Good design is effective and efficient in fulfilling its purpose. But so many solutions fall out of this category. Many, in fact, cause more problems than they solve. And they can be quite entertaining.
So let's take a look at the Instagram account that calls itself "the largest collection of C.R.A.P design" on the platform.
The people behind it decipher the acronym as contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity. Let's see if we can find these things in the pictures they share.
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There can be so many reasons why a product fails. Sam Gwilt, who is a London-based industrial designer and product visualizer and also runs an Instagram and YouTube channel called Sam Does Design, told Bored Panda about the challenges that lurk along the way for one of our earlier pieces on the subject.
First of all, there's lots of sketching. "From research to concept, to refinement, to manufacturing, designing a product is an iterative process that can take years," Gwilt then said.
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"It's important to understand what the markets and mindsets of customers will be like in the next few years (when the product launches)."
"Once a brief has been set, it's time to design multiple concepts to find the right solution. Sketching, scribbles, and CAD modeling are all useful to refine designs," Gwilt explained.
"Each solution will be prototyped to analyze ergonomics and assembly, usually starting with rough card models, progressing to 3D prints, and then finally to full industrial tooling."
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Trying to determine whether or not a particular design is good, many turn to Dieter Rams and his '10 commandments.'
According to the German design legend, good design is innovative, makes a product useful, is aesthetic, makes a product understandable, is unobtrusive, is honest, is long-lasting, is thorough down to the last detail, is environmentally friendly, and involves as little design as possible.
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"When Dieter Rams defined the 10 principles, he thought that they'd be updated and adapted over time," Gwilt said.
But even though he wrote them a long time ago and technology has advanced light years since then, many think Dieter's principles still apply today.
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"It's a good starting point; a helpful framework, but it's exciting to see new designers from different backgrounds share their voices for what makes good design."
Interestingly, Sam even met Rams in person! You can check out how that went here.
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In Gwilt's own opinion, a good design must first and foremost form an innate connection between the user and the product.
"Someone needs to look at the product and instantly understand what it is and how it can benefit them," he said.
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"The goal is to design a product that is understandable and desirable. It should integrate neatly with the existing lifestyle of the customer, and improve it for the better."
"I feel like 'industrial design' has hit a wave of public interest in recent years," the designer and internet personality added.
So maybe we'll be seeing fewer and fewer products like these?
When Nature Calls
When nature calls then you have to answer the call and in this case anyone can listen to your conversation with nature.
Water Pump
I'm the least feminine woman I know but OH MY GOD this looks pretty damn cool especially with the rest of the bathroom.
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It might be Ugly and on bad taste, but One thing it os for sure, practical, that is very practical.
This is very practical for those with health care issues. In fact, looking at the industrial flooring, it just might be a hospital/ home/ hospice.
It would be perfect for someone with mobility issues and could not walk very well.
Surely this must have been designed for someone with mobility issues, right?
It looks like a Scandinavian prison cell. That's basically my retirement plan. Way cheaper, and guaranteed food.
There are times in the middle of the night when I would appreciate this.
When you have to get up to p** 4 or 5 times a night, this looks really really attractive.
It's all good until you get the squits and then you're sleeping in your very own sewer.
This reminds me of Europen hotels that used to have one restroom per floor and one room suites but were remodeled. I've stayed in hotels that were like this, it was nice since I was alone.
This reminds me of the "single accommodations" on a certain new cruise line (cough: virgin). Instead of a porthole, it has a video screen showing the view out side.
Is this one of those Efficiency apartments where everything is in one room? Usually in those, the bath area is private though.
This is pretty common in Asian countries. Lots of people very little space. Apartments are the size of a room
I had a hotel where the tub was in the middle of the bedroom, but at least the toilet was somewhere else
I recently stayed in a place in Spain like this and boy oh boy was it handy when I was blind drunk and needed to vom at 5 am.
So they should eat while they're taking a s**t??
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I could see myself accidently knocking my phone into the toilet ... everyday.
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‘I Have One Of These! Just Mine Is Made With Real Babies And A Lot Less Creepy’
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These "fashion" designers need to stop humiliating models. And just... need to stop.
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Ordered My Masks Off Wish, Am I Wearing It Correctly?
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The Worst Of Both Worlds
So Judgemental
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This is kinda cute I just think the nest should be made out of something else
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Hah hah, this was a very poorly placed advertisement for Edinburgh Zoos' infamous penguin parade.
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Letus In Bed
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I'd break my ankles in those for sure. My feet hurt just lookin at it.
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Putting Your Foot In It Purfect Upholstery
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‘Hoist The Mainsail, Land Ho!’
Tell me you want to go to the Land of OZ without saying a word.....
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Putting Loo In The Drivers Seat
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Say My Name, Say My Name
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Soap Rise Always Have One Handy
Keeping It Real That’s Why It’s Called Real Estate
Room With A View
As I said three times before normalize the open poop time! The placement of this toilet is art.
Napoleon’s Port-A-Loo Couldn’t Look Away If I Wanted To
Baglight For Life. Can’t Even Use It As A Bag For Life
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Dear BP, a great way to increase your reputation is to proofread what you post. PLEASE. 🙏🏾
I don't think BoredPanda writes any original content anymore let alone edits it. Sadly, they seem to be going the route of Buzzfeed and re-posting content from Reddit without actually reviewing it. My personal favourite was a listicle they posted that had stupid words like c**p and a*s censored yet made mention of some pretty hard-core sexual practices. I really don't know what is happening to this site anymore.
Load More Replies... For the love of god and all that is holy-- hire a proofreader and/or editor, BoredPanda!!! I don't understand how you have so many writers on this site with amazing backgrounds and credentials yet you don't edit your listicles. ~Kisses and hugs, a disgruntled linguist in the language services industry
Please proof read for my sanity amazing website needs to be managed better
I know another one: condom gloves. They were on NYFW, and they looked pretty stupid.
Dear BP, a great way to increase your reputation is to proofread what you post. PLEASE. 🙏🏾
I don't think BoredPanda writes any original content anymore let alone edits it. Sadly, they seem to be going the route of Buzzfeed and re-posting content from Reddit without actually reviewing it. My personal favourite was a listicle they posted that had stupid words like c**p and a*s censored yet made mention of some pretty hard-core sexual practices. I really don't know what is happening to this site anymore.
Load More Replies... For the love of god and all that is holy-- hire a proofreader and/or editor, BoredPanda!!! I don't understand how you have so many writers on this site with amazing backgrounds and credentials yet you don't edit your listicles. ~Kisses and hugs, a disgruntled linguist in the language services industry
Please proof read for my sanity amazing website needs to be managed better
I know another one: condom gloves. They were on NYFW, and they looked pretty stupid.
