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We often find that some contemporary designs can feel boring and overdone—whether in product design, interior spaces, fashion, or other areas that seem increasingly uniform, aiming to please the widest audience possible.
Yet, amidst this sea of ordinary designs, there are still gems that stand out, even screaming for attention. The ‘Ugly Design’ Instagram page is one such place, curating a selection of the best of the worst designs found online. From fashion flops to bizarre products, the account ensures we get to see striking examples of the ugly, awkward, and sometimes downright creepy things that people have created.
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#1
Diandra “Mss Didi” Blackthorn 1 year ago
The mirror under the toiletwhere a light is shining through...🤨
Breanna Lentz 1 year ago
first of all how would you get on that thing, like bring a stool to the bathroom everyday and also a little to high for a toilet.
We reached out to the person behind the ‘Ugly Design’ account to ask a few questions about moderating the page. We were curious about how it all started and if the admin remembers the very first post they shared on the profile. Here’s what we found out: “Our first post was a bathtub transformed into a sofa found at the design fair in Milan. Uglydesign started as a game between us. We never imagined that our passion for ugly would grow so big.”
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#3
April Pickett 1 year ago
I'm getting old enough to probably have a walker in the next few years (not steady on my feet). If I have to have one, I want this one.
Katherine Bridgerton 1 year ago
If it would make noises and shoot laser beams at people so they would get out of your way this might actually be cool.
When asked about the process of finding the best of the worst design flops online, the moderator explained that they’ve been searching for content for years, amassing a massive library of images to post on their page. They also added: “Today we mix posts between found content and submissions.”
#4
Wisteria Bookworm 1 year ago
I apologise on behalf of the person who put this majestic couch on this page. We do not forgive you #9.
#5
Talis 1 year ago
"They just have to address their problems step by step." (too dark?)
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We were also curious about what the moderators believe "ugly" really means. Here’s what they told us: "We do not define ugly—we don't want to. Ugly design is curated content with an alternative aesthetic to the highly standardized, Instagrammable look. Some are ugly, some fail, and some are ‘uglycool.’
For us, suitable means funny and ugly."
#6
MalibuClassicMan 1 year ago
Looks like the second black one on the left used up all the marker pen!!
Mila Tlapek 1 year ago
the person that made this one the one sibling who can paint even strokes
#7
Brandi VanSteenwyk 1 year ago
Props to the seamstress who was able to line all of those button holes up.
mtn.dew.13 1 year ago
Eh. This is obviously inentional and most likely an artwork/ fashion project. Not a fail.
Found In A Dustbin. 1 year ago
My amd my anger issues would not be able to do the first 5 buttons.
Finally, we wondered if any of the designs shared by the account had become the admin's personal favorite. The admin responded: “I think my last favorite post would be @ivanavladislava leopard pimped kitchen.”
#8
little lana 1 year ago
The stretched out guy in the top right corner looks a little like he did something wrong, but I won’t play into THAT.
Dolly_of TheCowboy 1 year ago
This would totally put me off being able to "go". They may as well have just had the toilet in the middle of the cube farm with no walls at all
#9
Gabrielle 1 year ago
Nah, how asymmetrical it is, how uncanny and different it looks. I don't care how well it drives, it's freaky.
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#10
Dolly_of TheCowboy 1 year ago
The counterpoint to the worn low pants peeps - Lord Harold Highpants
#11
CC McSniggles 1 year ago
Spork cool. Fork cool. Knife cool. For the love of God why are there so many fingers on that spoon, and shaped like Lobster Boy of the traveling freak show?
#12
Reanne Bhardwaj 1 year ago
wife: honey! our son is a giraffe husband: no its just the blanket that you got him from the sale section
#13
MalibuClassicMan 1 year ago
I think this is pretty cool until your kids get a little to big for it
Victoria Lopez 1 year ago
C00L- waaaait..if the propeller actually works IT COULD BE DANGEROUS-!! Someones gonna get shredded into peices...😬
#14
Karen Bryan 1 year ago
When you break your ankle, the EMTs will have to delay treatment because they'll be laughing uncontrollably.
#15
PiAnisum 1 year ago
I live close to this attraction. It’s standing in front of the biggest pig museum of the world in Stuttgart, Germany. I moved there 20 years ago and didn’t manage to visit it yet. 🐷
#16
Mary 1 year ago
imagine being a bird and seeing that in the sky. "oh no they've figured us out!"
Shelley Dawson 1 year ago
Is this one of the Emirates' special editions. Their aircraft can look spectacular. 00000
Alex Ruddies 1 year ago
The only thing that would make this better is if the Jaguar was blepping.
#19
Dave Walters 1 year ago
Dee Hepburn? https://www.google.com/search?q=dee+hepburn&sca_esv=1b2642df7059fae3&rlz=1C1GCEU_en-GBGB821GB821&udm=2&biw=1280&bih=580&ei=yiUqZ8zsM_mGhbIPiejPIA&ved=0ahUKEwjM-an5rcWJAxV5Q0EAHQn0EwQQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=dee+hepburn&gs_lp=EgNpbWciC2RlZSBoZXBidXJuMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIEEAAYHjIEEAAYHkjoHVDOCViuGnADeACQAQCYAbkBoAHAC6oBBDAuMTG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAg6gAs4MwgINEAAYgAQYsQMYQxiKBcICBhAAGAcYHsICChAAGIAEGEMYigXCAgsQABiABBixAxiDAcICDhAAGIAEGLEDGIMBGIoFwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAgcQABiABBgKwgIGEAAYBRgemAMAiAYBkgcEMy4xMaAHxzQ&sclient=img
#20
Khavrinen 1 year ago
Princess Leia's cinnamon buns were just dessert, these are the main course.
Dolly_of TheCowboy 1 year ago
Ok these are cute and clever. I quite like these. I could see these being popular around Thanksgiving in the US
#21
WednesdayAddams'HashbrownOrder 1 year ago
Until you trip and fall flat on your face
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Breanna Lentz 1 year ago (edited)
Now not trying to be a skibidi bully but your mom definitely wasted nine months of her life
#22
Andrew Keir 1 year ago
Nah, the site crew were drunk but they had a good lawyer
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CC McSniggles 1 year ago
I would not, could not eat it in a house. I would not, could not with a mouse. I do not like green eggs and ham....
#23
that_gay_snake 1 year ago
Taylor swifts new track 5 "narrow a## toilet space"
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#25
LizzieBoredom 1 year ago (edited)
At the job interview, they will no longer pay attention to the lizard tattooed on your face.
#27
Karen Bird 1 year ago
He looks like he type of man who will stop for a chat in the supermarket and shows you family pictures. Next thing you know it's 6 months later and you see him and find yourself asking how his granddaughters friends wedding was!
Dolly_of TheCowboy 1 year ago
Is it a lady? I thought it was a gentleman. Still cute either way
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Diandra “Mss Didi” Blackthorn 1 year ago
Aw, he looks cute and enjoying the benefits of seniorhood where he can wear what he wants now because back-in-the-day he couldn't without getting flack. #GRATITUDE for all the work the generations before us have done for personal freedoms that too many folks take for granted -- and too many monsters are trying to take away.
Steven Pepperell 1 year ago
His name is Gerald and he has a insta channel on veg gardening. https://www.instagram.com/stratfordgerald/
Uncle Schmickle 1 year ago
A colourful character who looks like he has a good sense of humour.
#28
Regina Holt 1 year ago
I have seen this picture in so many other lists. I've run out of witty comments to make about it.
Pandamonium Pandas Pandie 1 year ago
obviously its a modern pyramid for the at to climb on and us to worship the cat! Like duhhhhh!
#29
PataSata 1 year ago
I don't know why this image is presented, on multiple sites, as something negative, or mistake, or in this case, ugly? Obviously it's deliberate, obviously they couldn't put the door at another place, and they used the unused door piece, as some art-like stuff, creating a weird interesting entrance to the room.
Binky Melnik 1 year ago (edited)
It’s a waste of time and materials as it’s neither functional nor attractive. Someone had waaay too much time on his hands and not enough brainpower.
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#30
CC McSniggles 1 year ago
So this guy was sliced in half by a samurai sword, and the killer though, "I know, Chia Pet!"
#31
Ivanka Pee Morais 1 year ago
a very painful poo, and also wouldn't the poo stains stick to the stones?
#32
CC McSniggles 1 year ago
Your sister's picture is about to be on Bored Panda with those on
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#34
Helen Davies 1 year ago
Big headphones made to look like a fake ear with a Bluetooth headphone in it.
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Diandra “Mss Didi” Blackthorn 1 year ago
Well, this is the best ad for reasons not to wear a shoe size too small...
April Pickett 1 year ago
Make sure you have a couple of cans/bottles of Lysol, etc. handy when those shoes come off.
#36
Rachel 1 year ago (edited)
Having grown up mostly in Texas I’ve seen virtually any object you can imagine in its shape. So this one’s a country. Eh.
Regina Holt 1 year ago
Do they not care about the Irish towns that are not close to the coast?
Susan Sheehan 1 year ago
One Great country! Still, it's ugly as heck. I wouldn't want one of the Great USA either.
#37
Found In A Dustbin. 1 year ago
Ok i agree with this idea as long as the plushies aren't cute like squishmallows or something. The ugly ones can die.
#38
Regina Holt 1 year ago
This might be the only time that I think stilettos could be comfortable.
CC McSniggles 1 year ago
Now if they didn't spent so much on the chair, maybe they could get a grown up desk.
Diandra “Mss Didi” Blackthorn 1 year ago
I had a few of those chairs in My club for the Ladies! They were a big hit!
#39
Regina Holt 1 year ago
OK. If you have an accident, you will worry about scraping yourself as you slide along, but now you have to worry about splinters?
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#44
Andrew Keir 1 year ago
So is painting a round stone to look like a football ...
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#45
Dolly_of TheCowboy 1 year ago
Just missing a toe. Oh the fun you can have moving the toe cushions
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Do people sit around thinking of stupid ideas or have they just lost the last brain cell?
CC McSniggles 1 year ago
If it just wore socks or a shoe, then it wouldn't be so dirty either.
#46
Mattie 1 year ago
a very expensive, yet precarious, dodgy, impractical, and uncomfortable chair
Fox with a Dragon Tattoo 1 year ago
Its also one of the best uses for a mac book out there.
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Whaaaaat? If you need to use the computer, but you're sitting on it...
Martin König 1 year ago
After the whole exhausting day in the office, just to sit down and relax. Ooooops.
#47
Binky Melnik 1 year ago (edited)
It’s jewelry, obviously. Can’t grok why you apparently think it’s a handbag.
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#50
sweetrottenpeaches 1 year ago
This must be somewhere here where I live. Either Ukraine/Romania/Hungary/Slovakia/Russia🤣 the house looks like a "Kádár kocka" from Hungary.
MalibuClassicMan 1 year ago
Perfect lightning rod, just wouldnt want to be around it during a storm!!
#51
LizzieBoredom 1 year ago (edited)
It's Long. It's Mean! And This Time It's Out For Sauce!! Attack Of The Killer Spaghetti!!!
#52
Susan Sheehan 1 year ago
Fix your makeup, hug your partner, sign the check, perform CPR....IDIOT!
#53
Found In A Dustbin. 1 year ago
If that was a mannequin of my brother, gladly I'll sit on it every day.
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#56
Dolly_of TheCowboy 1 year ago
Not the first time I have seen this done when people could not afford a proper seat riser setup for a family member with a mobility issue
Cass Malone 1 year ago
It just sucks because those chairs break easily enough, this just makes it that much more dangerous
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MalibuClassicMan 1 year ago
Heck no, those cheap chairs will break so easily without a big hole cut into it, "buns beware"
Ylime 1 year ago
I'd guess someone can't afford proper adaptive equipment.
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DeZeCrATioN 1 year ago
She's probably already wearing teeth, tongues and shrimps on her fingers
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#58
Malachi Burlet 1 year ago
if that didnt break them this would be fine but that would break them
MATRAXIA. LEONARDO 1 year ago
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#59
DeZeCrATioN 1 year ago
I hope it's not real food being wasted. Otherwise it looks like a fun party gag : D
#60
Regina Holt 1 year ago
Why do people do stuff like this? Is there a contest for weirdest nail abominations?
DeZeCrATioN 1 year ago
Remember kids: Always treat your nail fungus before it gets out of hand! ..or in this case.. foot
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Huddo's sister 1 year ago
I just kept scrolling and asking 'why?' Why did people even think most of these were a good idea.
mtn.dew.13 1 year ago
Hahaha IDK if it's just me, but I feel like theres a slight difference between very cool and quirky fashion, art, and furniture; ignorant ableist architecture; and legitimate design fails like a toilet in a tiny bathroom or a balcony that clips a window. And the first two were the majority of these posts.
Fox with a Dragon Tattoo 1 year ago
Bad design ideas? Looking at you BP.. dark mode for premium only now? FFF*****CKKK you.
Piotr Zgardzinski 1 year ago
I swear some of these are pieces of art (not good ones) not design fails
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
I just kept scrolling and asking 'why?' Why did people even think most of these were a good idea.
mtn.dew.13 1 year ago
Hahaha IDK if it's just me, but I feel like theres a slight difference between very cool and quirky fashion, art, and furniture; ignorant ableist architecture; and legitimate design fails like a toilet in a tiny bathroom or a balcony that clips a window. And the first two were the majority of these posts.
Fox with a Dragon Tattoo 1 year ago
Bad design ideas? Looking at you BP.. dark mode for premium only now? FFF*****CKKK you.
Piotr Zgardzinski 1 year ago
I swear some of these are pieces of art (not good ones) not design fails
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