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Human beings don’t always build things to last. Sometimes, they make such obvious mistakes that casual observers can’t believe they didn’t notice their design idea flaws from the get-go. Alas, we’re all flawed (much like some designs!) and most of us have a blind spot when it comes to the things we’re involved in.

Nonetheless, bad designs are a lot of fun to look at and laugh at. And there’s no place who does it better than the ‘Crappy Design’ subreddit! We collected some of the best, newest, crappy design fails from the Reddit community, so scroll down and enjoy. Remember to upvote your fave product designs gone wrong, and drop us a comment telling us why you loved hating them.

We at Bored Panda love creative designs, but we also adore really bad ideas, too. When you’re done looking through our awesome list, check out our posts about epic design fails, the very worst kitchen designs, epically bad bar and restaurant designs, and structural nightmares. We’re sure you’ll love these funny fails.

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If Only They Realized

If Only They Realized

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

Even grosser it appears to be just boiled pasta. No sauce, butter, cheese, nothing. Just. Plain.Penis. Pasta

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

Aw, man - the girl's shirt somehow makes this even worse...

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

In the three year old's defense, I totally see a smiley face. Also, thankfully both girls are still too young to realize what shape it actually is.

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Night Owl
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thankfully, they're too young to understand but now that it's on the internet with their clear faces in the pictures... well, hopefully they'll find it funny and when they're teenagers their friends either won't find out or won't bug them too much about it

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

Who cares? They are to small to notice and they were happy, no big deal.

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

Things must be a little more lax on the other side of the pond. Here in the US there's NO WAY you're ever going to find penis pasta in a regular store. It'd have to be some sort of novelty, or sex store, otherwise people would be so offended, they'd probably faint, and/or sue just by having looked at it. We're a little too uptight over here.

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

What you said is the truth. I think the US is going to keep this politically correct stuff up until no one is allowed to speak.

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

Protip: Do not buy pasta from Spencer Gifts if it's for your kids.

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

Chalk to up to another case of "S**t that never happened but I do this because I'm starved for attention."

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

Ugh. These poor kids will come across this post one day and be very embarrassed about their parent posting this to all the world.

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

Regardless of the pasta shape, that is the worst "lunch" imaginable. Not one iota of nutrition - just a load of carbs. And dry at that. Easy for little ones to choke on while eating. Pathetic.

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

Yeah, but upside down, it does kinda look like a smiley face!

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Miss Kitty
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And you had the urge to make a post about it taking photos of your children, rather than keeping it to yourself. You are perfectly right, you are not the mother of the year.

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

It’s a giraffe as far as I’m concerned 😉

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

I don't believe her. Grocery stores don't sell that kind of stuff. I wonder where she is from, if it is true

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Robert Robi Z
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no such pasta in my country (at least not outside sex-shops)

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Robert Robi Z
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no such pasta inmy country (at least outside sex-shops)

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Valentine Braixen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um... maybe the two circles are the eyes, and the other shape is the mouth, and the connecting lines are either a nose or just for connection?

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

I bought a box of penis pasta at an adult bookstore for a Bachelorette gift. It was EXPENSIVE -- $7–8, I think.

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

LOL. I can see how a child could be confused, but mom? Too funny.

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

You, dirty minds! I see only two eyes, a long nose and a smile - a funny looong face!

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

as long as you don't say it they won't know, also i hope she deleted the picture else those two gonna have a hard time later in life when someone found out...

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

But it does look like a smiley face, just with a long nose :D

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

Ok that's obviously a peen. Lmao. Maybe mom wasn't wearing her reading glasses.

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

Haha, what are the chance? :D I think me and my mom would be embarrased as hell if it were us

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2WheelTravlr
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adorable kids, horrible mom for posting them doing something potentially very embarrassing for them when they're older.

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

Even made more hilarious and awkward after reading the child's shirt.

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ERIN W.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What frame of mind was the person in that came up with this pasta,not to mention the name?! And what stores would carry such a thing?!

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

And she took a picture of her baby with the pasta and posted it...

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

Odd Lots and Odd Job are selling some interesting things these days.

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

If I was a bro and had a homophobic roommate I'd totally make this for dinner and wait to see how many bites it took to make him realize. Then the "eat a bag of d***s......again" jokes could fly with impunity.

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

Why would anyone make pasta that looks like penis, how sick.

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#2

My Sister’s School Health Clinic May Need Some Emoji-Education

My Sister’s School Health Clinic May Need Some Emoji-Education

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There are plenty of examples of bad design out there, but we can find some excellent designs here and there. And good design involves uniting the concept you have with the physical end-result of the product.

For instance, Ikea talks about how its design is “democratic” in that the company believes “good home furnishing is for everyone.”

#4

Honestly, If I Am Booking For Boston, That’s Kind Of Where I Would Like To End Up.

Honestly, If I Am Booking For Boston, That’s Kind Of Where I Would Like To End Up.

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#5

Anti-Plastic Book Wrapped In Said Plastic

Anti-Plastic Book Wrapped In Said Plastic

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Meanwhile, Apple values quality craftsmanship through and through. Company founder Steve Jobs said that “for you to sleep well at night, the aesthetic, the quality, has to be carried all the way through.”

#7

Trying To Figure Out What This Sign Means For The Past 5 Years

Trying To Figure Out What This Sign Means For The Past 5 Years

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

it's a silent protest against anything or everything- very exsistential

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#8

At The Local Gym

At The Local Gym

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You’ve heard that “function over form” is an important aspect of design, but have you ever considered that they can be (and should) united into one seamless whole?

Postmodernist Frank Lloyd Wright, who dedicated his life to crafting organic designs, coined the phrase “form and function are one.” According to him, form and function ought to be in “a spiritual union” instead of vying for dominance over one another.  

#10

Ladies And Gentlemen, The Pinnacle Of Human Stupidity

Ladies And Gentlemen, The Pinnacle Of Human Stupidity

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My Friend’s Apartment Has A 1/2 Bathroom On The Ground Floor. This Is The View From The Street.

My Friend’s Apartment Has A 1/2 Bathroom On The Ground Floor. This Is The View From The Street.

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In a previous interview with Bored Panda, the moderators of the ‘Crappy Design’ subreddit said that the community changed over the years.

“The original motivation for the subreddit was to point out crappy designs. Nowadays, most subscribers probably come here for entertainment. However, it is common to have meaningful discussion here on why or why not something is crappy design,” they said.

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#13

I Hope The Electrician Knows The Sprinklers Schedule

I Hope The Electrician Knows The Sprinklers Schedule

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#14

Ladies And Gentlemen Take A Look At This Gem

Ladies And Gentlemen Take A Look At This Gem

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#15

Our Company Now Has 900 Of These Pens

Our Company Now Has 900 Of These Pens

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#17

Straight Pride Flag Looks Totally Gay

Straight Pride Flag Looks Totally Gay

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#20

Those Are Some Interesting Arms You Got There...

Those Are Some Interesting Arms You Got There...

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#22

He's Calling Her To Ask Her For Her Number?

He's Calling Her To Ask Her For Her Number?

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#23

Finally A Realistic Mannequin In Women's Lingerie Store

Finally A Realistic Mannequin In Women's Lingerie Store

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#25

The Us Space Force Has Olive-Green Camouflage Uniforms ... For Outer Space.

The Us Space Force Has Olive-Green Camouflage Uniforms ... For Outer Space.

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#26

Waiting To Engage In A Dining Experience At My Favorite Taco Establishment

Waiting To Engage In A Dining Experience At My Favorite Taco Establishment

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#27

So Xxxl Is Just A Stretched Xxl?

So Xxxl Is Just A Stretched Xxl?

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

They are identical twins, one is an emotional eater. You dont know their life!

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#28

These Two Pens At My Office... Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong

These Two Pens At My Office... Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong

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

If you ever use Permanent marker on a whiteboard, just go over it in the whiteboard marker. It will come off when you wipe then.

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#29

[oc] This Won The Design Competition

[oc] This Won The Design Competition

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#31

The Single Worst Clock I Have Ever Seen. I Actually Said Aloud "Whyyyy"

The Single Worst Clock I Have Ever Seen. I Actually Said Aloud "Whyyyy"

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#32

These Stairs In My In-Laws Summerhouse. We Have Parties Here So Going Down These Stairs Drunk Is A Challange

These Stairs In My In-Laws Summerhouse. We Have Parties Here So Going Down These Stairs Drunk Is A Challange

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#33

Let's Use Red To Indicate The Coldest Temperatures And Blue To Indicate The Warmest

Let's Use Red To Indicate The Coldest Temperatures And Blue To Indicate The Warmest

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

In China when market goes up, it's red, when it goes down, it's green... Same here

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#34

This Pennywise Halloween Costume

This Pennywise Halloween Costume

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If Only Louisiana Were Shaped Like A Letter In The Word Love, This Would Have Worked Much Better

If Only Louisiana Were Shaped Like A Letter In The Word Love, This Would Have Worked Much Better

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#36

Someone Was Wearing These At The Mall And I Had To Double Take

Someone Was Wearing These At The Mall And I Had To Double Take

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#37

This Tablecloth That Looks Like A Hair Carpet

This Tablecloth That Looks Like A Hair Carpet

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#38

It’s Supposed To Say Shoemaker

It’s Supposed To Say Shoemaker

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#39

This New Wall Art In My Office

This New Wall Art In My Office

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

It is supposed to mean "nothing is impossible - everything is possible." But jeez, it took me some time to figure it out...Who designs sometnhing like this? Who BUYS something like this?!

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Washing Machine

Washing Machine

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