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As chaotician Ian Malcolm (played, famously, by Jeff Goldblum) states in Jurassic Park, some people spend too long “with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” In the case of the film (and book) there were multiple deaths, but generally, when engineers and designers don’t think about limitations they end up making things that are just confusing.

The “Design Design” group is dedicated to shaming and mocking some of the most overdesigned, overengineered items out there. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the worst examples and share your own thoughts in the comments section below.

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    This Bread Knife In A Swiss Restaurant Has A Silhouette Of The Major Peaks In Switzerland

    This Bread Knife In A Swiss Restaurant Has A Silhouette Of The Major Peaks In Switzerland

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    Ace
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    3 weeks ago

    Available with a variety of mountain peak landscapes. https://www.panoramaknife.ch/en/#

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    Sometimes less really is more, particularly in cases where the designer can’t explain the purpose of “more.” Sometimes there are reasons to overdesign things, but generally, this is just a waste of resources or, even worse, just a means to impress investors.

    Take the infamous case of the Juicero. Founded in 2013, the company pitched a high-tech, innovative juicing press. Users would have to use special packs of fruits and vegetables, each marked with a QR code that the machine would read before turning it into fresh juice. So far so good, right?

    #4

    This Is Probably The Funniest And Weirdest Washroom Sign

    This Is Probably The Funniest And Weirdest Washroom Sign

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    Shelli Aderman
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one makes more sense than the ones above. Sit or stand. DONE!!👍🏻

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    #5

    1960 Bmw Isetta

    1960 Bmw Isetta

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    Barong
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These cars are awesome especially considering they were built for consumers of post war Europe as demand grew for inexpensive personal vehicles. The Suez Crisis cause a surge in oil prices and these efficient vehicles offered an economical way for people to travel. Other unique microcars of the period include the Kleinschnittger F125, Daihatsu Bee, Heinkel Kabine, Peel p50, and the Messerschmitt KR200,

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    First of all, the machine was priced at $699 in march of 2016, making it a pretty exclusive piece of tech to have in your home. Sales were not great and by 2017, it was being sold for $200 dollars less. Why were wealthy, health obsessed folks not buying it? Well, in 2017, Bloomberg News revealed that the juice packs could just as easily be juiced by hand, making the device practically useless.

    #7

    The Look Of This Office Building

    The Look Of This Office Building

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    This Speedometer

    This Speedometer

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    Robin Roper
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But officer, I thought I was driving at Bear and have no idea how I started going Kangaroo.

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    #9

    Thank You To The Designers

    Thank You To The Designers

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    This would be embarrassing enough, but what makes it so much worse is that the company had 120 million dollars of funding, all for a machine that did… nothing. Just a classic case of not stopping and considering simple questions like “does this juicer actually do anything?” and “does a juicer need to be connected to Wi-Fi at all times?”

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    #11

    Why Does The Logo Look Like It Belongs To A Keratin-Enriched Conditioner Bottle?

    Why Does The Logo Look Like It Belongs To A Keratin-Enriched Conditioner Bottle?

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    Jrog
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because that's an Olympic flame in the negative space, and a hint to the beauty, fashion and class Paris is known for. The font is a recall to Art Nouveau. Design-wise, it's a very well made logo.

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    #12

    Minimalist Nativity Sets

    Minimalist Nativity Sets

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    #13

    What Is Even The Goal Of The Photographer Here?

    What Is Even The Goal Of The Photographer Here?

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    #14

    There Must Be A Reason Design People Are So Obsessed With Stairs

    There Must Be A Reason Design People Are So Obsessed With Stairs

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    pineapple87
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I think about when I see stuff like this is "imagine trying to clean that" - or in this case, under that

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    #16

    Coffee Table With Bonus Mountain Range

    Coffee Table With Bonus Mountain Range

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    #17

    Sunglasses, Mask, Face Shield

    Sunglasses, Mask, Face Shield

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    #18

    This Is What Happens When You Let An Architect With Too Much Free Time Loose

    This Is What Happens When You Let An Architect With Too Much Free Time Loose

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    #20

    Logo For The Family Federation For World Peace And Unification Found Across The Street From My Apartment Appears To Contain B***s

    Logo For The Family Federation For World Peace And Unification Found Across The Street From My Apartment Appears To Contain B***s

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    #21

    A Sink That... Sinks?

    A Sink That... Sinks?

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    #22

    This Complicated Chair

    This Complicated Chair

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    Jaya
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks really ugly (in my opinion) and weird, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's actually a really nice thing to sit on and read in this position, or if it's one of those seats that's actually really good for your body.

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    #24

    This Handrail

    This Handrail

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    Jaya
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks nice. And I bet kids have a lot of fun with this.

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    #25

    This Restaurant Has Their Salt And Pepper In Pill Form

    This Restaurant Has Their Salt And Pepper In Pill Form

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    #26

    Handrail With Gaps And Sharp Edges

    Handrail With Gaps And Sharp Edges

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    #29

    Having To Scan A Qr Code In Case Of Emergency

    Having To Scan A Qr Code In Case Of Emergency

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    #32

    Another One

    Another One

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    Shelli Aderman
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um… is the one on the left shrugging shoulders, or indicating big boobs? And is the one on the right supposed to be hands on hips, or a penis with testicles? I HAVE QUESTIONS! 🤣

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    #33

    Because People Love Sitting On Bike Seats When They Don’t Have To

    Because People Love Sitting On Bike Seats When They Don’t Have To

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    Grazina Strolia
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is furniture designed to move people along quickly. Maybe a charging area at an airport? Charge your phone, charge your laptop, >MOVE< to make space for the next person.

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    #34

    Chairs In Despair

    Chairs In Despair

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    Misslittle
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like someone tried using the moveobjects cheat in sims.

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    #35

    Dangling A Toilet Above Another Toilet

    Dangling A Toilet Above Another Toilet

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    Tabitha
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh great. A piece of heavy porcelain over my head that could fall on me any time. Sure, THAT will make sitting on the throne a whole lot better. Uh-huh. (/s, ffs)

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    #36

    A Ladder Innovation

    A Ladder Innovation

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    This Wavy Sidewalk Is More Fun And Less Practical

    This Wavy Sidewalk Is More Fun And Less Practical

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    Verfin22
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see moving away from the trees so roots don't break thru eventually, but still keep the other side straight. Must be a b***h to upkeep if your grass.

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    #38

    The Forks They Had At The Restaurant This Guy Went To

    The Forks They Had At The Restaurant This Guy Went To

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    #39

    Design First. Design Second. Safety Third

    Design First. Design Second. Safety Third

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    #40

    Who Designed This Mouse? I Tried It And It Is As Uncomfortable Ad It Looks

    Who Designed This Mouse? I Tried It And It Is As Uncomfortable Ad It Looks

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    Looks Comfortable

    Looks Comfortable

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    Tabitha
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beetlejuice-inspired? I mean, it really does look like one of Delia’s designs.

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    #43

    What Is This Oddly Shaped Sink Used For?

    What Is This Oddly Shaped Sink Used For?

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    #45

    A Modern Floating Staircase With Wooden Steps

    A Modern Floating Staircase With Wooden Steps

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    #46

    Just Saw This Bench Made Of Playground Slide

    Just Saw This Bench Made Of Playground Slide

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    #48

    A Ring With A Candle In It

    A Ring With A Candle In It

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    #49

    Fully Transparent Urinal Glass Partition. More Cr*ppy Than Interesting Imo

    Fully Transparent Urinal Glass Partition. More Cr*ppy Than Interesting Imo

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    #50

    This Is A $1,000 Armchair

    This Is A $1,000 Armchair

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    G A
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's....spectacular. I don't know if I hate it or if I love it....

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    #51

    How Are You Supposed To Know Which Bathroom To Use??

    How Are You Supposed To Know Which Bathroom To Use??

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    G A
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's pretty obvious what the intent is. You might well not like it though.

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    #52

    Hmmm

    Hmmm

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    Atom Bohr
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the same image as the crouching person and the standing person, except with different signs and people added. Seems fake

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    #53

    Inspired By Another Building Post, I Present The Ugliest Building I Have Ever Seen

    Inspired By Another Building Post, I Present The Ugliest Building I Have Ever Seen

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    #54

    This Bundle Of Planks Being Passed Off As A Coffee Table

    This Bundle Of Planks Being Passed Off As A Coffee Table

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    #56

    Here, Now You’re Bottom From The Started

    Here, Now You’re Bottom From The Started

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    Lost Panda
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read it like you read the markings on the road.. .as they come at you

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    #57

    No One Can See Your Cards, Including You

    No One Can See Your Cards, Including You

    Symbols only visible if you hold a light to it at just the right angle. Purchased at RISD a decade ago.

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

    Well surely you realised when you were buying them they weren't a normal pack of cards?

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    #58

    Troye Sivan’s Lifestyle Brand Is Selling A $610 “Bottomless Bowl.”

    Troye Sivan’s Lifestyle Brand Is Selling A $610 “Bottomless Bowl.”

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    #59

    This House, Where You Will Never See Any Sun Or Sky, Complete With Unusable Pool

    This House, Where You Will Never See Any Sun Or Sky, Complete With Unusable Pool

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    Jrog
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a rendering for a series of extreme architectural design for unusual residential houses. It is not a real house, and is not intended for actual building. Design by Takei Nabeshima Architects for the Solo House project, that was intended to create extreme rental properties. Only 2 pretty modest ones were built out of two dozen unrealistic designs

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    #60

    'minimum' - Please Let Me Know What You Think

    'minimum' - Please Let Me Know What You Think

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    BrunoVI
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No worse than carolinian blackletter script from the medieval era. Look it up; not just the modern computer font vaguely reminiscent of it

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    #62

    Server Had To Go Around And Tell Everyone At The Table That The Sharp Side Is The Flat (Top) Side

    Server Had To Go Around And Tell Everyone At The Table That The Sharp Side Is The Flat (Top) Side

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    PattonPawter
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    whoever was on the fork design post asking what the knife looked like…here’s your answer

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    #64

    Tried Holding These Mugs But The Handle Made It Unnecessarily Hard To Do So

    Tried Holding These Mugs But The Handle Made It Unnecessarily Hard To Do So

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    #65

    For The Beer-Drinker Who Hates Drinking Beer

    For The Beer-Drinker Who Hates Drinking Beer

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    #69

    The Lampshade Is Not Something That Needs To Be Reinvented

    The Lampshade Is Not Something That Needs To Be Reinvented

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    #71

    Salt & Pepper Shakers Designed To Look Like Grinders. They Had To Add Instructions

    Salt & Pepper Shakers Designed To Look Like Grinders. They Had To Add Instructions

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    #73

    My New Laptop's Keyboard Has The R And E Intentionally Printed Backwards

    My New Laptop's Keyboard Has The R And E Intentionally Printed Backwards

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    #74

    Demistella Console Table By Ettore Sottsass For Up&up (Italy, 1990)

    Demistella Console Table By Ettore Sottsass For Up&up (Italy, 1990)

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    UncleJohn3000
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have 1 minute in the marble cut off pile to make a piece of 'art.' Go!

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    #76

    Square Toilet Is Really Uncomfortable

    Square Toilet Is Really Uncomfortable

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    #77

    This Lift's Jumbled Floor Indicator

    This Lift's Jumbled Floor Indicator

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    G A
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not jumbled at all. Clearly goes upwards on a slant AND lights up.

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    #78

    This Cup I Got At A Brunch It Also Leans Towards You

    This Cup I Got At A Brunch It Also Leans Towards You

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    #79

    This Trashbin At My Dentist

    This Trashbin At My Dentist

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    #80

    The Rustic Asthetic Is Not Worth The Incredible Discomfort Of These Arm Rests

    The Rustic Asthetic Is Not Worth The Incredible Discomfort Of These Arm Rests

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    Lawrence
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen similar but where the lashing goes through sub-surface holes, drilled to accommodate. This design makes no sense.

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    #81

    Ashtray Chair, Copenhagen, Denmark