Gallery: 15 Hilariously Bad Designs for Everyday Objects
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani0110-watering-can
"That's right, Francine. I've killed every plant I've ever owned."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani0204-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."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani0313-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."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani0404-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..."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani0506-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...
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani0612.1-pomolo
"Christ I've been stuck in this bathroom for hours. Maybe if I blow and turn at the same time...."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani0714-button
"I just wish it wasn't the one that left my belly button exposed."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani0808-rainboot
"A summer shower! Nothing like stomping in some pudd--oh goddammit."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani0915-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..."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani1001-pot
"Oh forget it the kids won't mind pizza again."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani1111-spoon
"I give up."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani1207-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."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani1305-chair
"I think I'd rather stand, thanks."
Illustrations by Katerina Kamprani1403-doorstep
"I tried to knock but I... couldn't reach?"
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