50 Designs That Totally Deserve Prison Time, But An Online Group Has Decided To Shame Them First

All of us experience times in our lives when we look around in disbelief, wondering where all the quality went and why we are surrounded by shoddy, ugly rubbish. Theodore Sturgeon, an American science fiction writer and critic, is credited with the notion that "ninety percent of everything" will be garbage. "In any field, there will always be a significant amount of mediocrity," notes Dr. Dan Ariely, a behavioral economist. This concept is well known and impacts all facets of life, including design. Online communities often emerge to address these issues, showcasing design blunders and encouraging creativity. Since its creation in 2011, one such platform has amassed an impressive following. There are many wonderful aspects of this internet group, where members are encouraged to be original and innovative. As a result, if you're a new user, reviewing the top posts can provide valuable insights into what not to share. "Fresh perspectives are always welcomed," emphasizes Gretchen Rubin, a happiness researcher. Even if they appear poor on the surface, certain designs can hold value, according to the community's insights. In other words, it's an online space dedicated to highlighting the most epic and infamous design blunders, from embarrassing to downright absurd. You can enjoy our list of the most recent worst offenders.

1. This Infographic Uses Blue For Hot And Red For Cold

firstfatmaninspace

2. The Sweater I Bought Cannot Be Maintained

FuzzboarEKKO

3. The Last Two Steps On These Stairs Are Higher Than The Previous 50

david_pridson

4. I Now Have Trust Issues With Cooking Instructions

bartolemew

5. At Least It's Padded?

cheekymrs

6. The Land Is Blue And The Water Is White. I Am Not Proud To Say That I Spent Multiple Minutes Trying To Figure Out Why All The Cities Were Underwater

meme_planet_13

7. Just Feel Bad About This One, Good Intentions Gone Wrong

toastisfree

8. Probably The Worst Logo I've Ever Seen. It's For A Plastic Surgeon

Phedericus

9. This Shooting Range Ad That Shows A Gun Firing A Cartridge

chonk_dogg

10. Horse With Eyes On Front Of Its Head

Better_Weakness7239

11. Fall Is My Favorite Season

martrocks

12. The Handle Of This Pan Is Heavier Than The Pan Itself, Making It Fall Over Immediately

Hell_Awaitz

13. There Is No Way To Complete The Puzzle

Heam21

14. Tie-Dye Socks That Look Like Someone Used Them As Toilet Paper

Professional_Lunch43

15. Prizes On Offer At The Clinic

BaronVonStretchmark

16. Restaurant Bathroom Sink, Made From... Wood

duucfho

17. Slippery When Wet, I Fell Down Just Looking At The Picture

KlassyKlutz

18. Arms (Found On A Cruise Ship I Was On Last Week)

Go_Crazyyy

19. Good Old 'London

Cybersponge94

20. Fly To Europe And Have A Stroke

DucksToo22

21. For Reasons Unknown, South America Has Completely Been Replaced By Africa

logstain

22. This Poor Design On A Real Estate Agent's Building

wanderingbrother

23. Each Of The Blue Dots On This Fire Escape Map Says 'You Are Here'

EmmaStonewallJackson

24. Stainless Steel Bench At The Beach. The Temperature Today Is 31°C

unfederica

25. The Words They Chose To Have Standout Color

hansolo625

26. Quite The Opposite Of An Open Concept Kitchen

Dahneeze

27. Door Knockers On Glass 👌🏻

llandbeforeslime

28. One Is A Toilet Cleaner, The Other Is For Washing Dishes. Choose Wisely

Jonlevy93

29. This Double-Sided Exit Sign

superaa

30. Probably Wouldn't Be Such A Bad Idea If Every Angle Wasn't Slightly Off

Any-Classic-5733

31. Someone Put Up This Sign On A Corner Near Me

tactiphile

32. Simultaneously Too High And Too Low - This Dress

Tessa7

33. 'Thou Shalt Use 24 Point Font. Thou Shalt Not Use 23 Unless Immediately Proceeding To 24. 22 Is Right Out!'

Fazioliphotography

34. Toilets For Disabled People Are Located Upstairs In A Restaurant In Stockholm

momo_power

35. This Map At A Coffee Shop

Holzweg34

36. May I Have A Wednesday, Please

_Goodrandom

37. I'll Take Your Sofa Kitchen And Raise You This Tangled Line Kitchen (With Line-Covered Appliances Hidden Against The Wall)

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38. My Son Who Just Started To Read, 'Hell Baby. Hell Baby. Hell Baby!!!'

Hopeful_Relative_494

39. Whoever Edited This Photo To Sell D&D Dice On Facebook Doesn't Know What They're Actually Used For

missmaggy2u

40. Pikachu, What Have They Done To You!?

Mellowlyhunger347

41. Mmm Yes, I Sure Do Love Living In Tevas

TheAverageYBAJoe

42. Neighbors Went Upscale In Their Sidewalk Replacement, But Picked Incredibly Slippery Pavers

KSMO

43. Ad On The Road That Imitates Real Street Signs

AboutHelpTools3

44. My Grandma Bought A Condo That Was Built In 2018; I Just Noticed This

dbnrdaily

45. A Life-Changing Experience

froopy_doo

46. Ride On Space Ship

pruaga

47. Hotel Room Light Switch Hidden Behind Pillows, So You Wake Up Inexplicably In The Middle Of The Night

philfr42

48. Every One Of Them Is Playing On The Wrong Side Of The Capo

MikeOwen91

49. Business Center Logo Looks Like A Guy Taking A Dump

bernardo15

50. Sock Model Not Wearing Socks

DressedNuthatch

Being a competent designer requires excellent communication skills and in-depth subject understanding. But these individuals just did a sloppy job.

Please feel free to stop by the comments section in the meantime and let us know which of the designs on this list you liked or loathed the most. What are your top picks for the positions as we have our selections in mind.