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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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#22

Historical Creepy Design - Mickey Mouse Gas Mask From WWII

Historical Creepy Design - Mickey Mouse Gas Mask From WWII

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

HELL NAH BRO srsly gas masks are cool, i, personallly, think gas masks are amazing the thing in my dream and a gas mask has been on my christmas wish-list from when i was like 6-14 so yeah nah...theyre literally wicked

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

if you blew really hard whilst wearing these they made a high pitch squealing sound like a fart that children often used to disrupt class.

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

This really isn't so bad. It's probably the nicest you'll get a children's gas mask to look.

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

You may win against the Nazis, but not against Disney's lawyers.

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

Only about 1,000 of these were made by the Sun Rubber Co. and never left the US. (less than a dozen still exist, all in museums) There was a British version that used bright red and blue colors to attract children. It was also called a “Mickey Mouse” gas mask, although had no ears and had nothing to do with the character. Instead the name was supposed to be part of the “game” to get children to wear them.

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

Guess they were really desperate to figure out how to make essential gas masks less frightening to children. To save their lives.

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

I had one of those and I was terrified of it. It was even worse when it was on. It stank of rubber.

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

Fun fact....hiding under your desk can make you impervious to nuclear blasts, volcanic eruptions and AIDS.

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

Are you my mu... ah forget it, not even the creators of Dr Who would let something as creepy as this go to air

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

And now I want to see a movie, where some soldiers get those masks by accident and then attack enemy wearing them. Can you imagine being just an ordinary Wehrmacht guy, miding your own business, and suddenly 20 FREAKING MICKEY MOUSES jumps out of forest and start shooting?

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

Are you my Mahh0----- GEBZUS CRIPES! YOU SCARED WAY THE DOCTOR!!!!

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

These were actually a thing. WHY WOULD SOMEONE BUY THIS?!?! I’d prefer the old fashioned ones, thanks.

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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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#50

Green Giant Ad From 1953

Green Giant Ad From 1953

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Note: this post originally had 93 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.

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