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Hey there, logo enthusiasts! We sincerely hope you've had your daily dose of coffee because we're about to take a wild ride through the weird and wacky world of logo design fails (I mean, who doesn’t like funny things?). So Pandas, strap in, because we're about to showcase some examples where designers took 'thinking outside the box' a little too literally.

#1

Vermont Maple Syrup Logo

Vermont Maple Syrup Logo

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

I thought it was Canadians who had maple in their blood. And their urine...

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    South Dakota’s Logo For A New Anti-Meth Campaign

    South Dakota’s Logo For A New Anti-Meth Campaign

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    #3

    Ordered Jordan's Online. Got Fake Ones, Jordan Logo Has An A*s Crack. Wtf Lol

    Ordered Jordan's Online. Got Fake Ones, Jordan Logo Has An A*s Crack. Wtf Lol

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    But how do these unfortunate logos come to be, you may wonder? And more puzzling, how do they get past marketing teams and into the public eye? Well, usually one of the main reasons these logo fails occur is due to lack of research and planning. A well-designed logo requires a deep understanding of the brand, its values, target audience, industry trends, and things alike.

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    #4

    iSmart's Logo Really Thew Me For A Second

    iSmart's Logo Really Thew Me For A Second

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

    oh damn, it's upside down! i was like "how the hell is this ismart?" (at least is +jews and not -jews)

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    #6

    An Unfortunate Logo For A Fitness Center

    An Unfortunate Logo For A Fitness Center

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

    Welp if I'm going to be fat forever I may as well skip the gym.

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    It's not just about creating something visually pleasing (well, in the case of this post, perhaps this shouldn't be applied); it's about creating something that accurately represents the business and resonates with its consumers. When these factors aren't considered, you end up with logos that seem simply absurd or just highly inappropriate in context...

    #7

    Unfortunate Placement Of The Facebook Logo

    Unfortunate Placement Of The Facebook Logo

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    #8

    Logo Of My Local Doctor's Office

    Logo Of My Local Doctor's Office

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    #9

    Don't Overthink This, It's Just A Handball Club Logo

    Don't Overthink This, It's Just A Handball Club Logo

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

    What state of mind would the person who made this had to have been in?

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    Of course, another case for failure may be due to the design being reviewed in isolation without considering how it might be perceived in the real world, or it might be that those reviewing the logo are too close to the project to see potential problems. Like when you are working on something for such a long time that your perception of it becomes frazzled (especially if you don't get feedback on it).

    #10

    The Logo For The 1973 Archdiocese Youth Commission

    The Logo For The 1973 Archdiocese Youth Commission

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    #11

    This Store Is Called Jupiter, Their Logo Is The Moon

    This Store Is Called Jupiter, Their Logo Is The Moon

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    #12

    "Yes, A Hanged Family Would Make A Great Logo For Our Company"

    "Yes, A Hanged Family Would Make A Great Logo For Our Company"

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    So Pandas, with all of that out of the way, tell us, which of the failed design logo was your favorite and why? We will be looking forward to your answers both under the photos and the post itself.

    And remember, even if something doesn't turn out perfect on the first try, it's always possible to learn from the mistakes of others and make necessary adjustments. As these examples show, even the best of us can fail at times when working on something for far too long...

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    #13

    This Logo Of A Turkish Water Brand. It Obviously Sucks

    This Logo Of A Turkish Water Brand. It Obviously Sucks

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    #14

    This Logo Design!!

    This Logo Design!!

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    #15

    Logo For A Children’s Hospital. Right Side Up Is A Man Juggling/Playing With Kids. Upside Down Is An Angry Man Stomping On Kids

    Logo For A Children’s Hospital. Right Side Up Is A Man Juggling/Playing With Kids. Upside Down Is An Angry Man Stomping On Kids

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    #16

    Your Logo Designer Is Still Laughing

    Your Logo Designer Is Still Laughing

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    #17

    I Just Feel Like Someone Should’ve Noticed How Bad The Logo Is

    I Just Feel Like Someone Should’ve Noticed How Bad The Logo Is

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    #18

    This Dentist's Choice Of Logo Near My House

    This Dentist's Choice Of Logo Near My House

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

    You guys notice how most of these are in the boring corprate art style?

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    #20

    This Church Near My House Should Probably Rethink Their Logo

    This Church Near My House Should Probably Rethink Their Logo

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    #21

    The Unfortunate Logo Of A Florists Near Me. I've Been Calling It Std's For Years. It's Sid's

    The Unfortunate Logo Of A Florists Near Me. I've Been Calling It Std's For Years. It's Sid's

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

    I have a florist near me that has zebra finches in the shop. sometimes i stop by just to look at the little cuties.

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    #23

    The Logo For My Son’s IT Class At School

    The Logo For My Son’s IT Class At School

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

    It took me way too long to notice the penis, I just saw a computer mouse.

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    #24

    Probably The Worst Logo I've Ever Seen. It's For A Plastic Surgeon

    Probably The Worst Logo I've Ever Seen. It's For A Plastic Surgeon

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    #25

    "Cass Toys" Didn't Think Their Logo Design Through Too Well

    "Cass Toys" Didn't Think Their Logo Design Through Too Well

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    #26

    This Horrific Logo

    This Horrific Logo

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

    To reach the optimum level of wellness, you must gain the ability to mutate into.......

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    #27

    This New Sushi Restaurant Logo Has A Racist Cra*py Design

    This New Sushi Restaurant Logo Has A Racist Cra*py Design

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    #28

    This Kids Society Logo... The Bullet Holes Are An Interesting Touch

    This Kids Society Logo... The Bullet Holes Are An Interesting Touch

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    1 year ago

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    #29

    Logo Is Having A Bad Case Of Diarrhea

    Logo Is Having A Bad Case Of Diarrhea

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

    I'm more worried about what the king is doing to that poor horse!

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    #30

    This Bank Logo In My Hometown

    This Bank Logo In My Hometown

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

    Never ever separate the C and A in the word canal. It happens way too often.

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    #31

    Ontario’s Logo (Trillium Flower) Looks Like 3 Dudes In A Hot Tub

    Ontario’s Logo (Trillium Flower) Looks Like 3 Dudes In A Hot Tub

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    #32

    Someone Paid Money For This To Be Their Sign And Logo/Mascot. I’m Convinced This Is Drug Lord’s Money Laundering Business

    Someone Paid Money For This To Be Their Sign And Logo/Mascot. I’m Convinced This Is Drug Lord’s Money Laundering Business

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    #33

    This Pet Supplies Company's Logo Is Meant To Depict A Cat And A Dog, But What I See Is A Dead Bird

    This Pet Supplies Company's Logo Is Meant To Depict A Cat And A Dog, But What I See Is A Dead Bird

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    #34

    Business Center Logo Looks Like A Guy Taking A Dump

    Business Center Logo Looks Like A Guy Taking A Dump

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    #35

    They Really Need A New Logo

    They Really Need A New Logo

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    #36

    Then Why Use The Recyclable Logo?

    Then Why Use The Recyclable Logo?

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

    let's put this logo here to make the text difficult to read so folks will just see the logo and put their recyclables here.

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    #37

    Russian Bread Company Logo. Literally Cra**y Design

    Russian Bread Company Logo. Literally Cra**y Design

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    Boris Long-Johnson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the Edinburgh golden turd! https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/consumer/you-cant-polish-a-turd-but-you-can-clad-it-in-bronze-coloured-steel-3301450

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    #38

    My School's Logo Looks Like A Crying Face

    My School's Logo Looks Like A Crying Face

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    Eldritch_catt0
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did they have to draw the bodies like this?? There are literally so many other, more reasonable ways. Did they just want to be original or sthng?

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    #39

    Quite A Bizarre Logo

    Quite A Bizarre Logo

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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

    The heck is this? The red F kind of looks terrified, blue F looks creepy like he knows what he’s doing and the C is just staring out into the distance because he doesn’t have a mouth so he can’t use the pacifier

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    #40

    This Logo Of A Bird Also Looks Like A Character Wearing A Hat Puking

    This Logo Of A Bird Also Looks Like A Character Wearing A Hat Puking

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    Note: this post originally had 86 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.

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