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Good design makes life easier. Bad design doesn't. It's as simple and complicated as that. But even some of the best designers aren't immune to making mistakes. The trick is to catch the blunders before it's too late. And by too late, we mean the point that they cause chaos, confusion, and possibly even comedy gold.
The internet (and the world, it seems) is filled with the receipts of design so bad that it's hard not to laugh. Bored Panda has done a daring deep dive into the bottomless pit of design gone wrong, and compiled a hilarious list of the wildest faux pas out there. There's the sign reading, "Donate To End Children," and a card proudly stating, "Congratulation You Have Cancer." Let's not forget the birthday cake iced with, "Super Bowel" or the printed piece of paper inviting you to "Listen To The Audio." Don't forget to upvote your favorites!
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“Good design, when it’s done well, becomes invisible. It’s only when it’s done poorly that we notice it.” Those are the words of Jared Spool, an American writer, researcher and usability expert. And we couldn't agree more.
But while bad design can be funny, there are times when it is no laughing matter. There's an entire book dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of bad design. Written by Jonathan Shariat and Cynthia Savard Saucier, Tragic Design explains the impact of poorly designed products, and outlines how they can anger, sadden, exclude, and even end the lives of people who use them.
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Upstaged75 1 hour ago
Imagine being on the toilet then suddenly looking up to see someone watching you. 😂 Do you wave, or what?
One of the stories features tells how a younger cancer patient might have still been alive had designers paid more attention when designing the hospital's new software.
The girl, who isn't named in the book, was put on new medication while in hospital. The meds were so strong that she required pre- and post-hydration for three days during treatment periods. Nurses looking after her had to enter important data into medical software and also follow up on her status.
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"Although they used the software diligently and cared for Jenny, somehow they missed the critical information about her three-day hydration requirements on the interface," reports the UX Studio team. This had fatal results...
The young patient passed away the day after her treatment, due to toxicity and dehydration. According to Tragic Design, had the software interface been better designed, a young life may not have been lost.
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Upstaged75 1 hour ago
Actually I think you're supposed to take it to a fire station or hospital. Leaving it in the trash will get you arrested.
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UnclePanda 31 minutes ago
The original 'leaning back from crossfire'' scene in The Matrix. It turns out 'Neo' can also mean 'quit getting my knee wet.' Both were cut during final production.
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UnclePanda 19 minutes ago (edited)
Google Lens says: This stainless steel bathroom stall door is designed to allow emergency responders or medical escorts quick access or visual checks for occupants.The angled design specifically enables support personnel to check on individuals with special needs without needing to enter the stall. Additionally, these stalls are frequently used in psychiatric settings as anti-ligature or sentinel event reduction doors to enhance safety.
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UnclePanda 4 minutes ago
"Oh, Charlie, that's the third time this week. Let's be honest. It's not really an accident, is it?"
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