Design is an art, and there's a good reason why it's usually done by professionals. If a product is poorly designed, people might not know how to use it, or even worse, hurt themselves in the process. Here are some examples of the worst designs in the history of man, which are mostly hilarious, though some are downright dangerous. Next time, hire a professional, please!
A Matter Of Yogurt Or Death
These bottles designs seem pretty similar, as they're both from the same company, their label is almost identical, and they are both made of white plastic with red caps. What could go wrong? The bottle on the left is bleach, while the bottle on the right is delicious yogurt. A customer can easily mistake one for the other while busy shopping, and either scrub their tub with yogurt or add bleach to their breakfast.
Next time, maybe someone at Tesco should keep track of their products' function, or even hire someone who knows how lethal mixing these two can be.
Healing Energy Won't Heal The Head Injury
There is a reason you should not change anything about your car without the supervision of a mechanic. Here. this spiritual guru decided to bring positive energy into their car, fill it with light, love, and healing powers to make their day go a little smoother while on the road. The car's owner failed to understand that in the case of an accident, they would go into these healing crystals face forward, and that won't be pleasant.
To make matters even worse, they plan to add more crystals to the car's interior. We're not sure if they are actively trying to kill anyone who sits in their car.
Uber New Policy Toward Drunk Drivers
When Uber first started back in 2009, it had a world-changing idea that would revolutionize the way we use public transportation. One of the positive side effects of their module is that many people, after a night out on the town which likely involved alcohol, could order themselves an Uber to get home safely. Everyone loved using this service because they knew it was the safest way to return home.
So it makes us wonder, why would Uber want to eliminate this aspect of their business? It was what they were known for, and people counted on them to take them home safely.
A Fire Alarm That's More Alarming Than A Fire
So many things are wrong with this device, from its very concept to its creation. This alarm is designed to lock in people's hands inside until the authorities come to release them, and the reason for this is to deter people from sending a false alarm. This will only make people stay away, as no one wants their hand to get caught in this spooky device, and obviously, in the case of a real fire, they might get caught in it and get themselves killed.
This looks like a torture device, not a fire alarm, and it looks more like this belongs in a horror film than a device made to help people.
When A Garage Exit Makes No Sense
There are things you just shouldn't do, like reinvent the garage door, or the front porch. They've been tried and tested for decades, and there's absolutely no need to mix them together. In the mood for a change? Call an architect or an interior designer. They would have noticed the insanity of this plan in an instant. You can't just lift your front porch every time you want to take your car out of the garage. What if someone is sitting on it?
Unless this is a movie set, we can't understand how a construction crew actually built this. Maybe they thought it could be really funny to see the house owner struggle later?
Keep Your Kids Far, Far Away From This Spooky Game
Parents know they should always watch their kids when they run around the playground because they love climbing and exploring new things to do. This playground is every parent's nightmare. and it should have never existed, even if it was built in 1912 when regulations weren't so strict. This reads danger all over it, and one thing we are sure about is this is not suited for children, and not even adults!
Sure, people had different views and standards back then, but the safety of young children should never be overlooked. Yikes!
Who Needs Proper Support When You Got Bricks
This carnival should shut down as soon as possible. We all love Ferris wheel rides, but we don't look around to see if they're safe. We tend to trust the people who built them. This is clearly a mistake, as demonstrated here. The entire very heavy platform is supported by a few lousy bricks! We just know that if that Ferris wheel begins to tilt, nothing is going to stop it.
We won't be able to look at Ferris wheels the same after this. Nothing is holding this wheel down to the ground, and we hope not to see it in the news one day because that's a disaster waiting to happen.
How To Rock Down The Stairs
If you're planning on going down the stairs in this house, thinks twice because you just might want to jump from the window first. These stairs were decorated with rocks to give them look fancy, and to stop anyone from running either up or down the stairs. This would result in a broken bone if you're lucky, and multiple fractures if you are not. Whatever you do, take each step at a time, very slowly.
Luckily, this is actually an art installation created by a French artist that is meant to force the user to slow down their pace and consider their every step. Phew!
In Any Case Do Not Put These In Your Mouth
This gumball machine offers more than just gumballs. What it also offers is a trip to the E.R, as it contains gumballs and bouncing balls mixed together. Imagine chewing down one of these. Firstly, they probably don't taste very nice, and what's more, you will probably choke or dislocate your jaw! Why would anyone bother to put this sign up and not empty the machine or remove it altogether?
If someone wants to fill their gumball machine all the way to the top, they should just get more gumballs. This is just mean towards all gumball-loving beings!
Please, Do Not Do It
We have some serious questions for the company that made these razors. What were they thinking, naming their product 'Do it?' What exactly did they want us to do? Someone might be going through a rough time, and this will be the last piece of encouragement they will ever need. People might hurt themselves! Here's an idea, don't put suggestive slogans on razor blade packets at all. Those who need them probably don't need encouragement.
We doubt this package was designed by a professional, and if it were, they might need to reconsider their life choices. Just saying!
Well This is Awkward
This package designer was clearly in the mood for some chaos! This package is so poorly designed, a vital piece of information is clearly hidden from sight. If the user hadn't done some digging and revealed the truth, who knows what catastrophe would have happened. We just hope they didn't ruin their delicious meal in the process, microwaving it when they shouldn't have.
It is so easy for a mistake to happen, but once it's out there, it is also very easy to fix for the sake of your customers. The alternative would be a lawsuit in which these manufacturers wouldn't win.
Parking Your Car Has Never Been Easier
The architect behind this chaotic design should be put behind bars. Every time the homeowner wants to park their car, they'll first need to prove they know how to drive through this nightmare of a driveway. Don't forget that little bump right on the curve, because why not add a little more danger where there's already plenty. This is a great example of why certain people should be allowed to build things.
A time will ultimately come, and someone isn't going to make it all the way through this driveway. It's both a driveway and a game of chance.
In the Mood For Some Delicious Bleach?
This package might look like it's a cool new cereal for kids, with a little cute furball adorning the box. Sounds great until you read the label itself and realize this is hair bleach. The person who came up with this package should go back to school for a couple more years and learn the basics again, one of them being don't make people eat bleach.
This is a total miss, and it doesn't help that there's another one just like it with a different animal. Honestly, we doubt anyone looking to bleach their hair would find this appealing.
If You Really Want To See The Game You Can Sit Here
This is just the perfect 'Meanwhile in Russia' joke. Need more seats in your stadium? Sure! Just stick this life-threatening contraption in there and let people risk their lives to watch some sports game. Even if we got free tickets, we wouldn't go near this terrifying stadium. Can the upper seats even see anything, or are were they added for laughs and giggles?
You have to give these guys credit though, because they really thought they found a clever way to trick the system and just went for it, without thinking of the dangers that come along.
Someone Should Go Back to Third Grade
Water and electricity are two things that you really shouldn't mix, even for the sake of a carefully manicured lawn. The grass behind this thing isn't even getting any water, so we wonder which of the two came first. Was this a dare someone lost, or did the people behind this just lose their minds for a day? We really do wonder.
We're guessing residents of the area are constantly rolling their eyes at this stupidity while staying far, far away. This is dangerous business, you could get electrocuted!
Always Thinking About The Handicapped And Their Needs
This is both terrible and amusing at the same time because who could possibly use this ramp and not die? Handicapped people in wheelchairs won't be able to wheel themselves up because look at the angle! The ride down is just as terrifying. It's basically a freefall to the ground. When building stairs, it's good to think about the handicapped too, but these people should probably think a little harder next time.
There are basic rules to building ramps. The number one rule is, a person in a wheelchair or someone pushing a stroller must be able to use them safely. This clearly isn't the case here!
Rules To Being A Good Parent: Put Child Inside A Cage
Believe it or not, this cage was actually common not too long ago. Mere decades ago this was recommended by doctors, saying that children should get a daily dose of fresh air since apartments were small and lacked proper ventilation. This terrifying solution might look like a good idea if you're desperate, but we all know putting a child out in a cage in mid air, is dangerous beyond belief. Luckily, there were no reports of anyone falling out of them.
Just imagine what would have happened if these weren't tightly secured. We don't even want to think of the outcome. Luckily, we've come a long way since!
When Someone Is A Super Mario Super Fan
The person behind this obstacle course must really love Super Mario because we're pretty sure that's where they got the inspiration for this ridiculousness. You have to jump across the squares to make it to either side, every time. You got to stay focused. You can't be on your phone while walking on this, as you might end up getting your foot caught between the cracks and fall into the water, or even worse, dive head first into the concrete.
It looks beautiful but not functional. Elderly or handicapped people, or anyone who isn't the steadiest of walkers for that matter will have a very hard time crossing these.
Gotta Get That Nicotine Right Away!
Smoking was very common in the 1950s. You could smoke in bars, restaurants, and even in airplanes. Even doctors recommended it for some reason. No one knew of the dangers just yet, and chain-smoking was a habit many shared. This strange device was created for those who enjoyed a hefty dose of nicotine and wanted to get it fast, as allows the smoker to finish an entire packet all at once.
Today, we can't even imagine putting something like that near us. Use this daily and you're on the fast route to cancer. How the times have changed, right?
One Tiny Difference Between These Two
Someone, please get the phone and call Equate, the pharmaceutical company behind these bottled. One is an allergy relief medicine, while the other is a women's laxative, and the bottles are identical. Firstly, what's inside that laxative that makes it just for women? And apart from that, there is probably someone out there with bad allergies that might grab the wrong bottle in a really bad outbreak. They have no clue what awaits them.
We hope they don't have an important meeting scheduled on the day this happens. Seriously, how hard can it be to make a different colored label?
Helmets Should Not Be Used As Protective Headgear
This is just plain confusing. What exactly is a novelty helmet? Aren't those simply called hates? If you're already making a helmet, why not make one that can actually protect the person wearing it from harm? Why risk them not reading this tiny label? People could get hurt!
Also, you can't just put the word novelty before a word to make it lose its meaning. Novelty fire alarms, novelty security guards, novelty car breaks, you get it. It is just plain silly. Novelty silliness!
Dying In Has Never been Easier
We want to have a talk with whoever built this dangerous waterslide and go over what's wrong with their creation with them. Sending anyone down this slide, only for them to slide into this loop at high speed, will break multiple necks. Luckily, this slide was shut down not long after opening to the public for obvious reasons. It couldn't have been very popular, or at least we hope it wasn't.
Let's assume something equally terrifying. Let's pretend someone didn't make it through the loop, now they are stuck inside a dark tunnel, and there is no way out. Worst slide ever.
When Someone Falls Through The Cracks
Who doesn't want to sit out on a porch when the weather is nice and the sun is out? Sounds like a good day to us. This resort, however, isn't equipped for a fun, sunny afternoon. Their lounge chair legs are so thin, they fit right into the gaps between the floorboards. To make matters worse, this resort is mostly for seniors. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen.
The simple advice we have is to return these chairs and come back with wider-legged ones. Sounds easy enough. It's a safety hazard!
Is This A Bathtub Or an Escape Room?
Some ideas are great and innovative, and some are, well, not. This bathtub was placed right by the stairs, so if you forget about it and exit from the left, you will find yourself falling down a flight of stairs after your relaxing bath. How did this even get made? Humanity, you never fail to surprise us.
This looks like a scene from either a cartoon or a horror movie. The stress of falling down the stairs takes the relaxing element out of the hot bath.
Even Well-Trained Architects Make Mistakes Sometimes
Architects have to study for many years before they get their license and start designing buildings. They have to learn a lot about construction and different materials, and how a building impacts its sorrounding to name a few. The architect who made this building must have bumped their head and forgot everything with their approach to this death ray creation. The glass-paneled building reflects the sun in such a way it blinds those standing below it.
What makes this even more impressive is buildings need a lot of permits to get made. So many people failed to notice what would happen when this monster is complete.
How Does Anyone Let This Happen?
This bicycle lane is obviously not suited for bicycles as long as this hazardous obstacle is there. Unless it gets covered, it will remain a danger for anyone on two wheels, or a single wheel for that matter. The wheels can slip in so easily, and it will not be a pretty sight.
What would happen if an entire line of bicycles comes in one after the other and the first one gets stuck? That's a pile-on accident we really don't want to think about.
Nothing Says Holiday Cheer Like Asbestos
NOPE. This is wrong, on every level. Up until the '50s asbestos was marketed as White Magic, Pure White, or Snow Drift. Many companies would use the lethal substance to create an image of a winter wonderland, especially during Christmas. This gives a dark twist to the cheery and upbeat atmosphere the holidays are all about. These days, asbestos is banned from use in any type of productions.
Fun fact: In the 1939 version of The Wizard of oz, starring Judy Garland, set designers used asbestos to mimic falling snow on the actors. Yikes!
Talk About a Big Drop
Slides usually end closer to the ground, so children could safely land. It appears whoever built this wants to see the world burn and hasn't given the kids' safety any thought. This child's parents should also be blamed if their kid gets hurt, why even allow them to get on the slide in the first place. That freefall is making us dizzy.
Slides are for fun and carefree play, not for jumping for dear life. That's a different kind of fun!
In Case Of Fire, Don't Be Handicapped
This building alarm system isn't really working for everyone. The man in the window is handicapped, and when the fire alarms go off, the elevators shut down, leaving behind those who use wheelchairs. We understand why they would shut down the elevators but there has to be a proper solution for the handicapped. They can't just wait to be rescued, or worse when the fire gets near them.
We are really hoping someone helped this person out, and that they got to tell this as a funny story to someone years later.
Watch Where You Walk, An Alligator Might Trip You
What an adorable and unique tripping hazard. Sure, you would either spill your coffee at best or hit the ground face first at worst, but how exotic is this fella? This artwork is located at a doctor's office, so if something happens, at least you know where to go to get help. Maybe it was the doctor's intention? To get more clients?
This big guy is even more dangerous than its brothers and sisters living in swamps and rivers. At least it's interesting to look at?
Someone Took This a Little Too Literally
It seems a lot of thought has gone into placing the fire extinguisher, but this is counter-productive. The extinguisher blends in too perfectly and in case of emergency, we don't think anyone would notice they could pick it up. In general, there should be a rule when it comes to emergency appliances, don't try to be cute or clever about where you place them.
They are there for emergencies. They need to stand out as much as possible for easy spotting. It's all about being extremely fast because anything can change in a matter of seconds.
These Stairs Appear Out Of Thin Air
You know that feeling of missing the last step of a staircase and your entire life flashes before your eyes? Now, imagine that feeling multiplied by a million. It wouldn't be surprising to find out the person behind these stairs is the devil himself, as they will send you on a very bad trip. Why make a ramp end in a flight of stairs without any indication?
Aren't there regulations for how ramps need to be made? We hope no disabled people were harmed while using this!
Choosing The Wrong Yellow Container Might End In Death
The United States Army really should consider hiring a new design team when it comes to their smaller products. Their food aid packages just like a cluster bomb and it makes for a rather difficult argument whether it is intentional or accidental. Not exactly delicious or nutritious.
One was made to help people at a time of crisis and to feed them, while the other is a bomb. Oops.
Do Not Kick The Kickball Under Any Circumstances
This says kickball, but also says not to kick it. Then what's the purpose of this strange ball? Whose idea was it to create a non-kickable kickball? What's next? A bathing suit that you can't bathe in, a toothbrush not designed for teeth, or a bowl with a hole in the middle? We can do this all day!
We wonder what will happen if someone does kick this kickball. Does it explode? We would definitely see for ourselves.
This Building Looks Like A Cake Pop
The architect who designed this building should not put their name on this because it is a catastrophe waiting to happen. All the wasted space between the first floor and the ground, it just looks so unstable. It should have been back to the drawing board for whoever built this thing.
This time, they should try and make a building that doesn't look like a cartoon or a toy. Or a sad, concrete cake pop that nobody wants.
Well This Wasn't Supposed to Happen
Well this is unfortunate. Why wasn't there any indication that this was in fact a car elevator and not a parking spot? Unfortunately, there was no sign, and the top car was crushed beyond repair. It is, however, pretty hysterical to look at. If you aren't the car owner, that is.
Maybe whoever made this car elevator tried to conceal it on purpose. In that case, kudos to them, but we do hope they had insurance!
This Ring Must Be Out to Get You
This ring might look adorable and right out of a fairytale, but there is something the jewelry designer did not take into account, and that is the sword aimed directly at the wearer's hand. This ring must be special for the owner if they let themselves to get repeatedly stabbed, over and over. This might be a personal opinion, but we like our jewelry less bloody.
The simple solution for the ring's stabby sword is to round out the pointy end, but that requires some thinking, which clearly wasn't the case here.
A Sticky Refreshment
This glue container looks it is a water bottle. We can definitely see this happening to at least one person who was feeling extra thirsty that day. The cap does indicate this is glue to a degree, but imagine this is the only bottle you find in a friend's house on a hot day. It's tempting!
Next time, glue bottle designer, please write GLUE in big, bold letters right on the front of your product. For the sake of humanity!
There Is A Reason You Don't Build Airports Near Cities
Ever wondered what it feels like to have a plane land right above your head? Just ask the residents of this city who have to deal with this occurrence daily. The planes look like they're about to land right in the center of the city but somewhere near there (very close by) is an airport, that should be built much further away.
At some point, the residents got used to it, and if it doesn't bother them, it might even be a cool tourist attraction. So, we'll ask again, ever wondered what it feels like to have a plane land right above your head?
Distracting A Driver For Too Long Comes With Consequences
This better be a joke or something like it because if this warning is real, it's the most ironic thing in the world. This warning takes far more time to read than it should, and we're sure any driver would be distracted by it. Someone at the car factory was running low on common sense when this was made!
Seriously, who came up with this warning, and who approved it? Drive safely guys, and don't take your eyes off the road. See? that's all the warning needed!