Thanks, I hate it: 31 Design Fails That Missed the Mark Completely

John Summers • Contributor

Dec 25, 2023 9:00 PM EST

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 31 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
We would rather fall of a cliff

via @yup..exists
02
What if someone parks in front of you?

via u/BroadCapital
03
We know it's technically straight, But why do it?!

via u/FairWindsFollowingCs
04
Giving the cat better access to steal your food

via u/Vishwasm123
05
We have no words

via u/walk1355
06
Rice Dice - It's like regular dice, But worse

via u/tyce_tyce_baby
07

via u/corsicacairo
08
So practical

via u/acidiola
09
Is this a test?

via u/jibcheese
10
Yes, we would love 2 holes in our coffee cup

via u/wallflowerface
11
This is a $1,000 armchair

via u/Moonwatcher-451
12
It's a toilet, People are in a hurry, Keep it simple!

via u/Much_Protection_1243
13
How did this get approved?

via u/wogawoga
14

via u/RawDic*
15
Seems safe

via u/EpiCon_Jaag
16
Worst designed remote ever. Not even an opinion.

via u/opinionated-dick
17
Be sure to step on the kitchen counter when you come down from the bathroom

via u/ShadowsGirl9
18
Don't drink and design

via u/couldhaveprevented
19
Romantic

via u/ebtcrew
20
This makes us uncomfortable

via u/Gainsborough-Smythe
21
"This House, where you will never See any sun or Sky, complete with unusable pool"

via u/xTCHx
22
At this point, Just run

via u/EndersGame_Reviewer
23
These benches are so hot right now

via u/SirCalvin
24
"Salt & pepper shakers designed to look like grinders. They had to add instructions"

via u/Incromulent
25
"What's the time?" "No"

via u/LeBateleur1
26
Where do we go?

via u/therealmrsleeves
27
This sign stinks

via u/misterpoopybutthole5
28
It's a mouse

via u/Eastern_Standard7957
29
What?!

via u/yogabba13
30
Imagine walking into this bathroom while drunk

via u/hofong159
31
Purrr-fectly ugly

via u/Lepke2011