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Every day, we see different forms of aesthetics. It could be in the products we use, the furniture in our homes, or even the buildings we pass by. And for the most part, we barely notice a lot of them.

But occasionally, we will encounter an eye-catcher, something that stops us in our tracks. It’s the kind of design that makes you realize the genius creations one can come up with just by thinking outside the box.

Here are some exceptional examples, courtesy of this subreddit. Each one of these is a scroll stopper, so expect to be here for a good while.

#1 Ceiling Fan Pull Identifiers

#2 Minimalism Left My Body Once I Saw This Novelty Pencil Sharpener

#3 Lacoste Released Polo Shirts Representing Endangered Species With The Number Of Each Left In The Wild

Every photo on this list likely went through a process known as design thinking. Simply put, it’s an approach that applies the principles of mapping out design stages, providing professionals with a standardized innovation process.

As Harvard Business School explains, it also helps professionals develop creative solutions to problems across fields.

#4 This Ad

#5 Anti Dui Campaign Poster

#6 Cool Cat Design

cat-shaped paving stones

Above all, design thinking is a solution-based approach that focuses on the users rather than the problem at hand. It’s an approach meant to answer human-centric questions such as, “Who will be using this product?” or “How will this impact the user?”

#7 This Yoga Sign

#8 A Scissor By Jean Marie Roulo, 1930

#9 Funny Surprise From A Retired Squeaky Toy

Creativity is another common denominator in the designs on this list, and likely the most obvious one. As we all know, it’s the ability to either generate new ideas or use existing information in novel ways.

As psychology educator Kendra Cherry explains, creativity has two primary components: originality and functionality.

#10 A Monument In Russia Honoring The Laboratory Mice For Their Sacrifice In Genetic Research

#11 Coffee Shop Door Handle Is A Coffee Bean

#12 A Depression Awareness Ad (U Have To Look Closer)

Cherry notes that there are four different types of creativity, beginning with “Mini-C.” It’s the type of creativity that centers on personally meaningful ideas and insights known only to the self. “Little-C” creativity, meanwhile, is mostly about solving everyday problems and adapting to changing environments.

#13 The Rio De Janeiro Government Took Out An Anti Vaping Campaign

#14 Watch Dog

#15 Pencil Bollards On A School Street In London

“Pro-C” creativity refers to professionals who are creative in their respective fields but have not achieved eminent success. “Big-C” creativity is the pinnacle, as it leads to eminence and acclaim. Examples include technological advancements and medical innovations.

#16 “Stop War” Typography By Barbara Galińska

#17 Logo Design – “Polar Bar”

#18 Interesting Design Of Sauce Bowl

Creativity is both learned and innate. And while some people are more gifted than others, it doesn’t mean that you cannot hone this particular skill.

Cherry shared several ways to increase creativity, including being open to new ideas, persistence, and devoting time to artistic pursuits and imaginative projects.

#19 Film Billboard Where Portrait Of Dracula Appears At Night From Shadows Of Stakes

#20 Serbian Acrylic Ruins “Visualizer”

#21 Reflection On The DVD As A Part Of Design

#22 Trophy For The 2025 Chess World Cup Going On In India

#23 Drinks At The Halloween Party I Went To Yesterday

#24 Cool Benches I Spotted At The National Library Of Kuwait

#25 Handrail – Schwabisch, Germany (Hope It Serves Its Purpose :))

#26 This Otter Tape Dispenser Puts The Fun In Functional

#27 The History Of Iranian Fight For Freedom

#28 A “Make Your Own Mount Fuji” Eraser From Japan

#29 This Folder Shaped SSD Comes In MacOS Blue And Windows Yellow

#30 Ben Wiseman For The New Yorker ( January 2026)

#31 Geometric Collapsible Silicone Coffee Cup

#32 The Single Line Icons For The Olympics

#33 This Iran War Poster Warning Off American Invaders

#34 Mondo Pasta Ad

#35 The Bar Code On The Back Of ‘Everyday Essentials” Spaghetti Bolognese

#36 Edel Rodriguez’s “Mayor Mamdani” (The New Yorker’s Cover Of Next Week’s Issue)

#37 Champagne Cork-Shaped Bar Stool

#38 HHO Advertisement For Game Of Thrones Season 3 In New York Times

#39 The Sino-French Science Park Church, Chengdu

The Sino-French Science Park Church near Chengdu looks almost too fragile to be real. Built in 2019 from thousands of white aluminum tubes—no welding, no heavy materials—it feels light enough to float. Sunlight passes straight through it, so it barely casts a shadow, glowing by day and turning into a soft lantern at night. Inspired by French Impressionism and Chinese minimalism, it’s a chill little bridge between two design worlds.