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The Opposite Of Design Fails: 50 Of The Most Brilliant Design Ideas That People Have Ever Shared In This Online Group (New Pics)
Over the years, we at Bored Panda have released quite a few pieces on subpar design. And while these publications are incredibly fun to prepare and scroll through (just take a look at this one), we need to balance them out a little. After all, not every designer is an incompetent 3-year-old. Some of them are 4... light-years ahead of the competition.
There's a subreddit that features high-quality images of interesting designs, including architectural, graphic, industrial, furniture, and product design, and even though we already covered it once, there are so many gems on it, we need to do a follow-up. From a restaurant half-sunken into the sea to a suitcase that can measure its own weight, continue scrolling and check out the best that human ingenuity has to offer.
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#1
Harnessing Nature To Shade A Walkway
Myrtille rat 3 years ago
this is located in the south of Spain in Jerez de la frontera it's a winery named Bodega Tio Pepe
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#2
WW1 Memorial In Vácrátót, Hungary
#3
These Playing Cards
We, regular users, usually see just the finished product. But there's so much more that goes into actually creating them. To learn more about design, we contacted Nicole Phillips, who has been working in the design industry since 2005 and has a background in fine arts and advertising. Phillips specializes in logo design, branding, and package design for food & beverage, beauty, health, and interior design clients, and for each project, her work is unique and never linear.
"The design process requires research, experimentation, and even a bit of psychology," Phillips told Bored Panda. "When I feel frustrated with the process, I remind myself to take a step back, have fun and play. It's those moments of play and experimentation that usually create the best results, but it's those hours of research that help build the foundation for the final result."
"My clients are not paying me for my time, they are paying me for my many years of experience, so if I am able to complete the design process in 5 hours rather than 5 weeks, this is a sign of my years of experience and knowledge, this is valuable," she added.
#4
Putting Rails Under A Bench So You Can Always Be In Shade
#5
Apartment Building In Turin Holds 150 Trees
#6
Ads Against Littering In Toronto
Trying to determine whether or not a particular design is good, many turn to Dieter Rams and his '10 commandments.' According to Rams, good design is innovative, makes a product useful, is aesthetic, makes a product understandable, is unobtrusive, is honest, is long-lasting, is thorough down to the last detail, is environmentally friendly, and involves as little design as possible.
Nicole Phillips agrees with the German design legend.
"Good design includes a good balance of function, form, and fun," Phillips said. "The user shouldn't have to try too hard to get what they need from the design. Good design isn't just aesthetics, it should communicate well and push boundaries a bit. Good design solves problems."
To paraphrase Don Draper from Mad Men, it's simple but significant.
#7
This Is A Giant Iron Tree Built Into The Side Of The Russian Ministry Of Agriculture
#8
This Ladle
#9
This Bottleneck Is At An Angle For Easy Fill And Drinking
#10
The Drain Is Right Under The Soap Dispenser So It Doesn’t Stain The Sink
#11
Back Cover Of Dune. Turn It And It Always Says Dune. Design By Alex Trochut
#12
Multi Coloured Hair Ad
#13
This Enchanting Gothic Victorian House Built In 1888 In Arcata, California
#14
Awareness Ad For Seatbelts, Canada
#15
A Suitcase That Can Measure Its Own Weight
#16
Refrigerator With A Lazy Susan Built In
Aunt Messy 3 years ago
This is a great idea - and Kelvinator (I think) did something similar in the 1950s. The problem is that it takes up a HUGE amount of space in the kitchen. The doors need so much space that it's not very practical.
#17
The Built In Cable Management On This TV
#18
Three Years Ago This Week, Saudi Arabia Began Allowing Women To Drive. This Was Ford's Ad Campaign To Go Along With It
#19
Art Nouveau Architecture Of A House Built In The 1880s, Brussels, Belgium
#20
This Puzzle Comes With A Stand To Hold The Box Up
#21
The Bag My New Glasses Came In
#22
The Way These Milk Jugs Line Up!
#23
Clever Use Of The Captain’s Arm
Two_rolling_black_eyes 3 years ago
I bet its a ruse so you don't expect a crocodile when you open the cabinet.
#24
Just Amazing
~hUmMuS vIbEs~ 3 years ago
Just had a painful vision of me convincing myself I can slide down that and failing miserably.
#26
Door Lock Designed With Elderly (Or Intoxicated) People In Mind
Nadine Bamberger 3 years ago
When I look at our scratched front door people carrying grocery bags and kids would also approve.
#27
Igloo Hotels In Lapland, Finland
Ginny Weasly 3 years ago
Wow! So pretty! The hotel AND the northern lights. I rlly want to go there but with the virus, it will be a while.
#28
Thought This Was A Very Clever Way To Make A Caution Sign. It's Still Highly Visible And Does It's Job But With Some Fun. As An Added Bonus It Was In A Jamba Juice So It Makes Sense With Their Aesthetic
#29
"Der Spiegel" Covers 2017 And 2020
Rachel Peterson 3 years ago
Trump's administration and behavior had an impact worldwide in mostly awful ways; I Iove how the Germans, in two simple graphics, nail it.
#30
Gothic Architecture Of Lawyer's House (Kelch Mansion) In Saint-Petersburg, Russia
#31
Norwegian Restaurant Under, Half-Sunken Into The Sea
Ginny Weasly 3 years ago
It would be so cool eating on the bottom floor. Hopefully they have windows so you can see some of the wildlife!
#32
Bed Sheet Tells You Which Side You Are Holding So That You Can Orientate It When Putting It On The Bed
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
Especially useful for a queen-sized bed, which dimensions are almost, but not exactly equal.
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Jude 3 years ago
I marked all my sheets with a small mark in the centres of top and bottom. Unnoticed except when I'm making my bed. I did the inside of my duvet cover too so I could properly position it on the quilt after washing it. Saves time trying to figure out how to make my bed!
Brady Raphael 3 years ago
They all do. Tag is on bottom right corner while looking at the front of the bed.
Sara Mccracken 3 years ago
I never understand why bedsheets do not have their size on and which is the bottom/ top..
mamafrog 3 years ago
If sheets weren't made square to fit a rectangular mattress it would be nice. It so frustrating I look for vintage sheets in thrift stores now.
Jude 3 years ago
It's where I buy my linen - towels, sheets, pillowcases, and duvet cover. Sure, a lot of junk is sold but there's also really good barely used 100% cotton linens with sizes marked on them. When I go to a thrift store, I usually check them out and if there's a really good piece or set, I'll buy them.
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Casey Burns 3 years ago
Ugh. I don't know how many times I've put my stupid sheets on sideways and had to redo them. Dangit lol
Fixit Mann 3 years ago
My wife used to put the sheets on UPSIDE DOWN, as in the part that you sleep next to vs. the part against the mattress and the part against the blankets. (In the case of printed sheets, this was rather odd, to say the least.) I haven't let her change the sheets in 17 years. Rather do it myself.
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Patricia Kasprowski 3 years ago
Helpful! Don't know how many times I have had to readjust my California King sheets to the right configuration.
Lisa Chambers 3 years ago
I am seeing this in linens more often now. Thanks whomever decided on this.
Susan Williamson 3 years ago
the corner with the tag is supposed to be placed on the bottom right
Ria C. 3 years ago
Although they are not clear what direction you are looking. I.e. looking from top of the bed or foot of the bed. Not sure if that makes sense.
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Fixit Mann 3 years ago
The "Orient" is usually described as the area near China. The use of "orientate" makes sure that people see this as a directional change rather than a region of Asia. It's apparently hotly debated which word is "correct" in this usage, whereas both actually are.
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M. William Bell 2 years ago
FYI: the tag on a fitted sheet is always on the bottom left hand side.
Cris Riley 2 years ago
I have fitted sheets that have elastic straps added at the corners. They make the sheets fit better. Two are one color, two a different color. You don't have to spend time looking for the little tag just gab to matching straps and put them at the top.
Carol King 2 years ago
Still waiting for someone to realize that the word Center is misspelled..
Kristine Park 2 years ago
Working in hospitality for over 45yrs I’ve gotta tell y’all that because of this 1 little tag, hours of wasted time (& frustration) have been done away with making all involved much happier (& it’s about as mind boggling as those little whatchamacallits keeping shoelaces from unraveling!) simplistic genius!
maggiemoonbeam 2 years ago
That would be ORIENT it, not orientate! I do hope somebody has already said this.
Diane DesAutels 2 years ago
Brilliant! Now it just also needs a woven/embroidered size tag, so it can't fade w/laundering.
Janet Graham 2 years ago
If they just standardized the placement of the tags you would not need another tag.
Sue Navolio Galman 2 years ago
I finally took a black marker and wrote this on the bottom of my sheets! No one sees it but me.
Zsuzsi Cseh 2 years ago
on fitted sheets, there is a tag inside ONE of the corners, which always goes to the bottom right side ... HS home ec class ...
Janice Edgar-West 2 years ago
In America, you have probably never noticed this, but the label of the bed sheet is ALWAYS sewn into the seam located at the bottom right of the sheet. So, when making the bed, find the label and hold that corner in your right hand - your sheets will always be correct on the bed. Don't believe me ... Check it out for yourself!
Heather Jerrie 2 years ago
I label mine CB with a sharpie, plus dots in the corners of fitted sheets for sizes. Works for me!
Larysa Jaworski 2 years ago
I do that with a sharpie marker when I buy sheets. Just write 'top/bottom' on the narrow side so I don't put it on sideways. Saves much stress. I do the same on doonas so that when they're being put into the covers I'm not trying to put the long edge of the doona into the short side of the cover.
Derek Still 2 years ago
I have put a "X" on ours for the same reason. Used a Sharpie marker pen.
Sara Harvilla 2 years ago
Orientate? Love the tags, hate the made-up word. Orient is all you need.
Kathleen Pearlman 2 years ago
Someone said the tagged corner always should be on the right as you make the bed. It does put the corners in the right place. Of course, finding the tag takes seemingly forever
Melinda Gray 2 years ago
So its a law to have a "do not remove" tag on bedding like mattresses. Lets pass a law to make this legally required!
Stephanie Swanson 2 years ago
I cod make my bed on less than a minute if my sheets had those tags.
Tara Twothumbs 2 years ago
FYI there’s a tag on the bottom right corner of every fitted sheet ever made! Use the tag to orient the sheet (even if you do the top first)
Kelley Lewis 2 years ago
"Orientate" is not a word. You "orient" something the way it should go.
Shelly Graham 2 years ago
PLEASE make this a "thing"! Sadly my attempt's to discreetly use a permanent marker to draw an arrow has not always been met with success!
Amanda Green 2 years ago
My set I recently bought from a very large club warehouse had these labels on them!
Myxomatosis 2 years ago
Saves me from labeling them all myself which I have been doing for years now.
Chenga Animates 3 years ago
My bedsheets have this! They mark which side goes where. It's extremely helpful.
Richard Grott 3 years ago
I have a similar set and it has helped improve my vocabulary. I have a similar set and it has helped improve my vocabulary. :-)
Rosemary Moreland 3 years ago
I have a dot at the top right hand side on each sheet and my counter pane.
Debbie Burton 3 years ago
Aww I have elderly clients that sew a bit of coloured thread in the very middle for bed making
meta dillard 3 years ago
The verb is to ORIENT. You orient yourself. Orientate is not a word. Orienteering is a good sport.
Mickie Shea 3 years ago
Yes, in the mean time I'll keep marking my sheets wit a waterproof marker. Takes a moment or too, once a year or so.
Brian Duncan 3 years ago
Brooklin sheets have "short side" "long side" labels on them helps me
Leodavinci 3 years ago
Why two tags? Should be integrated and attached to every set of bed sheets,
Charley Birkner 3 years ago
"Orientate" is a word now? Does it mean the same as to orient something?
Bob Belcher 3 years ago
My sheets have this! Crate and Barrel sheets from Kohl's. They're cheap.
September Meadows 3 years ago
I have always marked mine with permanent markers. Easy, and none ever see anyway
Real Princess 3 years ago
General sheet rule, the mfg tag will go on the left bottom in the US.
Suzanne Clark 3 years ago
All my bottom sheets have been marked with permanent marker, otherwise I'd go crazy trying to make a king size bed.
Sportsgal 3 years ago
That doesn't always help because I have fitted sheets with labels on sides, for some reason! 😀
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#34
Elvish - Elvin Silverware
#35
This Dining Chair
#36
Apartment Building In Istanbul, Turkey
#37
Royal Mail's New Electric Delivery Van Is Just The Cutest
#38
This Bread Knife In A Swiss Restaurant Has A Silhouette Of The Major Peaks In Switzerland
#39
This Contemporary House Glass Ceiling Bedroom
#40
This Exit Sign Actually Looks Really Neat
#41
Umbrella Logo That Only Shows When It Gets Wet
#42
The Architecture Of This Home Office/Library Located In The 13th Arrondissement Of Paris
Sinter Klaas 3 years ago
Sunlight will ruin the colors of the books. I always keep my books and cd's in the shade. Nevertheless, beautiful room.
#43
“It’s The Hat” Clever Ad For Hut Weber, A German Hat Company. One Of My All Time Favorite Clever But Incredibly Simple Advertising Designs
#44
This Dishwasher Projects A Timer Onto The Floor
#45
This Bottle Opener
#46
Maintenance Guy's Shirt Doubles As A Helpful Sign
#47
Poster For The Borat 2 Film
#48
Pigalle Basketball Court Designed By Ill Studio & Nike
#49
Time’s New Cover
Maria Schneider 3 years ago
"Time Magazine from October 19 , 2020 - Donald Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis Is Forcing Him to Face His Personal and Political Vulnerability" Google says
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What do you think ?
Shauna Hicken 3 years ago
I second that thought, we get blitzed with too much politics already. I want a break.
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Rita B 3 years ago
Please add - Japanese toilets. The flushing tank has a water spout with a soap dispenser, so people can wash their hands in the toilet stall- and sudsy water flushed the toilet
Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago
We’ve seen that on the last few posts with cool stuff. It doesn’t need to be repeated again.
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grey galah 3 years ago
This was good stuff. Beautiful, intriguing, maybe controversial, imaginative and practical. Today, I'm a contented panda.
sharron lynn parsons 3 years ago
A good post, I especially enjoyed, the incredible architecture, it's something I have always appreciated, I truly get excited, at the beauty !!!
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 3 years ago
Theres a faucet at the Cheyenne mountain zoo hippo and penguin exhibit restrooms that are three in one, it's a horizontal faucet, one part dispenses water, the middle part dispenses soap, and the other is air dry
Neb 3 years ago
I saw quite a few 2 in 1 recently in the airport, shaped a bit like airplane: middle part provides water, and the side parts work as air dry. There is no rounded plane shapes, simply the style (middle tube, and two tubes to the side from the middle of water one)
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Helena Hultström 2 years ago
There's political and then there are phenomena like the American precidency. I think that, considering it's no longer only of national concern, is bigger and beyond politics.
Thomas Biorogue 2 years ago
Quit saying, "This online group." EVERY SINGLE TIME it is Reddit. Just say "we stole this from Reddit."
Barbara Gibson 2 years ago
What did it used to be? All i see is a banana caution sign. Not much controversy there. I think it's cute.
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Israel Wilkinson 2 years ago
Your political messages aged as well as Bidens video saying Putin would stop all aggression and respect Biden😂😂😂
Elizabeth Newsday 2 years ago
Why is the political bias against Trump necessary? He made mistakes yes, but he is all and all a good man and a great president. Besides I see no reason to put politics into this usually amazing website.
Jeannie Walter 2 years ago
I'm getting pretty tired of trolls posting their anti-Trump and anti-conservative crap. I never see anything pro-Trump or pro-conservative...is that by design, or do you simply have a large number of leftists who read your posts? Either be fair and let both sides post, or don't post anything from angry leftists. We're ALL allowed to have our own opinions, but it's infuriating to only see stupid posts and/or comments from leftists.
Hannah Walters 3 years ago
Really cool ideas If your reading this I hope you have a great day and know. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV
Terd Fergison 3 years ago
Why did jesus supposedly heal some lepers in the stories, but he didn't cure the disease leprosy itself? Some people still suffer with leprosy to this day. Was he incompetent? Evil? Just wants certain people to suffer? Science has largely cured the disease leprosy. Thank scientists! Can you name a disease god has cured? Science has actually cured a number of diseases. Do you have any evidence that any gods even exist? How is jesus god's only son? Aren't we all supposedly created in god's image? Didn't god create Adam and Eve? The bible says pray for anything you want in god's name & god will give it to you. Can you please pray to regrow the limbs of an amputee? Petitionary prayer fails. What makes you think heaven is real then?
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Shauna Hicken 3 years ago
I second that thought, we get blitzed with too much politics already. I want a break.
Load More Replies... Rita B 3 years ago
Please add - Japanese toilets. The flushing tank has a water spout with a soap dispenser, so people can wash their hands in the toilet stall- and sudsy water flushed the toilet
Mewton’s Third Paw 3 years ago
We’ve seen that on the last few posts with cool stuff. It doesn’t need to be repeated again.
Load More Replies... grey galah 3 years ago
This was good stuff. Beautiful, intriguing, maybe controversial, imaginative and practical. Today, I'm a contented panda.
sharron lynn parsons 3 years ago
A good post, I especially enjoyed, the incredible architecture, it's something I have always appreciated, I truly get excited, at the beauty !!!
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 3 years ago
Theres a faucet at the Cheyenne mountain zoo hippo and penguin exhibit restrooms that are three in one, it's a horizontal faucet, one part dispenses water, the middle part dispenses soap, and the other is air dry
Neb 3 years ago
I saw quite a few 2 in 1 recently in the airport, shaped a bit like airplane: middle part provides water, and the side parts work as air dry. There is no rounded plane shapes, simply the style (middle tube, and two tubes to the side from the middle of water one)
Load More Replies... Helena Hultström 2 years ago
There's political and then there are phenomena like the American precidency. I think that, considering it's no longer only of national concern, is bigger and beyond politics.
Thomas Biorogue 2 years ago
Quit saying, "This online group." EVERY SINGLE TIME it is Reddit. Just say "we stole this from Reddit."
Barbara Gibson 2 years ago
What did it used to be? All i see is a banana caution sign. Not much controversy there. I think it's cute.
Load More Replies... Israel Wilkinson 2 years ago
Your political messages aged as well as Bidens video saying Putin would stop all aggression and respect Biden😂😂😂
Elizabeth Newsday 2 years ago
Why is the political bias against Trump necessary? He made mistakes yes, but he is all and all a good man and a great president. Besides I see no reason to put politics into this usually amazing website.
Jeannie Walter 2 years ago
I'm getting pretty tired of trolls posting their anti-Trump and anti-conservative crap. I never see anything pro-Trump or pro-conservative...is that by design, or do you simply have a large number of leftists who read your posts? Either be fair and let both sides post, or don't post anything from angry leftists. We're ALL allowed to have our own opinions, but it's infuriating to only see stupid posts and/or comments from leftists.
Hannah Walters 3 years ago
Really cool ideas If your reading this I hope you have a great day and know. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV
Terd Fergison 3 years ago
Why did jesus supposedly heal some lepers in the stories, but he didn't cure the disease leprosy itself? Some people still suffer with leprosy to this day. Was he incompetent? Evil? Just wants certain people to suffer? Science has largely cured the disease leprosy. Thank scientists! Can you name a disease god has cured? Science has actually cured a number of diseases. Do you have any evidence that any gods even exist? How is jesus god's only son? Aren't we all supposedly created in god's image? Didn't god create Adam and Eve? The bible says pray for anything you want in god's name & god will give it to you. Can you please pray to regrow the limbs of an amputee? Petitionary prayer fails. What makes you think heaven is real then?
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