Some smart designs make life easier, some make it better, and then there are the ones that make you wonder how they even made it past the drawing board. Whether it’s a door that won’t open, a sign ...

Some designs are so well thought out you barely notice them—and then there are these. This batch of truly baffling design choices raises a lot of questions, starting with “how did this get approved?” ...

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We've all come across a design so baffling it makes you stop and wonder, "How did this get approved?" Whether it's a poorly placed sign or a confusing layout, these design fails are equal parts ...

Design is all about striking a balance between practicality and aesthetics. That sentiment is even more true for public spaces: functionality might trump the visuals of a space. Sadly, not every ...

Good designs often go unnoticed but when something is badly designed it sticks out like a sore thumb - as these photographs prove. People from around the world have shared the epic design fails ...

We all have our own preferences when it comes to how things should look, particularly when it comes to the place we call home. But sometimes, other people's design choices can leave us scratching our ...

As simple as they might seem in concept, the truth is that making a good toy is harder than it seems. Many toys that represent human figures tend to invoke the uncanny valley, but some are so creepy ...