11 objects of decidedly questionable design to examine
Original, creative, surprising: we want the items we buy - from fashion accessories to furniture in the home (and even the materials from which our homes are built) - to be like this. It is worth doing some research to find items like this. For each of us, the perfect balance between design innovation and the beauty of the finished object varies, according to individual tastes. But there are times when it is really difficult to appreciate some stylistic choice or to recognize an item's aesthetics, even if you do recognise the effort that went into creating it.
Here are some amusing images submitted by web users who have come across some items with a rather questionable aesthetic value.
A comfortable, soft and long scarf that looks like a huge shopping receipt.
Who wouldn't want earphones that look like octopus tentacles sticking out of their ears? Imagine the looks you will get while listening to music on the subway or on the bus.
Epoxy resin allows you to create real wonders. And then there are those who have used resin to create blocks that look like jelly with beans stuck inside. Take care not to throw these out with the empty can!
Generally, a mailbox is supported by wooden poles or concrete columns. But this one is skewered by a swordfish.
The booted skates are for all those who do want to stop being cowboys - even when they are enjoying themselves on a skating rink.
Even when it has been turned into a rabbit, this car should always be easy to park.
Hamburger-shaped shoes, complete with a slice of cheese peeking out between the various layers of the filling. They will certainly make a statement (it's up to you what that statement actually says).
When you need to expand your home, it becomes an opportunity to turn it into a castle. But only a part of it, as if a castle was placed down on a pre-existing structure.
These people wanted to renovate their kitchen, and they thought about doing this by changing the furniture. Now, there are OSB wood (particle board) cabinets, mounted on a glorious, pastel green, tiled background.
It is not certain that this is the case, but this car ornament looks like it stepped out of an episode from the TV series, Stranger Things!
Rather than the veins found in marble, these look like veins you see in a piece of meat.
What are some objects of questionable aesthetic value that you have come across?
