It is absolutely fascinating to discuss the balance between function and form when it comes to various designs. Here’s the problem, though: many people tend to assume that a product, ad, or work of art has to necessarily be either aesthetic or super-functional if it doesn’t strive for balance. How naive! We’re here to show you that there are some truly horrible design ideas out there. Awful taste, as well as awful execution, is putting it mildly.
And that’s where the ‘Awful Taste And Awful Execution’ (aka ATAAE) online community comes in. A subreddit uniting 81.5k members, it’s a celebration of everything that’s awful, taste-wise. We’ve collected some of their best (or would that be ‘worst’?) pics to share with you. The images are a great reminder that you, Pandas, have far better taste.
Scroll down, and let us know which of these designs you loved to hate the most by giving them a big ol’ upvote. Oh, and don’t be shy—share your honest thoughts with everyone in the comments.
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Both Of These Look Like Cow Shit Mixed With Dog Vomit. I Pity Their Poor Family
i think for the sake of your family's safety just stop cooking for the rest of your lives
Ariane Sherine, the editor at These Three Rooms, was kind enough to answer Bored Panda's questions about taste, interior design, and aesthetics.
"Interior design is much harder than it looks. It's actually more difficult to find combinations that do work well together! Generally speaking, pair like with like, so: brights with other brights, neutrals with neutrals, pastels with pastels, neon with neon, muted colors with other muted colors, etc." she listed what homeowners should keep in mind if they want to leave a positive impression and avoid jarring visuals.
"The same is often true for materials, so if you like natural materials like rattan and bamboo then go for a natural scheme. If you prefer synthetic materials, ditto," she said.
Maga-Themed Wedding Dress
Curves
Thank you! You want to read it as “Denver” with a cursive “n” but then you see there is no connection with the “e” or the “v” so it’s just an “m”. I wonder if it was supposed to say “Denver” and the writings as messed up as the pic or if the artist (used loosely) is named “Demver” and that’s the signature?
Load More Replies...For everyone not from USA this is really how women that were born in Denver look ! Something about the elevation 😂 Jkjk sorry that was dumb I’ll see my way out after I look at this list further and make more dumb comments
Maybe in Demver, the alternate "reality". Scarier.
Load More Replies...Did the truck run her over before they painted her likeness on the tailgate?
This is one of those things that makes you laugh already and you scroll down and see the rest of it and now I’m dead.
I live in Demver and I can confirm that all us women look like that here, and we all have spine problems.
Must be like Disney land for chiropractors. Gotta love Demver
Load More Replies...Ah, those impossible beauty standards again. How many girls from Demver will want to look like this now ?
Mowgli, from the Jungle Book, was a bit stretched after his sex change!
Maybe she's being dragged by what I can only assume are her earrings and she's got too much a*s to get it under the door latch and this is the result.
I am choking on my coffee right now omggg LMFAOOO I haven't had a good laugh like this in too long, so thanks for this! Freakin' hilarious!!
Wait .... The truck says either " Deinver " or " DeMver " ... Anyone else see that?! 😳😳
Honestly kinda offended. Do guys actually think that boobs look like that?
Mayby painter is just somekind priest, who has not seen woman in his life and did it how others told him they look
This car is owed by the guy with the long torso tattoo? (https://www.reddit.com/r/shittytattoos/comments/inuzsl/one_of_the_sexiest_pinup_ive_seen/)
We were interested to get the interior design expert's opinion on first impressions, specifically what guests would notice first when entering the kitchen or bathroom.
"First off, they notice how clean and tidy and fragrant the room is. You can have a wonderfully stylish kitchen or bathroom, but if it's dirty and smells terrible that'll be your guests' overall impression of it," Ariane, from These Three Rooms, said that no matter how aesthetic and stylish everything looks, it doesn't count for much if you haven't gotten the basics right.
"Secondly, they'll notice how it functions and what their experience of it is: is there enough loo paper or kitchen towel? Does the hand wash smell nice? Does the loo flush? Do the appliances work? And lastly, they'll notice the décor. Décor is subjective but an empty loo roll definitely isn't!"
Yeah Nice
Do we really need two Dakotas? They're basically the same state. I think it's time to merge them together and save some money on paperwork.
What Exactly Is On Her Face
Reminds me of that old Dexy Midnight Runners song ... "Come on Eileen" 😎
This Baby Announcement -- Sent To Relatives
Finally, Ariane shared her thoughts about embracing what we love, no matter what others might think about our design decisions. At the end of the day, what matters is that you're happy. She noted that you could apply this to all of your life choices, not just design and taste.
"It's all about being confident in yourself and knowing that it doesn't matter what others think of your style. As long as you're happy, who cares whether Aunty Pat thinks your sofa's garish?!"
This Is The Logo Of A Local Bakery. Looks Like The Angel Is About To Eat Some A**
Out Of This World! I Was Told You Guys Would Appreciate This!
Balloon Elsa
The ‘Awful Taste And Awful Execution’ subreddit has been around since 2017. In the 5+ years since, the members of the ATAAE community have scoured the internet for some of the biggest insults to good taste to ever exist in our timeline. It’s truly puzzling how some people completely lack any and all aesthetic awareness.
Our tastes might play a large role in whether or not we find a design, product, or work of art appealing, but it’s important to remember that there are such things as objectively good or bad designs. Good design means putting the user first. Designs ought to be functional, pleasing, and ergonomic.
Somewhere Out There, A Circus Is Missing Its Clown Car
The Maskinator
Awkward
Tim Antoniuk, an expert in Design Studies at the University of Alberta, previously spoke to Bored Panda about good and bad design. He noted that good designs ought to constantly adapt to a changing, modern world.
“Given the speed of change that we encounter today in our lives in the digital environment that we live in, I believe that some great design is not necessarily timeless. One example is seen in Interface Design, Ux Design, and in-service design. As new layers get added into our lives, things naturally have an evolutionary cycle,” the design expert told Bored Panda earlier.
“This is different from furniture which naturally can be more ubiquitous and designed to fit the human body. There is a great deal of fuzziness in this discussion but I do believe that the essence of this idea is true," the professor said that certain product designs have far more longevity than others, depending on the area.
Don’t Actually Wear This
Yeah. Dumb
Originally Posted On Atbge, But Definitely Belongs Here
"The gray area comes in when people start to talk about taste and about degrees of aesthetic. I may love the design of Bauhaus furniture, for example, while somebody may feel that it is too cold and void of personality,” the expert accounted for people’s differing tastes.
She Will Totally Not Regret That Tattoo
Found Outside A Xiaomi Store
Music Festival Season Coming Up
“Not unlike great art, I believe that much of what came from this era is ‘great design,’ in part because it represents an era and a philosophy. When we start to mix in discussions of taste and preference, that is where the gray areas of good and bad design get blurred,” he said.
This Hairway To Heaven
Guess Which State
Renovations Done To 500-Year-Old Caldwell Tower In Scotland
This has been on here many times. I believe the owners had to do something modern to it (the planning department insisted) so that it was a renovation commensurate with the time it was carried out.
According to Antoniuk, from the University of Alberta, people can generally intuitively feel what designs are good and which ones aren’t.
"Quite often, this relates to ergonomics and the usability or functionality of the products and services and systems. Having said that, I think far too many people expect poor design that doesn’t really work well," he told us.
Poor Thing Needs To Be Put Out Of Its Misery
There’s A Lot To Unpack Here
Horrible Tattoo And Use Of A Birthmark
"For me, great design is what Dieter [Rams] talks about—it is also intuitive, it is deeply sympathetic and empathetic to the user at all levels, and at some level, it is emotional. It is a catalyst for giving us feelings."
When You’re Trashy But Also Complex
I found my glasses. Wish I hadn't. Can't look away. Send help. Or Valium. Prefer Valium.
100k And He Still Doesn't Look Like The Biebs
F**k Me
Which of these pics did you find the most painful to look at, dear Pandas? Why do you think some people have such a hard time realizing that their sense of what does and does not work totally doesn't match what's actually aesthetic? How would you break the news to someone to tell that they might just lack taste and may need to develop it more? Let us know in the comments!
I Think The Flooring At This Banquet Belongs Here
This Is Disgusting
Lil Uzi Vert Pierced His Forehead With A $24 Million Pink Diamond
Camp Auschwitz
I'm Unsure If This Atrocity Has Made Its Way Here Yet.. I Can't Unsee
Toilet Brush Christmas Tree
Getting A Bad Tattoo Of An Egirl Might Be The 2021 Version Of Hitting Rock Bottom
Happy Birthday! Here’s Some More Ptsd
I've Never Been More Terrified Of Stuffed Horses
This Abomination Of A...doll?
Not The Worst Lada Mod I’ve Seen, But Definitely The Cheesiest
Anything Can Be Improved By Gluing Human Teeth To It
Wtf
This Monstrous Paper Mache Chair That Someone Understandably Threw Away
Let Us Give Thanks, Or Not
Gucci, Wyf
(Literally No One:) Kyle:
This Adidas Suit
I Dont Know Why
Well
A Sweater Made Out Of Dryer Lint
It Looks So Bad Its Almost Good
Acrylic Glass Over Vomit Texture
Is This Deliberate?
Only The Finest China
Less Denim Mask, More Shorts On My Face
Went For A Walk Around The Neighborhood And Saw This Monstrosity Today
This Company Selling These Ugly Masks That Are For "Fashion Purpose Only, Not Medical Grade" During A Pandemic
This Person’s Tattoo
Bin Frunklin
This Sports Bra That Looks Like It Is Covered In Stains
11-9
Jojo Siwa's Car
The Bean Bag Onesie
Statue Of Elon Musk In My Hometown
This Christmas Ornament
These Constitutional Rights Forever Inked
Justin Bieber Couch
Furbie-Nomicon
Dora Car Seat
Dora is terrifying. My daughter had a Dora dolls styling head that you stick to the side of the bath with a suction cup. Looked cute until it got wet, then would look like the girl from the ring. I would cr*ap myself every time I walked into the bathroom for a few hours after her baths.
Making The City "Greener"
Man Cave Nightmare Catcher
Why do I think that this is something Marjorie Taylor Green would be proud to give as a gift? I don't know why I think this and I really wish I could unthink this.
Jord
This Toilet Seat In My Dentists' Office
Spending a penny seems so apt.......though I'm amazed at the high water leverl in so many U.S. toilets
This Is Just Weird
My Butt Hurts Just Thinking About This
I Present To Ye, Trump Burger, A Burger Joint I Just Found
"Can You Make This £60,000 Car Look More Like £600? Thanks."
Notice The Vip Upgrade
This Bloody Mary
This Was The Final Evolution Of My Scooter Until The Frame Cracked
Hearts
I Was Told This Was The Correct Place For This. I’ve Seen This Car Twice And Both Times Weren’t On Halloween
This Baby Yoda Tattoo
Even The Cupholder Is Frowning. Linoleum In A Minivan
I imagine if you have little kids or dogs, this would be great. Or adults who are slobs.
Everything About This Is Terrible
Kanye's New Merch
A Baby Nursery Door Hanger
This Guy's Tattoo & Outfit Are Still One Of The Worst I've Seen
Can Someone Please Tell Me How You’re Supposed To Use This Mug I Found At IKEA
Great Car If You Need To Vent After A Long Day
That's pretty metal. If the whole car was Mad Max themed it would be perfect
You Guys Liked The Last Tattoo I Posted
Swim With A Hot Bod
Bort Samson
It’s Supposed To Be Fried Chicken ?
My Cousin’s Boyfriend’s Car. Everything’s Drilled, Glued, And Painted With Normal Room Paint
Hot Glue Bug Pendant
This Is How You Write
When You Get A New Stencil Pack But Aren't Sure What To Do With It
I've never understood why people think giving free advertising makes them cool.
Birthday Party In Calabasas
Lil Wayne Cake
This Strawberry Cow Seat
This Terrible Tattoo
These Creepy Crochet Babies
Who Likes The Grinch That Much??
This Bathroom. With Stairs
These Cuffed Jeans
I like this! Just think of the things you could carry in those! Extra big pockets!
Found Thrifting
In A Mexican Restaurant In Ky. He Had A Fisherman Next To Him, For Some Reason. Look At His Human Knees And Toes!
Helping A Friend Move, Discovered This Masterpiece Of A Tiger Painted On Fur/Fabric. Hung Over His Parents Bed In The 70s
Roomate Got An "Adam Sandler Click Tattoo" On His Chest For Some Reason
My Friends Marge Simpson Costume
This Steve Irwin Couple Costume
This ‘Modded’ Car At My Work
Gotta Flex The Porsche Brake Calipers
Ouch. That was painful to see.Usually I click the link to show all the posts; but not today.
"Note: this post originally had 113 images." Not today, Satan! Man, some of those were pretty rough.
may i suggest posting on instagram or deviantart instead of boredpanda? they have much better algorithms for sharing art & making sure people see it, & you're able to tag your art so people will see it if they're interested in similar topics. it's quite easy to build a following there without resorting to begging & advertising on posts that have nothing to do with art (which, no offense, makes people less likely to check out your art because they weren't looking for art in the first place & weren't expecting an ad in the comments).
Load More Replies...Ouch. That was painful to see.Usually I click the link to show all the posts; but not today.
"Note: this post originally had 113 images." Not today, Satan! Man, some of those were pretty rough.
may i suggest posting on instagram or deviantart instead of boredpanda? they have much better algorithms for sharing art & making sure people see it, & you're able to tag your art so people will see it if they're interested in similar topics. it's quite easy to build a following there without resorting to begging & advertising on posts that have nothing to do with art (which, no offense, makes people less likely to check out your art because they weren't looking for art in the first place & weren't expecting an ad in the comments).
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