The Bad-Designs Showcase

This is where you'll find the biggest collection of Bad Design examples from daily life!!!

The Bad Designs were collected over the years from the user submitted entries for the World Usability Day Contests under the name "Boycott Bad Designs".

High Tension Electric Cabes

Komal, Hyderabad, India

High tension electric cabes  which are highly dangerous are placed right in the middle of the road.
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2008 - 12.02.

STOP BEFORE THE ZEBRA CROSSING

Komal, Hyderabad, India

This graffiti on the road is a reminder for the driver to stop before the zebra crossing.
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2008 - 12.02.

NO ENTRY

Komal, Hyderabad, India

NO ENTRY is not followed by people until and unless there is a traffic police.
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2008 - 12.02.

NO U TURN…

Komal, Hyderabad, India

NO U TURN is not followed in places where there is heavy flow of traffic.
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2008 - 12.02.

Contradictictions Lead To Confusion

Komal, Hyderabad, India

A NO PARKING sign is placed near a white and black striped pavement ; which is a total contradiction.
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2008 - 12.02.

Divider On A One Way

Komal, Hyderabad, India

Divider on a one way create confusion.
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2008 - 12.02.

SWITCHING OF LANES

Komal, Hyderabad, India

Switching of lanes unevenly leads to accidents.
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2008 - 12.02.

BARRICADES FAIL TO ACHIEVE THE PURPOSE

Komal, Hyderabad, India

Barricades are placed to mark the division which they fail to achieve.
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2008 - 12.02.
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