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".

Shower faucet

Avinash, Prakasam Engineering College,Kandukuru

There is a confusion on which side to turn to on the shower.
Bad Designs
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2009 - 09.19.

Where is the shelf?

Avinash, Prakasam Engineering College,Kandukuru

In this particular image one can see that the cupboard is provided right behind the mirror.
Bad Designs
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2009 - 09.19.

Nokia 7210 key pads

Ankit Agarwal,MNNIT,Allahabad

It is difficult to use the key pads of Nokia mobile phones.
Bad Designs
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2009 - 09.19.

Shutters of a train

A. Sri Bhavya, CSIIT Hyderabad

Shutters of a railway coach are very difficult to handle.
Bad Designs
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2009 - 09.19.

Dry Paint Bottles

Sowmya, SVCA Hyderabad

When exposed to air these bottles dry up making it impossible to use the paint for the next time.
Bad Designs
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2009 - 09.19.

Difficult T Scales

Pravalika, SVCA Hyderabad

The T scales are used by students of architecture
Bad Designs
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2009 - 09.19.

Bus Stop Shelter

Lalita P., CSIIT Hyderabad

The Bus stop shelter does not have a proper roof allowing all the rain water to fall inside.
Bad Designs
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2009 - 09.19.

Bus Stop Position

Priyanka Mundada, CSIIT Hyderabad

No bays are provided near a bus stop.
Bad Designs
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2009 - 09.19.
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