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Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas

Being ‘born’ with bad taste, growing up aesthetically challenged creates a lot of problems: you think you’re doing fine, but you’re actually creating super crappy designs that end up scaring half the internet. Grab the holy water and repeat Dieter Rams’ 10 Principles for Good Design, Pandas, because we’re about to cross the Rubicon into the Wastelands of Crappy Design.

We’re featuring the most awful posts from these three design-oriented subreddits over here, here, and here, to prove to you that just because you can make something doesn’t necessarily mean that you should. Creativity, editing, feedback, having an understanding of how function vs. form works—these are all needed to satisfy your customer. And it’s exactly what you won’t find in this list.

From horrible signs and furniture to funky yet confusing products, we’ve got a bit of everything for everyone. This is the perfect chance to prove that you’ve got great taste, so remember to upvote the pics you hate the most. And tell us in the comments which of these horrendous designs you wouldn’t come near even with a ten-foot pole.

#1

Ordered This Badge For My Girlfriend, Which Was Made From My Proposal Photo To Her. Didn't Quite Go As Expected...

Man on one knee proposing to woman outdoors, next to a design featuring two human figures, showing bad design examples.

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Paulo Perez
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7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's hilarious!!! 😂😂😂

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    #2

    Save Money Using The Same Guy

    Photo of a confusing design showing the same actor twice, illustrating one of 29 designs that deserve to be shamed online.

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    #3

    If Only There Was A Cheaper, Aesthetically Pleasing, More Natural Way To Get Shade

    Metal roof bus stop shelter supported by two tree stumps, showcasing a bad design example deserving internet shaming.

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    #4

    "Hello, Police? I'd Like To Report Indecent Exposure!"

    T-shirt design with a large close-up image of a turntable that looks awkward and poorly planned in the print placement.

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    #5

    Made In China

    Sign with American flag and large text saying not made in China, an example of bad designs to be shamed on the internet.

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    #6

    Nightmare Fuel

    Dog treat packaging with a poorly designed image of a dog showing human-like white teeth, a bad design example.

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    #7

    Realistic Human Head Motorcycle Helmet

    Helmet designed to look like a bald human head with ears, showcasing one of the worst design fails deserving internet shaming.

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    #8

    You Liar

    Sign showing yellowfin tuna steaks labeled fresh but also previously frozen, an example of design fails and bad product labeling.

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    #9

    Our Values

    Poor design of office wall with overlapping circles displaying values, example of bad designs to be shamed on the internet.

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    #10

    Giving "Heat Stroke" A New Meaning

    Infographic showing extreme heat index and heat-related illnesses with a cartoon sun and a vertical thermometer.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta believe the artist knew what he was doing, but never thought his design would be accepted...

    #11

    Misleading Paperclip

    Bone-shaped paper clips inside a pet health insurance container and clipped awkwardly to a document, showing bad design.

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    #12

    The Holes Inside My Chili Flake Pot Are Not Big Enough For Any Of The Pieces To Fit Through

    Chili flakes container with poorly designed shaker holes causing uneven spice distribution, illustrating bad design.

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    #13

    Who Wants An Ice Cream ?

    Statue of an ice cream cone character with human arms and legs, an awkward design example for bad designs.

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    #14

    Watch That First Step

    A poorly designed marble staircase with an obstructive step blocking the path, showcasing bad design flaws.

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    #15

    Perfect Smile

    Mural with a distorted nurse face on a building, an example of bad designs that deserve to be shamed on the internet.

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    #16

    Two Sinks, One Throne

    Bathroom with poorly designed countertop cutting around toilet, showing bad designs that deserve to be shamed on the internet.

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    #17

    Literally The First Thing You See When You Enter The House

    Glass block walls poorly used in bathroom design creating awkward and impractical room layout and space issues.

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    #18

    The Clock At My Work. Not How Roman Numerals Work

    Wooden clock with incorrectly placed Roman numerals showcasing one of the bad designs that deserve to be shamed on the internet.

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    #19

    Oh No

    Bathroom faucet mounted high on the wall, creating a bad design that is impractical and awkward to use.

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    #20

    I Present My Apartments 1/3 Outlet

    Poorly installed door frame with exposed hinge and misaligned trim showing bad design flaws to be shamed on the internet.

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    #21

    I Don't Think This Is The Best Place For A Basket

    Basketball hoop mounted too high on a building wall, showcasing one of the bad designs to be shamed on the internet.

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    #22

    Rooftop Toilets

    Bathroom visible through glass wall inside rooftop house design fails with exposed toilet and no privacy.

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    #23

    Burger King's Drive Thru Sign

    Confusing design of a blue road sign reading no entry and exit only, showcasing bad design fails.

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    #24

    Found This At My Local Store

    Imitation sneaker with misspelled brand logo CUUCI displayed among other shoes, illustrating bad design examples.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe that's Charo's brand. ;-)

    #25

    Absolutly 100%

    Mobile phone status bar showing VPN, signal strength, Wi-Fi with poor connectivity, and full battery percentage.

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    #26

    Getting Two For The Price Of One

    Black T-shirt with a confusing logo mix of The North Face and Gucci, showcasing a bad design worth internet shaming.

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    #27

    My Cursed Pikachu Doll

    Poorly designed Pikachu plush with oversized button eyes and uneven features, an example of bad design to be shamed online.

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    #28

    Someone Please Explain The Purpose Of The Wiper?

    White van with a poorly designed rear window wiper that creates an awkward and bad design on the back door on a rainy road.

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    #29

    Welcome Hnme

    Green decorative home sign with a castle replacing the letter O shown among other similar bad designs on a store shelf.

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