Who said design always had to be serious? Discover 10 amazing design ideas and gadgets that add a crucial sense of fun to form and function.
By James Lee-Tullis
Break The Mould: Enjoy the festive season in royal style with these ‘Aristocake’ cupcake moulds. fancy.com
Sprinkle Some Magic: Let’s be honest now, adding humble salt and peppers enhances almost any dish. Add that magical finishing touch to any dish courtesy of these unicorn-styled salt and pepper shakers. fancy.com
A Bright Idea: Give your bedside table or desk a satisfying vintage touch with this bare retro light bulb embedded in a wooden block with brass fittings. fancy.com
Light Years Ahead: If your personal taste is more modern rather than retro, then prepare to be beguiled by the extraordinary portable Kangaroo Light. fancy.com
Rock ‘n’ Roll: before you query the price tag, consider how much you invested in your last car and then reflect on the fact that we spend a third of our lives in bed. fancy.com
Winter Comforts: Despairing at the prospect of long, cold winter months? Take some comfort from the warm glow provided by the eco-friendly Steel Floor Biofireplace. fancy.com
Feel The Force: Fed-up with dismal rainclouds and umbrellas that turn inside-out at the first gust of wind? Use the Force to repel the elements with this arresting lightsaber umbrella. fancy.com
Mountain Madness: Show off your love of the mountains all year with this eye-catching cable car container for your clothes pegs. fancy.com
Concept Album: Celebrate your love of vinyl records with a genuinely unique take on a conventional record-player from Crosley. fancy.com
Name That Tune: You love music and, above all, you love that catchy song that keeps playing in your head. Show the world just how much you love music with these light-hearted earworm ear buds. fancy.com
OK, no one else needs know, but which whimsical design idea are you most tempted to track down?
American Express Essentials Cookie Preferences
American Express Essentials uses cookies to deliver the best possible web experience. By continuing and using this site, you agree that
we may store and access cookies on your device. You may change your preference at any time by going to the "Set Cookie Preferences" section in our
cookie policy.