A lot of time, effort and money are spent with designing things—from
ad and print layouts to buildings and everyday items. Form and function are key, so
consumers can ultimately have the best experience.
Woman: We just need to brainstorm 5 ideas. Man: But to be safe,
let’s come up with 50. Woman: Let’s make it a hundred.
But some designs just leave you questioning how they even got past the drawing board!
Prepare to laugh as we countdown these 12 Most Epic Design Fails!
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#12: Ads in Vans
More and more brands are putting their logos on buses, trains and trucks to get
those eyeballs. But vehicles with sliding doors are little trickier,
as you’ll see in these ads that missed the mark with their guerilla marketing.
Starbucks is known for their sometimes tongue-in-cheek approach to their billboards
and adverts. So whether or not this van sticker is actually intentional is up for debate.
Good thing it has that signature mermaid logo. But what if you’re
a local company that doesn’t have as much brand recall? Well, all I can say is don’t be
like Pendennis Shipyard and pay extra attention to those sliding doors!
Well, at least the posh yacht company turned their blunder into a brilliant opportunity,
by doing the ice bucket challenge to raise awareness for… testicular cancer!
And in case you need more proof of how those sliding doors could jumble up your
brand messaging, take a cue from this Habitat for Humanity ad that
doesn’t sound so “humanitarian” when the doors are wide open.
Keep watching because our number one pick was actually used in one of the
most anticipated sporting events in the world! Imagine the horror!
#11: Toilet Humor
Don’t you just hate it when you run out of toilet paper while doing your business?
Well, if you’re in one of these weirdly designed bathrooms,
that’s actually the least of your worries.
In these bathroom stalls, privacy has completely gone down the drain.
This translucent bathroom door fares a little better…
as long as your clingy toddler doesn’t bury their head into it!
You’d think that with all the advancements in modern technology, we’ve already figured
out the perfect distance from the floor when installing stall doors. And yet, here we are.
When it comes to interior design, there’s bad taste, and then there are awful design choices
that just scream, “why???” because they’re just so… crappy! For lack of a better term.
Aaah, finally… a normal looking toilet! And it even has those safety rails! Never mind that
the toilet paper holder is miles away. There are freaking handrails! Check your priorities, people!
#10: Elevators from Hell
You might be wondering, how difficult could it be to arrange elevator buttons,
right? But there must really be a special course just dedicated for how to install
them. And the people who installed these ones obviously flunked it.
As if the confusing arrangement of floor buttons isn’t enough, some lifts even have
mind-boggling instructions that seem to say, “Go take the stairs more often, you lazy dog.”
Where’s the emergency button? Let us out of here!
#9: Knocked Up
Take a look at this ad from a Belgian brand of pregnancy test. See anything wrong with it?
Maybe the creepy expression on the guy’s face? The way he awkwardly grabs his wife’s shoulder?
Or perhaps you’re confused whether the woman is actually happy or sad about the test result?
All I know is, if you’re still taking a PT when you already got a watermelon-sized baby bump,
then maybe you should go see a shrink first before an OB-GYN.
#8: “Space” Race
Graphic designers know all too well the importance of “kerning” or the
careful placing of spaces between letters and words, because you don’t
want your customers to get the wrong idea. For instance, proper kerning will tell you:
That this is a consignment shop for kiddie stuff and not a clinic for transitioning toddlers.
That this is a PC repair shop rather than a sex toy shop—yes, despite the logo!
And that these are Japanese mushrooms and not some dehydrated poop.
#7: Frontpage Flubs
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a local publication or a national
daily. Layout disasters are bound to happen!
Just like the time when The Daily Telegraph ran a photo of The Queen with the Duchesses of Cornwall
and Cambridge… above an unrelated headline about witchcraft! Awkward!
Elizabeth: But isn’t that all I am, Prime Minister? A tribal leader in eccentric costume.
Now this Belfast Telegraph’s holiday contest looks exciting! No wonder they placed the ad
in the frontpage! And nothing says holiday spirit more than a sinking cruise ship.
And taking the prize for the most offensive layout disaster ever is this Orange County magazine,
that didn’t seem to realize their mag’s name “Where” could easily be mistaken for another word.
#6: Before and After
Taking Before and After shots is one of the oldest tricks in the marketing playbook.
But there’s a thin line between exaggerating the truth and just blatant false advertising.
“I can’t lie”
You be the judge whether this school just offers harmless recreation programs… or
they actually experiment on children under the guise of a summer camp.
Meanwhile, Invisalign has become one of the hottest trends in dentistry. A lot of YouTubers
and celebs swear by this innovative alternative to metal braces! Thankfully, they have all these
influencers attesting to the effectiveness of their product, because if I were to base
it solely on this poster, I’d think Invisalign is just one huge scam. Thanks, but no thanks Brandon.
#5: Crazy Leash
So, what do you think of this unique dog leash gun? Yay or nay?
I’m honestly not mad at it at all!
Especially when your pooch does the number 2 out on the street and you have to scrape it off.
At least you can reclaim some of your dignity while firing imaginary rounds at your pup.
But then again, you’ll have to steer clear of cops if you don’t wanna be
mistaken for a gun-toting, animal-abusing madman.
#4: Weird Floaty Thing
Pop quiz! Guess what this item is. Clue: It’s luxuriously soft,
extremely comfortable, comes in various colors and a must-have when you’re out in the pool!
Tadaa! It’s a pool floater!
But I wouldn’t blame you if you if you actually thought it was a giant maxi pad.
I’m assuming there were no women during the focus group?
It doesn’t help either that some reviewers say it actually absorbs water.
Stayfree called! They want their mascot costume back, immediately!
#3: Westminster Bridge
The Westminster bridge has become a popular tourist spot in London in recent years,
especially when the sun is up. Why you ask?
Because if you’re lucky and you pass by the bridge at the right time of the day,
you’ll be rewarded with this breathtaking sight.
Unfortunately, when the bridge was refurbished in the mid 2000s,
the builders didn’t realize the iron fascias would cast some, uh… naughty shadows. When in London,
do check it out if you want to see a different kind of Big Ben.
#2: Trunks Trouble
Ooh, is that a flag? Or are you just happy to see me?
Singapore’s water polo team got into hot water when they
competed in the 2010 Asian Games. Not because they didn’t train well,
or they lost a couple of matches. But because they sported these questionable swim trunks.
It could be argued though hat there’s nothing inherently wrong with them if
you’re not dirty-minded, but tell that to the SG Information Ministry
who castigated the team for their “inappropriately-designed” swimwear.
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#1: Flammable Water Bottle
The World Cup is one of the biggest and most anticipated sporting events
in the world, not to mention, one of the most profitable too!
Especially for companies who want to cash in on all the exciting football action.
This Russian water brand thought they scored a goal when they came
up with these unique soccer ball-shaped water bottles. Looks pretty cool, right?
They do make for a good souvenir too! Just be careful not to leave it under
the sun though! Because these bad boys can actually start a freaking fire!
And this demo video shows just how quickly it could ignite a box of matches!
Props for the clever design,
but you don’t wanna be accidentally burning people at the stadium, do you?!
So, which of these epic design fails made you shake your head in
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