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".

Exposed engines

Ranjit Gomango, IIT kanpur , India

The engine of the two wheelers is generally exposed due to which moisture gets into it and causes a problem while starting; over a period of time.
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2008 - 11.30.

Difficulty while riding

Ranjit Gomango, IIT kanpur , India

The footrest provided in the bikes are so close to one another that often the pillion rider ends up hitting the leg of the main rider which leads to difficulty while riding.
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2008 - 11.30.

No proper grooves or handles

Ranjit Gomango, IIT kanpur , India

Bikes generally weigh more than a 100 kgs.
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2008 - 11.30.

Direction of the gear confuses the user 

Ranjit Gomango, IIT kanpur , India

The gear of a few two wheelers has to be handled in the opposite direction.
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2008 - 11.30.

Poor hold design 

Ranjit Gomango, IIT kanpur , India

There is no handle provided for the pillion rider so that he feels safer holding it while riding.
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2008 - 11.30.

No battery indicator

Ranjit Gomango, IIT kanpur , India

The two wheelers are not provided with a battery indicator and it becomes a problem for the user as the bikes do not start if the battery is dead or down.
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2008 - 11.30.

Rain in the train

Ranjit Gomango, IIT kanpur , India

The window and gutter design in trains is poor as the rain water falls into the train creating a problem to the person sitting just beside the window.
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2008 - 11.30.

Insane metal locks

Ranjit Gomango, IIT kanpur , India

 The metal lock releases the berth onto the seat.
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2008 - 11.30.
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