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

John Summers • Contributor

Nov 4, 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 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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"I’m Sure You’re All Wondering Why I’ve Gathered You Here Today"

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Nothing?!

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Fashion Fart

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

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"Worst Doctor Ever"

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Just click it!

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What a change!

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"I Love Sasa Lele!"

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"Those Poor Kids"

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"Why Is Nobody Using The Bike Lane?"

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That's too much power for me

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"Renovated Windows"

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wait, I'm still reading

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"Works Perfectly"

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phew, I almost remembered to pay

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16
Hmmm

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17
Winnie the what?

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"This Building"

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Why?!

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It's simple math

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21
Here's your toast

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Salt Lake, Utah

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what if I'm 33?

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"Security Is Important Here!"

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"That’s Sad You Don’t Have Diabetes"

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Not kawaii!

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"Getting Mixed Messages Here"

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28
I never asked for it!

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Surprise!

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

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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

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"Sorry, Tom"

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34
wow. so text. much ample

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"This Language Academy"

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I don't think so

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"Plastic Surgery"

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I live on the Thirst floor

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"Sweet Dreams"

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