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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
John Baker 3 years ago
If it's a typical Victorian, it has around 20 rooms the size of large closets. ;-)
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Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago
Millions for sure! Arcata is in Humboldt County on the far northern coast of California.
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Jaybird3939 3 years ago
I live about 20 minutes from where this house is. It's truly beautiful. We have another one, The Carson Mansion in Eureka, where I live, that you can see attached, lit up for Christmas. carson-610...38e99d.jpg 
Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago
The Carson Mansion is pretty righteous. I’ve never seen it all duded up for Christmas—I’ll have to drive up that way this coming December!
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Thomas Ewing 3 years ago
They should! Craftsman architecture is so wonderfully amazing!
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Thomas Ewing 3 years ago
Now, THAT'S how to build a house! Lots of style and decorative surprises! What self-respecting ghost wouldn't want to live there...
Angela S 3 years ago
This is actually a house in Eureka, California. It was a lumber baron's home. It's right on the bay so he could see his ships full of lumber as they left to deliver to San Francisco for all of the construction as SF boomed during and following the gold rush. It is now a private club.How do I know? I lived in Eureka!!
Patrick Gaskins 3 years ago
Nope, this house is in arcata. On 13th street, i drive by it multiple times a week. You are thinking of the Carson mansion, which this house is not.
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therarestbanana 3 years ago
Looks like something out of the Sims 4 - Bella Goth I'm looking at you😂
Lara Edwards 3 years ago
There are so many houses like this in Arcata and Eureka California. They really are beautiful. Google Ingomar club Eureka, it is one of the really beautiful ones.
Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago (edited)
As a native Californian, I need to let you know that Cali is a city in Colombia, not an acceptable abbreviation of California.
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Delia Alarcon 2 years ago
My thoughts exactly. Looks like the house from Charmed. The old version atleast. Haven't seen the new one.
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Nancy Waitkus 2 years ago
it kinda looks like Doctor Strange's house like it would be his house
Anonymous Pigeon 3 years ago
The strong and uncontrollable urge to recreate this in the Sims 4
BisexualBaddie 3 years ago (edited)
Me: Staring off into the distance Sister: what're you doing?? Me: "sighs heavily" Oh, nothing, just thinking about the most stunning residence to ever exist.
Mickie Shea 3 years ago
Word may be, that all who go in and so enchanted they stay for ever. I want to go in.
sharron lynn parsons 3 years ago
The architecture is outstanding, it has always amazed me, the great beauty, that was created, when man had no tools, in comparison of today, perhaps lacking in desire, to design beauty, today with modern tools, we see boring boxes, called houses, such a waste !!!
BeagGraineag 3 years ago
This type of house is known as a "Painted Lady" and there are several dotted across the country. There is one with the same design but different colors in my hometown, Malone, NY.
Jamma 3 years ago
When I drive through the upper Midwest I also see many, especially in Minnesota.
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Charlee Ferrante 2 years ago
Whoever lives there I am kicking you out of your house in moving into your residence
Charlee Ferrante 2 years ago
Whoever lives there I am kicking you out of your house and moving into your residence
Heather Wright 2 years ago
I saw this house 20ish years ago & fell in love. Beautiful town too. Just wonderful
Joshua David 2 years ago
It looks like the apartment building Tawny Kitean lived in in the 80s movie Witchboard!
Valentin Stanescu 2 years ago
Very nice! However, "Gothic Victorian-inspired" would be more accurate.
Keith McFarland 2 years ago
My sister's friend used to live there! My sister still manages the landscaping!
Redwood Rebelgirl 2 years ago
Humboldt is full of gorgeous Victorians. And, Coast Redwoods. And, six wild Rivers. And, ancient Mountains. And, the best weed in the US, if not the world. It's PARADISE. 💗
XxRayne CloudxX 2 years ago
I want to live there, how much is it and what's the house address 😂
Annette Paruta 2 years ago
That is absolutely incredible! There was an old vacated Victorian when I was a kid in the 60s and it was demolished for a BQuik :( and this looks like the haunted house would look fixed up. Wild
Cynthia Spering 2 years ago
Looks like Kat Von D's house, she just listed it and it's as gothic inside as it is out...
Cynthia Spering 2 years ago
Looks like Kat Von D's house, she just listed it for sale and it's as gothic inside as it is out
Miranda Smith 2 years ago
For the low-low price of 1.2 million dollars ... this baby could be yours. (if it were for sale, which it isn't)
Megan Lindberg 2 years ago
Only one of many “Painted Ladies” in Humboldt county (location of Arcata) CALIF
carol brandt 2 years ago
I went there once, but as I recall it belonged to some sort of club, so I could not go inside to see what it was like.
Gabe Capps 2 years ago
This is Kat Von Dee's home now. It also has a pool just to the right that has red water in it. Amazing. It was also the house that Cheaper by the Dozen was filmed in...
Grant Hazzard 2 years ago
A friend of mine used to live down the street, this house is awesome!
Ronni Cats 2 years ago
Enchanting? No! More like scary!! Pretends to be benign in the daylight, but at night OMG I wouldn’t go near it!! SPOOKY!! 👻👻👻
Melissa Morse Tolentino-Potter 2 years ago
Looks a little like the Hackley and Hume houses in Muskegon, Mi.
Jeff Fuhrmann 2 years ago
I remember this house from my college days at Humboldt State (in Arcata).
Cat Monaghan 2 years ago
I've seen this house numerous times. The architecture is one style I really love.
Annie Bieber 3 years ago
Gorgeous...but probably haunted...I'd never leave a place like this...😁✌
Miss Melanie 3 years ago
Soo many beautiful Victorian , gothic, craftsman homes built at turn of the century in Eureka & Arcata CA.
Milly Robn 3 years ago
I love how they integrated circles. Reminds me of a minecraft build (in a good way) <3
Peggy Garz 3 years ago
this is how my dream home looks like, hopefully with the Addams family as nextdoor neighbors
Anita Pickle 3 years ago
Arcata is amazing! They also have a vampire grave/tomb from the 1800's that is locked shut with chains. It is worth a trip to see this crazy little whimsical town.
Melissa Nunya 3 years ago
I thought so too but it is not the same house , similar tho
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Debbie Barnes 3 years ago
You can almost see a shadow in the top left window.... This is straight out of a Stephen King film.. Love it....
Jake from state farm 2 years ago
I just want to buy a victorian house when I can find one and become an adult
All's Gravy 3 years ago
'American Neo-gothic' to be specific and not to confuse the real thing. In UK this would just be 'Victorian'. Gothic would be 11th -14th century European. US has zero quantities of that. You do have 'mock' gothic, like St. Patrick's NYC.
#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
#33
Self-Taught American Artist Brian Mock, Turns Reclaimed Materials Into Breathtaking Sculptures
#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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