28 Design Fails That Missed the Mark Completely (September 21, 2023)

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John Summers • Contributor
Sep 21, 2023 10:00 PM EDT

Navigating the wild world of design is much like tightrope walking over a pit of hungry alligators. One misstep, and chomp, you're meme fodder for eternity! Whether it's a sign that leaves you scratching your head or a product that prompts a befuddled "who approved this?", design blunders are the comedic gifts that just keep giving. In this rollicking listicle, we've hunted down 28 bewildering design choices that zoomed straight past genius and crash-landed in "what-were-they-thinking" territory. 

From questionable T-shirt designs to print problems, these design fails missed their intended marks by a galactic mile! Buckle up for a delightful journey through a wonderland of wonky creations that had one job and, oh boy, did they botch it. Ready to embark on this hilarious rollercoaster of design delirium? Dive in and remember: sometimes, even the most off-target designs can hit the bullseye of our funny bone!

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  • 01
    Glasses - Our £25 glasses don't look like £25 glasses JCDecaux Should've gone to Specsavers G 05201 B 650
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    Door - TOILET WITH A MIRROR CEILING ШТРАФ 1000 pe
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    Road surface - HOW NOT TO DESIGN A BIKE-LANE ROUTE کی حامل اور میرا اما <is
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    Product - HERE'S WHAT A TROPHY FOR THE BEST COMMERCIAL IN MOROCCO LOOKS LIKE PALMARES 2015-PUBLIE Secteur Artur INKLE puty DETOXIFYING ANTIONDANT FACUAL MA beauty 360 ANTI-WRINKLE SMOOTS beauty 350 HYDRATING beauty 360 FACIAL MASKS TO SUIT YOUR SKIN ADA UR **
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    Writing implement - TOO COOL TO DO DRUGS COOL TO DO DRUGS DO DRUGS DRUGS CHYON TA RECHT
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    Liquid - SURE IT'S CONVENIENT BUT AT WHAT COST? Black Gold Fly & Insect Killer 300g NET Black Gold Canola Cooking Spray 400g NET
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    Fixture - TRY TO COUNT THE STEPS ON THESE STAIRS
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    Window - THIS PEEPHOLE
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    Tableware - MEMBER TO Mother w I SEMEN STILL SEEK HIM 100
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    Toilet seat - WORLD'S CRAPPIEST SHOWER 1 DO
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    Property - Don't BE HAPPY -worry
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    Boat - O NO SAFETY SMOKING FIRST Q 4 INSIS
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    Cabinetry - 168 U
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    Car - 5000 Ainu YVES LEVESQU PLUS PASSIONNÉ QUE JAMAIS f Votons Yves LEVES k
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    Outdoor bench
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    Brown - 27-0 NOT EXACTLY THE COLOR PATTERN YOU WANT TO SEE IN A BATHROOM
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    Tableware - Rancy Work Ein Everon Studer dy 1:30 people s Lured Many From Dorm Rooms JEFFREY GETTLEMAN ROK & A cond p Elery Ka forskn ayed hidden MONEY SANGA w spe wwww.dandang Gestre THIS TABLE
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    Sky - KIDS ADULTS REAL NTI A T EVERYO BDUCTION MINION STRAWBERRY SCENTED SHAMPOO BOTTLE ray-banan cented Wash poo & 3-IN-1 Be Sh 34 oz (414)
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    Bookcase - WHITE RIGHTS 514 69, 1995 ERALISM R The Ethical State J S KPL SMNALL NEO ALAN R.WHITE RIGHTS JC 571 -W582 BAD 1 CLARENDON PRESS OXFORD Nat ELE
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    Bathroom - Peder Patut Bathroom/Bato C
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    Liquid - OST MULTI-CY VACUUM OS MULT VAC TONIX hoge LEANDR TONIX POKLICAN A CR75004 TON SYY TO TONIX CANON NIX 3352 ho THIS IS A FLOOR CLEANER tom 46 47 42 43 43 44 45 45 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 36 37 37 32 33 33 27 28 29 29 23 24 25 25 19 20 20 21 21 15 16 16 17 17 13 11 12 12 46 34 34 35 35 30 31 31 26 26 22 22 18 18 19 14 15 10 10
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    Sky - German School
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    Automotive parking light - ANDA AN. US ALM "ANIMALS AND US" THIS DRAIN IS HIGHER THAN THE GROUND SURROUNDING IT
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  • 24
    Electronic instrument - professional version 3.5 the DE Your Swimming Pool Software serial 111802
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    Sleeve - THE RIZZA CAFFÈ DinOr rizza
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    Product - THIS CARD LOOKS LIKE THE BRIDE AND GROOM HUNG THEMSELVES 90 wedding day.....
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    Publication - NOT THE BEST PLACE FOR THE AUTHOR'S NAME BROWN KIDS ARE WEIRD CHRONICLE Be BROWN KIDS ARE WEIRD BROWN KIDS ARE WEIRD BROWN KIDS ARE WEIRD ARE WEIRD DS ARE CHRONICL CHRONICLE CHRONICLE CHRONICLE
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    Computer keyboard - Wilson ALLE s os w/s Wilson Staff THIS GOLF BALL
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