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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
This Handrail
#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
The Entire Hotel Room Lights Up When Someone Turns On The Bathroom Light
#7
Cliff Cup
Zig Zag Wanderer 4 days 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.
#8
Handrail With Gaps And Sharp Edges
#9
This “Dynamic” Clock
Carrie de Luka 5 days ago
The visual embodiment of my brain on a bad day... crowded, overwhelmed, muddled and impossible to get right. 🫤
#10
Expect To Respect
#11
Open / Closed Door Sign
#12
This Was The “Sink” In A Restaurant
#13
What Is This Oddly Shaped Sink Used For?
#14
This Whisky Glass
#15
Opaque Bottle Has Drinking Goal Marks
#16
Panthermobile
#17
Sunglasses, Mask, Face Shield
#18
Fully Transparent Urinal Glass Partition. More Stupid Than Interesting Imo
#19
This Clock When Its 12
#20
Rip White Shirts
Beak Hookage 5 days 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.
#21
Just Saw This Bench Made Of Playground Slide
Stephanie Did It 5 days ago (edited)
Oh boy, freshly grilled thighs in summer or flagpole bottom in winter!
#22
Square Toilet Is Really Uncomfortable
#23
Coffee Table With Bonus Mountain Range
#24
Blueberry Casserole
Becky Samuel 4 days 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.
#25
A Bathroom Sign My Friend Came Across
#26
This House, Where You Will Never See Any Sun Or Sky, Complete With Unusable Pool
#27
It's Got Design In The Name!
#29
Because People Love Sitting On Bike Seats When They Don’t Have To
#30
A Story A Is Will Deal Storr
#32
Chairs In Despair
#33
So That's The Opposite Of A Pocket Watch
Zig Zag Wanderer 4 days ago
If only there was a more sensible and comfortable place to strap on a watch, eh?
#34
What Is Supposed To Be Good In This Design?
#35
Local Burger Place’s Graphic Menu
#36
W The In R
#37
Why Ux Research Is Important It Really Is!!
#38
The Dune Popcorn Bucket
#39
This Keyboard With Blurry Keycaps Made To Look Like Early 3D Video Game Graphics
Beak Hookage 5 days ago
aka the keyboard that makes users think they've forgotten their glasses or are in need of glasses.
#40
Minimalist Nativity Sets
#42
Floor Mat With Folding-Up Furniture
#43
This Is A $1,000 Armchair
#44
Great Ergonomics
#45
The Forks They Had At The Restaurant This Guy Went To
#46
Is This Too Literal?
#47
No One Can See Your Cards, Including You
#48
This Simpsons Mug
#49
Creature Cups
#50
New Store At My Mall. I Have No Idea What Its Called
#51
I’m Bothered By Like Three Things
Beak Hookage 5 days ago (edited)
MOPPYA AND MNANA. Sounds like the name of a children's TV show from the 90s.
#52
Beer Qr Code Doesn't Work With Most Qr Scanners
#53
Achieve Ylur Dreams
#54
The Most Important Information Is Harder To Read Than The Regular Font
#55
Star War
#56
Re-Imagining The Egg Carton
#57
Meatball Plate By Gustav Westman X IKEA
#58
"Wonderfully" Designed Staircase
#59
Worst Designed Remote Ever
#60
Surely These Uncustomisable Chocolate Squares Belong Here?
Bill Swallow 4 days ago
Forget the lines and just take a big ol' chomp outta whereever. It all tastes the same.
#61
Idk If This Fits In Here But Hey
#62
A Sink That... Sinks?
#63
These Sliding Door Handles (Tilted Top = Unlocked, Straight = Locked)
#64
"Hoopla" Doughnuts Made With "Doughnut Quarters" Apparently
#65
Found At My Doctor Today - I Think It's A Umbrella Holder
#67
New Brutalism By In Vivo
#68
I Mean, Someone Did This On Purpose, Right?
#69
Man Ray Chess Set (1926)
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Mrreoww 5 days 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)
Jaya 1 day ago
Just dunk your head into it and drink like that, like a pig eating from a trough 😉
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Mrreoww 5 days 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)
Jaya 1 day ago
Just dunk your head into it and drink like that, like a pig eating from a trough 😉
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