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69 Times Creative And Unique Designs Ended Up Being Impractical, Annoying Or Even Dangerous (New Pics)
Art & DesignMAR 6, 2026

69 Times Creative And Unique Designs Ended Up Being Impractical, Annoying Or Even Dangerous (New Pics)

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Design is a field that runs on creativity. But as with anything, too much of a good thing can quickly become a bad thing—and it turns out, you can absolutely have way too much creativity.
If you need proof, look no further than r/DesignDesign, a subreddit dedicated to what happens when designers try a little too hard and end up with something nobody can actually use. We’ve rounded up some of the funniest and worst offenders below. Scroll down and upvote the ones that left you the most baffled.

#1 Having To Scan A Qr Code In Case Of Emergency

Having To Scan A Qr Code In Case Of Emergency
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45points

#2 What Is Even The Goal Of The Photographer Here?

What Is Even The Goal Of The Photographer Here?
35points

#3 This Is Probably The Funniest And Weirdest Washroom Sign

This Is Probably The Funniest And Weirdest Washroom Sign
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32points

#4 This Handrail

This Handrail
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32points

#5 Handrail With Gaps And Sharp Edges

Handrail With Gaps And Sharp Edges
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29points

#6 This “Dynamic” Clock

This “Dynamic” Clock
28points

#7 The Entire Hotel Room Lights Up When Someone Turns On The Bathroom Light

The Entire Hotel Room Lights Up When Someone Turns On The Bathroom Light
28points

#8 Cliff Cup

Cliff Cup
28points

#9 This Was The “Sink” In A Restaurant

This Was The “Sink” In A Restaurant
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27points

#10 Open / Closed Door Sign

Open / Closed Door Sign
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27points

#11 Why Does The Logo Look Like It Belongs To A Keratin-Enriched Conditioner Bottle?

Why Does The Logo Look Like It Belongs To A Keratin-Enriched Conditioner Bottle?
27points

#12 What Is This Oddly Shaped Sink Used For?

What Is This Oddly Shaped Sink Used For?
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26points

#13 Expect To Respect

Expect To Respect
25points

#14 Opaque Bottle Has Drinking Goal Marks

Opaque Bottle Has Drinking Goal Marks
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23points

#15 Sunglasses, Mask, Face Shield

Sunglasses, Mask, Face Shield
23points

#16 Panthermobile

Panthermobile
22points

#17 Rip White Shirts

Rip White Shirts
21points

#18 This Whisky Glass

This Whisky Glass
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21points

#19 Because People Love Sitting On Bike Seats When They Don’t Have To

Because People Love Sitting On Bike Seats When They Don’t Have To
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21points

#20 This Clock When Its 12

This Clock When Its 12
20points
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