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While not every product can be as design-savvy as an iPhone or the McDonald's arches, it’s fair to expect at least some level of common sense, user friendliness and aesthetic appeal. Sadly, that’s not always the case.

Whether it’s as basic as an advertising leaflet or product packaging, or something more advanced like a window display or a shiny billboard, not all design is fail-proof. There’s even a corner on Reddit called Design Fails dedicated to the most notorious faux pas in the design world.

Below we wrapped up some of the most eyebrow-raising examples that make you wonder how on earth they got approved.

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#1

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Sign showing an incorrect coughing emoji asking to wear a mask, highlighting bad design in public health signage.

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    I Used To Be Able To See The Towel On Her Head

    Poster with a badly designed image making a person's head appear shaved with a tall pointed tuft of hair, showcasing bad designs.

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    #3

    This Braille Was Printed On Paper

    Paper sign on door with the word welcome and Braille below, illustrating bad design in accessibility features.

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    #4

    Oh Dear

    Black hoodies with bad design reading anti animal cruelty club and animal cruelty club seen in a humorous bad design example.

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    #5

    Click Here On A Newspaper

    Close-up of a newspaper text with a poorly placed red underline showing bad design in printed media.

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    #6

    Elmo Is Tierd Of Children Now

    Child struggling inside a toy box with a large Elmo doll, showcasing an example of bad design flaws.

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    #7

    Kind Of A Crappy Design If You Ask Me

    Woman wearing fairy wings sitting and smiling near a child, featured in an example of bad design shamed online.

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    #8

    There Are So Many Interpretations

    Poster with poorly designed text that reads don't drive safely showing bad design example shamed online

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    #9

    Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness....i Think

    Random letters scattered on a wall creating a confusing and bad design layout in an indoor space.

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    #10

    Yeet

    Sign reading open 9 days a week showing a confusing example of bad design in a retail store interior.

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    #11

    Yess Milk

    Grocery store aisle labeled Milk with orange juice and other drinks instead of milk, showcasing bad design.

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    #12

    Just Stop It With These, Please

    Bus design with windows misaligned over face causing a distorted and awkward look, an example of bad designs.

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    #13

    Yes, Ew

    Skittles candy display with a large price tag covering part of the word, creating a bad design that reads EW.

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    #14

    They're Right

    Billboard with distorted face design showing bad designs that people shamed online for poor visual e*******n.

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    #15

    This Is Why I Have Trust Issues

    Hand holding a green pencil with a blue tip, showcasing bad designs featured in an online shaming group.

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    #16

    Be Careful Your Wii May Be Tempted To Drive The Car

    Illustration of a poorly designed car with no driver, highlighting bad designs that users shamed online.

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    #17

    Sure Thing

    Computer screen showing keyboard failure error message, highlighting a bad design users had to shame online.

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    #18

    That's Some Long Arm

    Packaging showing a product with an exaggerated arm extension, highlighting bad design humorously in an online group.

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    #19

    Interesting Bus Seat Design

    Bus seat design showing an awkwardly shaped headrest causing discomfort, an example of bad designs shamed online.




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