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Good design is all about putting the user first. If the customer can’t make sense of the design and if their every single move is impeded by the bad decisions that the designers and builders made—we’ve got a serious problem. Sometimes these problems all come down to bad craftsmanship, shoddy design, and unaesthetic, hurried, and impractical shortcuts that builders take without a care in the world.

The ‘Typical Rykozhop’ Instagram page documents how some homeowners have to live with utterly ugly, just plain bad, and downright dangerous interior design decisions. Scroll down to see the best of the worst, upvote the pics you wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole, and let us know in the comments if there’s anything similar in your own homes, dear Pandas.

Bored Panda reached out to Tim Antoniuk, an Associate Professor of Design Studies at the University of Alberta, to hear his take about where most of the responsibility falls, whether on the designer in charge of the vision or the builders who turn it into reality. Antoniuk explained that it's up to the designer to ensure that their project (which means their client's project) turns out well. The focus should be on the clarity of the designs so that the intent is communicated without any 'fuzziness.' "Certainly, this is frustrating and it puts extra pressure on the designer, but everything, in my view, rests in the designer's hand. This is why some of the most outstanding designers in the world have such a deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, of the problems that can happen during installation."

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Antoniuk said that it's the designer who has to provide clarity and foresee at least some of the possible issues when it comes to the actual building and the interior design: "It's hard, but that's why the best designers get paid so well for their outstanding work. They do great design/aesthetic work, but they also create efficiencies and they foresee and spot (some) problems from happening." 

The Associate Professor highlighted that some things will go wrong, no matter how much we plan for them. What's more, the builders have to be on the designer's side, too, but the latter still shoulders most of the burden. "Many jobs can not just stop because a designer is not onsite or is not able to be reached. That said, builders need to honor the designer's vision, but again, if there is 'fuzziness' in the drawings or plans, decisions will be made by people that we may not want to make them."

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On a very practical level, ensuring that builders follow through with the designer's vision comes down to communication, doing "great drawings and visuals," and becoming "exceptionally well educated" in the field of construction. "We exist in a field that is ever-changing with the introduction of new materials, new construction requirements, and restrictions," Antoniuk said.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm deeply sorry for the person who had to live in a house like this. it must have not been their choice but desperation is painful.

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

It was at that moments when Eliott realized E.T. powers had stopped working.

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

"The suspect was last seen going up on West Street. No, not up West Street, up ON West Street. As in straight up. Yes, I know I'm long overdue on vacation, what has that got to do with anything?"

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

I feel like this is some sort of wacky art installation, no way this happens on accident.

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

That would be fun to give directions with! "Turn right at the bike in the wall, then...."

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

some child was probably told many times not to leave their bike in the way or they would lose it

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

There is a reason for this. There has to be a reason for this. There is NO reason for this!

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

Concrete poured into shape on ground, bike caught in it, concrete wall put in place to build building!

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

I heard green is not a good color for a vehicle, sooooo.......

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

Why waste a perfectly good concrete slap just because some fool drove his bike onto it? Use it anyway.

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

Don't you just hate when the cement hardens while you're riding your bike up the building?

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

That's what you get for riding up the side of a wall while the concrete is still wet.

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

More bicycles! It's a strange looking building and I'd like to know more.

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

i wonder what they were trying to achieve here. maybe they wanted to create a replica of the "banana taped to wall"

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

That will be the last time that kid rides his bike in my driveway!

Asia Ryćko-Bożeńska
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like those epic Netflix billboards/murals advertising Stranger Things! Have you seen them?

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

The building grew around the bike (like when a tree absorbs a bike as it grows).

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

There are doors without access may as well have a bike

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

I'm gonna throw this out there that I'm pretty sure this is photoshopped...

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

Okay, so the workers just thought, "Before we dry the concrete, let's throw in a bike! Yes, people will love that."

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

Okay, this is cool. The only way it could be better is if there were some tire tracks.

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

I told you a thousand times, Timmy. You leave your bike in the middle of the driveway ONE MORE TIME and, so help me, I will throw it into the wet cement from the construction next door.

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

Looks like more of an "art installation" than a design issue. Not something I would want though, it looks too unfinished. Altho if the pic showed more of the whole building & surroundings, the bike in the wall might be more relevant.

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

Everyone knows that you need to let the cement set before riding your bicycle up the wall.

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

Designers: Have Masters's degrees in what they do. Also some designers: calmy cement bike into a wall.

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

"I told you not to go biking today! Now try and get that bike out, it's ur punishment!!!" ~Mum

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

ok i have so many questions if you want to hear them all you may need to sketch out a 5-hour time period in your day

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

Were they playing Jumanji? Got stuck in between the turns?

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He also stressed the importance of creating honest relationships based on mutual respect. "It is simple to say, but communication and having an outstanding relationship with the builder is critically important. At 'Architure,' we constantly visit and hang-out with the Trades. We like to talk with the people that have 'boots-on-the-ground.' These are the people that are literally building our products and spaces. If you piss these guys off, treat them poorly, or don't communicate well, they can ruin a project. It may sound flippant, but we see these people as our partners."

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In a previous interview with Bored Panda, Antoniuk also spoke about the differences between good and bad design. He said that there are, objectively, such things as good and bad interior and furniture design decisions—it’s not just about our subjective tastes.

However, our tastes are important, too, as they can create gray and blurry areas between what’s considered to be quality and, well, not. Though, I think, hardly anyone would mix up anything shown in this list with something that’s tasteful.

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

Don't be fooled people! This is just one of those hyperrealistic cakes looking like a washing machine.

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

After taking a relaxing dump you can dive head first into your bubble bath whilst simultaneously cooking dinner for your loved ones. I see no downsides here.

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In Antoniuk’s opinion, we can all intuitively sense what good design is and isn’t. "Quite often, this relates to ergonomics and the usability or functionality of the products and services and systems. Having said that, I think far too many people expect poor design that doesn’t really work well," he said.

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It’s not all just doom and gloom, however. Antoniuk highlighted that creating high-quality design that is objectively good is a skill that can be learned; just like people can learn the wrong skills and make bad design decisions. Naturally, this suggests that we have to unlearn bad skills before learning the right ones.

For Antoniuk, good design is “intuitive, [...] deeply sympathetic and empathetic to the user at all levels, and at some level, it is emotional,” just like Dieter Rams laid out in his principles of good design. “It is a catalyst for giving us feelings,” Antoniuk said about design.

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

Well, that defeats the purpose of a drain. Someone did the same thing to my neighbourhood supermarket parking lot. The water runs right by the drain and onto the sidewalk.

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

I keep having visions of a hand reaching out to grab me when I switch on the light. 😬

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

Remember when Indiana Jones had to pick the Holy Grail among many fake ones?

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't unsee this. love the combination between water and electricity

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

Ivan: "Boris, clear a pathway to the steps. " *half a bottle of vodka later* Boris: "Finished!"

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

The second I looked at this, Randy Quaid in the “Shitter’s full!” scene from “Christmas Vacation” popped into my head.

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

Why do people think this is disgusting? You wash you hands with clean water, it's not like the sink is under the urinal. It's a great way to recycle water. The fact we (/most countries) flush our toilets with sparkling clean drinking water is idiotic.

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

That's the trap door switch in case you don't want any telemarketers bothering you... or Trick or treaters... or carollers...

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

Actually, the corner piece is missing (it's supposed to go over that corner mount). I've seen this, but this concept sucks big time!

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

I thought it was a mirror. Then I thought the photographer was a vampire. Then I realized it was a door. This has been a ride.

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

I wouldn’t classify this as problematic. Many tiny homes and RV used this combination or something similar in the bathroom. Hell, some don’t even have a shower stall or tub. It’s just a room with a toilet, a shower head, and a drain in the floor.

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

One pipe for hot and cold water which will miraculously separate near the tap....

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

It's a four stage filtration system with the ability to lock out one of the filters of you want. If the water is that bad, I'm drinking Dasani before I turn into a reptile-man.

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

The owner of the cream building obviously refused to sell so the developer had to bud around it.

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