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Article created by: Viktorija Ošikaitė

What do we consider good design? Packaging that's pleasing to the eye? A product that makes our lives easier? A structure that blends in seamlessly with nature? A design that's sustainable but practical all at once? Maybe it's something that fits the criteria for all of the above.

Here is a collection of examples that implement all of the above in design. The subreddit r/GoodDesign is for those who appreciate pleasing visuals and mindful execution. Check out these design innovations that prove not everything has to be bad. Product and packaging design can be practical, original and beautiful at the same time.

Bored Panda also reached out to the mods of the subreddit. So scroll away to find the best of r/GoodDesign and read on for our interview with one of the moderators of the community.

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#1

This Should Be The Standard

Parking lines extend up the wall, showcasing a design nailed it moment praised for precision and creativity.

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    Love The Design For The Spine Of These Books

    Worn vintage books with ornate column designs on spines, showcasing successful design elements praised by designers.

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    Margaret Bagnall
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have definitely studied Frederick the Great;a member of the illuminati.

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    #3

    Crosswalk Projected On A Dirty Winter Road

    Nighttime urban street with a brightly colored pedestrian crossing showcasing design nailed it concept in snowy setting.

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    #4

    Incorporating A Wheelchair Ramp Into Stairway Design

    Architectural stairs design with integrated wheelchair access ramp showcasing inclusive and praised design solutions.

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    Nigel Griffith
    Nigel Griffith
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll bet many will use the ramp, or a combination of steps and ramp? Great design though!

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    #5

    This Pasta Packaging

    Creative pasta packaging showcasing clever design nails with hair-like pasta illustrations on boxes.

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    #6

    This Chair In The Food Court Of A Mall Has A Notch Cut Out For Your Bags

    Two red chairs with a green shopping bag hanging on one, showcasing clever design and practical use.

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    #7

    This Is Exactly What Makes Good Design! Oklahoma Manhole Covers Have A City Map On It With A White Dot Showing Where In The City You Are

    Rusty manhole cover with an intricate city map design, showcasing a creative example of design nailed it.

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    #8

    My Shirt Has A Cloth For Cleaning Glasses Sewn Into It

    Purple plaid shirt cuff with stitched glasses icon on inner fabric, showcasing clever design and attention to detail.

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    #9

    4 Handles So That More People Can Hold It + These The Handles Don’t Connect To The Floor So That The Floor Can Be Cleaned Easily

    Interior view of an innovative train design featuring spacious, flexible connections praised by designers for functionality.

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    #10

    A Drum Pedal Was Repurposed To Provide A Zero-Contact Hand Sanitizer Station

    Hand sanitizer holder creatively attached to a drum pedal stand in a music store, showcasing design success.

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    #11

    This Is Perfect

    Assorted furniture hardware and partially destroyed packaging showing poor design in organization and labeling.

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    #12

    The Door Handles Turn Red If You Lock The Door

    Door handle with color-changing LED lights, showcasing innovative design that enhances visibility and user experience.

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    #13

    Nail Polish Bottle Has A Swatch Of The Colour Attached To The Bottle So You Can See How The Colour Looks On You

    Hand holding a red nail polish bottle with an attached nail-shaped cap design in a store setting, showcasing design success.

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    #14

    Tesla Cars Have A Feature That Lets Bystanders Know That The Car Is Air-Conditioned And The Pen Inside Is Safe

    Car interior showing a screen with a helpful message and a cat resting comfortably, an example of design nailed it.

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    #15

    Thought This Would Belong Here

    Kitchen spatula with an attached handle stand, preventing contact with the countertop, showcasing clever design success.

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    #16

    My School Mascot Is The Bulldogs, This Is The Logo They Came Up With For Their Esports Team

    Logo of a game controller with a spiked collar and a blue circle featuring a letter B, illustrating design success.

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    #17

    This Track To Help People Bring Their Bikes Up Or Down Stairs

    Stairs with a bicycle track designed to assist in taking bicycles up or down, showing a thoughtful design solution.

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    #18

    Integrated Storage For Chocks In Space Above Fender

    Utility truck side with wheel and storage compartments showcasing practical design details and functionality.

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    #19

    A Trash Can For Cyclists To Toss Things While They Bike

    Unique outdoor design installation of a hoop-like net near a pond, showcasing creative design success praised by designers.

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    #20

    Never Crane My Neck Again!

    Traffic lights with creatively designed illuminated poles in red, yellow, and green colors showcasing successful design.

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    #21

    These Shoes Are Pretty Neat!

    Teen with Cerebral Palsy inspired Nike adaptive sneaker design, showcasing praised innovative and inclusive design success.

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    #22

    This Is A 1954 Camper With A Boat As Its Top

    Retro teal camper trailer with smooth rounded design, showcasing creative design nailed by skilled designers.

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    #23

    Decathlon Now Sews The Labels Onto Small Scraps Of Fabric Instead Of The Actual Clothing Item, So It's Easier To Cut Them And They Don't Leave Any Itchy Residue Behind

    Close-up of a hand holding a clothing tag on a maroon fabric, showcasing a design that nailed it with clear labeling.

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    #24

    (X-Post) "The Middle Snap On My Baby's Onesie Is A Different Color To Help Align The Buttons."

    Close-up of navy fabric snap buttons demonstrating effective design with functional and accessible detailing.

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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BRILLIANT. That would have been so helpful way back then, now those days are long gone… *wistful sigh*

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    #25

    The Tear Offs On This Poster For Domestic Abuse Have The Phone Number Disguised As A Bar Code

    Domestic a***e support flyer with safety planning, refuge access, and contact details for Salford Women's Aid services.

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    #26

    The Tiger Face On My Bag Of Nuts Spells Out Tiger Nuts

    Packaging design for smoky bacon crispy coated peanuts creatively forms a tiger face, showcasing design that nailed it.

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    #27

    Love That!

    Clear CD case design with anime forest art cleverly reflected on the disc, showcasing creative designers who nailed it.

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    #28

    These Public Benches Are Reversible, So You Can Choose To Look At People, Or Boats

    Wooden bench with adjustable backrest on a waterfront boardwalk, showcasing innovative design nailed by creative designers.

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    #29

    My Puzzle Came With A Stand For The Box

    Puzzle box with built-in box stand supporting it upright, showcasing a clever design praised by designers.

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    #30

    This Toilet Paper With A Mini Roll Of Toilet Paper Inside Instead Of An Hollow Cardboard Roll!

    Two toilet paper rolls with one missing the inner cardboard tube, showcasing a clever design fix praised by designers.

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    #31

    Really Appreciated The Removable Sticker Brand Name For A Reusable Canister

    Red cylindrical container with a peel-off label showing clear product info, an example of designers nailed it packaging.

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    #32

    I Possibly Found The Best Ever Pencils. After Using Them You Can Plant Them In The Soil And Then A Sapling Will Grow From The Green Bottom!

    Eco-friendly plantable pencils labeled with herbs, showcasing sustainable design praised by designers for innovative green initiative.

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    #33

    This Remote Has A Headphone Plug In It To Listen To TV Quietly

    Hand holding a remote control with multiple streaming service buttons showing successful design by designers praised.

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    #34

    Someone Requested A Pop-Up Sloth Hook

    Creative design solution with a wall hook cover revealing a hidden sloth figure, showcasing design nailed it moments.

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    #35

    My Empanada Says What Meat Is Inside

    Hand holding a beef pie with the word beef stamped on it, showcasing design nailed it example in food packaging.

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    #36

    Where Are These When I Forget My Sunglasses. They Put Rails Under The Benches In This Park So You Can Always Be In The Shadow

    Outdoor bench designed like a train car on rails under trees showcasing creative design and praised by designers.

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    #37

    This Pill Can Be Split Into 5mg Doses Or 7.5mg Doses Depending On Which Side You Break It

    Two small white pills with embossed number 5 held in a hand, showcasing design details praised by designers.

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    #38

    These Posters

    Street art showing repeated images of a masked face with text about choosing masks, illustrating design nailed it.

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    #39

    Good Design Is Right Where You Need It

    Supermarket trolley in Sweden with an integrated store map showcasing effective design by skilled designers.

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    #40

    I Would Apply

    Billboard with a poorly designed handwritten message seeking a graphic designer, illustrating design fails.

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    #41

    This Dishwasher Projects A Timer Onto The Floor

    Small blue light indicator projected low on tiled floor under a white wall and wooden panel, showcasing design nailed it concept.

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    #42

    The "One A Day Banana" Pack, Containing Several Bananas Of Different Ripeness So That You Can Eat Them Over Several Days (Korea)

    Packaged bananas showing a clear ripeness scale, an example of design nailed it praised for effective user guidance.

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    #43

    Genius Ad For A Funeral Company

    Billboard with dark text on white background displaying a risky message from a funeral home, showcasing design nailed it concept.

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    #44

    Cool

    Compact toilet with integrated sink and soap dispenser showcasing innovative design success praised by designers.

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    #45

    My 3 Tacos Came In A Container That Was Made To Hold 3 Tacos Upright 🌮

    Hand holding a takeout container with perfectly arranged tacos, showcasing successful food packaging design.

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    #46

    My TV Mount Has A Spirit Level In It

    TV wall mount bracket installed level above electrical outlets, showcasing design success and practical home setup.

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    #47

    Amazon Has Reflective Panels In The Top Of Their Lockers So You Don't Have To Jump Around Like A Maniac To Make Sure You Got All Your Stuff

    Bright yellow parcel locker with one open compartment against a dark textured wall, showing successful design.

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    #48

    Clever!

    Simple and clever pet store logo design featuring a combined bird and dog illustration, a great example of design nailed it.

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    #49

    Shades By Design Logo Is Correct When Read Up And Down And When Read Left To Right!

    Back of a van with a design company logo featuring shades, blinds, shutters, and smart home solutions.

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