30 People Share Mistakes Made By Designers And Architects Who Prioritized Aesthetics Over Functionality
Just because plants look good on a kitchen platform doesn't mean it's a great place to plant.
It's a great thing to think outside the box and be creative, you know. Few people are born with that talent, but some start abusing it by coming up with strange ideas that are practically useless.
Remember Prada's mid-calf mukluks or Malaysia's First World Hotel? I wonder what the designers and architects were thinking, honestly.
Do you know what designers and architects often forget? That the ideas they come up with are meant for people to use.
They often prioritize aesthetics over functionality and charge a fortune for something that common people like you and me won't even be able to use properly.
Remember half toilets or boob lights? When you hire an architect, you want them to keep you in mind when they're building something.
Every little detail matters. Imagine if you're a tall guy and the architect built smaller doors because they're aesthetically more pleasing.
That reminds me of a house I visited a couple of months ago. The staircase in that house nearly killed me because the designer didn't think it was important to separate the floor color from the color of the steps.
Now they have a floor runner that screams safety. Architects and designers need to keep people in mind when they come up with ideas.
As I said, there's nothing wrong with creativity, but for the love of God, have mercy on the people using the things you make. With that, let's look at 30 mistakes architects and designers have made for not keeping people in mind.
The ponytail and bun struggle is real.
Priya_HReally depends on the client's budget, I guess.
thatsmyfullnameCommon sense is a waning commodity, y'all.
daellelynn
There shouldn't have been a fight, and it's not a matter of 'if' either.
manndaraee
Those are the worst, honestly.
courtnaymarieg
Well, nothing's perfect, I guess.
rumpbackwhale
True that.
WaitressTweets
True, it's horrible and not built right.
jawillia11
Long gone are the days when we'd take pride in practical architects.
Tikon2000
What gaps? We've got hooks too, but only good enough for a light scarf.
jamaicanjogger
It's disgusting too.
laurengoodwitch
This is some good info right here.
ShekinahCanCook
That makes cleaning even harder.
Direrain72
Exactly.
BreadMeat
It's not, and there should be one. Where else would we hang our purses? SMH.
Lenabanks4real
Well, that sucks.
emmmmmmber
Not only are glass walls distracting, but they are also an invasion of privacy.
biancaanchor
Oh, poop.
snittens
This is scary.
k_fernholz
Oh, I can relate.
tealwaxelbaum
Well, you answered your question, I guess. I have nothing to say.
hats_n_politics
ROFL.
MissKitTKat1
That's disgusting.
NotAcquiescing
Not cool.
BobOzier
Twice the work for the same pay.
belehakalife
The maintenance would be super expensive too.
Wishful_Thinker
Defeats the whole 'state of the art' purpose.
Jessica_Kate_91
In 2024? Maybe she meant 2004 or 2014, unless she's a time traveler.
k_fernholz
A cliffhanger. I don't know if that was a good design or a bad one.
kcarroll9
She has a point.
youfoundbethany
Have you ever suffered the wrath of an architect or a designer? I'd love to know what you've gone through because they didn't keep your preferences in mind.
In fact, I've started feeling sorry for you because after spending the money, you're still questioning the purpose of your life.
It's crazy how architect brands and top designer companies make products that look good but are completely useless for people. If you're going to make something, keep people in mind, at the very least!
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