30 Of The Best Design Ideas Of The Year That People Absolutely Loved In 2023

With over a decade in the design industry, I’ve seen trends ebb and flow, but 2023 has been a watershed year for creative brilliance. I’m excited to share with you 30 of the year’s most loved design ideas, showcasing how this year has redefined the boundaries of innovation and aesthetics.

These designs go beyond just looking good; they marry technology with sustainability, and functionality with artistry, addressing real-world challenges in elegant, intelligent ways. As a design veteran, witnessing this surge of ingenuity feels like a new renaissance.

Each idea in this list isn’t just a design; it’s a testament to the transformative power of creativity. So, let’s dive into the designs that have not just captured our attention but our hearts in 2023.

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10. The rain reveals a pattern.

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12. The bags have “mold” printed on them.

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16. You can put the flames out.

17. Butcher shop and skate shop next door to each other share a sign.

18. Drunk driving ad in Thailand.

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29. The soy sauce reveals the pattern.

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Stefanie Mustian

Stefanie is an architect with 15+ years of working both independently as well as on teams of some of the top Architectural Firms in the country located in Atlanta, Washington D.C. and New York. She currently runs BoardBatten.com a coastal architecture and design service in Port Aransas, Texas. She is also the wife of the dude who runs Pleated-Jeans.