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Designs at their best can make your brand memorable through catchy slogans and imagery. At their worst, however, they can make people remember your company for all the wrong reasons. The subreddit “Crappy Design” is a great example of how designs can go so very wrong, and leave a bad mark on your name.

Bored Panda has curated a new list of our favorite design fails from “Crappy Designs.” Sure these designers might have had good intentions, but where were their editors? Everything from animal sex on kids pajamas to subtle double entendres that an editor clearly missed, several people were clearly spaced out on the job. Scroll down below to see the complete list and don’t forget to upvote your favorites!

#1

This Car Dealership Form

This Car Dealership Form

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#2

I Felt Quite Lost In China, But Fortunately I Found This Sign

I Felt Quite Lost In China, But Fortunately I Found This Sign

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#3

National Geographic Magazine That Warns About Danger Of Plastic Bags Comes Inside A Plastic Bag That Is Inside A Plastic Bag

National Geographic Magazine That Warns About Danger Of Plastic Bags Comes Inside A Plastic Bag That Is Inside A Plastic Bag

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#4

This News Paper From The Dominican Republic Used A Picture Of Alec Baldwin As Trump

This News Paper From The Dominican Republic Used A Picture Of Alec Baldwin As Trump

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Eric Scott
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you know damn well they put that there on purpose, Alec Baldwin 2020

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#6

Best Seat In The House

Best Seat In The House

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How thoughtful - special seats for those who were reluctantly dragged to the game - but hate sport

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#7

You Had One Job...

You Had One Job...

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engineer_nope.avi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, at least you can wash your hands after finishing plugging that dirty thing in.

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#9

I'm Sure There Must Be A Better Choice Of Dog Breed For This

I'm Sure There Must Be A Better Choice Of Dog Breed For This

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#10

I Just Wanted Some Gas

I Just Wanted Some Gas

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#11

Kids Love Pandas!

Kids Love Pandas!

TenFootLoPan Report

#13

And You Thought The Other Glass Stall Was Bad

And You Thought The Other Glass Stall Was Bad

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

What's more concerning: The walls of glass or the complete absence of toilet paper?!

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#14

Pool Got A New Sunshade For The Kiddie Pool. A New Yellow Sunshade

Pool Got A New Sunshade For The Kiddie Pool. A New Yellow Sunshade

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#18

A Friend’s Two-Year Old’s Birthday Cake

A Friend’s Two-Year Old’s Birthday Cake

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HaHa - big fail there for cake-accessory maker - good thhing 2 year olds cant read

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#19

Confused Bunny

Confused Bunny

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#20

Hmmm

Hmmm

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Myr Jones
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is to prevent privacy, so people won't use them. Less maintenance cost for cleaning bathrooms no one uses.

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

Well, technically it might be ok. No one will see your face and recognise you. Just overcome this slight feeling of being watched all the way...

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Daria B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not if you lean your elbows on your knees and look at the phone. ♥

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

I guess they just installed the door posts upside down...and then left it that way...smh

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Hallam Greenwood
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So people can see you pooping, but you can't see them seeing you pooping. No embarrassment.

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Jo Bebe
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

as long as you don't know they are watching, are they really watching?

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Mr. Re-in-act-ment
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Might as well poop with the door open. But imagine being there and having a bathrooom emergency

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

The only thing that makes sense to me in how this happened is that they somehow "switched" the measurement for where to place it, and then switch off their brain.

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Flora Right
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well Hans,what about when you finish and you exit the stall.Or does everyone just live in bathrooms nowadays

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Marnee DeRider
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why don't the titles come with the location? I'm dying to know where this is.

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Sean McGee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is is less a design flaw and more the builders error, the toilets clearly go on the ceiling.

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Stannous Flouride
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect example of what they call in Spain "Ceguera de taller" literally "Workshop blindness". That's when you've worked on something so long you can't see the errors any more. The posts with the hinges on them didn't specify which end was up and the designer of these pre-fab pieces couldn't imagine someone being dumb enough to not figure it out.

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Carol Blackburn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes people know you more by your SHOES than your FACE so I'd wait until I got home to go.

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Julia NotMyLastname
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is because some places are required to have bathrooms, so they do this so they have bathrooms but won't have to pay for maintenance because nobody will want to use them.

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Nini* Mini*
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ATTENTION! Public Toilets Are Not Private Anymore, Relieve Yourself At Home... P.S Always Keep Your Eyes Out For Tall Bushes IF The Need To Go Arises

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Carol Harrison
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They had to raise the doors to make it easier to crawl out if someone gets locked in. Hey, it happens.

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EM J
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I literally had a nightmare that had these toilet stalls, before I saw this picture.

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Dna Ncl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kids won't be the least bit traumatized in there. Nope, not at all.

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

As long as you can't see a face, there's no eye contact so its clearly ok?

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

Now let us all grab the hands and pray for a good s**t

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#21

I Don't Even Have Words For This

I Don't Even Have Words For This

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#23

That Awkward Moment When Your"Thermostat" Is Actually Just Hanging On A Nail, And Doesn't Control The Temperature Whatsoever. Shout Out To The Best Landlords Ever

That Awkward Moment When Your"Thermostat" Is Actually Just Hanging On A Nail, And Doesn't Control The Temperature Whatsoever. Shout Out To The Best Landlords Ever

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#24

That's A Wasp

That's A Wasp

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#25

Stopped In Wisconsin Today...and I’d Rather Not

Stopped In Wisconsin Today...and I’d Rather Not

Skwonkie_ Report

#26

Nightmare Fan Switch

Nightmare Fan Switch

mixed_massages Report

#28

Close Button Fell Off. Turns Out It Was Never Connected Anyway

Close Button Fell Off. Turns Out It Was Never Connected Anyway

lilmax Report

#29

I Think I’ll Pass

I Think I’ll Pass

Conkerfan420 Report

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

Not a design fail. They say it like that on purpose. People have been laughing at those signs for decades.

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#31

Guess Who Set The Alarm Off At The Movie Theatre Today. Men’s Room Was Around The Corner And Down A Hall

Guess Who Set The Alarm Off At The Movie Theatre Today. Men’s Room Was Around The Corner And Down A Hall

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Dian Ella Lillie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, the sign obviously indicates that this is the door if you're in a hurry, and when you gotta go you gotta go...

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#32

The Good Book, Copenhagen

The Good Book, Copenhagen

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

It makes you wonder if the artist did this on purpose. "It will take them centuries to notice!"

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#33

This Usb Drive Reveals Saudi's True Intention

This Usb Drive Reveals Saudi's True Intention

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#34

That's Supposed To Be A Whistle

That's Supposed To Be A Whistle

getlaidanddie Report

#35

This Gate

This Gate

GGpajer Report

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

Clearly you can only pass through if you're shaped like an apple. Lucky for me, I am! See you guys on the other side!

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#38

Braille. 7’ High. Printed. Behind Glass

Braille. 7’ High. Printed. Behind Glass

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

No wories, the blind will see that it is behind gla....oh wait, nevermind.

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#39

This Football Shaped Bottle By A Mineral Water Company Ahead Of Football Worldcup Russia 2018 That Turns Into Spherical Magnifying Glass And Gets On Fire When In Sun For More Than A Minute

This Football Shaped Bottle By A Mineral Water Company Ahead Of Football Worldcup Russia 2018 That Turns Into Spherical Magnifying Glass And Gets On Fire When In Sun For More Than A Minute

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#41

Bus Routes Info Map In Thailand. The Left One Is Designed By Government And The Right One Is Designed By Local Community Service Group

Bus Routes Info Map In Thailand. The Left One Is Designed By Government And The Right One Is Designed By Local Community Service Group

TaeXtream48 Report

#42

Want Some Shoes That Look Like You Stepped In Dog S**t?

Want Some Shoes That Look Like You Stepped In Dog S**t?

notenoughroom Report

#43

911 - I'd Like To Report A Crime

911 - I'd Like To Report A Crime

quinntoye Report

#44

These Coffin-Shaped Door Windows In This Hospital

These Coffin-Shaped Door Windows In This Hospital

ToBeFrozen Report

#45

This Goes On In An Almost Endless Loop

This Goes On In An Almost Endless Loop

Wells100091 Report

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Erin welch
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS IS KIND OF CRAZY! AN EXORCISM MAY BE NEEDED HERE, DUNNO!

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#46

I Respect The Support For Pride Month, But Seriously?

I Respect The Support For Pride Month, But Seriously?

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#47

These Ants Are Painted Into The Table. Freaked Me Out Like 5 Times During Lunch

These Ants Are Painted Into The Table. Freaked Me Out Like 5 Times During Lunch

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#48

Bathroom Mirror At A Bar In Italy

Bathroom Mirror At A Bar In Italy

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#49

Just Noticed My Watercolor Set Is Named Fine Fart

Just Noticed My Watercolor Set Is Named Fine Fart

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#50

The Same Trash Can, From Opposite Sides

The Same Trash Can, From Opposite Sides

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