39 Design Fails That Missed the Mark Completely (October 25, 2023)

John Summers • Contributor

Oct 25, 2023 9:00 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 scared

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Total privecy

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A bit of a breeze

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Looks totally fine

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I don't think the author likes me

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Smuggling raisins

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Sad music

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Bad design. Period.

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on what?!

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Grandma, NO!

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Bad cause

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Winner of the "Not my job" competition

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It should say the same from both sides

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A bit sus

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Black Friday deals in a nutshell

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This is so dangerous!

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"There Is A Cursor In My Jigsaw Puzzle Picture"

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" I’m Pretty Sure That’s Not How Mirrors Work"

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"This Halloween Decoration At The Old Folks Home"

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"My Feet Hurt Just Looking At This"

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Don't grab the wrong bottle!

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The Evil Fruit

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Stop putting Translucent Doors on bathroom stalls!

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That's embarrassing

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Reduced quality

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Who pressed it again?!

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27
Smooth!

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Nope... Absolutely not!

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So safe!

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“Enjoy The Best Of Both Worlds” Uhm.. No Thanks

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31
WTF?

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32
Do you really need a peephole?

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"Thanks For Shopping. Now Get Out Before I Throw A Pineapple At You!"

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Impenetrable fortress

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This hurts my brain

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Infinity poop

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She doesn't like herself :(

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38
Drive where?!

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Solar powered AND rain protected! so... not solar powered

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