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101 Design Disasters That Had People Wondering, "Who Approved This?"
Funny,FailsJUL 27, 2026

101 Design Disasters That Had People Wondering, "Who Approved This?"

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Good design has a few simple rules: simplicity, clarity, and visual appeal. Some designs, however, fail to execute all of these criteria. Bad design can be disappointing; it can be dull and uninspiring, but when it starts to veer into the realm of the offensive, that’s when you know you have a problem.
Bored Panda has made you a compilation of signs, labels, and other awfully designed objects that might make you say: “Who approved this?” There’s no way such inappropriate designs could’ve made it through a professional’s eyes, yet they did, it seems. Check these out if you’re looking for a few moments to laugh, cringe, and shake your head in ridiculous disbelief.

#21 This Sign At A Fitness Club Is A Little Sadistic

A sign for Burn Kidz childcare, an example of awful design fails.
29points

#22 Well, Uh.... Thanks For The Warning?

A hilariously awful design fail: an advertisement for 100 Great Hospitals in America, stating In Nebraska, there is only one.
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28points

#23 This Sign

A church billboard with an awful design fail, saying: The Best Gift a Mother Ever Gave Was Time Spent On Her Knees.
28points

#24 Sign At A Local Beach

A beach sign with a baby playing in the sand, next to text that is an awful design fail.
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27points

#25 This Terribly Worded Sign I Saw Today. Sorry, I’ll Pick Up My Dog’s Poop... Wouldn’t Want To Ruin Your Child Eating Experience

An awful design fail on a sign reading: People are Eating Children In This Area Please Leash Your Dog & Clean Up After Them.
26points

#26 This Isn’t How You Play Tennis…

An image advertising a tennis training tool, poorly photoshopped with a golfer, a hilarious design fail.
26points

#27 Um Im Pretty Sure Mike Doesnt Have 2 Eyes

Monsters Inc. Mike Wazowski and Boo cutouts on party favors, an example of design fails.
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25points

#28 Wait. Am I Alone?

An awful design fail: a You Are Not Alone Mental Health Awareness sign partially hidden behind a parked scooter.
25points

#29 A Sign That Looks Like It Says "Follow Someone Home"

A hilariously awful design fail on a traffic sign: Follow Someone Home. Obey Traffic Rules.
25points

#30 "No Smoking Alcohol"

A hilariously awful design fail with a sign that reads NO SMOKING ALCOHOL, poorly designed.
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25points

#31 Yeah About That Van

A blue van with a tree logo and text 'Mike is Hard,' an example of awful design fails.
25points

#32 🤔

Winnie the Pooh split by a zipper, creating an awkward design fail on a bag.
25points

#33 It Just Looks Like A Toilet

A hilariously awful design fail: a Hawaiian street food sign with an odd fish bowl graphic and a palm leaf.
24points

#34 Laugh Less

A painting of a hummingbird with the text LAUGH more and worry LESS, but the words are poorly spaced, an awful design fail.
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24points

#35 This Paper Towel Sign

An awful design fail, a sign for paper towel dispenser: White Customers, Brown Employees.
24points

#36 Poor Colour On This Shop Sign

An awful design fail for a storefront sign that reads OCRY SHOP at home with a tear drop logo.
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24points

#37 I Think Jesus Failed You This Time

A hilariously awful design fail on a car's rear window where brake lights reveal hidden text, turning Jesus Never Fails into Jesus Fails.
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23points

#38 Take A Trip To Risp

A pillow with the word PARIS and Eiffel Tower repeated, an awful design fail with a spelling error.
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23points

#39 Sign I Saw At The Dmv

A hilariously awful design fail with a banner that poorly phrases a message to end children victimization.
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21points

#40 Oaaabt 8aub (Carpet Sale)

A vertical orange sign on a brick building that reads GARRET SALE instead of CARPET SALE, an awful design fail.
21points
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