Some designs miss the mark by a little, but these miss by a mile. You know the feeling: you reach for a handle that isn’t a ...

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?” ...

Terrible design fails are an unfortunate yet often hilarious reality of the creative world. We’re talking about things like doors that go nowhere or signs that just don’t make any sense. But have you ...

Sometimes, the internet blesses us with a graphic design fail so unfortunate that it makes me question, 'Surely that can't be an accident?' One such case is a recent Instagram post from Gonzaga ...

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 ...

If you're of a certain vintage, then the most exciting nugget amongst the many pieces of video game news announced last night will have been the re-release of N64 classic Goldeneye 007. Long tied up ...

All this time, I thought I was the only one who was upset about those ridiculous plastic tabs in sauce packets and sealed food packages. But it appears that I am not alone—which, somehow, makes me ...

So many Fixer Upper fans are inspired by Chip and Joanna Gaines. The Waco-based couple took HGTV by storm, quickly rising to fame and becoming the most beloved renovators on the network. But their ...

Apple and design are almost synonymous in the tech world, as the company’s often-bold aesthetic choices have the potential to shape a generation of products. But for all its design clout, sometimes ...

Ikea’s Doomed Quest To Design A Couch You Can Carry In Your Hands Sometimes an idea is so good you have to try it and fail--twice. My First Big Screw-Up: Lessons From 8 Top Designers It happens to the ...

Some of us fear DIY, others relish it. But it is safe to say that for most of us it is always best to get a professional in. With odd jobs around the house, there is always the desire to do it ...

Update published 7/14/22: One of the five “fails” cited in this story (and pictured above) describes outdoor seating areas at the University of Miami. At the time the story was written and the ...