As 2022 comes to an end, it’s always fun to look back on where the year has taken us. One way to get a sense of the prevailing trends is to see what products everyone wanted over the past 365 days. From artsy McDonald’s Happy Meal toys to Target-brand birds that are TikTok sensations, there’s a lot that we loved this year.
Collaborations represented some of the most sought-after products in 2022. One of our favorite partnerships involved Adidas and The Simpsons. Marge Simpson, the iconic matriarch, was reimagined in the form of an Adidas Superstar shoe with her blue hair incorporated into the texture of the sneaker. Another collaboration saw Takashi Murakami's colorful art on a limited edition UNO card deck. It transformed the game into something as whimsical as the artist is, with all of the pieces decorated in the Superflat art style made famous by Murakami in 2001.
Those collaborations were far from all that enthralled us this year. Scroll down to see our picks for the kitchen, toys and games, and much more.
Here are 50 creative products that represent the best 2022.
For the Kitchen
Often, our kitchens are an extension of ourselves. From drippy pots to coffee mugs with pretzel handles, there are many fun ways to display your personality through kitchen items. One bar of soap called the Sinking Feeling Soap even reveals its mood the more that you use it. (It goes from happy to sad.)
Coffee Mug Warmer
Coastal Serving Board
Sinking Feeling Soap
Ceramic Milk Jug
Stars and Stripe Mugs
Drippy Pots
Whiskey Diamonds (Set of 4)
Ceramic Pretzel Mug
Water Bottle With Time Marker
Milk Frother
Zip Top Containers (Set of 8)
Cocktail Glass Bird Glasses
Style and Fashion
Why fit in when you can stand out? This year, accessories were a surefire way to show your style without having to overhaul your wardrobe. One pair of earrings even lights up so you’ll glow in the dark!
Marge Simpson Shoes
Light-Up Chandelier Earrings
Lola Earrings
Astrology Necklace
Cloud Slippers
Toys and Games
Toys and games will never go out of style. In 2022, some nostalgic items got reimagined. Not only did Takashi Murakami revamp the UNO deck but McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys were also turned into art objects.
Takashi Murakami UNO Cards
The Starry Night LEGO Set
Madam C.J. Walker Doll
Knitted Charcuterie
Cactus Plant Flea Market x McDonald's Happy Meal Toys
Home Decor
Great home decor makes for great vibes. In 2022, playful was in style with flower-shaped shelves and unique candles doubling as statement-making designs—no burning required.
Resin Floral Mirror
Cactus Cuckoo Clock
Recycled Wood Plant Pot With Support
Baby Chick Lamp
Two-Faced Candle
Wild Daisy Shelf
Concrete Terrazzo Bookends
White Cloud Magnetic Key Holder
Floral Brass Decorations
Orange Wild Flowers Fabric Vase
Flower Toothbrush Holder
Sharpener Lamp
Fabric Bird Statue
Round Cat House
Sea Turtle Resin Lamp
Bubble Cube Candles
Two-Piece Twist Candles
Woodlamp Man
More fabulous creative products of 2022.
Bala Bangles
Mirrored Surface Digital Clock
Tandem Shower Heads
Smart Automatic Pet Door
Bee Brick Houses
Stingray Blanket
Bluetooth “Typewriter” Keyboard
Succulents Handmade Sidewalk Chalk
Kinetic Sculpture
Lotus Shower Steamer Tray
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