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Design is all about striking a balance between practicality and aesthetics. That sentiment is even more true for public spaces: functionality might trump the visuals of a space. Sadly, not every designer sticks to these core principles, hence why we sometimes get questionable but hilarious fails.

This time, we've put together a list of the most disappointing design decisions in public places that might have many of you asking: "Who came up with this?" Bathrooms with no doors, non-functioning recycling trashcans, seats with a blocked view, and other absurd fails await you down below!

#1

Those Are Stairs

Stairs with black and white mosaic design creating a confusing pattern in public interior design.

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

So, Cruealla found even more puppies?

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

And a notice of non-renewal when your insurance company finds out what the stairs look like.

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

those are lawsuits waiting to happen if this is a business

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

Hopefully stairs in a hospital 😯 so it's close for doctors.... 😉

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

omg I'd kill myself using those

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

I fell down just looking at this picture.

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    #2

    Every Waste Can In This Entire Major City's Hospital Is A Lie

    A hand stuck in an unfortunate public interior design of a circular waste and recycle bin lid.

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    BrunoVI
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In NY, they impose draconians fees against people who don;t properly rinse out their recyclables, and then dispose 100% of the "recyclable" material anyway. This is the same state that went from putting plastic straws in paper wrappers to putting paper straws in plastic wrappers.

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

    Maybe the waste items fall into parallel universes.

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

    5%-9% of world's plastic gets recycled, this is an accurate reflection of that statistic

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

    Yeah, but not really. According to the bin in this photo, NOTHING gets recycled. (Or maybe we should be optimistic and assume everything gets recycled? Na-aaah!)

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

    Recycling bins in NZ are fake. The plastic waste is put in a different part of the rubbish dump. The paper and cardboard could be recycled and is if it's the 'right' stuff. Most of our plastic was sold to other countries that shut down outside recycling during covid. It's one gigantic have that our country is lead to believe.

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

    I believe only approx 9% of recycling gets recycled anyway. It boggles the mind.

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

    it's easier to make 1 standard lid than 2 separate ones and then have to figure out which goes where. In this case the lid will fit both a bin that has separate compartments and the standard bin. The same reason you see braille on drive-up ATM machines.

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

    I see those all over, like at my bank

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

    I worked at (name-shame) AstraZeneca (formerly Zeneca, formerly ICI) for over 30 years. They had general rubbish and recycling bins dotted all over the place. They all got emptied into the same general waste skips.

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

    You think that's bad, January 2021 the hospital in Roanoke VA had someone collecting masks from people leaving, refolding them and handing them back out. My son as he was leaving asked why the person was collecting them and the person told him this so my son dropped in on the ground, twisted his boot on it ripping it to shreds, picked it up and handed it to the person and told them to reuse that. He also found a truck stop doing the same thing.

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    #3

    If Only There Was A Way To Number Apartments So You Can Tell What Floor They Are On

    Elevator panel displaying confusing floor numbers, highlighting unfortunate interior designs.

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    zububonsai
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens more often than you imagine (parcel delivery here). For two buildings I lovingly call "das Haus, das Verrückte macht" (the house that makes you go crazy/ watch "The twelve tasks of Asterix"/"Asterix erobert Rom" ) I even made a sketch/map to remember (and copied it for my coworkers). Building A has fourteen (!) main doors. Building B has "only" 2 main doors, but 5 floors, like in floor 3 are apartments NR. 33-47 AND NR. 68-69. It doesn't make sense...

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

    I'm sure the local fire brigade would be rapt with this. 'Where's the fire?'... 'Room 43'...'Right guys. Head up to the fourth floor'

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

    Where I live in Europe it's perfectly normal and expected. Apartments have consecutive numbers regardless of the floor, and if you have a guide like shown in this picture you're lucky. Only hotels use the floor related numbering system 🤷‍♀️

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

    Where I live this is quite normal. Hotels have a floor system because the property itself is only 1 address. Apartments all have their own number that's determined by where along the street they are. Blocks here don't have their own designation.

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

    Left over from the Gilded Age, when all the huge houses were turned into apartments.

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

    So ... you think it's a *vintage* sign?

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

    If they went up successively like 1,2,3 but not skipping to hundreds each time id get it but this is chaos

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

    It doesn't help: in a building with three floors, delivery people still drop items off in the wrong place. I had a package at my door (D-305) that was addressed to I-205. (The letter designates the building, the number is the floor and unit).

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

    Tell me you live in the USA without telling me you live in the USA... :) That's the european style of numbering the flats. And you're lucky to have that - usually there's no such indication.

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    Access to public spaces for people differs around the world. According to the UN, Europe boasts the biggest share of the population (70.73%) that has access to open public places. Oceania comes in second place with 68.79% of people having convenient access to shared spaces.

    North America is doing pretty well: they're above the world average of 44.21% with 56.84% of spaces being conveniently available to the public. Developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Northern Africa, and Asia have it slightly worse, placing below the world's average.

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    #4

    Braille Script Instead Of Being Embossed, Is Just Printed In Vande Bharat

    Unfortunate interior design with mixed-up seat numbering in a public transport setting.

    Serving no purpose at all. What kind of people are taking decisions for Indian Railways?

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

    It's from the 'But we had to make it look like effort was mad' crowd

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    CooperDooper81
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly how effective is braille in public spaces anyway? I see it randomly on signs here and there and wonder if they think blind people walk around everywhere with their arms out feeling for words that may or may not be there.

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

    I'm fascinated by buttons with braille dots to tell you to press the button, e.g. to stop the bus at the next stop. Assuming you know there is Braille there, how do you read it without pressing the button?

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

    Up next: a wheelchair-accessible ramp that is actually just a photorealistic mural painted on the wall near the entrance.

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

    Wile E. Coyote would find that funny.

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

    In the words of the great philosopher, Homer, "DOH!"

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

    This is shere stupidity as no thought went into it..what's the point..could even be rough so at least can feel it

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

    Yet there's braille on every drive-up ATM

    Molly A. Block
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a legally blind American, this is highly objectionable and a complete FAIL!

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

    I have never understood why braille is used on elevator buttons and random switches and signs that a person who CAN see wouldn't even notice. How is a blind person supposed to utilize this? Braille menus at McDonalds Drive thru? that's scary./S

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

    Sounds like: "We thought it would be easy, but no. It was a total Indian Railways."

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    #5

    This Is The Inside Of The Bathroom Door At A Bar In NYC. After Some Cocktails, It Is Impossible To Pick The Right One On The First Try

    Door covered in numerous gold doorknobs, exemplifying unfortunate public interior design choices.

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

    the 'its a trap!' sign next to the door tho!

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

    admiral ackbar ahhh, coming from a star wars nr=erd

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

    Wouldn't the correct one be the one on the plated part by the door opening

    lwolf1952
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't use door k**b or volume k**b or radio k**b on bored panda because they will censor your k**b.

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

    There's only one lock plate on the door. Looks like the designer didn't think as cleverly as he thought he did.

    lwolf1952
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was designed by a real kn0b.

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

    I can clearly see the reinforcement plate due to the reflection, but if I was 3 sheets to the wind I'm not sure I'd pass this sobriety test.

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

    That's how thy reduce drunk driving. If you can get out of the bathroom there's a better chance that you're sober enough to drive.

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

    Imagine being late to work and having to explain to your boss that “I got super drunk, like really really drunk last night and the inside of the bathroom door had 200 doorknobs and this was at 3am” good luck buddy, good luck

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

    Its kinda funny tho 😂😂😂😂

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    #6

    Waiting Room At Pediatric Clinic Has Toys Secured Behind Plexiglass For Display Only - No Actual Toys For The Kids To Play With

    A child in an orange shirt stands before unfortunate public interior designs with awkward wall shadowboxes.

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

    However, better than passing on chickenpox, or other infectious disease. Bear in mind that the kids attending are usually ill, and any viral illness could be fatal to some.

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

    Unpopular opinion maybe, but what about parents bringing their own kid's todays rather than expecting the doctor office to provide entertainment? If even for basic santitary reasons. That said, it's not cool to display these toys and deny kids access.

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

    What about making public places more child friendly so children can enjoy them, too? A child occupied with toys is also child not bothering others by jumping and running around from sheer boredom

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

    I used to bring something from home for my daughter's entertainment because 1,000 sick kids already touched that toy. Now I realize I could have been an entitled twat and make them entertain her

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

    To be fair, most pediatric offices stopped with toys when COVID started. I was working in peds then and it was due and inability to continuously maintain them germ (and drool and bugger)-free. I'd never let my kid touch them after I worked in a pediatric office.

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

    Since infants are symptomatic on covid, that is the perfect time to ensure they get recovery immunity.

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

    Does nobody see how those are all old toys, not ones for kids to play with? It's not like they put a brand-new Lego set in there

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

    better to bring your own - all those toys do at those clinics is spread illness

    Tacky
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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What am I supposed to do?

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

    Smart in a world of transmittable disease! Going to the doctor during an increase in influenza, colds, or COVID is not a happy thing, but toys especially are hard to clean so this is great.

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    It's strange when we think about how much we and our moods are influenced by the environments we're in. Apparently, visually unpleasant environments can make us feel more lonely. A 2024 report by the UK's Centre for Social Justice, for example, revealed that ugly buildings contribute to the epidemic of loneliness.

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    The respondents in their survey claimed that architects and city planners don't know what the local people really want. And they want green spaces; three-fifths of people with access to green spaces said they never felt lonely. And two-fifths thought that urban planners aren't designing public spaces with community spirit in mind.

    #7

    Accessibility Ramp At The Resort I’m Staying At In Mexico

    Uneven staircase with railings in an unusual public interior design.

    There are a bunch of other awful ramps around the premises, but this is definitely the worst one.

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    BeepBoop is Lonely (she/they)
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    weeee! (this would actually be really scary I've experienced something like this while on a knee scooter- do not recommend 😭)

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

    Grandpa's a skaterboi, he said see ya later, boy ...

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

    Where's my wheelchair, that looks fun!

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

    Do I lose my disability card if I agree? 🙋🏽‍♀️ weeeee! 😁. Although, I don't think my chair could get up that hill. Down would be fun though

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

    DEJA VU, I'VE JUST BEEN IN THIS PLACE BEFORE, HIGHER UP THE..... ramp.

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

    Jerry, don’t push him down the-JERRY! NO! YOU’RE GROUNDED! OH GOD ARE YOU OKAY TIMMY

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

    Is that really meant to be an accessibility ramp?

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

    It almost appears as if it were designed to safely slow the descent of someone's wheelchair. Almost.

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    #8

    Dublin Airport Didn't Think This Through

    Trolleys misaligned with wall barrier causing damage, illustrating unfortunate interior designs.

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

    Think of the poor rats that have been trapped in the wall until some nitwit designer came up with a system to free them.

    Zoe Fox
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg like people are aggresive?

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

    When the luggage trolleys heard there was life beyond the airport, they began their escape attempt. . .

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

    I saw this in Dublin airport!!! I was like wtf???

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

    My local Dollar General store has the same issue

    Molly A. Block
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's great. And they are worried about getting their quarter back. Man.

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    #9

    I Saw This At My School

    Stairs leading to gymnasium doors marked for disabled access, illustrating unfortunate public interior designs.

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

    Is this someone's idea of a joke?

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

    Alot of peoples attitude to disabilities is a joke, love when they out themselves though. The planners at this school look like the tools they are now.

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

    Even worse: The hinges show the doors open toward the stairs.

    Molly A. Block
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It just means that the gymnasium is a staging area in the event of an emergency or disaster. Obviously, there are other doors in there that lead outside. I know they could have worded it better, but come folks, a little common sense goes a long way here.

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

    I don't know if anyone has seen the K-drama School Nurse, but this reminds me of the stairway to the basement room where the stone is. I wonder if they have squishes there too.

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

    My HS in the 80's had this..... Basically the escape route... there was a wheelchair ramp at the back...

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

    *bump bump bump waKRASH*

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

    Area of Rescue Assistance is on door Yea Right

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

    jonathan posted above that there are areas with fire-rated walls where handicapped people wait for first responder assistance.

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

    where do they get these images, are they just doctored?

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    The senior researcher at CSJ, Josh Nicholson, said the the UK government's new policy to build 1.5 million new homes should take into consideration that people want more communal and green spaces. "The country urgently needs more homes, but this should not mean cutting corners, degrading the built environment, or concreting over green community space," he observed.

    #10

    There Is A Door In The Ceiling Of Our School

    Ceiling with an unexpected open hatch, illustrating unfortunate interior design choices in a public space.

    No one knows where it goes (including teachers and janitors), no one has ever used it. It mysteriously opened a few days ago, and no one knows how. You can’t see anything in it, it’s just darkness. No one has an explanation. Our school is 98 years old.

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

    Nobody has a ladder either apparently

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

    Based on some of the other posts, it’s probably a handicap bathroom.

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

    There's no way that students have NOT gone up there like every single year. :)

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

    I'd bet on some kind of maintenance access hatch to allow access to plumbing and electric and maybe HVAC lines

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

    Yep probably into the ceiling void where cables and services etc run I should expect t

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

    There is no possible solution to this mystery - we need Scooby Doo!

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

    Simple - it's where they hide the bodies of naughty school children.

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

    No, Little Johnny went off to a farm school.

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

    So climb up a ladder nd shine a light thru it !!!

    SCP 4666
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's where all the damned souls from detention are trapped

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

    Ah... Did a guy named Numerobis work on this building by any chance?

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

    Probably, but hey, he only had 3 months time of planning and executing, cut him some slack 😉.

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

    Reminds me of that episode on Buffy, where the girl was living in the ceiling of the school after she turned invisible because no one would pay attention to her, not even the teachers.

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    #11

    All Public Restrooms In America Seem To Be Like This - Why Bother Having A Door If It Doesn’t Cover You?

    Public restroom stall with large gap in door, showcasing unfortunate design.

    This isn’t the worst I’ve seen/used. I’m just tired of it and mildly infuriated.

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

    The best ones have the dirty graffiti in them. The poetry and prose are amazing in the ones I've come across.

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

    I worked at a summer camp, and every year I'd have to go around painting over the graffiti. It's been 30 years since then, but I still remember one of them. "You can shake it, you can twist it, you can bang it on the wall, but when you put it in your pants, the last two drops will fall."

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

    As a United Statesian who's been using these restrooms for 40+ years, I honestly don't understand why people b***h so much. You only see someone's feet--legs, at the most--and the tiny crack in the door isn't big enough for someone to watch the look on your face as you pee. Really, get over it. Kim, there's people that are dying.

    Dusty's mom
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As another American, I have sat in places like this and had little children come up and peek through the gaps, and one child was kicked when he tried to crawl under the door. The mother was furious, but it happened so quickly that my gut reaction was to kick out. Dunno what restrooms you used, but most people I know have stories like mine. As far as I know, the kid I kicked was OK. He was about 6-7 years old and should have been taught better. There's also no excuse for such gaps. Yes, people are dying, but they weren't in the restrooms I used.

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

    it's not like people are standing at the crack looking in...

    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's totally baffling. It's not like it's a difficult or expensive problem to solve. We manage it OK over here in Europe...

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

    I think it's hilarious how upset the rest of the world is about this! It's not like everyone in the US is going around with our eyeballs up against the stall gaps which is the only way to see anything through these. Otherwise you just see a human form and know it's occupied...

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

    I've (American) never understood the big deal about the gaps until I finally made it across the pond to Ireland. Yeah, if I hadn't grown up with gaps and then suddenly...there they were...I'd be horrified.

    Slapdash1
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Third world countries have flaws in their sanitation facilities, what else is new

    Glen Ellyn
    Community Member
    Premium
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Mind the gap!" 🙄

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

    You're covered. All the can see is feet. What's the problem

    Rinso The Red
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's to help prevent d**g use and/or hanky panky

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

    Huh? No. It's about efficiency in cost and cleaning...

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    Zoe Fox
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YEA BRO when i go to the bathroom that door gives me SO much anxiety!! and I'm short 0_0

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    #12

    The Way These Pictures Are Hung In The Hallway At Work

    Three mismatched cloud paintings on a wall highlight unfortunate public interior designs.

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    Rinso The Red
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to put money on that middle one covering a hole or something

    Amy Lee
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The safe is behind the second painting

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

    Husband's boss has OCD, this would give him a stroke

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

    Nope, nuh uh. Nooo. You'd find me on a ladder (I'm short) with a level, hammer, and a measuring tape.

    Michaelann Dahlman
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think somebody had too much to drink.

    Ilan Elron
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    someone's concept, though - pity it's an abomination

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    In the U.S., people also believe that good public spaces should have a positive influence on people's mental health. Approximately 86% of the respondents in the State of Community Facility Design survey said that mental health and wellness should be a high priority in the design of community buildings.

    #13

    When Booking My Ticket, I Was Told I Might Have A Slightly Restricted View. ‘Slightly’ Is A Bit Of An Understatement

    A theater view obstructed by a large pillar, highlighting unfortunate public interior designs.

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, they didn't know he didn't have two heads that would conveniently see either side of the post, did they?

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    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No theater should ever sell this seat.

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

    They just shouldn't sell these kinds of seats! Also, here's a pro-tip! When I go to the movies/theater, I always get the seats behind the wheelchair accessible. There is no one to block the view because they sit lower.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There should be a law against this. At the very least, show the poor sap in advance just how restricted the view is.

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

    To be fair, it is a nice pillar though.

    Susan Raskin
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they should not sell those tickets. Horrible rip off

    KG324
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the worst way to see Phantom of the Opera! Looks like the Majestic Theater in New York.

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

    I purchased tickets to a W***y Nelson concert for my folks a few decades ago. My seat had a huge square beam like this :/ Then again who needed to watch an intoxicated W***y nearly fall of the stage a few times, kick his mic stand frequently and try to trash his guitar when he messed up?

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    #14

    "That's What's Missing - A Ceiling Mirror! Why Hasn't Anyone Thought Of This Before?"

    Unfortunate public interior design showing restroom with mirrors on the ceiling reflecting toilets and urinals.

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

    nope nope nope nope nope

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

    Oh come on, at least make the creeps work for it

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

    "hey, why are you taking that spray paint into the bathroom?"

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You do not have to tolerate someone's stupidity. I'd find something to shatter the mirrors allowing me some privacy.

    King Of Birbz
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never seen my co-worker from that angle before.

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

    want want want want want want WANT !

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

    Installed so that others can use their phones to put you online while using a toilet.

    A X
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fr not in that bathroom

    Molly A. Block
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it is a two-way mirror? LOL!

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    #15

    Useless Access Ramp In A Dubai Shopping Mall

    Unfortunate public interior design showing a ramp and stairs leading to a seating area in a mall.

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

    Whats their excuse? Its a modern relatively new city, how could they not know about wheelchairs and disabilities?

    Robert Beveridge
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't "useless" always implied by "Dubai"?

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

    Dubai is not known for it’s inclusivity…

    Yasmin Gray
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been there, they have a removable section that they put in place when needed.

    Paul C.
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the skateboarders loved it!

    Tacky
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only skilled wheelchair jumpers aloud

    Mike Beck
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not useless. Down still works with a slight bump.

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    So, what do public spaces need in order to be successful? The Project for Public Spaces has a few ideas. They offer some features that a public place should have for it to be functional, aesthetically pleasing, and well-liked among the people who are using it. Let's go over some of them.

    #16

    It Took Me Five Minutes To Figure Out How To Activate The Water (You Had To Spin The Golden Tip)

    A narrow bathroom sink with a high curved faucet, showcasing unfortunate interior design.

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    Sara Frazer
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would make me incredibly furious but I admire your dedication to hand washing, most people would've given up .-. I've been in restrooms where all you have to do is put your hand under a sensor to turn on the water and seen women still walk out without washing 💀

    Kathrin Pukowsky
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I'm the one standing there waving my hands around like a lunatic, trying to get the sensor to notice me.

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    Gémeaux jumeaux
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone else please write, "That's what she said"

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

    So you turn it on with your dirty hand, wash your hand, and turn the dirty tip off with your clean hand? Doesn't that defeat the purpose?

    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's amazing what spinning the tip can achieve.

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

    That is the worst place to have k**b, constant moisture would make it a hive of micro organisms

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I admit, I wouldn't have the patience for this foolishness. That's why having a travel bottle of hand sanitizer is a must.

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It seems crazy (in this day and age and after Covid) that you need to actually touch the tap.

    Edda Kamphues
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have given up and used the hand sanitizer I carry with me at all times.

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    #17

    This Sink Drips Water Like Rain, It Is All One Pipe With Holes So If One Person Uses It Wastes Enough Water For 5 People And Doesn’t Even Provide A Steady Stream

    Unfortunate public interior design with a sink causing water to splash onto the floor due to poor faucet placement.

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We still can't comprehend that we're on the precipice of total annihilation because we are determined to drain every resource out of our planet.

    Untamed Snark
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't tell if the basin area is speckled or the water drops are scattering over the edge,

    Mi So
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Th basin area is speckled. Pretty sure this is from the Princess of Wales theatre in Toronto. Another awesome feature is trying to figure out how to turn it on (kick underneath the sink). If it’s not Princess of Wales theatre, somewhere else has the same stupid design. Also, it rains down so softly you’re left running your hands back and forth trying to find enough of a rivulet to rinse the soap off. At least the waste of water doesn’t seem so great when you consider it’s a theatre, so the loos are jam-packed with patrons through intermission & just before the show, but it’s otherwise barely used. People often wait for a spot to wash.

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

    Chill with Caps on every word

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

    It's a BP issue, not the poster.

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    #18

    My Hotel's "Pool Area"

    Pool table awkwardly placed in a public space, highlighting unfortunate interior design choices.

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    S P
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! No need to change the signs! 😆

    Lost Panda
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this pool better than the wet one

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    They start with places to sit. Nowadays, many public spaces use hostile architecture to deter people from sitting or sleeping there. Others are planned poorly, with no places to sit in the shade or the sun (depending on the climate), not near a playground, and not close enough to other activities. A good public space should have all these things, allowing people to sit down and spend some time there.

    #19

    The Wallpaper In The Women's Restroom At The Hotel I'm Staying At

    Floral wallpaper featuring red flowers and security cameras, showcasing unfortunate public interior design.

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

    Now that's an omen if I've ever seen one.

    Emmaline Skacel
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    plot twist: the're r real cameras in the fake ones.

    Spacey Stacey
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes you wonder who thought?...💡I know exactly what this space needs, it needs ugly red bordello wallpaper with big red furry roses and (I think) cameras splashed all over it!

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

    This only belongs on a Gun and Roses Album Cover.

    brie sansotta
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It disguises the opening for the camera behind the wallpaper

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

    Nineteen eighty flora

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely makes a statement.

    Tacky
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of them is real😶

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    #20

    You Could Have At Least Put The Bowl Under The Faucet

    Unfortunate interior design with misaligned faucet pouring water onto the bathroom floor.

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    Gémeaux jumeaux
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either sick faucet, or functioning basin. Not both. Not. Both.

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

    Or they replaced the tap with something more gothic.

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    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone doesn't understand how to use a tape measure.

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

    this faucet is stylish. i love this.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, if that's how you feel, please explain what other way I can splash water onto my trousers so that it looks like I peed myself.

    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One came before the other. Most likely the sink was replaced, and nobody thought to measure the back spacing.

    Ilan Elron
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    old faucet + new bowl +"not my job"

    Rich Black
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This probably wasn't the orinal faucet. Or maybe the sink was replaced?

    Edda Kamphues
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the fun in that? Might as well get drenched.

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

    I don't understand why anyone chooses a short faucet. It's so useless. It's as baffling as toilets without the shelf inside.

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    #21

    Men's Room Door At A Local Hospital. I Had To Turn Sideways To Get In, I Am Not A Large Man

    Men's restroom door awkwardly placed with minimal space, depicting unfortunate public interior design.

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

    At a hospital...where patients are commonly carrying ivs around with them etc

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

    If your bladder was full, you'd never get in.

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

    eh, it's not like you need to worry about wheelchair access in a hospital /s

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

    Another of my nightmares - tiny doors or spaces I need to fit through.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of mine too! It's always mortifying.

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I turned sideways, but part of me still got in the way.

    Forrest Hobbs
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣 Yeah, you and me both, Fat Harry. And I'm talking about the bulge *above* the hips, not below...

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    Ray Davis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably could use cut-out in shape of wheel chair to make ADA compliant. HA!

    Rich Black
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this wheelchair accessible?

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

    Today my minibus had a door malfunction and the passengers had to get in through the driver's door and over his seat. Fortunately, everyone was fit.

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    A good public space should also have a place for people to gather around. That can be a food cart, some seating, or even a bus stop. The PPS gives the Parc de la Villette in Paris as a bad example; the seats force people to sit far away from each other, and the signs ask them not to climb the sculpture. A good gathering place should have food, activities, and lots of places to sit.

    #22

    The Nonsensical Placement Of These Lights In This Classroom

    Ceiling with numerous lights, exemplifying unfortunate public interior designs, in a dimly lit room.

    Fiftydollarvolvo Report

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

    Just because you don't understand it, doesn't make it nonsensical. Notice there are other fixtures between many of the light groups. Also there is a periodic table of elements hanging on the wall. I would bet the lights are placed like that for a reason. Just don't know what it is.

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

    If you join them up in the right order, it spells out a secret message

    Red Wyvern Emperor
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like they took a shotgun, shot under an angle into the ceiling, then put lights over wherever they hit.

    Ilan Elron
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's to capture the focus of all ADHD afflicted

    Luci
    Community Member
    Premium
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me when designing a house in Sims.

    Malayna Johnson
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    can you imagine if there were individual controls for each light LOL

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    #23

    My School Tried To Make The Staircase To The Cafeteria Accessible To Wheelchair Users

    "Unfortunate public interior design with a sloped walkway beside stairs."

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

    I wouldn't even call that "tried"

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    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think they even did a drawing to go back to!

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    John Dilligaf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sometimes they say you get points for trying. Not here .

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

    They didn’t try very hard. SMH

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

    The first and last bump requires Olympian skills with a wheelchair.

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    #24

    No Need To Measure ... This Also Isn't A Installation Problem It Appears Multiple Times Throughout The University

    Metallic box labeled "Design School" showcasing unfortunate interior design.

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    Broad Panda
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing people lean on them, displacing rhe bottom section.

    Red Wyvern Emperor
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean... it's a Design School, not an Architectural one.

    Dr Jimmy 03
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it's spelled correctly.

    °CORLEONE°
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    even the text it is not leveled.

    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Manufacturing/Quality control fail.

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

    It's a design schools. Not an engineering school.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, if it isn't an installation problem, then it's a manufacturing problem, because those pieces don't line up.

    El Cucuy
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's done on purpose as a joke.

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    People decide if they want to enter a public space depending on its entrance. If it's narrow, not inviting, and you can't see what's inside, you likely won't want to come in. Bryant Park in New York City, for example, has coffee and sandwich kiosks at the entrance, making it that much more inviting. You can also see the inside of the park from the street, so you're more inclined to come in.

    #25

    This Clubs Toilets Have No Doors

    Unfortunate public interior design in a restroom with awkwardly placed toilets, visible urinals, and graffiti-covered walls.

    Kakazam Report

    Gémeaux jumeaux
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my literal recurring nightmare

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

    Wow, that dream is a thing? I thought it was just me.

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    Emma London
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For stopping people from having sex and taking d***s in the cubicles?

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

    There's blue lights against d**g use and if people want to have consensual sex that's their thing.

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

    What kind of club did you say it was again..?

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

    I wouldn't go there. No way, José!

    WalkieTaco
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me and the boys after one ounce of beer

    Ilan Elron
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the concept is called s****y camaraderie - the US navy developed the first, tentative sketches

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So someone is sitting on one of the toilets while others squeeze past ‘em to wash their hands? 😳🤬

    Edda Kamphues
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, if we dance together, we might as well p.. together.

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    #26

    This Stunning Mural Painted In My School Was Covered Up By Lockers Recently

    Crow mural seemingly emerging from the top of mismatched yellow and gray lockers represents unfortunate interior design.

    nottheeskimo Report

    Warren Peece
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's hatching! Run!!

    Jerry Bee
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quoth the raven, nevermore.

    Still Going
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First thing I thought as well, but school may not be the right place to send the message of "nevermore".

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is sad, but I assume there was a reason why students needed lockers.

    Lavern Defazio
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an honor it would be to have that I over your locker.

    Rich Black
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry. Not every student can have a locker this year. The mural preservationists voted.

    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better if it was painted over first?

    Ray Davis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stick lockers anywhere you can. Who needs art, anyway; it's being cut in the new budget so we can get new lockers.

    Chris the Bobcat
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait... didn't we see this exact same picture a few days ago in an article about neat things?

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    #27

    “Shall We Cut The Wall Or Remove The Fan?” “No”

    Ventilator obstructs emergency exit sign in public interior design fail.

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

    The painting skills are woefully lacking also.

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

    There's no space for the louvres to open, so I'm guessing it isn't used anymore. Doesn't excuse it though.

    Ray Davis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even half a fan will help, won't it?

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

    Version Alpha, Early Access

    There's much to be said about how car-dominant cities are nowadays. However, the experts at the PPS note that a good public space shouldn't be dominated by vehicles and traffic. Streets have to have crosswalks, and not be too wide, and people need to be able to cross them comfortably, even if they have to wait for a little while.

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    #28

    This Bathroom Floor

    Unfortunate public interior design with stained yellow floor and a gray trash bin in the corner.

    joopy_boi Report

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

    The janitor moped for three hours before realizing that was just how the floor looked

    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pee-colored bathroom floor means less mopping, boss! 🤮

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

    You sure that was there before?

    Christine Stewart
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My house came with a shower floor that is white with tiny black flecks- so it literally always looks like someone shaved and left the hair, like a week's worth!

    Ray Davis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can tell the mop pattern.

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    #29

    This Is Apparently A Clean Wash Basin

    Marble sink with unfortunate public interior design choice, featuring brown swirl patterns resembling dirt stains.

    Won_dream Report

    Anna Drever
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took the words right out of my mouth. 😬

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How are you supposed to tell it's clean?

    Annabella Trinh
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Umm that’s literally just marble…

    Ray Davis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needs sign that says molded art form.

    Heather Ball
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering why there was a sink drain in a carton of chocolate marble ice cream

    Untamed Snark
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Note to designers, when choosing a marble effect for kitchen & bathrooms avoid brown or green.

    Annabella Trinh
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im pretty sure it’s just marble…

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    #30

    This Ceiling Fan In My Classroom

    Ceiling fan awkwardly placed on top of a mounted projector, showcasing unfortunate interior design.

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    Emmaline Skacel
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Timmy sitting under that be like: "T_T"

    Ray Davis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "So, if we remove that one fan blade, it'll work fine. Right?!"

    Valerie Brillhart
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's definitely a Guy who designed all this C**p

    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ceiling fan was there. Projector was installed long after. Removing fan was a waste of time and labor.

    Red Wyvern Emperor
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's see what's stronger. Motor, blades or the pole.

    What public design features get a rise out of you most, Pandas? Do you see any of them on this list? Share your thoughts on public space design with us in the comments! And while you're here, don't forget to check out our previous posts about questionable design choices for communal spaces herehere, and here!

    #31

    Both Of These Overlapping Tvs Have The Volume On In The Hospital Waiting Room

    Unfortunate public interior design with mismatched screens and blue chairs in a waiting area.

    Cotton-Collar Report

    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh, Heart... with their 5 songs on repeat, all day, every day.

    𝖊𝖜𝖔𝛋
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The office I worked in before moving departments to my current job played heart every day. Used to drive me up the wall! I asked so many times if we could switch radio stations and everyone else said no. It really is the same songs. You’d hear them at least three times, every day. It ruins songs because they are so overplayed, (moves like jagger was on their playlist for what felt like years as an example. Hearing that now actually makes me angry because I heard it so many times at work, multiple times a day)

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And, if you look closely, there's an on/off switch on the set. I've shut off or lowered the volume on sets in waiting rooms quite a few times. If anyone is stupid enough to complain, I just start singing. I've been told, it's a form of cruel and unusual punishment.

    Philly Bob
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why I don't sing. I sound like 3 cats having sex on a rusty car hood at 2 AM on a summer night.

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    Momo ONeil
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate TVs in waiting rooms. Unless it's like, some cute animals playing together or something, and no sound - the TV sound competing with the ambient noise of the waiting room is murder on people with sensory issues

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

    You need one of thse one-for-all TV off remotes.

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

    The number of places with TVs in the room that no one is watching nowadays... gym, Dr office, restaurants, hotels, even the grocery store deli area. It's like we can't live without a TV on nearby.

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

    Is there also directions to the mental health wing?

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

    move the cantiliver, or mute one.

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

    The back one is just tuned to a radio station, so the fact that it's partially obscured is not the real problem here.

    René Sauer
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the problem here is that both have their sound turned on.

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    #32

    "Microwave Ovens" Sign At My Local Electronics Store

    Microwave and oven display with misspelled labels, illustrating unfortunate public interior design.

    timejumper13 Report

    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 We got to install microwave ovens - custom kitchen deliveries - we got to move these refrigerators - we got to move these colour TVs 🎶

    brie sansotta
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Banging on the bongos like a chimpanzee

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

    They're big flat magnetic signs, like giant, flexible fridge magnets - makes it more a like staged pic.

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

    I'd be so tempted to fix that myself

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aah, I knew there was something I meant to buy, just couldn't quite pronounce it!

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, if you wanted me to read, you should've brought it up during the interview.

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

    We had to stop into a bar that had the sign "No guns" "microwave in use" 2 unrelated points but....

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    #33

    My Grocery Store Removed The “Minute Clinic” And Replaced It With Video Slot Machines

    Slot machines unexpectedly placed in a grocery store aisle, showing unfortunate public interior designs.

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    Gémeaux jumeaux
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With the way healthcare is going, I mean...

    tee-lena
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a better chance to win at slots than to afford the minute clinic

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    Jim X
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Location: Kenosha Wisconsin. Before the clinic there was a coffee bar in that location.

    C .Hunger
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is too funny! Go to the store, get bread, milk, pasta, and drop a twenty on the fruit machines for me.

    René Sauer
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And what is/was this minute clinic?

    Tropical Tarot
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An urgent care medical clinic for walk in patients who need care after business hours. But not emergency level care.

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

    Trying to win money to pay off your health care bills?

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

    Gamble your life away!

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    #34

    Found This At My College

    Unfortunate interior design with a blue door partially blocked by a radiator in a hallway.

    Bossome5916 Report

    lwolf1952
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Architectural College?

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    School of HVAC Design and Installation.

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

    we don't talk about 'the blue door'..

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

    Judging by the removed handle and added lock, it's not a functional door anymore anyway.

    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doors get permanently taken out of service all the time. Not a fail. Not worth installing a blank wall in its place.

    Ray Davis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needs "Fire Exit Only" sign

    Sharon Attwood
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All it’s missing is the “Emergency Exit” sign over the door

    Lori Gibbs
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's missing the Emergency Exit sign

    Jerry Bee
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's by design. It's meant for ... um... .. er... that is... ah... ...... . .... yes indeed.

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    #35

    ‘My Job Is To Build Walls Not Move Screens’

    Misplaced TVs in a bowling alley displaying a score screen, showcasing unfortunate interior design choices.

    Sobek188 Report

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

    omg magic's real, I knew it

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

    It looks like it's glitching. 🤣

    Gillian Adams
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does it still work???????

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, I imagine you've used up your quota of question marks now, Gillian!

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

    Graphic at this game looks awesome :pp

    Mike K
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone's phased cloaking device failed lol

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

    Why would someone do that to an innocent tv?

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    #36

    The Alignment Of The Panels In This Elevator

    Unfortunate public interior design with awkwardly placed metal trim over wood panels, creating an uneven appearance.

    Inamanlyfashion Report

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

    Not a German construction company. That much is for sure. ;)

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

    This is why you don’t drink on the job

    Still Going
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would literally drive me crazy. Someday, they'd find me crouched on the floor of the elevator, whimpering "Make them line up... make them line up..."

    Ray Davis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meh. Who notices when phones are studied.

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    #37

    Cameras In Locker Room

    Unfortunate public interior design featuring awkward duct placement above lockers with security cameras on the ceiling.

    Milky-Chance Report

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's entirely legal if this is just a room with lockers and not a locker room. That there are no vents visible makes me think there's a good chance this isn't in a place intended for people to change.

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    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A locker room is not a changing room. Given how many lockers are easily broken into, this is not a bad idea.

    Ray Davis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tired of locker vandalism! Let's catch the culprit!

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

    Those are installed for your safety and our monitoring purposes

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    #38

    Remodeled Bathroom At Work. I Guess There Wasn't A Better Place To Put The Full Size Mirror

    Unfortunate public interior design with a bathroom mirror reflecting a person on the toilet.

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    Emmaline Skacel
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, I always luv to watch myself take a giant sh**. don't u?

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

    Remembered a joke, that approximately translates like this: "If you place a mirror so you can see yourself doing something, you will lose the money. If you see yourself eating - you will spend all money for food; if mirror reflects you sleeping - your will sleep through your money; and if you hang mirror in wc... "

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    Reviewer01
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is almost universal in accessible bathrooms

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

    I was just about to say this! You either don't get any mirror, you get one hung so high you can't see yourself from a wheelchair, or you get a lovely view of yourself 'going about your business'.

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    persephone134
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like a special needs toilet / bathroom. I think they are required to have full size mirrors? Not sure why, but so many of them do, so it's probably a requirement.

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

    This made me snort. And I'm sorry for your understandable uncomfort.

    #39

    Imagine Spending $300 For NFL Tickets, Just To Sit Behind A Pillar

    Stadium seating obstructed by a large structural column, showcasing unfortunate interior design.

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    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine not understanding what "obstructed view" means.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's obstructed view, then there's OBSTRUCTED view.

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    Michael None
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine spending $300 for NFL tickets. 🤢🤮

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

    This is what is now known as Northwest Stadium. There was a time when it was the biggest in the NFL. The old owner named Dan Snyder was a greedy little troll who did everything he could to squeeze more money out of the team and the fans without actually putting a decent product on the field. Hell these seats are even the worst of it. Railings collapsed and a pipe burst dumping raw sewage on fans. He sold the team a little over a year ago (Thank god!) and the improvements are amazing. I believe these seats have been removed (I may be wrong) and the team has made it farther than it has since 1991.

    JL
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you had to sit through a Snyder-era game, this seat isn't such a bad place.

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't imagine spending $300 on tickets for NFL at all. Or even watching it.

    Elwood Schwartz (it/that)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my wife watches, she spends a lot of her time answering my questions about what is going on and rules and such.

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

    Imagine spending 300 on an NFL ticket.

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The old non-PC name for the Commanders. We used to sing the Redskins theme song in school when I was a kid.

    Ray Davis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine not moving up to unobstructed view seats that are empty.

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

    Hey, at least it still has a good view of the red zones. :-)

    Heather Ball
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    imagine $300 to spend on football tickets when eggs are so dang expensive! /vs

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    #40

    My School Doesn't Have Stall Doors

    Public restroom with poor interior design: urinals and toilets lack privacy due to open partitions and awkward layout.

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pretty sure this bathroom was last remodeled in the early 1950s, when stall doors hardly existed anyway. I'm basing that off of the terrazzo floors, and ceramic tile partitions.

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

    When I did USMC boot camp, there were no doors; hell, there weren't any partitions either

    Rich Black
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To prevent sexual assaults?

    Chris the Bobcat
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My high school didn't either and that was 35 years ago. The walls separating the stalls were also only about 3 1/2 feet tall. Done to "prevent" smoking in the men's room.

    The Dave
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neither did mine. Gotta love it 🙄

    Bean Driller
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a toilet with pee in it. Couldn't we have flushed for the pic at least?

    King Of Birbz
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh look, the far right toilet still has pee in it. nice

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    #41

    This Signage At My Local Cafe

    Sign reading "WAS HROOMS" in a public interior, highlighting unfortunate design.

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

    Should have been "Wa Shrooms" :P

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

    That's exactly what I wanted to write.

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    SCP 4666
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first it was hrooms but what is it now?

    Potato Vic
    Community Member
    Premium
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wa shrooms!!

    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    better than wa shrooms

    #42

    Ceilings In My Highschool Be Like :

    Awkward interior design with a protruding ceiling block nearly touching a fluorescent light fixture.

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

    When you misplace a block and don't bother removing it

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    Emmaline Skacel
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I say this for all tall people, ouch.

    #43

    This Angled Mirror Is A Pain To Use

    Mirror shows a handwashing sign that's hard to see, illustrating unfortunate public interior designs.

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    Red Wyvern Emperor
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what happens when you buy a designer diploma.

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

    I ≠ R, I guess someone thought?

    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not an angled mirror, it's an angled sink.

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

    Neither of these items was caught using rod and line...

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    #44

    View From The Last Row Of My Local Theater

    View of an unfortunate public interior design in a movie theater with obstructed screen visibility.

    bootyhadme4 Report

    Nathan Mickay
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know someone must have fallen for them too put it up eventually

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

    A theater near where I live had retractable railings on the balcony's. Was quite scary when they retracted before the start of the show but it did keep me in my seat until the end.

    Susan Charme
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why on earth would you need a fence in a theater?

    Asher Nelson
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    possibly because there is a massive drop endangering the lives of whoever trip over their popcorn

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    #45

    Msp Airport

    Display screens awkwardly placed behind a support beam, showcasing unfortunate public interior design.

    Blackout711 Report

    Gwyn
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe that's the other part of the tv from a post up above?

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

    Classic Uncertainty principle: You can either know where the plain goes to, OR when it departs. But not both at the same time.

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

    The other part of the TV screen is in another post!!! 😂

    #46

    United Terminal, O'hare Airport, Chicago

    Unfortunate public interior design with misaligned ceiling light and tiles, creating a noticeable visual flaw.

    Dupree878 Report

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

    There is more than likely something above the ceiling right where that light needed to go that cant be moved. Its a real struggle getting things to fit above those ceilings and still having room for lights.

    #47

    I've Had To Stare At It For A Four Hour Layover. Its Just Off Center

    Unfortunate interior design with Southwest Airlines logo on a blue background.

    yourinnernarcoleptic Report

    #48

    This Random Toilet In The Hall

    Public restroom with open stalls and poor design choices, showcasing unfortunate interior layouts.

    SassyDisappointment Report

    Emmaline Skacel
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who ever sits there shall be ruler!

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

    S**t I had a dream abt that nd when u flushed it, it said the company name😭

    #49

    Installed Those Elevator Buttons, Boss

    Elevator button panel with random floor numbers displaying unfortunate public interior design.

    compuryan Report

    Patrick H
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, imagine unintentionally pressing every button while trying to feel for the braille for you floor number.

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

    Why are so many floor numbers missing!

    #50

    The Lights At My Dentist

    Fluorescent lights on a bright green wall with misaligned decor, showcasing unfortunate public interior designs.

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    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They earn more after treating you for grinding your teeth.

    Emmaline Skacel
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what the hell kind of office they have?! green walls and florescent pinky white lights??

    Jay Scales
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it bad that I like it? :D

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

    Your dentists office is a surrealist nightmare! 😱 It's like the bought an entire prop set from a horror movie from the studio and then built the rest of the building around it. The fact that it's a dentist office is both creepier and yet makes complete sense.

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your dentist's office is in the Backrooms?

    LiuLiu
    Community Member
    Premium
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no one is mentioning the green walls?

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

    I might not look to the lights too much in the waiting room. But that green! And I like green, it is my favorite color for some last 10 years. But this is... terrible. Was this office previously occupied by eye doctors?

    King Of Birbz
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    also why are the walls so green? I mean, it's not green, it's GREEEEEEEEN

    #51

    A Blank Wall Would Have Been Just Fine

    Unfortunate public interior design: large kitchen-themed artwork in a restroom above a toilet paper dispenser.

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    Mother of Giants
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they trying to be "artsy"? Cuz all I see are sideways apples and floating cheeses.....

    Lilly Rapson
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like something that subway would hang on thier walls

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

    Looks like Photoshop to me.

    Lavern Defazio
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can see what you had before, while you are going and doing what comes after.

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

    I too think apples with cheese are a masterpiece

    lwolf1952
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the picture fell over.

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    #52

    This Title In The Bathroom At A Restaurant

    Unfortunate interior design with a textured floor resembling messy paint spills near cabinet in a public space.

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    King Of Birbz
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe don't eat at that resturant...looks like customers go to the toilet puking blood

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

    Metallica dropped a LOAD! ;)

    Red Wyvern Emperor
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would make a joke about periods... but I better don't.

    #53

    Just Typical Classroom

    Uneven radiator placement in a corner, highlighting unfortunate public interior designs.

    popcio2015 Report

    #54

    This Door At My Dentist's Office

    Close-up of a door with misaligned handles, showcasing unfortunate public interior design.

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

    I don't understand

    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See the mark where you se bare wood the handle is hitting the door where it is curved back. The section that works the latch release should be longer to prevent it hitting the door. I hope I explained it well enough.

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    Gémeaux jumeaux
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope the drill work is more accurate

    #55

    Useful Braille Text

    Scale model in a glass display, featuring public interior design, with an informational plaque in front.

    context: This small representation of the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Aquileia, Italy was created by the Francesco Cavazza Institute for the Blind, its purpose (I presume) was to help blind people understand the shape of the historic church (obviously without success)

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    Reviewer01
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad was once told they have covered the models to stop them being damaged but "if you see any you want a closer look at, just come and find any of us in the red vest and we'll open them". 1. How might he knows what's inside to know if he wants it opened? 2. How the heck is he supposed to go find anyone? 3. What's red?

    Christian Larsen (ilderKiller)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are supposed to feel the Church , Both the church and Braille at inside the monter

    Warren Peece
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most blind people don't learn Braille.

    #56

    This Snow White Sign At The Local Supermarket

    Snow White cutout in a store, surrounded by bags of potatoes and carrots, illustrating unfortunate public interior designs.

    Embarrassed_View_887 Report

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

    It's a warning, eat potatoes and carrots instead of apples!

    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The carrots were an entirely different movie.

    #57

    Wallpaper In Our School Is In German, We Neither Are In Germany Or Learning German

    Periodic table poster slightly misaligned on wall, illustrating unfortunate public interior design choices.

    trimedozine Report

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

    At least the element signs are the same all over the world.

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

    German or not, the elements ARE the elements.

    #58

    They Way They Laid The Carpet In Our Hotel

    Confusing black and white carpet pattern in a hallway, showcasing unfortunate interior design.

    Aaaaaaarrrrrggggghh Report

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

    looking at that gives me a headache

    #59

    This Clock In My School's Gym

    Wall clock partially obstructed by glass, showcasing unfortunate public interior design.

    ItsYay , ItsYay Report

    #60

    Just Nothing Centered Anywhere

    A lavish chandelier awkwardly positioned off-center from the ceiling medallion, showcasing unfortunate public interior design.

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    #61

    Auditorium Desks At The Top Row Are Very Practial

    A person in a hoodie gives a thumbs up in a poorly designed lecture hall with obstructed desks.

    Elias_Jen Report

    Chris B
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good way of discouraging students from sitting in the back row.

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like every row has the same problem. Maybe somebody knew the desks wouldn't be functional but ordered the same chairs that are used all over the campus. The real problem is that it's impossible to get past anyone.

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

    Likely to make you pay attention in a closer row.

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

    Looks to be PLENTY of other options

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    #62

    In A Conference Room At My Work. Yes, The Whiteboard Extends Fully Behind The Beam

    Unfortunate interior design with whiteboards on separate walls divided by a pillar, highlighting layout issues.

    totalbangover Report

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

    now you have 2 whiteboards!

    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2 white boards that size would be -way- cheaper than the 1 single full width one. And a forkton easier to install.

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    Gémeaux jumeaux
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next meeting -- Efficiency target #1: Reduction of person-hours allocated to retro-beam dry-erase-marker fishing expeditions

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

    Well, at least they didn't decide to cut away the beam... :|

    Emmaline Skacel
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well... at least u can see the clock??

    #63

    At Glance, The Sign In This Conference Room Looks Like It’s Encouraging Bad Behavior

    A badly placed inspirational poster in an office setting, highlighting unfortunate public interior designs.

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if a little bit of acetone would take the small text off

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

    In accordance with what email, texting, and social media has taught me, I will comply with the vehemently screaming sign. Thank you John Wooden for demanding that I turn my life around and become the villain I was meant to be.

    #64

    How Do You Even Do That

    Crowded store interior showing unfortunate public interior design with misplaced wheelchair ramp.

    epic-guy214 Report

    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grocery stores rarely sell shoes. This looks more like an off-brand department store. And the stub of railing at the far right of the gates is supposed to extend all the way to the doors.

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    #65

    You Need To Lay Down To Get Into The Door

    Unfortunate interior design showing a door behind clothing rack, making access challenging.

    REEEEEEE1666 Report

    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm old and fat - it might not be my idea of fun but I could open it - if it stops random people rummaging in there then I see why they did it.

    #66

    I Mean If You Insist

    Confusing notice at a food counter instructs to touch the glass, showcasing unfortunate public interior designs.

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    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh go on then, just the once, but don't go expecting it every time.

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

    Fine, I will. But I'm getting really tired of being yelled at by a sign.

    #67

    One Way To Hide The Tp

    Restroom with unfortunate interior design, door obstructed by toilet and handrail, highlighting design flaw.

    Noticed this bit the ATL airport

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's maintenance access for the wet wall. The bar is required by ADA, so on the rare chance they need to access the plumbing, they can just remove the 6 screws.

    #68

    The Doors Open The Other Way Around

    Warning signs on the floor in front of unclear glass doors represent unfortunate public interior designs.

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    #69

    The Way My Work Hung This Smoke Detector? In The Toilets

    Ceiling with unfortunate interior design showing awkwardly installed smoke detector with metal straps.

    ActiveAfter3127 Report

    Carl Roberts
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There has to be story behind this. I'm guessing people were disabling the detector so they could smoke in the bathroom

    #70

    There Are Several Of These At My School And I Am Unlucky Enough To Be Right In The Corner

    Unfortunate interior design with lockers positioned at a right angle, creating an inaccessible corner.

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    #71

    Carpet Design At My School That Looks Like Moss!

    Unfortunate public interior design with mismatched carpet tiles and white shelving unit.

    Accidentally_Lee Report

    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it looked like urine, so looking like moss would be an improvement.

    me myself and i (she/her)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this one's not too bad though, looks a bit like the mossy cobblestones from minecraft--maybe a brighter green?

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    #72

    I’ve Been Sitting In The Waiting Room Of This Doctors Office For Over An Hour And This Painting Is Really Making Me Mad

    Gray waiting room chairs and dog art highlight unfortunate interior design choices.

    dylanisA1 Report

    #73

    One Of The Classrooms At My University

    Unfortunate public interior design with an obstructed classroom chalkboard and seating.

    MrSilbarita Report

    Tacky
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Head hitter 2: Class Crash

    #74

    Location Of A Bench At My School

    Chair obstructed by wall cabinet in a public space, highlighting unfortunate interior design choices.

    Eyal-M Report

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

    for toddlers. if they jump around, they get instantly punished.

    #75

    Not Sure If It Counts, But This Restaurant Put Rocks In Their Sink For -=*aesthetic*=-

    Stainless steel sink filled with white rocks, showcasing unfortunate interior design choices in a public space.

    WolfieVonD Report

    Weasel Wise
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they're taking a page outta Charlie Kelley's handbook.

    Sara Frazer
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was garlic or potatoes

    #76

    But Why Tho

    Row of red lockers with one mismatched white door, showcasing unfortunate interior design.

    purplepitperson Report

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

    Hmm what could we fit in that? (yes I notice the square lockers on top BUT WHAT THE F**K DO WE PUT IN THE RECTANGLE ONE)

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

    you could fit, like, five ukuleles in there :D

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    #77

    Instead Of Pressing The Button, People Pressed The Instructions

    Elevator button misaligned under sign, an example of unfortunate interior design.

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    Samantha Shah
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this isn't bad design this is alot of dumb people. wowwww how do that many people not understand elevator buttons lol I'm so confused

    Leah Brown
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They were only following directions!

    #78

    Construction Going On At My Office. As Far As I Can Tell They Installed A New Lightswitch But Just Slapped The Old Plate Over It

    Unfortunate public interior design with a misaligned light switch plate revealing wall gap.

    Beaster_Bunny_ Report

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

    Coffee? Nah, the best way to wake up in the morning is to get a nice electric shock :)

    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    American electrics shock me. In the UK, that entire thing would be one piece, i.e. the circuitry, switch, and face plate are all one thing with screw terminals in the back of it.

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

    This is not common in the USA since it's not allowed.Also, each of the 50 states have their own electric codes (except for National code which is the minimum.)

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    #79

    Whoever Designed These 45° Angle Things For Gwr Trains Is Evil. Where Am I Supposed To Put My Foot?!

    Metal grate misplaced under a public bench, showcasing unfortunate interior design.

    cosyrelaxedsetting Report

    #80

    Odd Doorway Left After Office Reconfigurations [glass Wall Removed, Custom Ceiling Not Restored]

    Unfortunate public interior design showing a door with a misaligned ceiling panel above it.

    Nyx710 Report

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

    Can I start a war? This is what happens when you use Roblox instead of Minecraft.

    #81

    Our Gym Has Been Promising Us A New Gym With A Running Track. After An 8 Month Delay, We Finally Got The “Track.”

    Gym with unfortunate public interior design; narrow walkway between exercise machines and a wall.

    2013nattychampa Report

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

    Dis they say how long it would be? Then this is according to specs.. 🤷‍♂️😿

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    #82

    These Stairs At An Art Museum Are Horrible. I Have Difficulties In Depth Perception Even If My Eye Sight Is Perfect And I Had To Keep My Hands On The Ramp At All Time. Not The Museum's Fault

    Staircase with irregular striped steps, an example of unfortunate public interior design.

    oiseaufeux Report

    Lilly Rapson
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait s it a ramp or stairs ???

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

    I think stairs. Look at the edge of the stairs, the shapes are wonky, which happens in pics of stairs. The tiles at the edge appear to not be rectangular (because the stair corner interrupts the pattern). If a ramp, likely to not see that. Stairs appear to be quite shallow, maybe?

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

    I have vertigo and wear progressive lenses. These stairs are my nightmare.

    #83

    The Floor In My Hallway

    Black and white tiled floor in a narrow hallway, showcasing unfortunate interior design choices.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooog, I am now nauseous. 🤢

    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get why some would hate it, but I like it.

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

    Well-known optical illusion : all lines separating tiles are parallels

    #84

    Spent A Little Too Long After A Sleepy Drive Trying To Find The Snacks Section

    Snack section mistakenly labeled as books, illustrating unfortunate public interior design.

    Permanent_Kat Report

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no complaints about your book selection!

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

    why no cool ranch Doritos in NZ... :(

    Tacky
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tastiest books in town, only at 7 eleven

    #85

    Yes Boss, I Put The Seats In The Correct Order

    Unfortunate interior design with cinema seats numbered inconsistently, showing 13, 21, and 11 in a row.

    taglia01allinot Report

    S P
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dyslexia/dyscalcula?

    #86

    I Love Being Forced To Watch Ads Before Being Able To See What Drinks A Store Has…

    Unfortunate public interior design with mismatched drink labels on refrigerator doors.

    Zebrakiller Report

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

    This is so useless I can't even. I think if I saw this in an actual store it's turn around and walk out.

    #87

    This Transparent Toilet Door In An Office Building. No, It’s Not One Of The Fancy Ones That Go Opaque When Closed

    Transparent bathroom door highlighting unfortunate public interior designs.

    anamihai Report

    painttheyellowsubgreen
    Community Member
    10 months ago

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    #88

    A Pole Blocks This Aisle's Path, Meaning You Have To Go The Other Way Around Or Just Don't Even Bother

    Store aisle with a column blocking the path, illustrating unfortunate interior design.

    BruhMomentum510 Report

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

    Its a support column that has to be in that location. They should have planned the shelving better.

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

    This happens pretty often :/

    King Of Birbz
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one of these at my local supermarket. you literally can't fit a cart around either side

    Emmaline Skacel
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that is what its like in my towns big lots... and the isles r already miniscule...

    #89

    In A Chinese Restaurant

    Orange room with poorly placed column blocking access to a cupboard, showcasing unfortunate interior design.

    POOTISSWAG Report

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

    When the architect can't make up their mind whether they want round or quadratic pillars.

    #90

    This Department Stores Accessible Lift Is Up A Set Of Stairs

    Stairs leading to a wall labeled "Lift" in a clothing store, showcasing unfortunate interior design.

    kiddsky Report

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

    Or behind them, just bad arrow? Right?

    King Of Birbz
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Lift" as in lift your wheelchair-bound friend up the stairs

    #91

    This Chair Is 211 And Not 404

    Unfortunate interior design featuring misaligned theater seats with red upholstery and black armrests.

    Aero2627 Report

    S P
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, when they 404 wasn't found, they used 211 instead

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    #92

    Saw This At A School

    Radiator awkwardly built into a wall corner, showcasing unfortunate public interior designs.

    Klaudiusz23 Report

    #93

    My Hospital Got New Floors Installed

    Unfortunate interior design featuring mismatched flooring patterns in a hallway with beige walls and a safety handrail.

    tobmom Report

    #94

    A Pillar In The Middle Of A Stairway

    Staircase with a white pillar awkwardly placed in the middle, showcasing unfortunate interior design choices.

    kermass Report

    #95

    Big Steps In A Toilet Cubicle In A Mall. Safe To Say I Fell As I Was Walking To The Door After Turning To Flush

    Unfortunate interior design with a door opening to stairs, highlighting awkward public architecture choices.

    noodle-girl Report

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

    This is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Hopefully she put in an incident report.

    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To take you from a higher level to a lower level - and vice versa.

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    #96

    A Useful Staircase At The Mall

    Stairway leading to a wall in a public space, showcasing unfortunate interior design.

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    Emmaline Skacel
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    u go up there to contemplate why u bought all the c**p u just did.

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

    Please use the word "you". Thank you.

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

    There probably used to be something in there, but was walled off during renovations.

    Carl Roberts
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly the result of a remodel, or a closed business that had its entrance sealed off. (The metal railing and concrete stairs tell me this used to an outside entrance)

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

    Ha you've all been deceived. This is the equivalent of taping a square onto the floor to see if the cat will lay in it. It's a teenager trap. They see empty stairs and a railing and can't help themselves.

    #97

    (Oc) Toilets For Disabled People Are Located Upstairs In A Restaurant In Stockholm

    Unfortunate public interior design showing a wheelchair sign directing to stairs.

    reddit.com Report

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

    I think this is illegal in Sweden and i hope they get reported and shut down.

    #98

    This Movie Theater Makes The High Prices Of Its Concessions Impossible To Read, Even From The Counter

    Unfortunate public interior design at a concession stand with difficult-to-read neon menu and cluttered counter space.

    idekl Report

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

    too expensive regardless

    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On zooming in, that is a nasty nasty font. I admit that I am dyslexic, canot read that font even zoomed.

    #99

    This Is Right Outside A Hotel Lobby Bathroom. The Painting Is Even A Wooden Bench

    Unfortunate public interior design with decorative stools and a no-sitting sign.

    TrevorJordan Report

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

    "No loitering " ...

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

    My kids would totally go sit on that as soon as they saw them.

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

    So the taunt you with a place to sit not, once but twice. I'd turn the stools upside down every time I walked by.

    #100

    Questionable Outlet Placement

    Misplaced handrail on a stairway with decorative lights, showcasing unfortunate public interior design.

    Ampppz Report

    Patrick H
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see anything wrong with this other than aesthetic. That seems to be a ledge that is not meant for anybody to be on. It's probably meant to hold decorations, and sometimes, those decorations may need electricity. If anything, being on the horizontal party of the ledge hides it better that being on the vertical side. People on the floor below can't see it, and people in the floor above wouldn't be able to see it if it's covered by decorations.