From poorly planned architecture to ill-conceived products, this post showcases the funniest and most frustrating design fails. Whether it’s a door that leads to nowhere or a chair that’s impossible to sit in, these blunders will have you questioning the design process.
The genius who designed this lock, in which the only two options are "unlocked" and "even more unlocked":
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This designer who thought "wish" sounded more like "meowy" than, oh, I don't know..."merry"?
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The designer of these Daredevil covers that was so close to perfection but missed the mark:
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The person who printed this "Not in use" sign that makes my brain feel like it's also out of order:
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The mastermind who saw this carpet pattern and thought, This would be PERFECT on some stairs:
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The person who designed this banner, which, tbh, started off alright but rapidly went downhill:
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The person who designed the controls on this TV, which — personally — is the visual equivalent of the sound nails make when they scratch a chalkboard:
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The person who put up these signs that will have me whispering, "Please the beans" out of context for the next five years:
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The person who designed these bathroom stall trash cans, who seemingly wants you to toss your trash and terrify the person next to you:
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The person who decided that the best, safest place for the bike lane to end was into oncoming traffic:
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The alien from outer space who designed this world map, because I genuinely don't know how anyone else could be this confused:
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"Currently on a bus drive, they use a environmentally friendly cup, but apparently it leaks so they just use a plastic Cup beneath"
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The person who designed this mug that was almost on to something but didn't quite get there: