31 Design Fails That Missed the Mark Completely (September 26, 2023)

John Summers • Contributor

Sep 26, 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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Why would you put the lock on the outside?!

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Put what in the bin?

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"I Bought A Billboard To Promote My Business And They Screwed Up The Formatting"

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"This Resculpted Head Of Baby Jesus"

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"Crystal Furniture Set That Looks Like Raw Meat"

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"Almost Broke My Leg"

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"The Packaging Of Lol Dolls"

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Be quiet as you run for your life

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"The Bag Is Part Of The Design And Is Blocking The Phone Number"

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"Cozy Seats In Belgium"

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"They Don’t Even Go To Our School.”

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"Me And My GF Were Struggling With This Maze We Got When Watching The Pikachu Movie. We Checked The Solution In The Back And They Draw Through A Wall"

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"This Bread Packaging That Makes It Look Like It Is Moldy"

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"The Peas Are Upside Down…"

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"Let’s Go Paperless"

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"No, I Don’t Think I Will"

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Sample Text

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Not going to get much power

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"Hood On vs. Hood Off"

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"Motivational Poster At Work"

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Went To Go To The Bathroom At A Local Restaurant And Found A Literal “Crappy Design”

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"Ah Thats What I Want My Toilet To Look Like. Like Someone Peed All Over It"

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" How Are You Supposed To Sleep With A Light In Your Face?"

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