19 Mind-Blowing Design Fails That Will Boggle Your Mind

Discover 19 jaw-dropping design and construction mistakes that are hard to believe! From light switches next to fire alarm switches to bizarre staircases and more, these fails will leave you in disbelief. See how designers and builders missed the mark in this eye-opening collection.

19 Unbelievable Design and Construction Mistakes That Will Leave You Speechless

Designers and builders, just like everyone else, are prone to making mistakes. However, the impact of their errors is magnified when their work is meant for public use. From a light switch placed next to a fire alarm switch in a nursing home to a door that unintentionally doubles as a ladder for intruders, the blunders showcased in this post are sure to make you shake your head in disbelief. Take a look at these bungled projects by supposed professionals that missed the mark:

  1. Light switch conveniently located next to a fire alarm switch in a nursing home
  2. A door that inadvertently invites intruders to climb
  3. Just a slight oversight
  4. What exactly is happening here?
  5. Switch placement in a children's room that raises eyebrows
  6. Design tailored for the messy individuals
  7. Accessible toilet with questionable design choices
  8. When the designer seems unfamiliar with cows
  9. A design that took a wrong turn somewhere
  10. A slide that adds a touch of danger
  11. The display of clothing for plus-size individuals takes a strange turn
  12. Stairs that seem to spell danger
  13. When turning off the light leads to soap slipping onto your hands
  14. Where did her head go?
  15. It gets the job done, sort of
  16. Escalator with an unnecessary number of steps
  17. A cake that surprises with its appearance
  18. Speechless, no explanation needed
  19. A vaccination mascot emerges in Brazil's design mishaps