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Like every design appreciator with an obsession for order and balance, we have a soft spot for a beautifully crafted work. It’s always a pleasure to see the creative process unfold and get inspired by how designers approach their work. But as much as one may love well-executed ideas, we admit there’s a special kind of joy that comes from stumbling upon a failed design so terrible that it makes you snort with laughter.

Graphic design is not a simple matter of putting together some pretty pictures and catchy text. Designers know too well that it’s a complex art form that requires skill, creativity, and a keen eye for detail. Unfortunately, not everyone who attempts to create a project is up to the task — that’s where graphic design fails come in!

The internet is littered with them, and we all know what they look like: a poorly-designed logo, an ad with a double — and often very ambiguous — meaning, or just a wrong font choice. But some design fails are so atrocious that they deserve their own category, and we found so many examples of bad design that made us wonder how they were even approved!

Now it’s your turn to join in on the fun. We’ve curated a list of the funniest design fails — genuine examples of what happens when an idea goes wrong in the most spectacular ways imaginable! So, dear reader, if you’re ready for some hilarious, eye-burning, and just plain bad graphic design, you’re in for a wild ride. And in case you find a particularly heinous design, don’t forget to upvote it and let us know why you think it’s the worst — or best, you know, depending on the perspective.

#2

A Bag Of Apples With A Character On It That Got Poisoned By An Apple

A Bag Of Apples With A Character On It That Got Poisoned By An Apple

Red_Rolo09 Report

#4

My Local Magazine's Editor Might Need To Double Check Some Stuff

My Local Magazine's Editor Might Need To Double Check Some Stuff

herohippo Report

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#10

We Need To Decorate The Toilet For The Disabled, Say No More

We Need To Decorate The Toilet For The Disabled, Say No More

WiggelingOversnipe Report

#11

Just Watched A Guy Go Into The Wrong Bathroom At Toronto Pearson Airport. He Was Looking At The Top Sign

Just Watched A Guy Go Into The Wrong Bathroom At Toronto Pearson Airport. He Was Looking At The Top Sign

AdmHornblower Report

#15

Imagine Cleaning A Fan So Well That You Uncover 2 New Blades!

Imagine Cleaning A Fan So Well That You Uncover 2 New Blades!

erkang06 Report

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#17

This "Zero Taste" Soda Sirup

This "Zero Taste" Soda Sirup

Lefkes Report

#18

If Only There Was A Letter In That Word That Resembled A Football

If Only There Was A Letter In That Word That Resembled A Football

iMaelstrom Report

#19

This Guy Must Be Feeling Pretty Great On This Ad

This Guy Must Be Feeling Pretty Great On This Ad

ErickJail Report

#20

At First Glance, I Didn’t Recognize This Restaurant Mural As The Sun…

At First Glance, I Didn’t Recognize This Restaurant Mural As The Sun…

SunBlue Report

#24

When Your Gym Tries Hard To Motivate You But Fails To Make Any Sense

When Your Gym Tries Hard To Motivate You But Fails To Make Any Sense

james_pawned Report

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#25

1 Person Is Ok, 2 People Is Ok But In Red

1 Person Is Ok, 2 People Is Ok But In Red

Luis008_ Report

#27

We're Glad You're Here, But Go Over There

We're Glad You're Here, But Go Over There

Allcooldude97 Report

#28

Fox News' Graphic Design Department May Have A Mole

Fox News' Graphic Design Department May Have A Mole

nater255 Report

#29

Would You Like Your Chips With Or Without Chips?

Would You Like Your Chips With Or Without Chips?

ZodiacWarrior_ Report

#30

Think I'll Pass On This Graphic Design Course

Think I'll Pass On This Graphic Design Course

_dapper_dan Report

#31

"You're Gonna Pay For That Free Coffee, Aren't You?"

"You're Gonna Pay For That Free Coffee, Aren't You?"

GallowPlaceholder Report

#32

A Very Easy To Read Graph About Texting While Driving? Found In My High School Yearbook

A Very Easy To Read Graph About Texting While Driving? Found In My High School Yearbook

Buddhacream Report

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#33

Good Thing My Kid Knows How To Count Already

Good Thing My Kid Knows How To Count Already

_polloloko23 Report

#34

Dont Save A Life. Be Afraid To Give Blood

Dont Save A Life. Be Afraid To Give Blood

aratherlargetree Report

#35

So I Just Hide The Scratch With The Bottle?

So I Just Hide The Scratch With The Bottle?

yma789 Report

#36

Shape Of The Bowl Kind Of Makes It Look Like “Puke”

Shape Of The Bowl Kind Of Makes It Look Like “Puke”

zektuuk138 Report

#37

This Clock Store In Benghazi, Libya

This Clock Store In Benghazi, Libya

whysofew Report

#39

I Think You Missed Some Letters

I Think You Missed Some Letters

reddit.com Report

#40

Know The Facts I Have Beautiful Teeth Too

Know The Facts I Have Beautiful Teeth Too

mosti_shosho Report

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#41

This Emoji With 2 Mouths Looks Like A Depressed Middle Aged Man

This Emoji With 2 Mouths Looks Like A Depressed Middle Aged Man

reddit.com Report

#42

Who Wants To Go Eat At The Pube Grill?

Who Wants To Go Eat At The Pube Grill?

hhoburg Report

#43

Because Nothing Says Success Like An Anxious, Vacant Stare

Because Nothing Says Success Like An Anxious, Vacant Stare

reddit.com Report

#45

Do Hit The Road, Born In More Let’s Drive Britian

Do Hit The Road, Born In More Let’s Drive Britian

okrafest Report

#46

Ah Yes, China, My Favorite Food

Ah Yes, China, My Favorite Food

TheJemcins Report

#48

Not The Most Welcoming Door Mat

Not The Most Welcoming Door Mat

Kamikapilz Report

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#49

This Trashcan At Frankfurt Main Station

This Trashcan At Frankfurt Main Station

zukluk Report

#50

Client: Can You Design This Soup To Look Like Feminine Hygiene Packaging?

Client: Can You Design This Soup To Look Like Feminine Hygiene Packaging?

jacobreed Report

#51

No, Thank You, I Don't Wanna Put Jam On My Sponge

No, Thank You, I Don't Wanna Put Jam On My Sponge

PasAmoureux Report

#52

I Think It’s Trying To Say Dumbo

I Think It’s Trying To Say Dumbo

comfychair_4444 Report

#53

Don’t Have Hep C? Get Some!

Don’t Have Hep C? Get Some!

Dtomnom Report

#55

My Baby Brother’s Play Mat Isn’t Correct, Or Is It?

My Baby Brother’s Play Mat Isn’t Correct, Or Is It?

Ray96598 Report

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#57

Trying To Watch My Sodium. Unsalted Box Is Blue But Wrapper Is Red, Salted's Box Is Red But Wrapper Is Blue

Trying To Watch My Sodium. Unsalted Box Is Blue But Wrapper Is Red, Salted's Box Is Red But Wrapper Is Blue

bkantor15 Report

#58

Business Center Logo Looks Like A Guy Taking A Dump

Business Center Logo Looks Like A Guy Taking A Dump

bernardo15 Report

#59

Cheat Yonur GF Not Yonur Workouts

Cheat Yonur GF Not Yonur Workouts

Crowdie_ Report

#60

Letters Are Not Aligned Well. But The Water Is Fart Free!

Letters Are Not Aligned Well. But The Water Is Fart Free!

Thatgothchickyouhate Report

#61

Assuming 5m Is Meters, Girl Must Be About 16ft Tall

Assuming 5m Is Meters, Girl Must Be About 16ft Tall

bartolemew Report

#62

Someone's Marketing Team Should Have Thought This Through

Someone's Marketing Team Should Have Thought This Through

zippy_jr Report

#63

Im Not An Expert But I Think Those Countries Don't Belong There (Found At A Supermarket In Spain)

Im Not An Expert But I Think Those Countries Don't Belong There (Found At A Supermarket In Spain)

Glichardo Report

#64

This Christmas Card I Recieved

This Christmas Card I Recieved

dona1201 Report

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#65

Can Someone Tell Me What This Jacket Is Actually Made Of?

Can Someone Tell Me What This Jacket Is Actually Made Of?

txm_butch23 Report

#66

Live Your Life Without Empowerment Judgement To The Fullest

Live Your Life Without Empowerment Judgement To The Fullest

bitcoinman3001 Report

#67

Worst Out Of Order Sign To Date?

Worst Out Of Order Sign To Date?

Mellibuuuu Report

#68

Come On, You Must Know The Order Of The First Five Letters Of The Alphabet!

Come On, You Must Know The Order Of The First Five Letters Of The Alphabet!

Serg1o2Think Report

#69

I'd Better Get That Ticket Before It's Too Late

I'd Better Get That Ticket Before It's Too Late

Mr4NAs Report

#70

Just Noticed My Watercolor Set Is Named Fine Fart

Just Noticed My Watercolor Set Is Named Fine Fart

Cocaine_Kitty Report

#72

I Don't Think You Are Supposed To Eat It Like That

I Don't Think You Are Supposed To Eat It Like That

IchmitZ Report

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#73

This Menu That Seems To Be Upside Down At First Look

This Menu That Seems To Be Upside Down At First Look

IkerPinneaple Report

#74

My Toddler Thinks We're Holding Out On Snacks

My Toddler Thinks We're Holding Out On Snacks

darkpollopesca Report

#76

Ah Yes "Don't Aid"

Ah Yes "Don't Aid"

reddit.com Report

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#77

If Only Louisiana Looked Like A Letter Of The Alphabet

If Only Louisiana Looked Like A Letter Of The Alphabet

ydnarim Report

#78

I'm Impressed That This Thai Menu Has Text Cropping Both Over And Under The Image

I'm Impressed That This Thai Menu Has Text Cropping Both Over And Under The Image

HELLO_I_AM_THE_BEAR Report

#79

The Local Taco Shop Has An Interesting Interpretation Of Readability. Let's Play "Find Where The Tacos Are Listed"!

The Local Taco Shop Has An Interesting Interpretation Of Readability. Let's Play "Find Where The Tacos Are Listed"!

RunawayDanish Report

#80

Putting The Helmet On His Knee Makes It Look Like There Are 2 People In The Silhouette

Putting The Helmet On His Knee Makes It Look Like There Are 2 People In The Silhouette

rex138 Report

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#81

I Spent Half My Meal Trying To Decipher This

I Spent Half My Meal Trying To Decipher This

InspectorGoole Report

#82

Souvenir Notepad, Designer Failed Geography Class

Souvenir Notepad, Designer Failed Geography Class

DucksToo22 Report

#83

There Is An Extra "R", Normal Name Is Chuck Burger

There Is An Extra "R", Normal Name Is Chuck Burger

quusky Report

#85

Welcome Back Highcrest Middle Schoolers!

Welcome Back Highcrest Middle Schoolers!

koolkat888 Report

#86

No Need To Measure, There’s Plenty Of Space For All The Letters

No Need To Measure, There’s Plenty Of Space For All The Letters

darwinpatrick Report

#87

If Only There Was An Easier Solution

If Only There Was An Easier Solution

law_jik Report

#88

The Tim Hoe Use - Supposed To Read 'The Time House'

The Tim Hoe Use - Supposed To Read 'The Time House'

Big_ElMo Report

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#89

Found This T-Shirt At A Grocery Store

Found This T-Shirt At A Grocery Store

vinciblanco Report

#91

Mmm Yes, I Sure Do Love Living In Tevas

Mmm Yes, I Sure Do Love Living In Tevas

TheAverageYBAJoe Report

#92

Banner At A Ski Hut (Supposed To Say Gamsgarten)

Banner At A Ski Hut (Supposed To Say Gamsgarten)

EttityM Report