19 Dumb, Misleading, Or Inappropriate Designs That Businesses Clearly Did Not Think Through At All
1. The Unfortunate Water Bottle
This water bottle has a very questionable label design that makes it look like… well, let’s just say it’s not very appetizing.
2. The Confusing Restroom Signs
Ever walked into the wrong restroom because the signs were too confusing? This business managed to make their restroom signs completely indecipherable.
3. The Stairs to Nowhere
We get it, stairs are necessary. But these stairs lead to a wall. We’re not sure how anyone thought this was a good idea.
4. The Misleading Bread Packaging
At first glance, this bread packaging looks like it’s filled with delicious slices. But open it up, and you’ll find it’s mostly air. Talk about a letdown!
5. The Awkwardly Placed Door Handle
Putting a door handle right in the middle of a glass door might seem stylish, but it turns out to be super impractical. Good luck pushing that door open without smudging the glass!
6. The Too-Realistic Cake
This cake is designed to look like raw meat. While the craftsmanship is impressive, it’s definitely not something you’d want to eat at first glance.
7. The Misleading Elevator Buttons
These elevator buttons are so poorly labeled that it’s almost impossible to figure out which floor you’re selecting. A recipe for frustration!
8. The Unreadable Menu
This restaurant’s menu is printed in such a tiny, fancy font that it’s nearly impossible to read. How are you supposed to order when you can’t even see the options?
9. The Dangerous Playground Slide
Playgrounds should be fun and safe, right? Well, this slide ends in a brick wall. Someone clearly didn’t think this one through.
10. The Misleading Floor Numbers
Imagine getting into an elevator and seeing floor numbers that don’t make any sense. That’s what happened here. Good luck finding your way!
11. The Awkward Bathroom Stall
This bathroom stall has a door that leaves a huge gap at the bottom, making privacy a distant dream. Not cool.
12. The Illogical Light Switch
This light switch is placed so far from the door that you have to cross the entire room in the dark to turn it on. Genius, right?
13. The Unfortunate Logo Design
This business’s logo turned out to be unintentionally suggestive. Maybe they should have taken a second look before finalizing it.
14. The Misleading Parking Sign
Parking signs are supposed to help, not confuse. This one is so unclear that no one knows where they’re allowed to park.
15. The Unusable Bench
This bench has armrests placed so closely together that no one can actually sit on it. Great for decoration, not so much for resting.
16. The Misleading Product Label
This product’s label makes it look like it contains way more than it actually does. Talk about false advertising!
17. The Dangerous Bike Lane
This bike lane suddenly ends in the middle of a busy road. Safety first? Not in this case!
18. The Unreadable Street Sign
This street sign is so tiny and tucked away that drivers can’t see it until it’s too late. Not very helpful for navigation.
19. The Confusing Directions
These directions are so convoluted that following them feels like solving a puzzle. A bit more clarity would be nice!
So there you have it, 19 designs that make you wonder, “What were they thinking?” If you’ve ever encountered a design fail, share it with us at The How-To Zone!
