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50 Times People Spotted Stupid Design Decisions In Public Places And Just Had To Share
We often form our opinion of a city by judging the quality of its public spaces. If they give us a hard time, most likely we won't be too psyched about returning to it.
And unfortunately, there are plenty of ways urban planners and interior designers ruin our everyday life and force us into dreadful anxiety-inducing situations.
They make us sit on uncomfortable benches, walk around trippy floors, and go number two in bathroom stalls so revealing, others are able to see our facial expressions.
To show how ridiculous it can get, Bored Panda has put together some of the worst public space "solutions" ever created—we deserve better!
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#1
Gas Station In Nebraska. The Station's Color Scheme Was Red. They Tried To Get Artsy
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#2
Ballroom Where Everyone Downstairs Can See Up Your Skirt
"Disembodied voice" 1 year ago
It's fine, why would anyone wear a dress/skirt in a ballroom?/s
#6
At First Glance, I Didn’t Recognize This Restaurant Mural As The Sun
#7
The Design Of My School - This Is The Place Where Every Hallway Intersects
#10
Went In To A Bathroom In Airport And Was Surprised With This. Almost Turned Towards Exit Before Realization
#14
Flat Carpet In A Hotel In Cologne, Germany Imitating A Curvy Surface
#16
Two Windows Of My Workplace Are Constantly Fighting For The Honor Of Being The One Who Is Going To Be Opened
#20
This Fancy Staircase Leads Directly Into A Wall
#22
This Picture In McDonald's Was Hung Sideways
#24
$1 Toothbrushes Locked Behind Glass At Walmart. Walked Around The Store For 15 Minutes Looking For Someone “Qualified” To Unlock The Glass Case
Then had to be escorted to the register with said $1 toothbrush. I could walk out of here with an air fryer easier than a toothbrush
#26
This Restaurant In London (Waiters Love It)
#28
You Gotta Pay Attention On These Stairs In A Cinema
#33
I Don't Know Why Brown Strings Is A Welcoming Wallpaper To This Toilet Entrance. It Just Feels Gross And Unwelcoming. I Mean, This Is A Public Place
#35
This New Wall Art In My Office
#36
Upon Walking In This Bathroom At The Supermarket I Was Initially Disgusted At Filth And Lack Of Cleanliness Until A Closer Look Revealed It Was Designed This Way
#37
The Lobby Of This Medical Office Has An Alligator In The Floor
On the right side of the turf 1 year ago
At least you will be in the right place for assistance when you break bones tripping over this thing
#43
This Poster In My School Cafeteria Is So Badly Designed They Put Arrows So You Can Read It Correctly
#45
Not Sure If This Belongs Here But In My Opinion This Is The Real Problem With America. It's A Toilet Stall If You Were Wondering
#47
These Trash Cans At My School
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