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When the product designer is out on vacation, or when an owner thinks they don’t even need one, they end up having seriously bad designs. The kind that are either utterly useless, fool the customer, or underdeliver and litter this precious planet with all the more rubbish nobody needs. Here are some examples.

On the other side of the same coin, right next to trashy design stands its flawed cousin with a nightmare twist—creepy design. Delivering sweats and forcingly captivating people’s looks, such design has little to be proud of except for its torturous aspect.

Thanks to the subreddit r/CreepyDesign, we now have the most spine-chilling examples to feast our eyes on and thank god you’re not an owner of any of these.

#1

You Know, I Think I Don't Need To Shower Today

You Know, I Think I Don't Need To Shower Today

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#2

Mother.... Mother.... I Crave Violence Mother!

Mother.... Mother.... I Crave Violence Mother!

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#3

This Finding Dory Night Light Is Perfect For Kids!

This Finding Dory Night Light Is Perfect For Kids!

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#4

A Night Light That Keeps You Awake

A Night Light That Keeps You Awake

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#6

But Why Did They Give It Teeth?!

But Why Did They Give It Teeth?!

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ThatOneWriter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the bad design plus the blatant lie about fetal development for me.

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#7

Quickly, Turn Around, My Face Is Terrifying

Quickly, Turn Around, My Face Is Terrifying

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#9

Tubers Of Terror

Tubers Of Terror

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“In my opinion, each design project needs to be well-thought out. Designers have to always think about what the customer will feel after seeing the product, its advert or a commercial.” Laura believes that a meaningful concept should always go prior in order for a design to be truly successful.

“The most common design error when creating a product is not thinking about the client. The person who will actually see the product,” Laura said and continued: “The brands and companies need to know their audience and what value they can bring to them.”

#11

Another Boris Johnson-Looking Mf

Another Boris Johnson-Looking Mf

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Hannah Edwards
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wtf? What “real life” expression is this meant to be? Head caught in vice?

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#12

Smile!

Smile!

"Brush your teeth kids or I will end you"

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The graphic designer also added that staying original is key. “Don’t try to create something for everyone, that is how cheap things are being made and they lose their value. The design needs to have a value, concept and bring good emotions,” she concluded.

#13

In A Hotel And Was Going To The Bathroom, Took A Wrong. This Chair Was Sitting In A Corner

In A Hotel And Was Going To The Bathroom, Took A Wrong. This Chair Was Sitting In A Corner

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#17

This Kid Mannequin

This Kid Mannequin

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ThatOneWriter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Shove off, Barbara. You're not invited to my tea party/body building boot camp"

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#18

I'm Very Sorry But I Saw This Then Have To Post It To End People's Dream's

I'm Very Sorry But I Saw This Then Have To Post It To End People's Dream's

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#19

Another Reason For Kids To Be Terrified Of The Dentist

Another Reason For Kids To Be Terrified Of The Dentist

"Demons at my local dentist"

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#20

I Am Mortified

I Am Mortified

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Princess Procrastination
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is everything the most traumatising on here related to Spongebob...there's a trend and I don't like where it's going....

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#21

An Ice Cream Parlor Mascot In Southern France

An Ice Cream Parlor Mascot In Southern France

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FoREVer Tholomew Plague
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the "do not touch" sign since I can't imagine anyone wanting to touch it. I can imagine hooking it to a truck bumper with a chain and driving off at a high rate of speed, but maybe that's just me ...

Samantha Power
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another nightmare figure, is this supposed to encourage children to eat ice cream?

Klas Klättermus
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I am very fragile" in the sign. So it's a super dog-like humanoid snowflake ice cream eating her own (aborted?) offspring!? xD

Rebekah
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I don't know how you guys walk around with those things." - Elaine, Seinfeld.

Roseriver_DSMP
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've actually seen this before! One of these is in Dubrovnik, Croatia. It's very creepy...

Jaguarundi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is right up there with the 7 foot frankfurter statue that shoots itself in the forehead with the ketchup squeeze bottle. It does leave a big splat of ketchup centered on it's forehead. Stuff of nightmares.

Seabeast
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Je suis tres fragile" = "You'll hurt my feelings if you make fun of me."

CreamciclePika14
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Leave the mascot designs to us furries, we will make sure the mascots are better designed than this piece of crap

Kanga9ine
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fragile? A giant mutant ice cream cone in blue doc martens steel toed boots with a vase of the drizzling shits? I'd be passing out mirrors to melt this frosty fragile freak.

olivier FRESSE
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The signs says " I'm very fragile, don't touch me"... Who wants to touch this ?

Luka Verheijen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And tgen the sides of it's face will melt off and reveal deformed irgans. Eat your veggies, kids!

Josh Rishton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it pooping or melting?? I have so many questions...(Apparently, it is very fragile)

Fencat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's probably a very old mascot - thus the do not touch, very fragile sign; like other old images, extremely creepy looking

LaMaud
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pancarte inutile, je ne pense pas que les gamins aient envie de jouer avec ça !!

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#22

Historical Creepy Design - Mickey Mouse Gas Mask From WWII

Historical Creepy Design - Mickey Mouse Gas Mask From WWII

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#23

This Vintage Chalk Packaging...

This Vintage Chalk Packaging...

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Hannah Edwards
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I quite like this design and you could give it crooked teeth as you used up the chalk.

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#24

Located At A Bar In Shinjuku, Japan. There Is A Bathroom With A Gaint Head Located Infront Of The Toilet. Activated By The Pressure From The Seat, The Face Sings A Strange Drunken Tune And Slowly Moves Towards You… Making The Room Smaller And Smaller, Until Its Lips 'Kiss' Your Knees

Located At A Bar In Shinjuku, Japan. There Is A Bathroom With A Gaint Head Located Infront Of The Toilet. Activated By The Pressure From The Seat, The Face Sings A Strange Drunken Tune And Slowly Moves Towards You… Making The Room Smaller And Smaller, Until Its Lips 'Kiss' Your Knees

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Chucky Cheezburger
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, wouldn't go in there, but if I had to, when that sucker started moving, I do think I'd be learning how to climb a mirror with my pants around my ankles.

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#25

Uh ....

Uh ....

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Toujin C'Thlu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only reason I can think of for someone making this is that they got a burst of inspiration while watching 'The Transporter' drunk or high

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#29

Wow I'm Really Scared Of This!

Wow I'm Really Scared Of This!

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#30

Could Have Hated Baby Yoda Even More

Could Have Hated Baby Yoda Even More

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#31

Just Saw This Mannequin. Who Needs To Sleep Anyway...

Just Saw This Mannequin. Who Needs To Sleep Anyway...

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#34

Muscle Man

Muscle Man

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#36

Santa Always Knows What You're Doing!

Santa Always Knows What You're Doing!

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Ara
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With the look on his face, I'm a little more concerned about what Santa's doing.

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#44

The Lifeless Eyes Of The King Cake Baby Mascot...

The Lifeless Eyes Of The King Cake Baby Mascot...

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Toujin C'Thlu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

King cake is delicious, don't let the scary mascot keep you from trying a slice.

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#45

Mr. Noseybonk.... Just..... Mr. Noseybonk’s Existence Is Enough To Terrify Young British Kids

Mr. Noseybonk.... Just..... Mr. Noseybonk’s Existence Is Enough To Terrify Young British Kids

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#46

Children’s Museum

Children’s Museum

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#47

I Walk Past This Every Day And Have Never Seen A Child On It

I Walk Past This Every Day And Have Never Seen A Child On It

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#48

This Illustration On A Book About Harriet Tubman

This Illustration On A Book About Harriet Tubman

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#49

Lightning Mcqueen Has Really Let Himself Go

Lightning Mcqueen Has Really Let Himself Go

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#52

Childhood Memories....

Childhood Memories....

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#53

Got This Weird Ad In The Mail...not Gonna Go Their

Got This Weird Ad In The Mail...not Gonna Go Their

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#55

This Would Not Be A Pleasant Ride

This Would Not Be A Pleasant Ride

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#56

This Weird Bench In Seoul

This Weird Bench In Seoul

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#62

Went Shopping Today. Returned Home Terrified

Went Shopping Today. Returned Home Terrified

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#64

Ginger Monster Likes The Way He Tastes

Ginger Monster Likes The Way He Tastes

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#66

This Fish Is About To Eat Some Kids

This Fish Is About To Eat Some Kids

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#67

Children’s Exam Table

Children’s Exam Table

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grotesqueer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not that creepy, really. It's just a bit rough in condition and in an awful surroundings. After cleaning etc. I think it'd be pretty nice actually.

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#68

Refreshing To See

Refreshing To See

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#69

This Vintage Dental Training Manikin

This Vintage Dental Training Manikin

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#71

I'm All Cool With Weed & Stuff, But What's With The Single, Realistic Eye?

I'm All Cool With Weed & Stuff, But What's With The Single, Realistic Eye?

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#72

Thanks, But No Thanks!

Thanks, But No Thanks!

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#73

Text Under Spongy Reads "Try It Once And You'll Never Forget It"

Text Under Spongy Reads "Try It Once And You'll Never Forget It"

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#76

Was Told This Charming Fellow Should Go Here

Was Told This Charming Fellow Should Go Here

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#77

If You're Going To Make A Sonic Doll, Please Make It Less Terrifying

If You're Going To Make A Sonic Doll, Please Make It Less Terrifying

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#78

Put That Thing Back Where It Came From Or So Help Me

Put That Thing Back Where It Came From Or So Help Me

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Rando Pando
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put that thing back where it came from or so help me *dun dun dun duh dun dun dun duh*

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#79

This Is My Son's Wordbook

This Is My Son's Wordbook

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#80

If Anything Could Put Me Off Doughnuts, This Is It

If Anything Could Put Me Off Doughnuts, This Is It

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#82

She Looks Like She’s Going To Eat My Soul

She Looks Like She’s Going To Eat My Soul

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#83

Oh Mike What Did They Do To You? (From An Ad For A German Supermarket)

Oh Mike What Did They Do To You? (From An Ad For A German Supermarket)

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#84

Hey Kids, It's Your Old Friend Naruto, Get In My Van, I Have Ramen In The Back

Hey Kids, It's Your Old Friend Naruto, Get In My Van, I Have Ramen In The Back

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#85

Hello Daddy...

Hello Daddy...

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Sherri Brewer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the holder that suctions to the sink. It holds their scrubbing sponges. I have this same set.

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#86

These Dragons Haunted My Childhood. From Golfland In Sunnyvale, Ca

These Dragons Haunted My Childhood. From Golfland In Sunnyvale, Ca

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grotesqueer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see why a kid would be afraid of these, but I think they're cute!

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#87

Terrifying Sonic The Blue Cat

Terrifying Sonic The Blue Cat

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#89

This Was On The Bathroom Door Of A Restaurant

This Was On The Bathroom Door Of A Restaurant

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#90

The Uncanny Valley Is Strong With This One

The Uncanny Valley Is Strong With This One

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#91

This Car Air Freshener That Looks Into My Soul

This Car Air Freshener That Looks Into My Soul

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#93

Campbell's Soup Kid - 1950s

Campbell's Soup Kid - 1950s

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