It is so frustrating when we buy things only for them to break when we start using them. Some items are so poorly designed it seems they were intended to fail so that we go out and buy more. Others say that designers like to annoy people with design features that people have to ensure as the alternative is doing without. We look at 21 products that designers made to mess with us.
USB-C Cables That Can Be Plugged in Either Way
This is a great idea, but it’s very frustrating in practice. It’s hard to know which way the cable is supposed to be plugged in, and it’s easy to end up plugging it in upside down.
Toilet Paper That Rips When You Pull It
This is a classic example of bad design. There’s nothing worse than having your toilet paper rip when you’re in the middle of using it.
Pens That Stop Working After a Few Days
This is another common complaint. It’s frustrating to buy a new pen only to stop working a few days later.
Coffee Mugs With Lids That Leak
This is a nightmare for anyone who likes to take their coffee with them on the go. There’s nothing worse than spilling hot coffee all over yourself and buying another coffee and shirt!
T-Shirts With Graphics That Are Printed Off-Center
This is a pet peeve of many people. It’s just so visually unappealing to see a t-shirt with a graphic that’s not centered.
Shoes That Squeak When You Walk
This is not only annoying, but it can also be embarrassing. No one wants to be the person walking around squeaking like a mouse. This results in people going out and buying more shoes, lining the pockets of designers.
Computer Mice That Don’t Track Properly
This is a significant pain in the neck, especially if you’re trying to use your computer for work or gaming.
Phone Chargers That Break Easily
This is another common complaint. It’s frustrating to buy a new phone charger every few months.
Lightbulbs That Burn Out Quickly
Lightbulbs that don’t last long are a waste of money and a hassle to replace when they fail so often.
Remote Controls That Are Too Small or Too Complicated
This is a problem for people of all ages. It’s hard to use a remote control that’s too small or too complicated, especially if you have shaky hands.
Door Handles That Are Difficult to Turn
This is incredibly frustrating for people with arthritis or other hand problems, and people wonder why designers cannot think of user experience rather than how the door looks.
Uncomfortable chairs
This can lead to back pain and other problems, making many people fork out for the most expensive version of the chair by the same brand.
Wobbly tables
This can be dangerous, especially if you have small children. Not only are wobbly tables annoying, but they can also leave people unbelievably frustrated when they try to eat dinner.
Plates That Break Easily
This is a waste of money and a hassle to replace the plates so often. However, the people who make plates are laughing all the way to the bank.
Cups That Don’t Hold Liquid Properly
This can lead to spills and messes, not to mention trips to the emergency room. No matter how hard they try, designers can’t get this one quite right.
Food Containers That Are Difficult to Open
This is especially frustrating when you’re in a hurry or hungry. Pulling lids off in a hurry can lead to spillages, which means buying more food.
Laundry Detergent Bottles That Are Hard to Pour
This can lead to spills and messes and another trip to the grocery store to buy another bottle.
Toys That Are Not Age-Appropriate.
This can be dangerous for children and worrying for adults. On the subject, toys, cars, faux musical instruments, and anything else that makes a loud noise are designed to annoy parents.
Dishwashers
There is no way to silence the beep that indicates a cycle is complete, and people are sure that designers did this to annoy users.
Women’s Underwear
Many women have said that the area that is supposed to get dirty is never far enough forward to capture any spillage. This means that underwear gets stained, and women have to buy more.
Sliding Shower Doors
Often, sliding shower doors that overlap are so difficult to clean that people are sure that the designers made them deliberately to annoy people.
These are just a few examples of products that could be better designed that people think the design team did deliberately. It’s essential to be aware of these design flaws to avoid buying products that only frustrate you.
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