45 Design Fails Highlighting Unfortunate Branding Choices and Beyond

I’ve found solace in collecting examples of design fails that confirm I’m not alone in making questionable calls. From unfortunate layouts that make navigation a puzzle, to awkward branding choices that raise an eyebrow, the internet is rife with product mishaps that surely passed through multiple approval stages. It’s strangely reassuring, and it gives my own design blunders some much-needed perspective.

Within this visual archive, you’ll encounter everything from glaring sign-placement errors to color palettes that somehow push the human eye to its limit. These design fails run the gamut of accidental illusions to comedic typos, each one a masterpiece of oversight. Awkward branding regularly takes center stage, where someone presumably said, “Yes, this looks fine,” without a second thought. You’ll also see plenty of product mishaps that range from weirdly placed stickers to packaging that misses the mark entirely. Collectively, these examples prove that no matter how many experts weigh in, a project can still go hilariously off-course.

You just scrolled through a parade of design fails, each more puzzling than the last. Images of unfortunate layouts, bizarre sign placements, and awkward branding choices had you questioning the entire concept of quality control. The product mishaps sprinkled throughout likely made you chuckle in disbelief—or even relief—knowing your own minor errors pale in comparison. At the end, you’re left with a reminder that no matter how promising a concept may start, execution can derail spectacularly.

If these glaring design fails inspired a sense of amused incredulity, you might enjoy our other meme compilations dedicated to slip-ups in everyday chores or comedic vintage marketing oversights. We also showcase cringe-worthy events that leave onlookers equal parts confused and entertained. Thunder Dungeon thrives on collecting design fails and unfortunate layouts so you can marvel at (and feel better about) humanity’s capacity for error. Stick around to discover more awkward branding and laughable product mishaps.