89 Examples Of Flawless Craftsmanship Wasted On Completely Unhinged And Weird Concepts (New Pics)

Flawless Craftsmanship

Good design and flawless execution often go hand in hand. But sometimes you get something aesthetically questionable despite remarkable craftsmanship. 

It could be an outrageously elaborate tattoo, a piece of ridiculous-looking furniture expertly constructed, or any of the other posts you’d see on the Awful Taste But Great Execution subreddit. The name itself is already a good enough giveaway of the mixed emotions you’ll feel as you scroll through. 

Here are some of those posts we’ve collected for your entertainment today. Who knows? These oddball designs might even inspire you in some way.

#1

I Would Never Wear This But Great Execution

#2

Bass Ackwards

#3

Who Had The Time For This?!!

Something that is deemed “ugly,” “tacky,” or “bizarre” can immediately be a turn-off. However, they can also stand out for various reasons. According to game design consultant Joe Mares, grabbing attention can override aesthetics. 

“In a sea of ‘safe’ design decisions, tacky or weird things stand out. It doesn’t mean they’re good, but it does mean they get your attention,” Mares told Bored Panda. “If something doesn’t quickly grab our attention, it may as well not even exist, so in that sense it’s not the worst thing in the world.”

#4

So The College Kids Can Decorate Their Dorms

#5

This Silica Gel Bag

#6

This… Helmet?

Licensed therapist and Pacific Coast Therapy founder Kaila Hattis shared a similar sentiment. As she explained, asymmetry draws attention, which means “bad” things can evoke a reaction. 

“The opposite in two things usually attracts people more than the similarity. Therefore, something unexpected can draw attention and spark interest,” Hattis said. “In my opinion, ‘bad’ taste is a strange and unusual combination that is designed to look bad but somehow doesn’t because of the author’s skill.”

#7

This Shoe-Cake

#8

Custom Dog Slippers Made To Look Like Your Dog

#9

Stretch Scooter. So You And Your Crew Can All Die At The Same Time

Intentional unconventionality and poor design are almost polar opposites. According to Mares, the difference lies in the distinction between design and art: something well-designed is often intended for consumption and achieves its goal purposefully. 

“(Most well-designed objects are) meant to be useful or even just pleasing to the eye. There is no wasted space. It is efficient and simple. That’s usually what beauty is. Art, on the other hand, can be open to interpretation and may not have any actual use, and can be unnecessarily excessive, whether it be clothing or entertainment media.”