They say design is where creativity meets intelligence, but sometimes it seems the common-sense part of the equation gets completely lost. From confusing layouts to warning signs that only create more danger, these twenty design missteps remind us that not every bright idea should make it off the sketchpad.
Good design should make life simpler and more intuitive, yet these examples do the exact opposite in the most entertaining ways. Whether it is a staircase that defies logic, a doorway to nowhere, or packaging that sends mixed messages, these fails prove that even professionals have moments of spectacular confusion. Let’s take a look at 20 design fails that prove common sense isn’t that common.
1. Ah, what a nice view of the game
2. That’s definitely a tripping hazard
3. Veggie burgers on display above a whole lamb at Costco
4. This marble keyboard is unintentionally gross
5. Good luck doing dishes in that sink
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6. This mirror gives you a view of the urinals from outside the bathroom
7. A plastic sticker fighting pollution, polluting the environment
8. Good thing this fire extinguisher is accessible if there’s an emergency
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9. Who wants privacy in the bathroom anyway?
10. Get your dog some exercise at this dog park
11. The view on the bottom 6 floors must be miserable
12. This anti-drug pencil was recalled in the ’90s
13. This sign gives some seriously mixed messages
14. It’s supposed to say eat
15. Shrinkflation is getting ridiculous
16. I’m not going into that house
17. Live am who I am truth
18. What a nice balcony
19. That’s going to be a tough midnight bathroom trip
20. This burger store has an important message
Want to see more common-sense blunders?
Check out 21 People Who Clearly Lost a Battle With Common Sense (And the Internet Noticed), or take a look at 20 Photos That Inspired Historic Levels of Cringe. Finally, if you want to see more design fails, check out 20 Car Mod Fails That Break Every Rule of Good Design.
