A calendar is a necessity… probably can’t do without it. But have you ever thought of it as something that can have such an attractive design that it also serves as a decoration piece? Most calendars have more or less the same design. The month is in bold on top and the days are in a grid form below. But does it always have to be like that?

Designers are always thinking of new ways to present things. So, why not play around a little with calendars? Of course, a calendar must serve the basic purpose of telling one the month, day and date. So, this can not be ignored while designing a calendar. A good design will have to be user friendly.

Here are some great design ideas for calendars that are creative, but do not compromise on its functionality: