Nightmare Fuel Design: 30 Creepy Examples That Will Make You Cringe (31 photos)

Design surrounds us everywhere, every single day. And while plenty of things are crafted with taste and user comfort in mind, every now and then designers unleash a complete atrocity upon the world. Whether it’s a subway bench, a statue, or a playground ride, some creations are bound to give anyone the creeps. The Reddit community has been collecting the absolute worst offenders, and we’ve rounded up a whole gallery for you. Ready to dive into some of the most bizarre design fails out there? Gear up for a wild, unsettling trip into the realm of design nightmares!







1. A truly bizarre mannequin





2. "Help me"



3. Go home, potato, you're not looking so good



4. A gas station women's restroom. Looks like they went a bit overboard with the interior design



5. One "happy" horse



6. When you try to be creative, but end up with pure nightmare fuel



7. The caterpillar of your nightmares



8. Who on earth designed this Christmas tree?



9. A rather creepy shirt



10. Subway benches that look suspiciously familiar...



11. This sculpture is coming for your soul



12. Seriously, what is wrong with these mannequins?



13. A totally friendly bee



14. A panda that has seen better days



15. High fashion right here



16. Wait, is this cannibalism?



17. An octopus sporting a chain



18. A bizarre dog toy



19. Something is deeply wrong with this sculpture



20. Completely unhinged boots



21. The saddest swing set ever



22. Well, that's terrifying!



23. What did they do to the Ninja Turtles?!



24. A cold-weather face mask that looks downright unsettling



25. A weird kid's shower head



26. Probably best to keep kids off this ride



27. Go home, mannequins, you're drunk



28. A lonely bee mascot in an abandoned building



29. SpongeBob, are you doing okay?



30. Another toy straight out of a nightmare.