Some designs are a bit out there, some a little funny, and some downright insane. The gallery below really puts the importance of good design into perspective -- if you don't notice it, whatever it is, it's probably doing its job well.
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“If only there was an easier way to see who was outside your front door.”
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“This portable heater has started to melt its own handle.”
3
“Nearly broke my ankle at the bottom of these steps.”
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“This sign in front of my house”
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“The ’sugar coating’ on this gummy bear eraser makes it impossible to use. At least it’s cute.”
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“The hotel I stayed at last night had a cutout in the glass to turn the shower on before getting in.”
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“This cheesecake bandage”
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“It’s pretty good advice.”
11
“Hot-dog eating hot-dog”
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“A handheld side-view mirror”
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“The glitter of this hourglass sticks to the glass, making it almost impossible to see through at times.”
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“Oh, and the door is missing a handle and hinges.”
15
“The backward toes creep me out.”
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“Anti rough-sleeper poles make for a no-walk sidewalk”
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“This clock we bought only has 8 hours.”
18
“Spicy lentil wrap — 95% of it is the wrap.”
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“I saw this on a box. I don’t know how to lift it as the picture implies.”
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“I can’t really decide if I’m dumb for walking on pebbles or if this is just a bad design.”
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“Clearly, it’s showing that the Ministry of Silly Walks is downstairs.”
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“I wondered why I could only hear half of the music.”
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“Shocked by this bus design.”