Some designers think they're creative geniuses, when in reality their ideas are wide of the mark - just check out this astonishing selection!
If we're to design a utilitarian object, it's best to have a practical mind. If not, the result may be hilarious, but of no use at all.
Here are 20 photos of designs that should have been left on the shelf...
1. This happens far too often

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2. And they think kids won't try to eat these?

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3. Pooping or running?

© PheonixGalaxy/reddit
4. A 5? Maybe a 6?

© SherbetIndividual128/reddit
5. So much for privacy...

© ElShozaYT/reddit
6. They're plastic ducks

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7. A realtor's ad

© Jetcreeper234/reddit
8. Hogwart's elevator

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9. Try washing your hands here

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10. This is the school's mascot!

© cutzngutz/reddit
11. Always read the label carefully

© EndersGame_Reviewer/reddit
12. Seasons Greetings!

© CemoliCemoC/reddit
13. Killer sidewalk

© OnlyBeGamer/reddit
14. Because dogs "meow"

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15. Seriously?

© dwimbygwimbo/reddit
16. Have an ew year!

© ThatGameBoyle/reddit
17. Yes, placement matters

© evvolin/reddit
18. On an opaque dispenser

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19. Missing bristles

© cute_and_h****/reddit
20. The hands don't glow in the dark...

© Bl*****morg/reddit