39 Design Fails That Missed the Mark Completely (November 4, 2023)

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 39 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

    "I’m Sure You’re All Wondering Why I’ve Gathered You Here Today"

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  • 02

    Nothing?!

    NOTHING IS POSSIBLE
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    Fashion Fart

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    That's absurd! Spiderman doesn't need a car!

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  • 05

    "Worst Doctor Ever"

    40231-03372 CONGRATULATION YOU HAVE CANCER JUNE 21 JULY 22 A SUMMER BABY YOU WERE BORN
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  • 06

    Just click it!

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    What a change!

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  • 08

    "I Love Sasa Lele!"

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  • 09

    "Those Poor Kids"

    People Are Eating Children In This Area Please Leash Your Dog & Clean Up After Them Thank You
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    "Why Is Nobody Using The Bike Lane?"

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  • 11

    That's too much power for me

    Please do not turn off the light switch. It also operates the elevator. Thank You
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    "Renovated Windows"

    12 ГОССТРОЙ РОССИИ
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    wait, I'm still reading

    91 WF WF 8F S 33 FO OK 4G LTE Warning Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Focus your attention on driving. t 82°F 5:59 PM Language ▶ A/C TEMP
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  • 14

    "Works Perfectly"

    FLOAT Drink Holder amingo PINK レートドリンクホルダーフラミング JAP 乗用ください。 12円 147 品と使い よってはサイズ内でもただけます。 CYCATSCHU 15.524 ないでください ださい。 ください。 TACHRITTOSCREENLAC "Y 7 402 する恐れがありま HERVER KenaNER BROTOW2211818 CERCAY TELLE-- Las Cam しないでくだ fumik とってください。 に近づけないでください。 になります。 さい。 16285 VR 87718VC CS **-- はおやめください。 ご使用はおやめくだ
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    phew, I almost remembered to pay

    before you leave forget to pay Do Not STOP!!! YOUR Al RECOL
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  • 16

    Hmmm

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  • 17

    Winnie the what?

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  • 18

    "This Building"

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    Why?!

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  • 20

    It's simple math

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  • 21

    Here's your toast

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    Salt Lake, Utah

    SL, UT
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  • 23

    what if I'm 33?

    2. How old are you? 10-15 16-20 21-25 26-30 35-40 41-50
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  • 24

    "Security Is Important Here!"

    KLIKO GERMA VEREINT
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    "That’s Sad You Don’t Have Diabetes"

    Please complete the following: Do you or someone you care for have Diabetes? O Yes O No
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  • 26

    Not kawaii!

    the CREMEM shop CALM DOWN, SKIN! Animated Animal Face Mask Infused with Soothing Pink Grapefruit 진정된 피부를 위한 핑크 자동 마스크 MADE IN KOREA ADD CHARACTER TO YOUR BEAUTY REGIMEN
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  • 27

    "Getting Mixed Messages Here"

    Ideal for sharing Serves sim Wate
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  • 28

    I never asked for it!

    THI Road Safety in London 3 Pedestrians have been killed here For your own Safety Press the button Wait for the green man ONLY cross while there is a green man DO NOT start to cross if the green man is flashing Keep Looking and Listening Repeat to cross other side
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  • 29

    Surprise!

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    "That’s Not How You Use A Selfie Stick"

    *iPhone not included. Rechargeable Battery Suits Apple® and Android Smartphones Bluetooth® Photo/Video Capture Button • Includes 2 brackets for 3.5-5.5" Smartphones
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    "For When You Want To Go To The Toilet With All Your Friends"

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  • 32

    I left right by mistake

    RIGHT LANE MUST RIGHT LEFT
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    "Sorry, Tom"

    Security Question This is used to verify your identity when resetting your password. Your answer is NOT case-sensitive: First name of your best friend? Answer Tom Answer must be at least 4 characters.
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    wow. so text. much ample

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  • 35

    "This Language Academy"

    ACANIDIOMAL HII Idiot Curshensivos EXAMEN S DE CAMBRIDGE B1-PET I B2-FC-TC1-CE 1 Idiot Cambridge ES Exam Preparon C
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  • 36

    I don't think so

    ราคา ANGERS NUMINIS กา
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  • 37

    "Plastic Surgery"

    CE VÝKONU ÉNĚ SLOV. PLASTICKÁ CHIRURGIE Praha-ngolstadt-Chotoviny tel.: 777 600 913 6C52627 Aestheti www.sanatoriumchotoviny.cz grafický odpad 111
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  • 38

    I live on the Thirst floor

    3st floor 5st floor 4st floor 6st floor
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  • 39

    "Sweet Dreams"

    Sweet dreams Hundred-Acre Wood Roo Stickers 000 Spring tail Armed and ready? wi Gloomy guy Sweet dreams ODisney
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