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Genius designers are obviously made, not born - that's the thought that's likely to pop into your head after scrolling through the popular subreddit Crappy Design. Here you can find the most artistically deprived and esthetically sinister design fails, which will have you wondering just how on Earth any of these product design ideas were allowed to get made.

Obviously, not everyone was meant to be an artistic virtuoso, but these epic fails are so 'out there' and impractical that it's hard not to judge them while rolling on the floor laughing. Here are the bad designs that we think are the most interesting and the funniest. So scroll down, upvote your favorite funny photos and let us know if you've seen designs worse than these! And in case you're still hungry for some funny fails from backward-handed designers, check out more of Bored Panda's lists here, here, here, here, and here.

#1

The Imperial System

The Imperial System

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

The metric system makes so much more sense, why the imperial system is still used is beyond me.

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#2

Wow

Wow

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

I'm pretty sure they knew about this and just thought it would be fun to explain it all the time

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Bored Panda reached out to Crappy Design’s community to learn a bit more about the subreddit. “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,” the subreddit’s moderators explained.

They also added that “the subreddit was created 8 years ago. Currently, there are 1.7 million subscribers with over 2 million page views per month. It is very popular.”

While looking through the pictures, some of us are sure to be thinking that we could have done a far better job designing these things than the people who made them. The ‘Crappy Design’ subreddit's members most likely think the same.

#3

Rose Uh ?

Rose Uh ?

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

Once again, a case of poor color choice. That bedspread looks more like homicide evidence.

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#4

The Cat Just Trapped Me In The Bathroom By Opening A Drawer

The Cat Just Trapped Me In The Bathroom By Opening A Drawer

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According to researcher and author Don Norman, there are principles of good design which help people evaluate whether a product is a boon or a bust. For example, Norman believes all good designs are innovative and push the boundaries of what an object means to us. Naturally, well-designed objects also have to be useful, beautiful to look at, easy to understand and uncluttered in how they look.

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#5

Sign At A Local Beach

Sign At A Local Beach

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

...am i the only one who doesn't find anything wrong with dumping babies in bins on the beach? yes? ok then...

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#6

My School Blocked A Website Because It Was Labeled As Education

My School Blocked A Website Because It Was Labeled As Education

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Furthermore, Norman explains in his book ‘The Design of Everyday Things’ that good design means being honest and upfront about what the object does.

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Also, objects should be long-lasting, environmentally friendly, and well-designed to the tiniest detail. Finally, products shouldn’t be over-designed.

#9

Almost Broke My Leg

Almost Broke My Leg

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

Oh my goodness! There are so many things wrong here. If that's in the USA, it would not pass an inspection. They could get sued.

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#10

Imagine Having To Wear This For Your Job

Imagine Having To Wear This For Your Job

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The Interaction Design Foundation explains that bad designs are overloaded with information and force the user to do more work than is necessary. Akshayta Rao writes that we all intuitively notice badly designed items but find it difficult to explain why good designs are, well, good. According to her, a well-known example of bad design would be USB cables. She’s right because we’ve all tried plugging them in the wrong way more than once. Some of us maybe even hundreds of times.

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#11

...to Advertise Plus Size Clothing

...to Advertise Plus Size Clothing

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

That is just ridiculous advertising and certainly doesn’t entice me to want to shop there.

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#12

A New Park Opened In My City, Pretty Lovely, And This. Buttcleaner3000

A New Park Opened In My City, Pretty Lovely, And This. Buttcleaner3000

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What do you think about these principles of good and bad design? Do you agree with them? Which things in this list of crappy designs do you think are the worst offenders? Let us know!

#13

I Bought A Billboard To Promote My Business And They Screwed Up The Formatting

I Bought A Billboard To Promote My Business And They Screwed Up The Formatting

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#14

Crystal Furniture Set That Looks Like Raw Meat

Crystal Furniture Set That Looks Like Raw Meat

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

The sad thing is that all that ugliness was probably also insanely expensive!

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#15

The Packaging Of Lol Dolls

The Packaging Of Lol Dolls

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

more proofs that we can stop littering, if only we stop blaming everything on the consumer and start policing the people who made these kind of c**p

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#17

Wow. I Laughed When I Saw This!

Wow. I Laughed When I Saw This!

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#18

Was Worried About Privacy, So I Asked If They Could Put A Door Up To The Men's Change Room. Problem Solved

Was Worried About Privacy, So I Asked If They Could Put A Door Up To The Men's Change Room. Problem Solved

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#19

Don’t Wake Anybody Up If You’re Exiting The Motel During A Fire!

Don’t Wake Anybody Up If You’re Exiting The Motel During A Fire!

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

Sort of like the snooze button on your alarm clock?...yes, I'll exit, just give me a couple of more minutes sleep.

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#22

I Normally Enjoy Irony, But Not This Time

I Normally Enjoy Irony, But Not This Time

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#23

My Original Post Was Removed Because Everyone Thought The Backpack Was Real. Here’s Another Angle That Shows That The Bag Is Part Of The Design And Is Blocking The Phone Number

My Original Post Was Removed Because Everyone Thought The Backpack Was Real. Here’s Another Angle That Shows That The Bag Is Part Of The Design And Is Blocking The Phone Number

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#24

"I Don’t Know How Our Teachers Didn’t Notice This In The Yearbook. They Don’t Even Go To Our School."

"I Don’t Know How Our Teachers Didn’t Notice This In The Yearbook. They Don’t Even Go To Our School."

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#25

The Peas Are Upside Down...

The Peas Are Upside Down...

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#26

Me And My GF Were Struggling With This Maze We Got When Watching The Pikachu Movie. We Checked The Solution In The Back And They Draw Through A Wall

Me And My GF Were Struggling With This Maze We Got When Watching The Pikachu Movie. We Checked The Solution In The Back And They Draw Through A Wall

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

Infuriating! I hated puzzle books that were wrong as a kid, it felt like such a betrayal

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#27

This Pillow At My Grandparents House

This Pillow At My Grandparents House

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#30

Cozy Seats In Belgium

Cozy Seats In Belgium

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#31

This Bread Packaging That Makes It Look Like It Is Moldy

This Bread Packaging That Makes It Look Like It Is Moldy

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

This is actually a brilliant design if you are trying to protect your lunch in the work refrigerator.

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#32

When You Get Lost Thanks To Google Assistant

When You Get Lost Thanks To Google Assistant

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#33

Reason Why You Should Be Careful In Using Such Type Of Chair. You Need To Make Sure You Got A Good Quality

Reason Why You Should Be Careful In Using Such Type Of Chair. You Need To Make Sure You Got A Good Quality

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#36

Laughed A Latte At This

Laughed A Latte At This

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

I wonder if they sell the civet-digested coffee from SE Asia!

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#37

Totally-Nailed-It

Totally-Nailed-It

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

It looks like it took a lot of effort to do something that stupid, unless of course, they only need the solar power during the winter when the trees are bare...unless the trees don't get bare.

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#38

Went To Go To The Bathroom At A Local Restaurant And Found A Literal “Crappy Design”

Went To Go To The Bathroom At A Local Restaurant And Found A Literal “Crappy Design”

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#39

Worst Placement

Worst Placement

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

Judging by his reaction, people didn't seem to take it too seriously and think he was a pedophile.

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#40

Ah Thats What I Want My Toilet To Look Like. Like Someone Peed All Over It

Ah Thats What I Want My Toilet To Look Like. Like Someone Peed All Over It

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

WWhat kind of a toilet seat?! Alright whose the joker that created this? xD

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#41

“Lets Just Make Our Plates Look Like They Haven’t Been Washed In 4 Years”

“Lets Just Make Our Plates Look Like They Haven’t Been Washed In 4 Years”

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#42

2nd Birthday Badge Potentially A Choking Hazard

2nd Birthday Badge Potentially A Choking Hazard

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#43

Accidental Comedy 

Accidental Comedy 

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#44

Hungary 101

Hungary 101

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#45

Not Really “Crappy” But Still

Not Really “Crappy” But Still

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

I can't imagine on what planet the designer thought that would be appropriate.

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#46

Why Is The Ocean Filling Up With Plastic?

Why Is The Ocean Filling Up With Plastic?

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#47

The Way They Cut The Carpet To Make This Door Open Instead Of Just Cutting The Door. (Found In Basement Of Newly Bought House)

The Way They Cut The Carpet To Make This Door Open Instead Of Just Cutting The Door. (Found In Basement Of Newly Bought House)

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

Note to self: Call carpet installer BEFORE door installer.

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#48

How... How Are You Supposed To Sleep With A Light In Your Face?

How... How Are You Supposed To Sleep With A Light In Your Face?

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#50

Fashion Is Evolving

Fashion Is Evolving

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