Innovation is all about solving problems, making life easier, and creating something that works seamlessly. But sometimes, even the most well-intentioned designs miss the mark in spectacular ways. Whether it’s a product that’s impossible to use, an aesthetic that confuses more than it delights, or a concept that just doesn’t make sense, fails in innovation are a reminder that not every idea is a winner. From confusing interfaces to impractical products, these missteps are proof that even the most creative minds can stumble. What’s often surprising is how some of the most ambitious projects, with the best of intentions, end up falling flat. In many cases, these fails serve as valuable lessons, showing us the importance of user feedback and knowing when to rethink an idea. Here are 20 fails in innovation.
1. Ladies and gentlemen, the pinnacle of human stupidity.
That’s a waste of plastic.
2. “I followed this bus for four blocks to show this beautiful work of art.”
What’s up sloth eyes?
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3. In this school, every hallway intersects here.
Everyone’s going to be late to class.
4. His shirt was supposed to read “DOPE”.
I don’t think anyone is reading it as dope though.
5. That isn’t mold.
The paper in this sliced cheese makes it look like it has mold spots.
6. Those columns are too close for comfort.
I mean, come on, those look awful.
7. Would you like your chips with, or without chips?
I’ll have chips, hold the chips.
8. This map is at a coffee shop.
‘Southern Ocean’ is the funniest thing I’ve seen all day.
9. Their security gate is a ladder.
“That’ll keep out the criminals.”
10. At least we know we can’t trust this company.
The sliding door company doesn’t have sliding doors.
11. There’s nothing like a cup of coffee that comes with a good eye stab.
It is a great mug though.
12. Not the carpeted bathroom.
You know there’s going to be mold under that carpet.
13. I wish this wasn’t real.
“I’m going to let the fire consume me.”
14. One single blind.
I love how they still put the pull cords on it.
15. Finally, realistic mannequins.
This is oddly unsettling.
16. When your gym tries to motivate you.
I think the order should have been: “You will thank us at the third floor 3 months from now.” I’m not sure where the “Hit yourself” comes in though.
17. “This is how I broke my leg.”
Whoever built this bridge is a maniac.
18. Hood on vs. hood off.
You’d better wear that hood everywhere.
19. “Our town finally made bike lanes.”
I wonder how many accidents this has caused.
20. This one’s going to hurt.
How did his parents not know this was going to happen?
