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15 Everyday Things Clearly Designed by Men That Annoy Women

Roy R. Jul 03, 2024 03:00 AM EDT

Things designed for men

Ever find yourself struggling with an object that just doesn’t seem to fit your needs? As a woman, I’ve often wondered who on earth designed certain things. It’s almost like they were made with no consideration for half the population. These 15 everyday things are clear examples of that. From too-tall tables to uncomfortable car seats, these designs scream “man-made” and have women everywhere rolling their eyes in frustration.

This collection of 15 things designed for men highlights the everyday struggles women face due to thoughtless design. Each photo showcases items that, while functional, fail to consider women’s needs and comfort. These range from impractically high shelves to car seats that seem to assume everyone is over six feet tall. As you go through these images, you’ll see just how prevalent these issues are and how small design changes could make a huge difference. These photos not only spotlight the problem but also underscore the importance of inclusive design in our daily lives.

Almost everything safety-related in cars is designed for men. You should have a read of (or listen to!) Invisible Women - it's brilliant, the part on cars and crash-test dummies is very interesting. — Save

Probably not "everyday things" for most people but construction tools. — Save

Office desks and chairs. I'm petite and if I sit at the appropriate height in my office chair so that my arms are 90° on the desk, my feet dangle in the air. If I lower my chair until my feet touch flat on the ground, then my wrists have to reach up to type or use a mouse on the top of the desk. And then they go cold after a time from lack of blood flow. — Save

This isn't an item but our sleep schedules are designed for men. Remember being told all the time that a healthy sleep schedule consists of 7-8 hours of sleep? Yeah it's bs. Women need 10 hours of sleep. — Save

Most medications. The height of almost everything, like shelves, chairs, etc. Safety equipment, work clothing like boots, and tools. — Save

Everything. Clothes wise. Men get fabrics that last with pockets that fit things. My clothes no pockets or small enough that I can't fit anything in them. I want a sweater or sweat pants because I'm cold? I have to go to the men's section if I want something warm, other wise o get clothes just a bit thicker than piece of paper — Save

The economy. Care work is always less valued. Growing and raising a human is not considered a valuable contribution to society. Taking time off to do either is penalized financially. Most women's professions somehow are paid less. Wonder how that happens? — Save

I work in health care! One thing that is obvious is gowns. Both pts gowns and PPE. Pt gowns are way to big for the average women, especially an average frail older women! I constantly have to fix them so they either don't choke the pt since I have to tie the fabric and not the string or they are slipping off because we only tied the string. — Save

Vehicles that unlock all the doors when you put them in park or when you shut them off. No woman would ever engineer a vehicle where that is considered a "feature." — Save

After exploring these 15 things designed for men, you’ve witnessed the everyday annoyances that women deal with. You saw images of impractical designs, from overly high tables to ill-fitting car seats, that make daily tasks unnecessarily difficult. These photos highlighted the lack of consideration for women’s needs in design, leaving you both amused and exasperated by the oversight. It’s clear that a little more thoughtfulness in design could go a long way in making everyday life more comfortable for everyone.

If these design fails resonated with you, there’s plenty more to explore on Thunder Dungeon. Check out our galleries featuring everyday annoyances, workplace design disasters, and more hilarious observations about daily life. Dive into our content that sheds light on the funny, frustrating, and often overlooked aspects of design and how they impact our lives.

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Posted by Roy R. About the author

Roy has been one of the internet's meme tastemakers for more than a decade. He and Phil started Thunder Dungeon in 2012 by posting the stuff they found funny, and it grew into viral photo and video creations, one of the largest meme community apps and one of the best sites for daily meme content. If you've spent any time online, you've probably laughed at one of his memes.