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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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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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#12

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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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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[oc] This Won The Design Competition

[oc] This Won The Design Competition

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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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Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good God this angers me! If it's in an art exhibition, fine. If it's at a doctors surgery or hospital as it appears to be, NOT HELPFUL!!!

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

Then you have no idea how long you have waited. I think it is in a anger management office and they are trying to improve business. "oh so our clock makes you want to punch someone?"

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

If this clock makes sense to you, they’ll give you a nice warm jacket to wear and escort you to their psych ward.

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

Ok now I REALLY don't know how to read wall clocks

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We Were On A Break!
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree. I like the idea that the numbers are still in place just in different distance from the center. HOWEVER, the execution of the idea is really bad.

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

That's a CLOCK? I thought it was just really bad wall decor.

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

And we thought my Dads old Peter Max clock was a bit hard to read!

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BECKETT BUCKLEY
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

now this is a bad clock design i have never seen before, but on the new fitbit watch there is an option to have literally no numbers or the little lines in between, just the hands.. how are you supposed to even tell the time??!!

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Robertson Shinnick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even Salvador Dali looked at that clock and said, “Dude, that’s just wrong!”

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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

Is this in an ophtalmologist's office? Or halucinogene drug adiction hospital?

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

I would just ask the receptionist for the time.....every few seconds. What time is it now? What time is it now? What time is it now?

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

Its actually a cool design element, because you really dont need to see the numbers to tell the time...

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

This is the nightmare of those people (cof...cof...me) who still have trouble looking at the analog clock.

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

Must be for a doctors office so you don't know how long they've kept you waiting!

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

You would see the hands pointing at 10pm and its actually 5pm

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

They're on the tiny block in the middle. And they're so small, it would be impossible to tell where they were pointing, even if the blocks were in a less strange formation.

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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The numbers are all in order. 12 up top, 3 to the right six underneath so technically when the hands in the middle go around it's pointing at the right number, the numbers just need to be at the same distance.

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

Well, yes, but it's still a bloody useless clock. The hands are small and nearly invisible, as are the numbers. You have to look hard to even NOTICE it's supposed to be a clock. You won't realize from a distance. And the way the numbers are positioned, it's hard to gauge the exact positions of the hands. I'm not sure I could easily tell if it was, say, 1 or 2 o'clock. I don't need numbers, but some positional indicators in a circle around the clock are super helpful. The design here is just stupid all around.

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

I actually like this since all clocks are mere decoration now. We all have one in our pocket at all times.

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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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#35

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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Andy Warholla Jr.
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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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