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".

Tins of Soft Drinks

Ranjeet Kumar, India.

Soft drinks are also available in tins. The design of this tin does not allow the user to use it conveniently as the lid always tends to come into the mouth and also there is a lot of drink wasted as the opening is not exactly to one corner.
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2009 - 09.16.

Jack Positioning Indicator

Ranjeet Kumar, India.

The process of changing the tyre of a car when it is flat is tedious. One does not know where to target the jack for lifting it up.
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2009 - 09.16.

Camera: Not Usable for Left Handers

Ranjeet Kumar, India.

Cameras are designed for the right handers only. The position of the click button is placed on the right.
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2009 - 09.16.

Bad Lever Placement

Rajesh Maddala, Vizag

One definitely tends to pull the lever provided under the seat to adjust it according to ones comfort.
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2009 - 09.16.

Cup Holder Blocking Access to Radio

Rajesh Maddala, Vizag

The cup holder provision in the car is an added advantage and is very convenient for the user.
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2009 - 09.16.

Bike without a Kick-Rod

Rajesh Maddala, Vizag

Considering the Yamaha-FZ bike, it is provided with a well powered electric auto start which gives comfort to the rider about not having to start the engine with a kick-rod.
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2009 - 09.16.

Clock Hides Behind Displayed Message

Rajesh Maddala, Vizag

In addition to using cell phone as just a phone, people use it to know what time it is. The cell phone has the time on the display.
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2009 - 09.16.

4 Burner Stove

Rajesh Maddala, Vizag

4 burners in 1 stove definitely make the cooking easier. There are 4 knobs to control the gas flow through each burner independently.
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2009 - 09.16.
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