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I guess it's safe to say no designer (or anyone else) wants to see their work shamed on the Internet. But to have it featured on the subreddit r/CrappyDesign you must've really done something wrong.

Maybe you created plant-dyed underwear that looks like it has just gone through a messy disaster. Or maybe you decided to use Comic Sans and useless quotation marks on actual police cars. Point is, if a picture of something you made ended up going viral in this online community, it wasn't by accident.

Continue scrolling and check out the times designers messed up so mad, it's like they don't even know how to use common sense! After you're done, fire up Bored Panda's earlier pieces on sub-par design here, here, and here. They're just as good. Err, I mean, bad. You get the idea.

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The Pockets On Women's Trousers

The Pockets On Women's Trousers

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Haunting Spirit
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They say that the purse industry is behind this, to have women buy purses because their pocket won't fit anything.

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I Was Having A Good Day Until I Went To The Supermarket

I Was Having A Good Day Until I Went To The Supermarket

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When Bored Panda reached out to Crappy Design's community to learn a bit more about the community, one of its moderators said "the original motivation for the subreddit was to point out [bad] designs. Nowadays, most subscribers probably come here for entertainment. However, it is common to have a meaningful discussion here on why or why not something is crappy design."

The subreddit was created back in 2011 and it currently has over 2.5 million members. On Reddit, that's a lot.

#4

A Bag Of Apples With A Character On It That Got Poisoned By An Apple

A Bag Of Apples With A Character On It That Got Poisoned By An Apple

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Slinkman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah this is from the Netherlands (where i come from). We are not that bright :p

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#5

One Armed Mother And A Demon Child

One Armed Mother And A Demon Child

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Step 4: Just Go Sit In Some Other Chair

Step 4: Just Go Sit In Some Other Chair

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Akshayta Rao writes that we all intuitively notice badly designed items but find it difficult to explain why good designs are, well, good. According to her, a well-known example of bad design would be USB cables. And it's hard to argue with her—we’ve all tried plugging them in the wrong way more than once. Some of us maybe even hundreds of times.

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The Interaction Design Foundation explains that bad designs are overloaded with information and force the user to do more work than is necessary.

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#9

My High School Commissioned A Bulldog Statue! This Is The Result

My High School Commissioned A Bulldog Statue! This Is The Result

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According to a spokesperson of BeraTek Industries, a company with expertise in design, prototyping, and manufacturing, there are 5 characteristics that (in their opinion) define a bad product design.

The design is not self-explanatory. "Of all things a design could do wrong, this is possibly the worst," the BeraTek Industries representative writes.

"Customers should be able to, fairly quickly, determine what the product is and does and how to use it. Long instruction manuals are necessary from a technical standpoint, but a product should strive to be as intuitive as possible. Some products are designed with too many unnecessary features which detract from the product’s primary use and user-friendliness. If a product is not self-explanatory enough, it will do more harm than good in the consumer’s eye."

#10

Hey High School Bulldog, Meet My High School Wildcat

Hey High School Bulldog, Meet My High School Wildcat

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#11

Toilet Seat Makes It Looks Like Someone Didn't Quite Make It

Toilet Seat Makes It Looks Like Someone Didn't Quite Make It

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#12

These Pull Tabs That Never Come Off

These Pull Tabs That Never Come Off

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Hooked
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also boxes that have a "open here" perforated area ! Biggest lie in the universe

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Lori
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always had to either stab it with a toothbrush or a knife lol

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lith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the ones like these but they dont even have any pull tab or the pull tab is a little itty bitty thing u cant grasp have to be someones intentionally sadistic design

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Paula C.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

or the pull tab comes off leaving the adhesive cover still in tact.

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Agata Fronia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is working, I am just grabing it on the corner, and than I am pulling it up in a circle against the side I am holding it.

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SuperChicken
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll try doing the circular motion next time because it's aggravating, and those "open here" tabs that doesn't work, either.

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elfin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have you tried using your teeth. Just keep biting until it's open. If you're lucky there will still be something inside.

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Jaybird3939
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have these on bleach. Can't even begin to guess how many times I've splashed myself.

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Paula Carr
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes they work. Sometimes they don't. I'm unreasonably happy when they do work.

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Id row
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sigh whenever I see those. I just know it's not going to go well.

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Vicissitude of Fate
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always gotta rip these off with my teeth! Also, I have a cat and the BANE OF MY EXISTANCE is those "perforated flaps" that are IMPOSSIBLE to push in on kitty litter. I usually try punching them with a knuckle and then promptly regretting it, since it didn't budge and now my knuckle is bruised 0_0

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Elaine Delvecchio
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So annoying. Tamper proof for everybody not only the nuts who would tamper with the product.

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TexasWoman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guess it’s to make it harder to steal the meds in store.

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Darla Middlebrook
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely HATE this type of "pull" tab! Have to use pliers or teeth to get them to work!!

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Tracey Adams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, I hate these kind of tabs! When you have tendinitis in your hands the only way to open these is with pliers.

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Deborah Brown
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They never come off for me. I usually have to stab them with a fork to get the things off

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AspieGirl88
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s why it’s handy to keep a handy pair of scissors for simple jobs like that! 😊

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Samantha Robinson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I imagine an aspect of hell could be eternally trying to open a delicious cold beverage with this kind of tab.

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Car addict
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i used to have problems with it but now i dont and its really satisfying

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Amy-Lee Kempi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a trick as how to open easily: 1 lift the first layer until half 2 turn the product a quarter 3 grab te pulled up plastic over it’s length so it functions as a lever. The bottom layer will come off easily.

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Johnny
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love those plastic pull tabs on sealed bottles, I've never run across one that didn't work as attended. It's the bottles without them that are frustrating since you either need to jab it with a knife or risk breaking your fingernails to try to peel it off.

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Jace
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, the pull tabs come off, but not the thing they’re supposed to be used as handles to remove. Also: Pretty much every perforated box top with a “pull” strip is a lie.

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yesyes?
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I open everything like a rabid raccoon and these wretched tabs are part of the reason why

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Rob V
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS IS WORKING AS INTENDED! This type of tamper-evident packaging lets you know if your product is safe. Anyone else remember people getting poisoned in the 80's before this concept was used?

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cassiushumanmother
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The more hard it is the most toxic it is. Last time my rabbit had an antibiotic with 3kinds of security and warnings everywhere, i had to wear gloves... The cap was an hard one, then to get it i had to screw the special syringe in a thread to unlock it, take the 0,3ml out in this seringe and use another syringe to take the product from it and give it to my rabbit. No surprise it killed the parasites she had, apparently it could kill any creature on earth.

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Kat Hoth
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate them too, they seldom come off the first, or even second try.

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somnomania
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

these can be a real problem, but i can usually get them as long as i pull straight back on the part with the text on it. so you take it between two fingers, so it's lined up in front of you, and pull straight back, don't twist it or pull to one side. it doesn't always work, though.

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Alexis Bilodeau
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I so wanted the rainbow light but I just couldn't I JUST COULDN'T 😭

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Coleen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love these! I've never had a problem with them. I would nominate the inventor for sainthood. XD

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Jaykob Cole Plascencia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i pull it by the crease, basically longways, its easier than trying to pull it off the other direction

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Marcia Cash
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

University of Virginia offers a degree in Packaging Science. I think of them every time I struggle with "new & improved" disasters.

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Suzanne Haigh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These so annoy me, I end up stabbing them to relieve my stress.

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Thorfin Wolfsbane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone know you stab them with a knife then stick your finger in there and rip it off...what? We’re talking about bottle tabs? Uh, never mind

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Wouter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You obviously need to tear at a 90 degree angle from what this idiot has tried.

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Nikki Sevven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The bubble packs that over-the-counter medications come in are worse, especially if you have arthritis.

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Brandi VanSteenwyk
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's when you grab a sharp edge and run it around the inner brim of the top.

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Tracy Costa
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love these on drain cleaner. You have to resist using your teeth while you reach a finger into a bottle of stuff you shouldn't touch.

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Rae the lemon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You gotta begin to pull and then twist it to the side. That worked for me. 🤷‍♀️

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DerpTik
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the cheaper the product the worse the quality of the packaging and of the ingredients inside...the choice is yours lol

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The design is distracting. Yes, a captivating design is always a good thing, but there is a difference between captivating and distracting. "A distracting design tries too hard to capture the user’s eye. Instead of seamlessly integrating itself into the user’s life, it is constantly calling out for attention through obnoxious aesthetics or arbitrary functionality. The designs which pleasantly impact consumers subconsciously are generally better than those which impact consciously," the spokesperson explains.

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These Benches At My University Are Tilted Back And Have No Drainage System, So The Water Just Sits There For Up To Days After A Rainstorm

These Benches At My University Are Tilted Back And Have No Drainage System, So The Water Just Sits There For Up To Days After A Rainstorm

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#15

I Thought It Was A Horribly Stained Mattress Until I Focused On The Details

I Thought It Was A Horribly Stained Mattress Until I Focused On The Details

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no reason for intricate design on beds... they will always be covered

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The design is difficult to use. This characteristic differentiates from the first one in that it may be an intuitive product, but the actual act of using it is difficult.

"The coffee mug in the accompanying photo has a small 'handle' that not only looks nearly impossible to grip comfortably, but also has a groove which allows hot coffee to flow freely towards your fingers. Ergonomics is a key factor in well-designed products. If a user cannot physically connect with a product in a satisfying manner, that product is a bad design."

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#16

Ballroom Where Everyone Downstairs Can See Up Your Skirt

Ballroom Where Everyone Downstairs Can See Up Your Skirt

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#17

Plant Dyed Underwear On Etsy

Plant Dyed Underwear On Etsy

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#18

I Wonder How Many People Have Backed Into This Fire Hydrant

I Wonder How Many People Have Backed Into This Fire Hydrant

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The design is forgettable. "How often do you use badly designed products? Probably not very often because that product has been sitting in the back of your closet since you got it," the BeraTek Industries representative says. "Whether it be poor aesthetics or mediocre performance, thousands of products fall into the same forgettable trap. Instead of being a product that is useful or enjoyable to use, these products are so bland or useless that they leave no psychological impression on the user. Product design heavily relies on psychology, and the connection humans have with objects."

"To leave no psychological impression at all is to almost not even exist."

#19

It’s Supposed To Say “Heroes” Lol

It’s Supposed To Say “Heroes” Lol

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought it tried for 'herbes' (e.g. correct french for herbs), with the plants (which aren't herbs, but closer than heroes)!

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#20

These Mannequin Faces That Look Like They Want To K*ll You

These Mannequin Faces That Look Like They Want To K*ll You

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Origami Kit Where The Paper Has Already Been Folded To Fit In The Box

Origami Kit Where The Paper Has Already Been Folded To Fit In The Box

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The design is short-lived. Industry professionals measure a design's quality not only by aesthetics and usefulness but also by its lifespan.

"A bad design will have faults which render it useless quicker than a consumer would like. Many companies will purposely design products this way through planned obsolescence, however, I believe this is the wrong way to approach product design. My favorite products to use are ones that I have inherited from family or have been in my possession for years and still perform as well as when they were first bought. I believe the best products are those which can be used for a lifetime."

No design is perfect. But some are obviously crappier than others.

#22

Anna Had A Bit Too Much Botox And Hans Has Seen Some Stuff. Wouldn’t You Agree?

Anna Had A Bit Too Much Botox And Hans Has Seen Some Stuff. Wouldn’t You Agree?

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#23

10 Year Old Me Lighting Up Any Room In The Sims

10 Year Old Me Lighting Up Any Room In The Sims

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol Yes! But my sims only had the ceiling lights with fans, so lots of simulated breezes 😂

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#24

My Bedhead Has A Constantly Lit LED Built Into The Light Switch That Is Bright Enough To See The Entire Room With At Night. Fun Fact, Blue Light Is Most Likely To Mess With Your Brain's Ability To Sleep!

My Bedhead Has A Constantly Lit LED Built Into The Light Switch That Is Bright Enough To See The Entire Room With At Night. Fun Fact, Blue Light Is Most Likely To Mess With Your Brain's Ability To Sleep!

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#25

Black Kids Sale Friday Amsterdam

Black Kids Sale Friday Amsterdam

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the 1950s, Philadelphia police used the "Black Friday" term to refer to the day between Thanksgiving and the Army-Navy game. Huge crowds of shoppers and tourists went to the city that Friday, and cops had to work long hours to cover the crowds and traffic

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#26

This Elsa Backpack Has A Mask On It So You Can Wear It... But If It's On The Backpack, Elsa Looks Dead On The Inside

This Elsa Backpack Has A Mask On It So You Can Wear It... But If It's On The Backpack, Elsa Looks Dead On The Inside

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#28

Can’t Decide If This Pool Is For Giant Children Or Miniature St. Bernards

Can’t Decide If This Pool Is For Giant Children Or Miniature St. Bernards

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#29

Sandwich Board Advertising Seniors Day - Unfortunate Fastener Placement

Sandwich Board Advertising Seniors Day - Unfortunate Fastener Placement

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#30

My Oven Uses A Touchscreen, So Whenever I Open It, Steam Gets On The Touchscreen And Messes With The Settings

My Oven Uses A Touchscreen, So Whenever I Open It, Steam Gets On The Touchscreen And Messes With The Settings

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That reminds me of the touchless stereos in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. They have control field in the general area around them that are activated by gently waving your hands. They are the pinnacle of audio technology, where the goal was to improve the responsiveness of the controls. Thus they are incredibly difficult to set as every slight movement activates something else. While listening to music, you have to sit absolutely still.

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#32

Modern Living Condo For Sale. 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1/4 Kitchen

Modern Living Condo For Sale. 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1/4 Kitchen

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#34

A Moment Of Silence For All The Lost Correspondence And Keys

A Moment Of Silence For All The Lost Correspondence And Keys

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#37

This Guy In A Training Video At My Job Has 2 Moustaches

This Guy In A Training Video At My Job Has 2 Moustaches

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#39

Don't Come Stumbling In This House Drunk At Night. As Seen On Zillow

Don't Come Stumbling In This House Drunk At Night. As Seen On Zillow

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#41

"Moisturizing Gloves" Turn Your Hairy Elderly Hands Into Hairless Young Woman Hands

"Moisturizing Gloves" Turn Your Hairy Elderly Hands Into Hairless Young Woman Hands

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#42

The Placement Of The Pictures Makes It Look Like She Has A Giant Head

The Placement Of The Pictures Makes It Look Like She Has A Giant Head

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#44

Nothing Says "Welcome To Our Campsite" Like A Coffin-Shaped Cookies

Nothing Says "Welcome To Our Campsite" Like A Coffin-Shaped Cookies

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#45

Color Indicators In This Graph Doesn't Do Anything

Color Indicators In This Graph Doesn't Do Anything

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#46

Healthy Smoothies For Everyone

Healthy Smoothies For Everyone

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#47

People Will Never Learn To Not Put Faces In Corners

People Will Never Learn To Not Put Faces In Corners

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#48

A Dollar Store Easter Toy That Shoots Foam Balls. But It's Not His Mouth, And It's Not His Nose

A Dollar Store Easter Toy That Shoots Foam Balls. But It's Not His Mouth, And It's Not His Nose

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#49

This Rayquaza Figure That Looks Like It's Projectile Vomiting

This Rayquaza Figure That Looks Like It's Projectile Vomiting

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#50

How They Think This Man's "Before" Chin Should Look Like

How They Think This Man's "Before" Chin Should Look Like

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok genuinely funny one. I actually snorted cause I am dead inside.

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