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Article created by: Justinas Keturka

Design is meant to eliminate problems. To make our lives easier. However, that's not always the case. Even though safety should be a key component when making any type of product, sometimes it falls out of the manufacturing equation and the consumer gets a hazard instead. And something to submit to the subreddit r/DangerousDesigns.

Created in 2014, this online community now has over 140K members, constantly sharing pics of exactly what its name suggests. Whether it's a questionable architectural solution or misleading packaging, over the years they've amassed quite the collection! Continue scrolling and check out some of the most popular posts on the subreddit.

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#1

Guess It’s Back To Good Ol’ Drunk Driving

Tweet reacting to Uber’s new feature detecting drunk users, highlighting poor design disasters waiting to happen.

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    Cursed_airbag

    Car steering wheel covered in crystals, an example of poor design creating a disaster waiting to happen risk.

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    #3

    Was Looking For A Budget Mattress When I Saw This...

    Amazon review warning about poor design of mattress cover zipper causing fiberglass hazard and disaster waiting to happen.

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    #4

    Similar Design, One Can Kill And One Tastes Good

    Bleach and strawberry yogurt bottles with similar packaging, showcasing poor design causing potential confusion.

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    #5

    May Have Been Posted Before But This Is Pure Insanity

    Woman demonstrating a poorly designed fire signal box that traps the hand, a case of poor design disaster risk.

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    #6

    Hmm?

    House with a collapsing porch that turns into a carport, showcasing poor design and potential disaster risks.

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    #7

    Children’s Playground In 1912

    Children climbing and hanging unsafely on poorly designed playground equipment, illustrating cases of poor design risks.

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    #8

    Seems Legit...

    Poor design hazards at a carnival, including an unstable Ferris wheel base supported by bricks and unsafe stairs.

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    #9

    Staircase Beautified With Loose Boulders And A Broken Pelvis

    Staircase blocked with large rocks, an example of poor design creating a disaster waiting to happen inside a narrow hallway.

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    #10

    We’ll See

    Jar filled with colorful gumballs and bouncing balls mixed together, showcasing a poor design hazard warning.

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    #11

    Branding Is Everything

    Hand holding razor blade package with brand name highlighting poor design and potential disaster waiting to happen.

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    #12

    Almost Did It, Too

    Box design with conflicting microwave instructions reveals a clear case of poor design creating a disaster waiting to happen.

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    #13

    Bruh

    Concrete ramps leading to a garage door suspended above a drop showing poor design and safety hazards in an urban setting.

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    #14

    This Hair Bleach...

    Box labeled bleach designed as a cereal product with a fluffy character, an example of poor design disasters waiting to happen

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    #15

    Couldn’t Get A Good Seat? Risk Your Life Trying To Watch The Game!

    Russian stadium showing poor design with added 18k seats on unstable scaffolding, a disaster waiting to happen.

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    #16

    I Love My Country, But Sometimes...

    Electrical box placed dangerously close to an active sprinkler, showcasing poor design risking water damage and hazards.

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    #17

    Sorry, Wheelchair Users!

    Steep wooden stairs with an inaccessible wheelchair ramp illustrating poor design and safety hazards outdoors.

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    #18

    This 1930s Design Let You Hang Your Baby Over The Side Of A Building In A Cage

    Baby in a vintage hanging cage outside a building, an example of poor design posing disaster risks.

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    #19

    Almost Pulled A Michael Scott While Delivering Groceries Today

    Concrete stepping stones over a pond with a gate opening inward, showcasing poor design risks and hazards.

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    #20

    This 1955 Device For Smoking A Whole Packet Of Cigarettes At Once

    Woman holding a cigarette holder with multiple cigarettes, an example of poor design and potential disaster waiting to happen.

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    #21

    I Mean The Potential Is There

    Two medication bottles with unclear labeling causing poor design risks and potential user confusion.

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    #22

    Warning Label Inside A Helmet I Received When We Rented 4-Wheelers

    Warning label on a novelty helmet stating it is not designed for protective use, illustrating poor design risks.

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    #23

    The Cannonball Loop Waterslide, A Slide So Dangerous It Was Shutdown Almost Immediately After Opening

    Long outdoor slide with a dangerous loop design in a grassy area, an example of poor design and safety disaster risk.

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    #24

    Every Chair In This Resort Fits Through The Deck, And The Majority Of People Who Stay Here Are Seniors

    Red outdoor chair with one leg improperly placed through wooden deck railing, an example of poor design.

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    #25

    Step Out Of A Bathtub Down A Flight Of Stairs, Anyone?

    Bathtub placed dangerously close to stairway, illustrating a case of poor design with potential safety hazards.

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    #26

    This Architect Accidentally Built A Death Ray That Melts Cars And Fries Eggs... Again

    Person photographing a modern glass building reflecting sunlight, illustrating poor design causing glare hazards.

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    #27

    This Will Probably Work Out Just Fine For Bicycles...

    Bike lane with a dangerous drainage grate cutting through it, illustrating poor design risks on urban roads.

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    #28

    In The 1930s You Could Buy Artificial Snow Made Out Of 100% Asbestos

    Close-up of hazardous asbestos fibers from a vintage product, illustrating poor design risks and safety disasters waiting to happen.

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    #29

    Get A Bone Broken Every Time You Slide Down

    Child stuck halfway out of a playground slide showing a clear example of poor design risking safety hazards.

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    #30

    Poor Guy

    Crowd trapped indoors due to poor design with broken lift during fire alarm, showing a disaster waiting to happen.

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    #31

    On The Floor Of Doctor's Office. If You Trip On It, You're In The Right Place

    Sculpted alligator parts blending with floor tiles in a poor design case that poses potential hazards.

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    #32

    It Looks Nice Sure, But I Didn’t Even Know That Was A Real Extinguisher

    A poorly designed firefighter safety poster with a fire extinguisher printed on the back, blending improperly with the gear.

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    #33

    That's How I Broke My Leg

    Wooden stairs with uneven steps and poor design posing safety hazards in a disaster waiting to happen scenario

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    #34

    Food Aid Packages And Cluster Bombs, Both Dropped On Afghanistan In 2001

    Yellow packaging for humanitarian daily rations next to a yellow b**b casing, showcasing poor design risks.

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    #35

    That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts

    Kickball with a design flaw stating not for kicking, illustrating a poor design disaster waiting to happen.

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    #36

    It’s Fine, Nothing To Worry About

    Unstable building design with poor architecture and construction flaws, illustrating cases of poor design and disaster risks.

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    #37

    Leaving Your Child In The Car Here

    Two cars parked in a poorly designed narrow stack parking structure causing a disaster waiting to happen.

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    #38

    Dangerous-Design

    Hand wearing a poorly designed Snow White ring with a sharp metal sword piece, an example of poor design disasters.

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    #39

    Time For A Nice Refreshing Drink Of... Oh

    Hand holding a crushed clear glue bottle with a dented neck, illustrating cases of poor design risks in product packaging.

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    #40

    Dear God...

    Multiple images showing airplanes flying dangerously low over crowded urban areas illustrating poor design disasters.

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    #41

    Not Sure If Its Dangerous But I Think It Is

    Car screen displaying a confusing warning message, an example of poor design that is a disaster waiting to happen.

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    #42

    Does This Count

    Old wooden swing set with uneven paving and obstructive concrete post, showcasing poor design risks in outdoor play areas.

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    #43

    Not A Fan Of That Projector

    Ceiling fan blades dangerously close to a projector in a poor design setup posing potential safety hazards.

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    #44

    This Bike Track In Zagreb, Croatia

    Poor design example showing a red pathway raised by a curb, creating a disaster waiting to happen for pedestrians and cyclists.

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    #45

    You Cant Quite See But Right Above It There Is A Wall

    Playground merry-go-round with poor design and low clearance creating a safety hazard, example of poor design disaster risk.

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    #46

    Go Ahead, Spend The Taxpayers’ Dollars On A “Decorative Circle” In The Middle Of An Intersection. What Could Go Wrong?

    Roundabout-like traffic circle with confusing signals and markings, an example of poor design disasters waiting to happen.

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    #47

    I Love The New No Stop Exit They Put Up At Our Corner Gas Station, You Don't Even Have To Stop To Exit

    Two conflicting no stop exit signs placed at a road intersection illustrating poor design and safety hazards.

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    #48

    God Forbid You Have A Baby Or A Little Dog

    View of feet standing close to a railing with wide gaps, illustrating a poor design disaster waiting to happen on a balcony.

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    #49

    This Train Track

    Train tracks with poor design risk causing disasters due to an unfinished gap and misaligned rail sections at the platform edge.

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    #50

    This Warm Tent

    Improvised truck tent covered with a tarp showcasing a poor design case that risks safety and comfort.


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