32 Design Fails That Missed the Mark Completely (October 18, 2023)

John Summers • Contributor

Oct 18, 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 32 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
Have a wonderful morning

via joyenergizer
02
Look out! future!

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03
Misaligned texture

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04
"Let's add a fake step at the end"

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05
Was "robot boy" Already taken?

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06
Be very quiet, I'm hunting pedestrians

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07
Oh dear

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08
Who is this for?

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09
That should keep the order

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10
Who approved this?!

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11
Peekaboo

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12
So which one?

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13
Good old hand ketchup

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14
That's not how that works. at all!

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15
Don't kick the kickball

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16
It's not here!

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17
Cracked eggs in a plastic bag. sounds safe to eat

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18
Interior "designer"

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19
So why is he taking two steps?

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20
At least they are honest

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21
My favorite animal is milk

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22
Go on, solve it

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23
Would you like to stub your tow on your way to the table sir?

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24
I dare you

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25
"The sweater i bought cannot be maintained..."

via u/FuzzboarEKKO
26
North America and south... Africa?!

via u/logstain
27
a nice refreshing poo

via u/hansolo625
28
This design only worked between 2000- 2009

via u/crudolph0828
29
"A late night bathroom emergency may become a real trip to the emergency room."

via u/Curious_Bar348
30
"The color coding for this graphic"

via u/tobyarch
31
Everything is a little off here

via u/Any-Classic-5733
32
"Whoever edited this photo to sell D&D dice on Facebook doesn't know what they're actually used for"

via u/missmaggy2u