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73 Pure And Insane Examples Of Designers’ Twisted Creativity (New Pics)
Funny,FailsAUG 29, 2026

73 Pure And Insane Examples Of Designers’ Twisted Creativity (New Pics)

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Most things go through a few drafts, for good reason. In a similar vein, proofreaders will often get a second set of eyes on some project. However, there are some folks in charge out there who feel that one and done is all it takes and are pretty insistent that their ideas work despite, well, the mountain range of evidence to the contrary.
So we’ve gathered some of the worst design fails from across the internet to make you feel a bit better about your own not-so-successful attempts at making something. Get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts and stories in the comments below.

#61 I Had To Hack It To Make It Work

A close-up of a stove top with confusingly placed symbols for the burners, an example of design fails.
7points

#62 The Company Car Of A Printing Company In The Netherlands

A van wrapped in an advertisement showing a browser window as a design fail.
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6points

#63 Feat Ures

A smartphone screen showing an app design fail with misaligned text, showcasing an impressive design fail.
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6points

#64 Cleveland Cavaliers 2021 City Edition Jersey Is Straight Up Barf

Cleveland Cavaliers jersey with a funny design fail, the number 2 appearing in the middle of Cleveland.
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6points

#65 Ah So Does That Mean Sticks Only?

An indoor hallway with planters on the left, leading to a doorway, exemplifying modern design.
6points

#66 A Designer's Nightmare

A bottle of iced tea with a very long and detailed label, a design fail that is impressive in its own way.
5points

#67 The Strap Goes Through His Eye

A close-up of a red, furry character plush with an eye patch and large design fails mouth.
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5points

#68 Signs Are Hard

Restaurant wall art with a funny design fail, the number 73 with a burger and fries as part of its design.
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3points

#69 [un] See This Tab

A browser tab showing Sustainable consumption and production, highlighting a design fail in the URL.
2points

#70 Cinderella Got Some Issues~

A plush doll of Cinderella with a disproportionate head and small features, displaying a clear Design Fails.
2points

#71 Tastefully Colored Sidelines On A Basketball Court

Children playing on a glossy gym floor that reflects the ceiling lights, showcasing an interesting design aspect.
2points

#72 The Label For This Novelty Bottle Of Candy Has Always Bugged Me

A clear plastic bottle with a label reading 'Celebrations' but with a noticeable spelling error, exemplifying a design fail.
-1point

#73 Window Right Next To The Shower

A shower stall next to a window with stained glass design fails, in a bathroom with blue walls.
-8points
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