Prepare yourself for a parade of questionable design moments, facepalm-worthy signage, and accidental comedy. If you’ve ever wondered who greenlit that odd product, puzzling staircase, or head-scratching label, you’re in for a treat—these hilarious snapshots will have you laughing and cringing in equal measure.
“This sifter that shaves microplastics into your flour”
Oh great, just when you thought sifting flour was all about freshness, you get a bonus serving of microplastics! Who asked for this invisible garnish? If my baked goods start crunching unexpectedly, I'm pointing fingers at this gadget.
“Mmmm colour-blind simulator”
When you design a game for Halloween but forget that not everyone can see color, this is what you get. At least the ghosts look happy, even if no one else knows who’s winning.
“What could go wrong! (btw it’s pitch black until you hit the light switch)”
Nothing says 'easy emergency' like gambling between three nearly identical boxes on a wall. Hope you’re fluent in French and fearless under pressure because there’s no room for mistakes here.
“The button for the third floor is located at the very top of the elevator panel.”
Congratulations to anyone who actually finds the third floor button. It’s like an elevator scavenger hunt! Who put that all the way up there, and how tall do they think people are?
“Watched a dozen people try to push this door open today during brunch”
You know it’s a design fail when a dozen determined brunch-goers push on a door that just won’t budge. At least the view through the glass offers a preview of the confusion inside.
“Roof of university building intentionally leaks water and it spatters everywhere”
A leaky roof in a university that’s apparently intentional? Because nothing says 'modern learning environment' like little splatters of water raining onto your laptop. Stay hydrated—whether you want to or not!
“these Leviton switches have raised lettering that love gathering and KEEPING dirt in them”
Congrats to anyone who manages to keep these switches clean for more than two days. Those tiny grooves must have been designed by a dust enthusiast. There’s no escape from the grime.
“This promotional shot makes it look like the pump is malfunctioning and causing major leakage.”
This promo shot is definitely not selling confidence. Why does it look like something catastrophic is happening to the serum? One drip too many, and suddenly your skincare is a hot mess.
“Ritz’s Guide to a Serving Size”
So apparently a serving size of these crackers is... math? I didn’t realize I needed to pass calculus to have a snack. Why the complicated formula for just eight crackers?
“These storage steps in a homemade tiny home look like an accident waiting to happen”
Storage stairs sound clever until you see them in practice. Each step is like a new dare—will you vault safely to the top or just stub your toe and abandon all hope?
“It's supposed to be JD Tur.”
Supposed to be JD Tur, but I’m just seeing a mystery logo. Maybe it’s abstract or maybe it’s just... accidental. Either way, I’m not hopping on that vehicle anytime soon.
“BeSTW ISHeS (and a random excerpt from "Higher Love")”
Sending someone BeSTW ISHeS and a random inspirational excerpt is the energy I aspire to. It’s like a fortune cookie, but with better graphics and more confusion.
“Curb to trip on between the sidewalk and crosswalk.”
The curb between the sidewalk and the crosswalk is just waiting to trip someone up. Who knew that crossing the street could have a surprise obstacle course?
“You can't see the name of the product”
Trying to buy a product when you can’t even see its name sounds like an extreme retail challenge. If you guess right, maybe you unlock a new achievement badge.
“Stairway to Heck”
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, someone builds a stairway that goes nowhere fast. Imagine inviting guests over and making them scale this pyramid to reach your front door.
“My soul just fell down these stairs”
Are those stairs or some kind of optical illusion designed to test your will to live? All my coordination just left my body looking at this. There’s no way my ankles would make it out alive.