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69 Times Creative And Unique Designs Ended Up Being Impractical, Annoying Or Even Dangerous (New Pics)
Design is a field that runs on creativity. But as with anything, too much of a good thing can quickly become a bad thing—and it turns out, you can absolutely have way too much creativity.
If you need proof, look no further than r/DesignDesign, a subreddit dedicated to what happens when designers try a little too hard and end up with something nobody can actually use. We’ve rounded up some of the funniest and worst offenders below. Scroll down and upvote the ones that left you the most baffled.
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#1
Having To Scan A Qr Code In Case Of Emergency
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#2
What Is Even The Goal Of The Photographer Here?
#3
Expect To Respect
#4
This Is Probably The Funniest And Weirdest Washroom Sign
#5
Why Does The Logo Look Like It Belongs To A Keratin-Enriched Conditioner Bottle?
#6
Cliff Cup
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 day ago (edited)
This is a very clever rock-climbing thing. I don't do it myself, but I can really see how this would be amazing for anyone into rock-climbing.
#7
Handrail With Gaps And Sharp Edges
#8
Panthermobile
#9
What Is This Oddly Shaped Sink Used For?
#10
This Clock When Its 12
#11
This “Dynamic” Clock
Carrie de Luka 1 day ago
The visual embodiment of my brain on a bad day... crowded, overwhelmed, muddled and impossible to get right. 🫤
#12
It's Got Design In The Name!
#13
Open / Closed Door Sign
#14
Blueberry Casserole
Becky Samuel 23 hours ago
They're not supposed to be used as handles. They stop your oven gloves from sliding off the top as you lovingly cradle the pot between your hands.
#15
A Bathroom Sign My Friend Came Across
#16
This Was The “Sink” In A Restaurant
#17
Opaque Bottle Has Drinking Goal Marks
#18
This Whisky Glass
#19
This Handrail
#20
Fully Transparent Urinal Glass Partition. More Stupid Than Interesting Imo
#21
Square Toilet Is Really Uncomfortable
#23
The Entire Hotel Room Lights Up When Someone Turns On The Bathroom Light
#24
Just Saw This Bench Made Of Playground Slide
Stephanie Did It 1 day ago
Oh boy, freshly grilled thighs in summer or flagpole b**t in winter!
#25
Rip White Shirts
Beak Hookage 1 day ago
I knew someone who owned a mug with a hole in it a bit like this. It was specifically a left-handed mug. A right-hander who used it would get the drink all over themselves while a lefty would be fine.
#26
Sunglasses, Mask, Face Shield
#27
A Story A Is Will Deal Storr
#28
This House, Where You Will Never See Any Sun Or Sky, Complete With Unusable Pool
#29
Local Burger Place’s Graphic Menu
#30
W The In R
#31
Chairs In Despair
#32
Coffee Table With Bonus Mountain Range
#33
The Dune Popcorn Bucket
#34
Because People Love Sitting On Bike Seats When They Don’t Have To
#35
So That's The Opposite Of A Pocket Watch
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 day ago
If only there was a more sensible and comfortable place to strap on a watch, eh?
#36
What Is Supposed To Be Good In This Design?
#39
Minimalist Nativity Sets
#40
This Is A $1,000 Armchair
#41
Why Ux Research Is Important It Really Is!!
#42
This Keyboard With Blurry Keycaps Made To Look Like Early 3D Video Game Graphics
Beak Hookage 1 day ago
aka the keyboard that makes users think they've forgotten their glasses or are in need of glasses.
#43
Great Ergonomics
#44
The Forks They Had At The Restaurant This Guy Went To
#45
Beer Qr Code Doesn't Work With Most Qr Scanners
#46
Is This Too Literal?
#47
Floor Mat With Folding-Up Furniture
#49
Star War
#50
Achieve Ylur Dreams
#51
New Store At My Mall. I Have No Idea What Its Called
#52
I’m Bothered By Like Three Things
Beak Hookage 1 day ago (edited)
MOPPYA AND MNANA. Sounds like the name of a children's TV show from the 90s.
#53
The Most Important Information Is Harder To Read Than The Regular Font
#54
This Simpsons Mug
#55
Creature Cups
#56
Re-Imagining The Egg Carton
#57
Meatball Plate By Gustav Westman X IKEA
#59
Surely These Uncustomisable Chocolate Squares Belong Here?
Bill Swallow 1 day ago
Forget the lines and just take a big ol' chomp outta whereever. It all tastes the same.
#60
"Hoopla" Doughnuts Made With "Doughnut Quarters" Apparently
#61
Idk If This Fits In Here But Hey
#62
Worst Designed Remote Ever
#63
A Sink That... Sinks?
#64
New Brutalism By In Vivo
#65
"Wonderfully" Designed Staircase
#66
Man Ray Chess Set (1926)
#67
These Sliding Door Handles (Tilted Top = Unlocked, Straight = Locked)
#68
I Mean, Someone Did This On Purpose, Right?
#69
Found At My Doctor Today - I Think It's A Umbrella Holder
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Mrreoww 1 day ago (edited)
I think I’ve shared this photo once a long time ago, but I went to a restaurant once and they served the drinks like this. (image in reply)
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