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Art is generally open to interpretation, meaning its exact message is often vague, and various points of view and opinions can be offered. However, in graphic design, especially in marketing and advertising, conveying the right or the intended idea is key. Unless the designer doesn't mind finding their work posted among the many graphic design fails on Reddit.

There is indeed a dedicated hub on Reddit reserved specifically for awful designs and graphic design fails that failed to communicate their idea due to a shabby design. Wittily titled "Comic Sans Galore" (OG graphic designers will get the reference), r/crappydesign offers a bum trip of poorly implemented creative ideas. Chock-full of funny graphic design fails and bad graphic design ideas, it's also a lesson and a list of examples of how NOT to do it. Anyhow (to stop being so snobbish about it), we must appreciate these stupid design fails and the individuals behind them because otherwise, we would have fewer failures of others (rather than our own) to chuckle and facepalm at.

Below, we've compiled a list of the worst graphic design fails we could find online to, hopefully, bring a bit more laughter to your day and remind you that it's perfectly human to err! (Also, to remind you that hiring a professional to do the job is often very much worth it.) If any of the bad graphic designs below make you giggle, let us know by giving them an upvote!

#1

The Placement Of This Baby's Head Wasn't Quite Thought Through

The Placement Of This Baby's Head Wasn't Quite Thought Through

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#3

The Sign On My Husbands Graphic Design Department

The Sign On My Husbands Graphic Design Department

meltee Report

#4

I Thought The Peep Was Farting. My Wife Corrected Me - It’s Cotton Candy

I Thought The Peep Was Farting. My Wife Corrected Me - It’s Cotton Candy

mmcalli Report

#5

The Implication That This Tooth Has Genitals

The Implication That This Tooth Has Genitals

Dylflon Report

#6

Proofreading This Book Couldn't Have Been That Hard

Proofreading This Book Couldn't Have Been That Hard

UltraLaser23 Report

#7

Somewhere Out There, A Graphic Designer Dad Is Laughing

Somewhere Out There, A Graphic Designer Dad Is Laughing

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#9

Got This As A Gift And Honestly I Don't Want To Throw It Away Just Because It's Terribly Funny

Got This As A Gift And Honestly I Don't Want To Throw It Away Just Because It's Terribly Funny

AmberedVal Report

#10

People Wearing Face Masks Looking Like Monsters

People Wearing Face Masks Looking Like Monsters

A_Random_Guy_Here Report

#12

Yeah Okay Makes Sense Thank You

Yeah Okay Makes Sense Thank You

Vexced Report

#13

I've Never Met Lauren But I Already Know I Don't Like Her

I've Never Met Lauren But I Already Know I Don't Like Her

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Jeremy James
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can tell a lot about a person from their bookshelves. For example, this one tells me that Lauren is a shallow person and also she doesn't read.

Nenya
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an introvert bookworm this is living on the edge for me.. Which book will I grab today..

Ari_The_Wanna_Be_Hedgehog 🦔
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HOW... HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO PICK A BOOK WITHOUT TARING THE WHOLE THING APART I DHQUIHUHUUHWUHUHDUW *Brain damage due to f*****g Lauren*

Who Am I?
Community Member
7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WHO IS LAUREN AND WHY IS SHE PUTTING SLABS OF WOOD ON HER SHELVES?!?!

The Panda-er
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lauren has no idea what book she is reading, because she strangely put the titles in. But, look at that neutrality!

Jasmijn
Community Member
14 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lauren also makes furniture from the skin of her victims

SuperTails1008
Community Member
11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lauren has a skill issue. Who seriously has a tripod for a lamp?

Autumn
Community Member
12 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey Lauren. You’re L is further away from your & then your J is

Rocky
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can often see that in advertisements, to make a clean look. Like with interior design for instance.

Darby
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1 year ago

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Mya Lugar
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I stack some of my books horizontally, the ones I don't want the casual observer to see. They might make certain assumptions. (NOT porn..just wierdness)

The Bordest of Pandas!
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lauren has less iq then books with the spines facing the photographer in this image

T Tan
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of those "books" that you can buy on Esty strictly for decorative purposes (they have a beautiful cover/spine but filled with nonsense language inside, not real books for reading). Yes its stupid I know.

Luca Fenton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lauren is a stupid softie from twitter who can't handle a slight imbalance

Shyla Bouche
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*knocks everything off the shelves except the books* Heeeeeeere, soft can-openers! Now you can fix the books. C'mon, soft can-openers. Where's my soft can-openers? Here we go!

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#15

Step 4: Just Go Sit In Some Other Chair

Step 4: Just Go Sit In Some Other Chair

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#16

This Is Not Vitamin D, It's An Emoji On A Bottle Of Magnesium

This Is Not Vitamin D, It's An Emoji On A Bottle Of Magnesium

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#17

I’d Like To Eat Here. Unsure When Is Ok

I’d Like To Eat Here. Unsure When Is Ok

HEROnymous_Rex Report

#18

This Doormat Belonging To A Couple Living In My Building

This Doormat Belonging To A Couple Living In My Building

maxington26 Report

#20

Mother-Daughter Bonding At Its Finest

Mother-Daughter Bonding At Its Finest

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#21

My Local Bakery's Menu Is So Bad, It's Good

My Local Bakery's Menu Is So Bad, It's Good

hobbitybobbit Report

#22

I Saw This On A Box. I Don't Know How To Lift It Like The Picture Said

I Saw This On A Box. I Don't Know How To Lift It Like The Picture Said

HelloImWeirdo Report

#24

This Church Service Invitation That Looks Like I’m About To Be Murdered

This Church Service Invitation That Looks Like I’m About To Be Murdered

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#25

This University's President Is Really Hands On

This University's President Is Really Hands On

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#26

He's Calling Her To Ask Her For Her Number?

He's Calling Her To Ask Her For Her Number?

PomPlosion Report

#28

For Reasons Unknown, South America Has Completely Been Replaced By Africa

For Reasons Unknown, South America Has Completely Been Replaced By Africa

logstain Report

#31

Dont Mess With Chile 🇨🇱

Dont Mess With Chile 🇨🇱

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#32

Always Wanted A Ntr Lom Aua He Myself

Always Wanted A Ntr Lom Aua He Myself

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#33

The Sweater I Bought Cannot Be Maintained

The Sweater I Bought Cannot Be Maintained

FuzzboarEKKO Report

#35

The Local Clinic Here, Absolute Gem

The Local Clinic Here, Absolute Gem

HentaiNep Report

#36

Antioxidents, Electrolytes, And Deli Organ Flavor?

Antioxidents, Electrolytes, And Deli Organ Flavor?

ye_roustabouts Report

#37

This Graph In My School's Yearbook

This Graph In My School's Yearbook

jazmine_carroll Report

#38

I Don't Feel Very Beautiful Staring At That Logo

I Don't Feel Very Beautiful Staring At That Logo

Albafika Report

#40

Comical Font Selection And Style. The Deeper You Look The Worse You See

Comical Font Selection And Style. The Deeper You Look The Worse You See

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#41

Would You Rather Kill 5 Or 6 People?

Would You Rather Kill 5 Or 6 People?

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#42

Decided To Open My Step Daughters Junior Risk Board Game Tonight And The Compass Is Incorrect…

Decided To Open My Step Daughters Junior Risk Board Game Tonight And The Compass Is Incorrect…

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#45

Somehow Spiderman Is Able To Keep A Hot Drink In His Cup While Upside Down

Somehow Spiderman Is Able To Keep A Hot Drink In His Cup While Upside Down

Speeider Report

#46

The Design School I Graduated From Sent This Postcard Out

The Design School I Graduated From Sent This Postcard Out

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#47

I See This At My University Every Day

I See This At My University Every Day

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#49

Let's Put The Instructions On The Same Side Of The Perforated Pull Tab!

Let's Put The Instructions On The Same Side Of The Perforated Pull Tab!

DinkDankTheWise Report

#51

Every 3,000 Sheets Of Paper Costs Us A Ree

Every 3,000 Sheets Of Paper Costs Us A Ree

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#52

This "Luxurious" German Gin Bottle

This "Luxurious" German Gin Bottle

M_Forestvalley Report

#53

The Elevator Safety Placard In This Hotel

The Elevator Safety Placard In This Hotel

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#54

Scale Is A Social Construct, And Therefore Can Be Ignored

Scale Is A Social Construct, And Therefore Can Be Ignored

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#55

Saw This At The 99 Cent Store. Possibly The Most Confusing Thing I’ve Ever Seen

Saw This At The 99 Cent Store. Possibly The Most Confusing Thing I’ve Ever Seen

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#56

Kix Cereal Box Has A Masked Out Spoon To Give The Illusion There’s Cereal On Top

Kix Cereal Box Has A Masked Out Spoon To Give The Illusion There’s Cereal On Top

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#58

If Only You Could Do With The N’s As You Did With The G’s

If Only You Could Do With The N’s As You Did With The G’s

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#60

Ah Yes, Gotta Love Some Ccoffeeffee

Ah Yes, Gotta Love Some Ccoffeeffee

Div_100 Report

#61

Pregnancy Test Early Five Result Day Sooner Pregmate

Pregnancy Test Early Five Result Day Sooner Pregmate

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#62

Social Media Logo Covers The Age Restriction On This Honey Bottle

Social Media Logo Covers The Age Restriction On This Honey Bottle

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#64

Unintentionally Gross, Marble Looking Keyboard

Unintentionally Gross, Marble Looking Keyboard

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#67

This Popcorn Bag That Says Microwave For 2 Minutes 30 Seconds, But Has A Picture Of A Microwave With 3 Minutes On It

This Popcorn Bag That Says Microwave For 2 Minutes 30 Seconds, But Has A Picture Of A Microwave With 3 Minutes On It

llamalalley Report

#68

We All Know Maryland Is Shaped Exactly Like An O

We All Know Maryland Is Shaped Exactly Like An O

Ecstatic_Arachnid859 Report

#69

It Says America, With The Us Flag And The Statue Of Liberty, But With The Map Of Mexico

It Says America, With The Us Flag And The Statue Of Liberty, But With The Map Of Mexico

DragonHorse001 Report

#70

Insane Menu At An Insane Sandwich Shop

Insane Menu At An Insane Sandwich Shop

Ultimichael Report

#71

This Annoys Me Every Time I Come Here. What Is It Even Supposed To Say?

This Annoys Me Every Time I Come Here. What Is It Even Supposed To Say?

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#73

Don't Drop Out Off Design School, Kids

Don't Drop Out Off Design School, Kids

ABrokenBinding Report

#75

Why Is The Phone Inside The Photo?

Why Is The Phone Inside The Photo?

MrSegwayMan Report

#76

Very Confused Messaging. Why Strike Out The Part That Leaves It Meaning The Same?

Very Confused Messaging. Why Strike Out The Part That Leaves It Meaning The Same?

EvilDMMk3 Report

#77

A Logo Including A Globe Where Greenland, Iceland And The UK Have Decided To Fly Away Into The Arctic

A Logo Including A Globe Where Greenland, Iceland And The UK Have Decided To Fly Away Into The Arctic

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#78

Bought This Geometry Set For My Son. Comes With This Map Of The World That Has So Many Countries Spelt Incorrectly

Bought This Geometry Set For My Son. Comes With This Map Of The World That Has So Many Countries Spelt Incorrectly

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#80

Uh... Fearsome? Roarsome? Rfarsome?

Uh... Fearsome? Roarsome? Rfarsome?

king_27 Report

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#84

It's Not Like The Word "Burger" Already Has A G Or Anything

It's Not Like The Word "Burger" Already Has A G Or Anything

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#85

Gave Myself Eye Strain Trying To Read This Can Of Room Spray

Gave Myself Eye Strain Trying To Read This Can Of Room Spray

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#86

These Guys Don’t Know How To Count Apparently

These Guys Don’t Know How To Count Apparently

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#87

Map Where Numerous Types Of Football That Are Different Sports Entirely Are Categorized As If They're The Same

Map Where Numerous Types Of Football That Are Different Sports Entirely Are Categorized As If They're The Same

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#88

Notepad Becomes Half As Useful Because Design Makes It Hard To Read

Notepad Becomes Half As Useful Because Design Makes It Hard To Read

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