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By now, it looks like crappy design is something inherently human. There's such an abundance of design fails, we'll probably never run out of it. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. I mean, is there a better way of getting your daily dose of whahahahahahaha if not judging others for their mistakes? Bored Panda has prepared another bad design list for you, poking fun at some of the most ridiculous projects that saw the light of day. From coffee mugs that were created to poke your eyes out to photography services producing outdated leaflets and beyond, scroll down to enjoy the funny fails and upvote your faves.

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This Ad Was Meant To Depict How Much The Tiger Had Grown In 10 Years. Instead, It Looks Like....

This Ad Was Meant To Depict How Much The Tiger Had Grown In 10 Years. Instead, It Looks Like....

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Nthati
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what happens when people think they can domesticate wild animals.

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So we've seen the consequences of bad design ideas, so what makes for good design? There are a few basic principles to stick to if you want to make sure your design is practical, relevant and makes sense!

According to Dieter Rams, a German industrial designer who was responsible for the design of Braun’s consumer products for many years, there are 10 principles of good product design, also known as the '10 commandments.' Even though they were written long ago and technology has advanced beyond his wildest dreams, Dieter's principles still apply today!

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The Elders At My Brother-In-Law’s Church Got To Design The Church League Softball Shirts. The Thought “Cli” (Christian Life International) Alone Wouldn’t Signify A Church, So They Added The Cross. Magnificent

The Elders At My Brother-In-Law’s Church Got To Design The Church League Softball Shirts. The Thought “Cli” (Christian Life International) Alone Wouldn’t Signify A Church, So They Added The Cross. Magnificent

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Kevin Donegan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seattle had a similar problem with their new rail transit .... South Lake Union Transit (S**T) .... luckily someone caught the acronym before it got too far down the pike.

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#3

I’m Never Going To Find Any Help Here...

I’m Never Going To Find Any Help Here...

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#4

This Ad For Graduation Photography

This Ad For Graduation Photography

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Erin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well on the plus side, you won't have to look very far!

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those heels are just waiting to get caught in those rails.

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glowworm2
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well there is a light at the end of the tunnel--turns out it was a train.

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Giette Hulsbosch
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A future full of debts, unpaid internships, minimun wage jobs,... Quite accurate ad tho

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elfin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train.

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Dorothy Parker
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train? The only way to survive is get off the beaten track?

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Terry T.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The soothing light at the end of the tunnel is just a freight train heading your way.....

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Arran Walker
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s just telling the hard truth about how difficult life can be after graduation. She’s facing her student loans....

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Bruno Barreto
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You won't have to run much after your future, it's comming straight at you ahah

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Toujin C'Thlu
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm wondering why they put her on a railroad track in the first place

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Jacey Lynn
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well....everyone’s going to die in the end anyways...right?

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WaterRat_
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look on the bright side, no seriously, that's bright, and it's probably train lights HURRY AND GET THOSE HIGH HEELS INTO THE NEARBY GRASS YOU MADWOMAN!!

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Taylor Bentley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

those heels will get caught in the tracks and the train will kill her :l

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DYspLay ARt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her future isn't looking so great...I think the picture trying to say, "Your future is bright." But really it looks like you'll get run over by a train if you join that collage.

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pony33
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The future will only hurt for a micro second. Then you will be playing softball in heaven with your new Clit tee shirt. "The train keep a rolling all night long."

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Sarah Todd
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How to quickly pay back your student loans-without interest!

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Louise Brigance
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know that light at the end of the tunnel? Yeah, well, we have some bad news for you

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Jackie Grice
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it just ME, or does it look like a suicide will happen at any moment!

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Sandra Mason
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always knew the light at the end of the tunnel was a freight train.

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Roberto Durante
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

true, at the photo school, you only learn technique not to be creative

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Aria FAFAT
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

um the fact that she's literally floating (is no one gonna talk about that) shows her future is already dead... oml

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Lisa J
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen this show, Railway to Heaven starring Michael Landon.

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Leo H
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would worry so much about the train...those shoes are the real tragedy

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Ashley Wright
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Walking toward the bright light called “the future,” but is actually walking toward an oncoming train. Horrid design.

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Becky Reus
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5 years ago

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It is highly illegal to take pictures on the railroad tracks... would you take pictures at a military base? Or an airport tarmac? No railroad tracks are public property and if you are caught on them you are treated as if you were where as those other two were. In United States you can be also have the patriot act thrown at you, treated like a terrorist, beside class 1 trespassing. Besides all that, it is very dangerous, just asked the movie crew that couldn't railroad permissions. They decided to do it anyways and 1 of the actors and crew died. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Rider_(film)#Train_collision_at_the_Doctortown_railroad_trestle

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Jill Higginson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not sure why no one told u this but I'm 99% sure this was not an actual pic of a RR. This was Photo shopped.

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Furniture designers Vitsoe have worked closely with Dieter Rams for decades, and helpfully summarize his founding principles of good design with the following explanations:

Good design is innovative The possibilities for innovation are not, by any means, exhausted. Technological development is always offering new opportunities for innovative design. But innovative design always develops in tandem with innovative technology, and can never be an end in itself.

Good design makes a product useful: A product is bought to be used. It has to satisfy certain criteria, not only functional, but also psychological and aesthetic. Good design emphasizes the usefulness of a product whilst disregarding anything that could possibly detract from it.

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Good design is aesthetic: The aesthetic quality of a product is integral to its usefulness because products we use every day affect our person and our well-being. But only well-executed objects can be beautiful.

#5

Nothing Like The Smell Of Coffee And A Good Eye-Stab In The Morning

Nothing Like The Smell Of Coffee And A Good Eye-Stab In The Morning

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Unfortunate Hole Placement

Unfortunate Hole Placement

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If that isn't funny enough, those look like women's shoes. I think it's a female model.

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Commas People

Commas People

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#8

Paypal Fail

Paypal Fail

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Erin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww don't be mean, he's still learning! Doing his best.

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Good design is thorough down to the last detail: Nothing must be arbitrary or left to chance. Care and accuracy in the design process show respect towards the user.

Good design is environmentally-friendly: Design makes an important contribution to the preservation of the environment. It conserves resources and minimizes physical and visual pollution throughout the lifecycle of the product.

Good design is as little design as possible: Less, but better – because it concentrates on the essential aspects, and the products are not burdened with non-essentials. Back to purity, back to simplicity.

So three you have it, pretty simple right? If you are tasked with designing something and want to avoid the hilarious mistakes found in this list, check these principles off first and you should succeed!

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#9

Ah Yes I Was Looking For A Soap Dispenser Labeled "Ketchup" With A Picture Of Grapes

Ah Yes I Was Looking For A Soap Dispenser Labeled "Ketchup" With A Picture Of Grapes

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Lara L.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is grape ketchup. Gives you a proper inner cleaning. Some call it wine.

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#10

I’ll Take The Next Bus, Please!

I’ll Take The Next Bus, Please!

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Samantha Comerford
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More money could be spent bringing these monsters to justice, rather than paying for a sign on the back of the bus. Ugh 🙄

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Who Thought This Placement Would Be A Good Idea?

Who Thought This Placement Would Be A Good Idea?

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Erin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I truly laughed at this one! So ridiculous! I almost want it in my house in a weird way.

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#12

The Placement Of This Smaller Baby Care Booklet Within This Magazine Doesn’t Seem Very Well Thought Through

The Placement Of This Smaller Baby Care Booklet Within This Magazine Doesn’t Seem Very Well Thought Through

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Found This Masterpiece At A Local Restaurant

Found This Masterpiece At A Local Restaurant

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Erin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate the sinks that have sensors like that. It goes for like 3 seconds but I need 20 to rinse off the soap!! So I just wave my hands like a maniac 7 times.

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#14

That's Gonna Be An Easy Ride

That's Gonna Be An Easy Ride

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#17

Maintenance Put New Locks And Handles On The Gates For Security

Maintenance Put New Locks And Handles On The Gates For Security

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#18

Just Watched A Guy Go Into The Wrong Bathroom At Toronto Pearson Airport. He Was Looking At The Top Sign

Just Watched A Guy Go Into The Wrong Bathroom At Toronto Pearson Airport. He Was Looking At The Top Sign

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#19

My Local Magazine's Editor Might Need To Double Check Some Stuff

My Local Magazine's Editor Might Need To Double Check Some Stuff

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Mama Bear Is Welcoming Everyone

Mama Bear Is Welcoming Everyone

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Erin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is frightening for multiple reasons.

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#23

The Woman Isn't Driving In This Article About Women Being Better Drivers

The Woman Isn't Driving In This Article About Women Being Better Drivers

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Try Being Drunk And Walking Into This Place

Try Being Drunk And Walking Into This Place

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#25

The New Basketball Court In My Neighborhood

The New Basketball Court In My Neighborhood

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I Don’t Understand Why These Erasers Exist... They Just Ruin Everything

I Don’t Understand Why These Erasers Exist... They Just Ruin Everything

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Sivi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate them, I always forget about it when I draw. I have ruined so many sketches.

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#30

Our Charter Bus

Our Charter Bus

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Yup I Love Looking At The Back Of My iPhone

Yup I Love Looking At The Back Of My iPhone

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A Pen My Teacher Gave Me

A Pen My Teacher Gave Me

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Erin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my. You must not be a very good student!

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Three For The Price Of One

Three For The Price Of One

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#39

I Was Helping My Cousin With His German Homework And I Saw This Masterpiece

I Was Helping My Cousin With His German Homework And I Saw This Masterpiece

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Gotta Include One Of These With Every Card! You’re Going To Need It After I Cut Your Hair

Gotta Include One Of These With Every Card! You’re Going To Need It After I Cut Your Hair

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#42

What Was This Sensor Original Meant To Do Anyway?

What Was This Sensor Original Meant To Do Anyway?

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BusLady
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One urinal to the other: Dude, let's have a pissing contest.

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#43

Replacing The Egg Shell With More Plastic To Go Into The Ocean

Replacing The Egg Shell With More Plastic To Go Into The Ocean

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At A Bar. Almost Madea Terrible Mistake

At A Bar. Almost Madea Terrible Mistake

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May No Child Succeed

May No Child Succeed

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Joanne
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What was the point they were trying to make? I have seriously no idea.

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