20 Awful Designs That Are The Epitome Of Bad

Not everyone should be designing things that occupy our world. In fact, some people would do well to steer clear of trying their hands at design altogether. Seriously. If there’s a sliding scale in terms of just how bad designs can get, these bad designs are in a league of their own. And we’re definitely not talking about a league that you’d want to be a part of.

1. “Scrabble tattoo.”

A forearm tattoo featuring vertical words: "LIVE AM WH YOUR I AM TRUTH" in bold letters. The arm rests on a black chair, and the background includes a tattoo studio with equipment partially visible.
u/slammmar/via reddit.com

2. “Bound for the ocean then.”

A bottle of Windex cleaner with a red spray nozzle is placed on a dark kitchen counter with a paper towel roll in the background. The label mentions that the bottle is made of 100% ocean-bound plastic in partnership with Plastic Bank.
u/321toss/via reddit.com

3. “In fairness, a toddler creativity session can take its toll.”

A store shelf displaying bottles of paint in four colors: red, blue, white, and yellow. The bottles are arranged in two rows, and each bottle is labeled "Paint" with a quantity of 150ml. Price tags and other small items are visible in the background.
u/fairenuff/via reddit.com

4. “Wait, I am alone then?”

A white Vespa scooter is parked on the sidewalk next to the building entrance with a small green sign in front that reads, "YOU ARE NOT ALONE." A Chevrolet pickup truck is parked in the adjacent parking space.
u/tnugget/via reddit.com

5. “A room I booked in Belgium.”

A man wearing a light jacket, jeans, and sneakers sits on a bed bunk in a small white room, holding his forehead with one hand, looking down at a toilet positioned unusually close to the bunk bed. He appears to be contemplative or concerned.
u/bigb123v/via reddit.com

6. “This sign purposefully missing parts of letters with weird spacing.”

A refrigerated display case containing rows of packaged frozen desserts. The front of the display has a decorative sign with the stylized word "happiness" where some letters are replaced by symbols, making it hard to read at first glance.
u/abject8286/via reddit.com

7. “The display literally blocks out the signal light.”

A nighttime view of a well-lit roundabout featuring a large open book sculpture mounted on a pedestal. The book is inscribed with text in an Indian script. Surrounding the roundabout are vehicles with headlights on, indicating traffic.
u/xterminator/via reddit.com

8. “Sign at a beach vacation rental.”

A decorative wooden sign with a rustic, sea-themed design hangs on a wall. It features the text "Blessed by we by the Sea" in elegant, script-like fonts. The sign is adorned with a seashell graphic and light blue and white colors.
u/roseisstillarose/via reddit.com

9. “These stairs are the definition of precarious.”

A set of stone steps bordered by greenery is shown in the upper part of the image. The lower part of the image focuses on a child’s hand pointing at a small gap between the stones, with the child’s sneaker partially visible. The stones appear to be unevenly spaced.
u/surebutnottoday/via reddit.com

10. “This high end coffeepot missed the mark with the spout.”

A stovetop espresso maker and a white ceramic cup with floral patterns sit on a countertop next to a wooden cabinet. The espresso maker has a metallic finish, and a coffee spill is visible on the surface below. A green mug hangs on a hook above.
u/malsperanza/via reddit.com

11. “The maze that has no solution.”

A Christmas-themed maze in the shape of a large gift with a bow. The maze starts at the upper left and ends at the bottom center. A green marker path traces the way from the start to the finish. Decorative, festive border surrounds the maze.
u/lovefromelmo/via reddit.com

12. “Fun in the un.”

A decorative item in the shape of sunglasses with pineapple frames. The lenses have the words "FUN IN THE SUN" written on them. The background contains other tropical-themed decorations.
u/fewexercose70312/via reddit.com

13. “Not sure how soccer relates to water cannons.”

A colorful cardboard box displaying a toy water cannon shaped like a baseball bat. The box has playful cartoon characters: a kid spraying water from the cannon and another kid being hit by the water. The text reads "Water Funny" and "Water gun is my best choice water cannon.
u/parkingdot9885/via reddit.com

14. “The handicap entrance to the playground is 6 inches off the ground.”

A playground entrance with a wooden ramp leading to an area filled with gravel and bordered by green posts and beige railings. In the background, play structures, benches, trees, and grass are visible.
u/milleniumfalcon/via reddit.com

15. “This pedestrian crossing goes nowhere.”

A busy road at night with a visible crosswalk. Bright vertical lights line the road, contrasting with the dark sky. Blurred headlights indicate moving cars. Modern buildings with illuminated windows and decorative light patterns are in the background.
u/apprenhensiveice4811/via reddit.com

16. “Restaurant at a food court serving up strong dislike.”

A white sign with green text reads "California Plate" beneath a graphic of a chef wearing a green apron and chef's hat. The sign is mounted above a restaurant entrance, with a high ceiling and large windows visible in the background.
u/eddyjrz/via reddit.com

17. “Wonky stairs.”

A downward view of a staircase with gray tiled steps and metallic handrails on both sides. At the base of the stairs, there is a wet floor caution sign placed on the dark gray tiled floor. The stairwell has white walls.
u/deleted/via reddit.com

18. “Nice placing for a decorative boulder.”

A silver minivan is parked in front of a driveway with three garage doors. The house has stone accents and a wooden shingle roof. There are trees and greenery surrounding the area. A mailbox is visible near the road in the foreground.
u/kellyk8123/via reddit.com

19. “My porch drains directly onto my neighbors.”

View from a rooftop looking down at some cars parked along a street and a small outdoor patio area between two narrow buildings. Red arrows are drawn on the image, pointing to various spots on the buildings.
u/theplaidpirate/via reddit.com

20. “I give you the tale of the Crooked Banister.”

A carpeted staircase with a uniquely designed wooden handrail that zigzags down the stairs. The walls are painted a light color, enhancing the natural wood texture of the handrail.
u/parnaoialove/via reddit.com

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