Design Fails That Will Make You Laugh: Spotting the Funniest Graphic Goofs

You know how awkward it feels when you mistakenly push a door that should be pulled? Well, this is a step further. A man walked into the women’s bathroom at an airport because he misread the sign. To be fair, the sign was quite confusing.

This poor guy must have been bewildered as he walked in and noticed the feminine touches in the room. The lack of urinals probably caught him off guard as well. Let’s hope he was the only one in there.

A, B, D, C, E, does this seem like a problem to you? If this poster was hanging in a classroom, parents would likely be concerned about their kids’ education. With the alphabet in the wrong order, it’s hard to trust that they’re learning numbers correctly either.

The eerie puppet children on the poster sport ‘Gs’ on their shirts, which could imply there’s an ‘F’ hidden somewhere. But don’t bother looking for it; it would be a complete waste of time.

This soup bowl design might be asking people to break their soup rather than enjoy it. Most soup bowls just feature a simple photo or the word “soup,” but this one opted for a strange and unique pattern.

Many of us like a little entertainment during meals, and this bowl certainly provides that. You’ll find yourself wondering what the designer was thinking when they chose this odd design.

“Zero taste” is a phrase more suited to water bottles, not soda syrup. The label likely meant to say “zero sugar,” but whoever designed it may have left customers scratching their heads. While we’re sure the syrup tastes fine, potential buyers unfamiliar with the brand might hesitate.

Since this drink is still available for purchase, we assume it actually has a flavor. But imagine if it didn’t—how amusing would it be if the company was the first to admit their product had zero taste?

We’ve heard of cow’s milk, chocolate milk, and now, orange milk. While that would be a fun twist, this was likely an unfortunate mistake. We can only hope it was an error, as discovering this mix-up while searching for milk would be incredibly confusing.

This banner seems random and out of place. It’s not like the milk aisle ran out of images or that the word “juice” wouldn’t fit in the space. Since this is clearly the juice section, we’re left wondering why “milk” was still used.

While “Snow White” might seem like a charming character to feature on a bag of apples, we all know she was poisoned by one in the fairytale. It’s a common practice to use popular characters for snacks and fruit, but this was a pretty strange choice.

Kids are often drawn to products with their favorite characters, but this company should have opted for someone like “Cinderella,” who didn’t have any near-death experiences involving apples. Now, that would have been a better design choice!

These images just keep getting worse. The first one labels ‘baguette’ incorrectly, the pizza looks unappealing, the third one refers to China when it should be rice, and the last one says “salat,” which is only correct in German!

If this was intended for tourists in a non-English-speaking country, it’s bound to have the opposite effect. Instead of using generic stock images, they should have hired a local photographer and fixed the text. A simple task, yet they couldn’t get it right.

This brand’s banner needs serious work. While the bold red color grabs attention, the text is almost impossible to read. On a busy road, drivers would be distracted, trying to make sense of the text, which could be dangerous.

“Do hit the road, born in more let’s drive Britain.” Wait, that doesn’t sound right. It probably meant to say, “Do more, hit the road, let’s drive, born in Britain,” but it’s misspelled. They’re lucky they didn’t receive a royal summons for this blunder!

This hair salon claims to “cut” people for a reasonable price. Judging by the images, they seem to only cut hair, but adding the word “hair” to the end of those sentences would make the advertisement much less threatening. The last image doesn’t help either.

It’s tough to capture a toddler getting their hair cut without them crying, but this looks especially bad due to the sign’s wording: “We cut kids.” At least we can rest assured that their hygiene standards are in check, as shown in the other photo.

If you had to replace a letter in the word “sport” with a soccer ball, which letter would you choose? It’s clear that the ‘o’ should be replaced, but someone decided to put it on the ‘p,’ resulting in the word “soort” instead.

The person who designed this had one task, but still managed to mess it up. If we were in charge, they wouldn’t get paid. Although we can still guess what they were going for, it’s still frustrating. Let’s hope people enjoy “soort,” or should we say, sport!

This sign managed to get one thing right—coffee and doughnuts are indeed a perfect match. However, the puzzle pieces don’t fit together, making it clear that the sign’s message contradicts itself. This looks like an amateur design job that no professional would ever show a client.

The background stands out, but the focus should be on the coffee and doughnuts. From a distance, no one will know what the sign is trying to convey, especially with the cropped images. This design is clearly a huge miss.

“Trash employees only” is quite the insult. This is what happens when businesses try to cut corners. A sign like this could either make employees laugh or feel bad every time they see it.

Didn’t anyone notice how the wording comes across? A rushed job is the only excuse for such a glaring mistake. Maybe this business has a strange “detention room” for employees who misbehave!

Wearing socks is essential for keeping your feet warm, and this model is no exception. But despite her beauty, this advertisement doesn’t quite make a compelling case for purchasing these socks. She appears perfectly content without them! Plus, ten euros is a hefty price for just some foot coverings.

A change in marketing tactics is definitely needed here. If they can’t find someone to model the socks, perhaps a simple illustration could do the trick. Or maybe they could skip the image entirely, as socks don’t require the same visual demonstration as other types of clothing.

At least this restaurant got the placement of the bowl correct, unlike the soccer ball incident, but the outcome is still unpleasant—it clearly says “pure puke.” That’s not the impression you want to leave with potential customers. It’s enough to kill anyone’s appetite!

Ignoring the unfortunate wording, the sign itself is beautiful. The building also looks fantastic, which makes the design failure even more disappointing. However, if their food is as good as their architecture, people will likely overlook this design misstep and still give the restaurant a try.

This noodle soup mix box feels off. The design and color closely resemble that of feminine hygiene products, which is a surprising choice for something like soup. Typically, this product would be in red or green packaging, not something so reminiscent of a hygiene product.

Place it next to sanitary products, and we bet someone would grab it without a second thought, especially if they’re in a rush. It’s surprising that nobody noticed this during the design phase. Even the font gives off a feminine hygiene vibe!

This message seems intended to encourage students to focus on one task at a time, preventing them from becoming overwhelmed. But the accompanying image doesn’t quite support that idea.

In the picture, the man is clearly taking two steps at once. This gives the wrong impression, suggesting it’s okay to skip steps. Unfortunately, anyone familiar with equations will know that’s a guaranteed way to get stuck.

At first glance, this sign may appear as gibberish, but it actually says “not in use.” The Harlow Solid Italic font becomes very hard to read when it’s entirely in capital letters. The only word that’s somewhat legible is “use.”

They aimed for a stylish look, but ended up confusing everyone on the bus and online. People who needed the toilet had to stand there for a few minutes trying to decipher the sign.

This item might make a toddler think their parent is keeping candy from them. If you have children in the house, be sure to keep this out of reach, or risk them mistaking it for something edible and getting a mouthful of wax.

In 2004, Jessica Simpson launched an edible beauty product line called Dessert, featuring body creams and fragrances. However, this item is definitely not edible. While it may resemble candy, it most certainly won’t taste like it. Too bad kids won’t realize the difference until they try it.

Offensive language is generally discouraged in magazines, but this writer unintentionally used a British slang term for an idiot. Normally, an editor would catch such things, but it seems this one slipped through the cracks.

Readers probably had a good laugh over this. We can only imagine how many managed to get through the whole article without bursting into laughter! After this mishap, the editorial team will likely be much more careful before publishing. Thankfully, it didn’t spell something worse!

This is a prime example of misleading before-and-after photos. It’s obvious these are two different fans. The ad claims the product can clean items and supposedly restore them to their original condition, but that seems highly dubious.

The image in the top-right corner appears to be the “after” shot, but the poor placement of the photos makes it look like deceptive advertising. Would you still purchase this cleaning product after seeing this?

We apologize for the shock, but this advertisement is truly terrifying. If they were trying to grab our attention, mission accomplished! The green, monster-like figure is utterly frightening. Where are his eyes and mouth?

With this eerie image, they picked the perfect model for their ad. Thanks to their decision to post it online, everyone now knows about the company. In the end, there’s no such thing as bad publicity!

This sign might be a bit too much to handle. It features a very fortunate person who gets to see this sign every day. Lucky them! In all seriousness, this signboard is reminiscent of the time when your mom said you’d eventually grow into your clothes!

We can’t stop laughing. It’s going to be a sad day when this sign gets taken down. The tiny head and oversized sweater could be distracting for drivers, so it might be safer to remove the sign or at least fix it.

Free coffee? Sounds great! But wait—there’s a catch. It actually costs one dollar. It’s a bit cruel to get people excited about free coffee only to disappoint them. Still, some might argue that charging a dollar is close enough to free.

This library could at least offer free refills to make up for the misleading offer. Alternatively, if they’re charging for the cup, maybe some resourceful book lovers would bring their own flasks and make the most of the situation!

How does one handle stress? With dessert, of course. This is why the play on words “stressed” backward spelling “desserts” is so popular at ice cream shops. On the other hand, stress, when reversed, spells “sserts.” This business nearly nailed it. With just two more letters, they would have had it spot on.

They may have left out the two letters to save on costs or to maintain consistency in the rest of the text. Perhaps they assumed customers would be too distracted by the sweet treats to notice the blunder. It turns out, they were mistaken.

This mug featured bold lettering from various cities to form the word “love.” However, when they couldn’t find a city with a ‘v’ as the third letter, they opted for the next best option—New York. But they highlighted part of the ‘w,’ resulting in an odd design choice.

Havana would have been a better fit. While the ‘w’ resembles two ‘v’s, it didn’t achieve the effect they were aiming for. We really feel for the person who paid for this—it was definitely not the outcome they were hoping for.

Some might argue that these handles were positioned this way by accident, but we believe it was likely intentional. Whoever is behind this advertisement might feel a bit embarrassed now. It’s bound to be awkward every time someone opens the truck unless they have a particularly quirky sense of humor.

The placement of the handles can’t be changed, but the image could be adjusted or even removed. We suspect the owner wouldn’t want to go through all that trouble. They probably found it hilarious when they first saw it.

The phrase “Fine fart” is a rather strange choice for a watercolor set. It was clearly meant to read “Fine Art.” We understand what the designer was going for with the bold ‘F,’ but they didn’t give its positioning enough thought.

Artists, who are often very detail-oriented, will catch this mistake in an instant. Even for those who aren’t into the arts, this error is difficult to overlook. “Fart” is certainly not a term you’d want associated with your brand description.

Apparently, we’ve all been eating ice cream the wrong way. You’re supposed to bite into the side, wrapper and all! We highly advise against doing this, especially if you have sensitive teeth—it will lead to a major brain freeze!

We understand that the ad is trying to show us the ice cream’s flavor inside. The bite might have been meant to represent the ice cream’s mouth, considering the speech bubble is placed right next to it. Still, all we can think about is how aggressively the ice cream was eaten.

Tired of getting your magazine or book dirty while camping? Grab this camper mat today. You can place your reading material on it as you lounge on the ground next to it. It’s refreshing to see someone prioritize the needs of their book over their own!

It’s likely the model isn’t lying on the mat just to show it off, but it would have made more sense to take two photos: one of the guy relaxing on it and another of the mat by itself. This would have avoided the odd visual.

It seems like “Yoda” from Star Wars has switched careers and become a graphic designer. No matter how you try to read this, it just doesn’t make sense. The wording suggests they want people to hit themselves on the third floor and thank them for it.

This gym was likely attempting to inspire people to exercise. However, instead, it seems like they’ve encouraged them to head straight for the library! Anyone who reads this will probably be compelled to “hit the books” and ensure their English skills are in check.

Invisible knives? It seems these guys forgot to include any knives in a box labeled “kitchen knife set.” How careless. If buyers don’t read the box carefully, they might think they’re purchasing a faucet or vegetables instead.

Seeing is believing, but how can we trust that there’s actually a set of knives inside? They claim it’s high-quality stainless steel, but all we can see is the faucet. Since the box can’t be opened, there’s no way to verify their claim.

We love the cute design of this play mat and the adorable bunny, but it’s a little inaccurate. A person bought this for their younger sibling, and the poor kid might grow up thinking that carrots are radishes since that’s what they’ll see every day.

It’s true that rabbits eat radishes, so we’ll give them some credit for that. However, radishes are white and not orange like carrots. When purchasing educational toys for kids, it’s important to ensure the information depicted is correct.

Someone clearly skipped Geography class. If this is what they learned, their teachers didn’t do a great job. At the very least, they should know the correct spelling of the Arctic Ocean. Luckily, this mistake was found in a coffee shop and not a classroom.

If you’ve ever watched those videos where people on the street are asked to point out countries on a map, you know that most people struggle with basic geography. To avoid that fate, familiarize yourself with a map!

It’s crucial for kids to learn how to count early on. That’s why giving them a numbers book is a great idea. But ideally, it should be an error-free one. This book claims there are seven caterpillars, but we can see eight.

The book says “seven caterpillars wishing they could fly,” so perhaps one of them doesn’t want to! If we had to guess, it’s the one at the top, as it resembles an inchworm that turns into a moth. So, it’s assured of getting its wings one day.

From afar, this sign looks like it says, “I want to be my dog I am.” We think this resonates with most people. Who wouldn’t want to trade places with their dog? They sleep all day and never have to pay rent!

Despite the design mistake, we believe many pet owners would still buy this for their home. The choice of letter color wasn’t ideal, but with a few tweaks, it could become something every pet lover would proudly display.

Here we have two boxes of butter: one is unsalted, wrapped in red, and packaged in a blue box, while the other is salted, wrapped in blue, and packaged in a red box. The mismatch between the wrapper and the box is a bit odd, but it’s not a problem since they’ve clearly labeled them.

This individual doesn’t need to keep two types of butter at home. Even though they live with a roommate who prefers salted butter, they could simply buy the unsalted version and add salt to it. This would save money and eliminate any confusion caused by the packaging.

This Christmas card is a true eye test. It seems like the sender was trying to gift their friend a headache this holiday season. If you didn’t have a migraine before, this card will likely give you one. It’s almost like an eclipse—best not to look at it directly to avoid eye strain.

The creator of this card works in the printing industry, and perhaps it’s time for them to explore another career path. While it’s a thoughtful gesture, in today’s world, you don’t have to send a card—especially one like this! A simple text message might be a better choice.

For just £1.90, you can buy air! This fish and chips menu shows a selection where you can order chips with or without chips for that price, or opt for chips with chips for an additional £2.40. It may sound confusing, but it’s all in the menu details.

They also offer cheese, which you can have with or without chips. If you choose ‘without chips,’ we’re curious if they will serve you a slice of cheese for £1.20, or perhaps a cup of cheese sauce.

Unable to figure out the purpose of this sign? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. The company could have been clearer with its explanation. A brief text might have helped eliminate confusion. But don’t fret, we’ve got the answer for you.

This sign was intended to encourage social distancing during the pandemic, indicating that only one person should be in the elevator at a time. Ideally, they should have used a red cross instead of a checkmark.

Someone found an awkward graph in their high school yearbook. First off, it should’ve been a pie chart, not a Venn diagram. Additionally, the percentages are in the wrong circles, and the person mistakenly answered yes and no to a question that doesn’t require such answers.

We can easily imagine their math teacher facepalming over this. Whoever created this also forgot to mention the number of participants in the survey, so the percentages may be fabricated. If they aren’t, we can only hope that 81 percent of those surveyed don’t text and drive.

The First Leon is a Christmas musical for children about a boy who, after realizing his name is ‘Noel’ spelled backwards, decides to spread the true meaning of Christmas. The chorus book was designed to reflect both names on the cover. However, there’s a slight issue: mirrors don’t work that way.

A mirror would reflect the word as ‘ИОƎ⅃,’ not ‘NOEL.’ While this design isn’t the biggest blunder, science enthusiasts might consider it a failure. But for those who can overlook it, it’s not that significant.

Designers often love replacing the letter ‘O’ with a heart or an image on items like mugs. This trend is quite common, but we’d prefer if they didn’t replace ‘O’ with a map of Louisiana in this case.

Louisiana doesn’t resemble the shape of an ‘O’ at all—it actually looks more like an ‘L.’ If designers are set on creating a “LOVE” mug where they swap out the ‘O,’ they should stick to using a heart.

What exactly is this jacket made of? The label mentions three different polyester percentages, which is rather perplexing. It would have made more sense to combine the percentages, but instead, they left us guessing. And it seems they succeeded in doing so.

Additionally, the label notes that the jacket is made with 30 percent PU, which stands for Polyurethane. While this material adds durability to garments, it’s not particularly environmentally friendly. Honestly, most people would probably prefer 100 percent organic cotton.

This restaurant has a ‘Welcome’ sign located right above the ‘Exit Only’ sign. What’s even more amusing is that below the ‘Welcome’ sign, it says, “We’re glad you’re here,” which makes it sound like they’re thrilled to see you leave.

Fixing this would be incredibly easy. All they’d need to do is remove the ‘Welcome’ sign and place it by the correct entrance. Then, customers can walk in without confusion and enjoy their meal.

This café’s sign gives off mixed signals. One side says ‘closed,’ while the other invites people to come in. On the reverse side, the sign likely says, “Sorry, we’re open.” There’s actually a restaurant with a sign just like this.

Many people have probably tried opening the door when the café was closed, inadvertently making it look like they were trying to break in. While ‘closed’ is clearly visible from a distance, the contradictory message from the other side could easily confuse anyone trying to enter.

At first, you might not realize what’s wrong with this poorly executed painting, but the more you examine it, the stranger it becomes. This is no ordinary volleyball player—her arms and legs are quite unusual.

For one, her arms look more like clubs than anything else. While volleyball players need strong arms, this is just bizarre. Even more bizarre is the fact that she appears to have a hoof instead of a leg!