30 Design Fails That Missed the Mark Completely (October 7, 2023)

John Summers • Contributor

Oct 7, 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 30 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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Bad dress design

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02
Don't be happy, Worry

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why would you do that?

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strawberry minion soap

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Problematic message

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Super Hitters

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A bunch of small bens

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looks like they are hanging

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09
You failed engineering school

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Think fast!

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No safety, Smoking first

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Pull how?

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13
try to go south west, i dare you

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why two noses?!

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Mirrored ceiling in the bathroom. great idea!

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Animals and us

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At least he has a helmet on

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Shirt-Pants

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Nice place to sit

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That's not what they had in mind

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21
Baymax, Why?

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Still better than fallout 76

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desperate times

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Princess Nosejob

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Poor Elephant

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The Pool Professor

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Crappy design

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This is just dangerous

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No way out

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Good luck getting home

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