30 Design Fails That Missed the Mark Completely (October 9, 2023)

John Summers • Contributor

Oct 9, 2023 11:00 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!

01
I think it's supposed to say "the tube"

via u/ViiK1ng
02
"These wax candle were cast in plastic cylinders"

via u/Tasty-Address9909
03

via u/BigDaftLaddie
04
"Hexagon, Star, Oval, Heart, Triangle, and… Round?"

via u/WhatTheHellLol1313
05
Do they want people to fall?

via u/Opposite_Strategy_43
06
wow, great job

via u/princemaster
07
"The location of this urinal vs the unlockable sliding door that opens right into the cafes seating area"

via u/AGuThing
08

via u/Ysisbr
09
Real Home

via u/Binoz518
10
Ah yes, The continent of Russia

via u/cmoiquigagne
11
Passion for every detail huh?

via u/thestanhall
12
"For the life of me, I have no idea how the pictures and captions correspond to the acronym"

via u/Sandsandtheirfanboys
13
Poor baby

via u/XinXaiXoku
14
"Only one of these is plastic"

via u/DearTereza
15
Such Comfort, Much Relax

via u/DankAizawa
16
"This signage is impossible to read in the sun."

via u/hockenduke
17
"i love sping"

via u/MackensieM08
18
FurniFireTure

via u/silverman567
19

via u/Johnny_ac3s
20
(5)ive (1)ne (9)ine Tow

via u/ExistentialPranks
21

via u/GlitchedBugs
22
Fight fire with fire?

via u/Darthbakunawa
23
"It's your classic floor-level window looking out 15° degrees down over a patio sort of living situation"

via u/lucianoshaw
24
Shouldn't they be ON the mattress?

via r/CrappyDesign
25
"The clock at vienna central station is only correct when viewed from outside (its actually 09:10 am)"

via u/-kimotho
26
This is the shower in hell

via u/Garlianx_
27
AAARRRGGGHHHH! My brain!

via u/Stroov
28

via u/daveymcbride
29
"Shopping center has ceilings above entire walkway, except for where the benches are."

via u/missinglinksman
30
Never drink and design

via u/slothen2

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30 Design Fails That Missed the Mark Completely (October 9, 2023)

I think it's supposed to say "the tube"

"These wax candle were cast in plastic cylinders"

"Hexagon, Star, Oval, Heart, Triangle, and… Round?"

Do they want people to fall?

wow, great job

"The location of this urinal vs the unlockable sliding door that opens right into the cafes seating area"

Real Home

Ah yes, The continent of Russia

Passion for every detail huh?

"For the life of me, I have no idea how the pictures and captions correspond to the acronym"

Poor baby

"Only one of these is plastic"

Such Comfort, Much Relax

"This signage is impossible to read in the sun."

"i love sping"

FurniFireTure

(5)ive (1)ne (9)ine Tow

Fight fire with fire?

"It's your classic floor-level window looking out 15° degrees down over a patio sort of living situation"

Shouldn't they be ON the mattress?

"The clock at vienna central station is only correct when viewed from outside (its actually 09:10 am)"

This is the shower in hell

AAARRRGGGHHHH! My brain!

"Shopping center has ceilings above entire walkway, except for where the benches are."

Never drink and design

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