38 Best (Meaning Worst) Design Fails This Week (May 2, 2024)

Design is like air—it’s everywhere, but you probably don’t notice it until something smells funny.

The hilarious part about design fails is that they’re all approved by someone who thought, “Yes, this is perfect.” But even the most carefully planned ideas can end up like a bad haircut: everyone can see it’s wrong, but you just have to live with it. The best intentions can lead to the most epic blunders.  It’s why it’s so fun to laugh at these design disasters.

So sit back, enjoy the fail parade, and remember: the person who approved that bathroom with a window facing a kindergarten playground thought they were doing a great job. Keep this in mind, because next time it could be you who signs off on the next hilarious design catastrophe.

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