Gallery: 15 Hilariously Bad Designs for Everyday Objects

  • Image may contain Can Tin and Watering Can
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    01

    10-watering-can

    "That's right, Francine. I've killed every plant I've ever owned."
  • Yes I'm thrilled you wanted to come up for a night cap. Honestly I haven't had a first date go this well in ages. Let me...
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    02

    04-key

    "Yes, I'm thrilled you wanted to come up for a night cap. Honestly, I haven't had a first date go this well in ages. Let me just unlock my door here. Just one second. No, no, ha, this is my apartment! I assure you. Just this new key is all. Allllmost there. Ha, heh. This never happens. No, don't go. Wait."
  • Image may contain Glass Goblet Drink Wine Glass Alcohol Wine and Beverage
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    03

    13-glass

    "Yes, I'd love a glass, Mr. Jacboson. And I just want to say to everyone here, as a Junior Associate, I'm honored to be invited on this important eight day business trip. I just feel like such a klutz for only packing this one white dress shirt! Thank you Mr. Jacobson. Cheers! Oh god."
  • Image may contain Blade Weapon Weaponry and Razor
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    04

    04-fork

    "I can't wait to try your asparagus, Renee. No, I actually quite like asparagus. Alright, I'll have at it! Let me just. Hmmm. I can't... Haha no I'm not stalling! Of course not. I just can't... I can't seem to. No! No. I want to try. Just can't seem to..."
  • Image may contain Broom
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    05

    06-broom

    "Spring cleaning! I love tidying up. Always best to start with a sweep. I'll just take this new broom and... wait... hmmm... how am I supposed to? Maybe if I just bend over... or get on my haunches like so...
  • Image may contain Handle and Sink Faucet
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    06

    12.1-pomolo

    "Christ I've been stuck in this bathroom for hours. Maybe if I blow and turn at the same time...."
  • Image may contain Bottle Shaker Drain Cylinder and Tape
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    07

    14-button

    "I just wish it wasn't the one that left my belly button exposed."
  • Image may contain Clothing Apparel Footwear and Boot
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    08

    08-rainboot

    "A summer shower! Nothing like stomping in some pudd--oh goddammit."
  • Image may contain Glass Goblet Electronics Mouse Hardware and Computer
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    09

    15-saltshaker

    "Ah, nothing better than the first bite of a sizzling hot steak! Just need to add a touch of salt and pepper. Could you pass the shakers over? Perfect, thank you. Are these empty? Why am I getting one... one grain.... one grain at a..."
  • Image may contain Pot and Dutch Oven
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    10

    01-pot

    "Oh forget it the kids won't mind pizza again."
  • Image may contain Cutlery and Spoon
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    11

    11-spoon

    "I give up."
  • Image may contain Bowl Sink and Basin
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    12

    07-bowl

    "So long as you eat the cereal in the exact place on the counter where you pour it, it really isn't all that bad."
  • Image may contain Furniture Chair and Wood
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    13

    05-chair

    "I think I'd rather stand, thanks."
  • Image may contain Furniture and Home Decor
    Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani
    14

    03-doorstep

    "I tried to knock but I... couldn't reach?"
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