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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

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Take me to dinner first
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well to be fair getting poisoned was probably the best thing that happened to that girl, so I get it

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#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

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#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

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#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…

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#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

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

Most of these I can figure out what they are trying to say...you know it's really bad when you can't figure it out at all!

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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

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Stardust she/her
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s good to be a single man but it’s bloody good to be a man with a male partner

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#29

Would You Like Your Chips With Or Without Chips?

Would You Like Your Chips With Or Without Chips?

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Headless chicken
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We all talking about the chips with no chips, but what about just plain cheese. Can I get some cheese with chips? Oh wait, can’t eat cheese very well, what with no head

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#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

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

The overlap must be people who drove right by their destination because they were texting.

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#39

I Think You Missed Some Letters

I Think You Missed Some Letters

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

STRESSED PEOPLE STRESSED I want dessert because I AM STRESSED!!!!!!!! agh * dies*

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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

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#43

Because Nothing Says Success Like An Anxious, Vacant Stare

Because Nothing Says Success Like An Anxious, Vacant Stare

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Take me to dinner first
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, tbh kumon has one of the greatest methods to teach, it's super efficient and helpful, so the funny face is forgiven

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#45

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

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

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#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?

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#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

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#52

I Think It’s Trying To Say Dumbo

I Think It’s Trying To Say Dumbo

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

"Your aura's slight tinge and scent of bile informs me that you may be prone to--ah--foolishness. A mere slight tint of foolishness."

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#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?

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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

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#58

Business Center Logo Looks Like A Guy Taking A Dump

Business Center Logo Looks Like A Guy Taking A Dump

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

Pitching a loaf. Strangling a darkie. dropping a nine-pounder. What a coarse lot you are!

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#61

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

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

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Stardust she/her
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And my mother will compare me to that girl asking me why I’m not as tall as her 😒

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#62

Someone's Marketing Team Should Have Thought This Through

Someone's Marketing Team Should Have Thought This Through

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#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)

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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?

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Nikki Sevven
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This piece of clothing is constructed of 3 separate layers: (1) 70% polyester and 30% pu; (2) 56% polyester and 44% viscose; and (3) 100% polyester. Frankly, I'm more concerned that one of the layers is 30% pu.

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#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!

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#70

Just Noticed My Watercolor Set Is Named Fine Fart

Just Noticed My Watercolor Set Is Named Fine Fart

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#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

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#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"!

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#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

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#87

If Only There Was An Easier Solution

If Only There Was An Easier Solution

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

Not going to lie, I wish they had this in my dorm when I went away to college. Idiots with free access sprayed our floor and we had to evacuate the building at 1am for about 3-4 hours for a hazmat crew to clean it up on a freaking weekday. Luckily the next building over had the cafeteria so we were able to sit in there and not outside in the below freezing weather

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#89

Found This T-Shirt At A Grocery Store

Found This T-Shirt At A Grocery Store

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#90

Seen At The Local Post Office

Seen At The Local Post Office

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

Okay this makes sense and doesn't belong here. In the USA, you're not supposed to throw old American flags away in the trash, so some places have these bins to "retire" the flags

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#91

Mmm Yes, I Sure Do Love Living In Tevas

Mmm Yes, I Sure Do Love Living In Tevas

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