva Ulyana

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

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#39 Banyan Tree Roots In Hong Kong

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#40 ‘Gallery For Scale’ Exhibition By Willem De Haan

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#41 Helium Sconce Light Designed By Dace Sūna

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#42 The New Museum Of Ethnography In City Park, Budapest

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#43 Climbing Key Holder Designed By Fujfuj Design

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#44 Artwork By Marius Sperlich

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#45 Artworks By Luli Kibudi

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#46 Archisuits Designed By Sarah Ross

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#47 Meditation Space

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#48 Artwork By Maxwell Tilse

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#49 ‘Ilbagno’ Sink Designed By Roberto Lazzeroni

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#50 ‘Merry Mirror’

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#51 Two-Story Printed Detached House

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#52 Sculpture Designed By Kurokawa Toru

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#53 Absurd Designs By Can Sun

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#54 Nadarra 3D Printed Sand Wall Designed By Barry Wark

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#55 300sl Roadster By Mercedes-Benz

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#56 Tray Series Designed By Origins Work⁣

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#57 Espiunca Armchair Designed By João Araújo

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#58 Digital Fashion Designed By Yimeng Yu

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#59 Supercalla Charging Cable Designed By Charles Harris

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#60 Ergonomic Sofa

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#61 Wooden Bench ‘Tempo 2.0’ Designed By Origins Work

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#62 Octopus Tentacle Rug

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#63 Future Van Life

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#64 The Twist Museum

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#65 Electric Violin Designed By @animabcn

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#66 Mushrooms Of Paradise By Luke Penry

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#67 Gucci X Pierre Paulin Dune Sofa

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#68 Stress By Yoan Capote

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#69 The Knit 928

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#70 Lounge Chairs Designed By Etienne Henri Martin

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#71 A Factory Facelift

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#72 Wormhole Chess Board

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#73 Vi-Con Game Controller Designed By Hayong Kim

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#74 Table With Mirror Designed By Dmitry Kozinenko

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#75 Terrera Glass Designed By Jeffrey Lee

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#76 Cd Shelf Designed By Ben&manu

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#77 Pendler E-Bike Designed By Layer Design⁣⁣

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#78 Artwork By Johnson Tsang

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#79 The "Bookpet" Coffee-Book Table Designed By Deniz Aktay

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#80 Curble Chair

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#81 Iconic Brand Logos Designed By Ilya Stallone

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#82 Andy Chair

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#83 Nike Motor Sweeper Concept Shoes

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#84 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

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#85 Wave Sink Designed

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#86 Artwork

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#87 Chess Set By Lingfang Shen

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#88 The "Cocoon" Coffee Table

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#89 Creative Campaign For New Bra Designs

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#90 Antoni Gaudí Household Appliances Midjourney

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#91 Street Glassblowing

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#92 Electric Skateboard Designed By Linchenghans

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#93 Food Couches

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#94 Dream Pools Designed By Jared Pike

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#95 3D Population Density Map

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#96 Yacht Design

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#97 Bench Designed By Brett Armstrong

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#98 Bioactive-Pleksis Designed By Nikoletta Karastathi

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#99 Booksaddle Armchair Designed By Dezin Design⁣

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#100 Fazioli Piano

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#101 Electric Car ‘Montage’

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#102 House & Restaurant

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#103 Logo Evolution

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#104 D Printed Dress Designed By Lim Kae Woei And Elena Low

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#105 The Burger Sofa Designed By Teixeira Design Studio

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#106 Lilith Chair Designed By Felicia Chiao⁣

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#107 3D Printed Shoes

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#108 Probka Saddle

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#109 @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.

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#110 Artwork

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#111 ‘Monolith’ Roto-Moulded Armchair Designed By Ross Lovegrove

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#112 Fat Car Designed By Erwin Wurm

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#113 ‘Air Pods Max’ Solution

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#114 Tattoo Design

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#115 Jacquemus Store Designed By Amo Photos By Benoit Florençon

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#116 Ai-Generated Interior

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