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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.

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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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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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Reddy Kilowatt

Reddy Kilowatt

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#6

But Why Did They Give It Teeth?!

But Why Did They Give It Teeth?!

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#7

Quickly, Turn Around, My Face Is Terrifying

Quickly, Turn Around, My Face Is Terrifying

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#8

This Rose-Themed Bedspread

This Rose-Themed Bedspread

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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.”

#10

Uh That’s Gonna Be A No From Me!

Uh That’s Gonna Be A No From Me!

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#11

Another Boris Johnson-Looking Mf

Another Boris Johnson-Looking Mf

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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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#14

Can We Please Bring This Back?!

Can We Please Bring This Back?!

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Creepy Beethoven

Creepy Beethoven

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Hair Nails

Hair Nails

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This Kid Mannequin

This Kid Mannequin

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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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#21

An Ice Cream Parlor Mascot In Southern France

An Ice Cream Parlor Mascot In Southern France

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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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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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#25

Uh ....

Uh ....

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#26

He Watches

He Watches

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#27

Well... This Is Something...

Well... This Is Something...

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#28

This Ad Is A Nightmare

This Ad Is A Nightmare

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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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#32

Cursed Snow

Cursed Snow

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Dora With Back Removed

Dora With Back Removed

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Muscle Man

Muscle Man

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Cyborg Baby

Cyborg Baby

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#36

Santa Always Knows What You're Doing!

Santa Always Knows What You're Doing!

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#37

Mmmh, Cannibalism

Mmmh, Cannibalism

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#38

My Favorite Bioengineered Pet

My Favorite Bioengineered Pet

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#39

Feed Big Bertha

Feed Big Bertha

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#40

This Statue In Novovoronezh, Russia

This Statue In Novovoronezh, Russia

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#41

This Frog Statue In The Woods

This Frog Statue In The Woods

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#42

These Kids Chairs At A Belgian Mcdonalds

These Kids Chairs At A Belgian Mcdonalds

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#43

Who Can Even Think Of This?

Who Can Even Think Of This?

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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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#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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nunya bussiness
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah..this is the who was series. they're great books but for some reason they make the head huge and creepy on every cover.

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

This entire series has book covers like this. The Alexander The Great one terrified me so much when i was a kid

⭐Onyx (they/them)⭐
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All of these books are like this, it's a unique style of the artist of these books that make it easily recognizable

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

All of the Who Was/What Was series does this on the covers.

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

whats wrong with this i love these books theres even a show on neflix on who was

Clover
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2 years ago

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

At first I thought it was a portrait of her and some people in the background. Then I scrolled down... nopenopenopenopenope

Susan Egan
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a series, all the biographies have giant bobble like heads. The elementary grade kids love them. As do the teachers.

AzureFalcon
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, No, I'm Sticking With XRATSM. The Visuals Aren't Nightmare Fuel (But The Characters Have Black Bead Eyes), The Cast Is Likable, And More, But It Has It's Flaws. (Who Was Is Still Educational, But I Hate The Covers.)

AzureFalcon
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

XRATSM Is Based On A Book Series Called "Ordinary People Change The World", And OPCTW And XRATSM Are Both Made By The Same People.

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Darla Middlebrook
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forget about following the "drinking gourd", follow the woman with the big head

Izzy Nya~~~
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tbf, that's how all the "Who was" book covers look. they're all creepy.

lara
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3 years ago

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What a terrible thing to do to the memory of a wonderful, brave person.

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#49

Lightning Mcqueen Has Really Let Himself Go

Lightning Mcqueen Has Really Let Himself Go

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Green Giant Ad From 1953

Green Giant Ad From 1953

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#51

Why... Why Did It Need To Have Fingers?

Why... Why Did It Need To Have Fingers?

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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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Fonding Diry

Fonding Diry

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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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#57

Hello Kitty Power Strip

Hello Kitty Power Strip

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#58

Just Imagine Your Dog Chewing This Bad Boy

Just Imagine Your Dog Chewing This Bad Boy

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#59

Caught This Guy Out Of The Corner Of My Eye

Caught This Guy Out Of The Corner Of My Eye

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#60

Uhhh Please Keep This Blanket 500 Ft Away From Me At All Times

Uhhh Please Keep This Blanket 500 Ft Away From Me At All Times

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#61

The Depression Express

The Depression Express

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Went Shopping Today. Returned Home Terrified

Went Shopping Today. Returned Home Terrified

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#63

This Is Just Scary

This Is Just Scary

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#64

Ginger Monster Likes The Way He Tastes

Ginger Monster Likes The Way He Tastes

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M O N K E Y M A N

M O N K E Y M A N

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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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#68

Refreshing To See

Refreshing To See

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This Vintage Dental Training Manikin

This Vintage Dental Training Manikin

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Like We All Remember Him...

Like We All Remember Him...

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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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Fingerfeet

Fingerfeet

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#75

Pig Watering Can With Human Lips

Pig Watering Can With Human Lips

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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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#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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Mom Pick Me Up I’m Scared

Mom Pick Me Up I’m Scared

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

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

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Terrifying Sonic The Blue Cat

Terrifying Sonic The Blue Cat

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Sky Has Seen Things

Sky Has Seen Things

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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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This Car Air Freshener That Looks Into My Soul

This Car Air Freshener That Looks Into My Soul

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Suddenly Too Disturbed To Drink This Juice

Suddenly Too Disturbed To Drink This Juice

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#93

Campbell's Soup Kid - 1950s

Campbell's Soup Kid - 1950s

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