31 Design Fails That Missed the Mark... By a Mile (September 17, 2024)

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!

01
"My landlords “carpenter” hooked us up with this beauty today.. "

via u/jamesross801
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02
"This suicide prevention sign at my college"

via u/schreechingnoisw
03
"This type of automatic litter box becomes a death trap if the sensor fails. It needs to be recalled."

via dickcheney600
04
If you think this is confusing...

via u/sentient_ballsck
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05
Each rock represent a different gender. Which is which? who knows

via u/ultimatemomfriend
06
Sure... Not confusing at all

via u/7862518362916371936
07
"Impossible to plug anything into this hotel lamp outlet"

via u/cyberchief
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08
Isn't that the Russian flag?

via u/IntellectualFurudo
09
Great height for a microwave

via u/grambocrackah
10
"Soap dispenser. There is no way to know you're supposed to push it until you wave your hand under it. Then it flashes a light and a push sign appears."

via u/The_T0me
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11
I'm sorry, what?

via u/fluffypants197the2nd
12
4 outlets, but really only 2

via u/exintrovert
13
"The logo is so bad they had to spell it out below"

via u/crothunk
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14
Stahp being sucha

via u/skidpickle
15
h llo fall

via u/Winter-Owl1
16
The 4 different fonts really makes it easy to read

via u/sideburnsTx
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17
Star Puke

via u/captain72121
18
Who wouldn't want a corrosive carwash?

via u/ASomthnSomthn
19
OK but why?

via u/bothfetish
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20
Welcome to our Fomily

via u/fjake
21
"How is the tp roll supposed to fit in there?"

via u/certified-battyman
22
I can't read this font

via u/Floor-tentacool
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23
It's easy to get a Orage

via u/G_ben_flowes
24
The Russian flag is upside down :(

via u/TwujZnajomy27
25
Reading is important, but so is seeing the traffic light

via u/xtermist
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26
The handicap entrance to the playground is 6 inches off the ground.

via u/milleniumfalconlover
27
Another badly designed wheelchair ramp

via u/Former_Echidna_2146
28
This pedestrian crossing goes nowhere

via u/Apprehensive-Ice4811
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29
Sure, why not

via u/pronoialover
30
Why put Ketchup in a yellow bottle?!

via u/BenderDeLorean
31
Seems safe

via u/RaccoonRepublic