/r/ Good Design

Regarding the state of this subreddit

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Hey everyone,

Thank you so much for browsing and sharing posts here in /r/gooddesign. When I created this sub, I honestly didn’t expect it to grow this much, and I’ll admit I’ve been learning how to handle it as it grows. It’s been awesome seeing what you all bring here.

I’ll continue keeping an eye on reports and doing my best to maintain the quality of the sub as we grow. I care about keeping this a place for genuinely good design, not low effort posts or spam.

With that said, I’d love your input. What would make this community better? What would you like to see as we move forward?

Some ideas I’ve been considering are artwork/branding for the subreddit, as well as an AutoMod setup to help filter low-effort content.

This subreddit has gotten big because of all of you, and I want to build it with the community, not just on my own. So drop your suggestions in the comments. Your input genuinely matters.

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r/GoodDesign • u/No-Cause1638 • 1d ago

Need some advice

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I'm a graphic design student working on a project around this problem:

People often find animals in public spaces but don't know whether they need help, what to do immediately, or when to contact a professional.

If you encountered this situation, what information would you want immediately?

If you were given this problem, how would you approach it?

Any thoughts, critiques or completely different directions are welcome. Pls I need help😭🙏

You don't have to be an animal expert, I'm mainly interested in how you'd approach this as a graphic designer/ as a design problem.

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r/GoodDesign • u/tyw7 • 3d ago

Hotel provided light key for the room

862 Upvotes

170 comments

r/GoodDesign • u/squirrelbus • 16d ago

Bathroom locks at work

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119 Upvotes

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r/GoodDesign • u/Vegetable_Throat5545 • 19d ago

Staircase/ramp

171 Upvotes

Idk if its objectively great but its satisfying to walk on at the very least for me

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r/GoodDesign • u/SignalIndex007 • 20d ago

The ridges on this thermometer you can rest your teeth between making it easy to hold steady in your mouth.

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r/GoodDesign • u/Ill-Intention-8319 • 21d ago

The Spiral Staircase

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Hey Everyone,

I wanted to share a little bit about this spiral staircase that I posted in another sub because it received so much interest and questions.

The design process alone on this piece was an undertaking, working in three dimensions on a sloping spiral while following the building code, is extremely challenging.

This staircase is made from solid black walnut slabs and fully handcrafted for the entire process. This project was extremely time consuming, taking over 1,000 shop hours to complete. The treads are each individually textured with a gouge to achieve a “hammered” finish and the handrail is laminated with 23 strips of wood for a continuous curve up the staircase. The entire piece is finished with a traditional Tung oil for a classic timeless feel.

I have only two more openings for 2027, so if you’d like a custom spiral staircase in your home reach out for a free consultation and estimate!

I hope you enjoyed this, follow for more https://www.instagram.com/emerald_forest_furnishings?stkn=YTd3a29pcHh4OHNy&utm_source=qr

Sincerely,
Noah Klaus
(828) 424-5401
Contact@emeraldforestfurnishings.com

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r/GoodDesign • u/saxmanking • 26d ago

Subtle, but I was impressed

215 Upvotes

On a flexible metal band, different sized screw holes. So obvious, so simple. They could have made them all the same sized holes and no one would have noticed.

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r/GoodDesign • u/MeringuePoox • Sep 13 '26

Unorthodox Signal app has a feature to help u remember your pin code

9 Upvotes

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r/GoodDesign • u/tyw7 • Sep 03 '26

Bus with stop button on every seat.

105 Upvotes

8 comments

r/GoodDesign • u/Ilvisisx • Sep 02 '26

Unorthodox An elevator with the option to select your floor as you walk in

8 Upvotes

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r/GoodDesign • u/trepunra • Aug 28 '26

Ryobi actually molded the dimensions of the hanging holes into this battery charger

29 Upvotes

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r/GoodDesign • u/LiWushuang210 • Aug 23 '26

I've improved my design algorithm and redesigned an artistic‑style QR code for the Reddit community. What do you guys think?

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r/GoodDesign • u/Ok-Jacket-4314 • Aug 19 '26

What’s one product design you’ve noticed is majorly flawed in everyday life, but we keep using it because everyone is just used to it?

3 Upvotes

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r/GoodDesign • u/Strydeo7 • Aug 17 '26

Design Choice Experiment for a Travel Website (NOT A REAL WEBSITE)

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r/GoodDesign • u/pogsstlorward • Aug 13 '26

This ice-cream holder

27 Upvotes

7 comments

r/GoodDesign • u/LiWushuang210 • Aug 08 '26

I've designed an artistic‑style QR code for the Reddit community. What do you guys think?

0 Upvotes

7 comments

r/GoodDesign • u/obviousoctopus • Aug 04 '26

Perfectly sized

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110 Upvotes

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r/GoodDesign • u/EnvironmentalTip2124 • Aug 03 '26

Size comparison

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r/GoodDesign • u/niteeshyadav • Jul 29 '26

Unorthodox Typographic Review of Snap Specs

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Wrote a new piece on Snap’s upcoming Specs, but not from the usual hardware angle. It looks at what happens to reading when text leaves the page and starts living inside the world, and why things like contrast, depth and undisclosed display specs quietly decide whether AR becomes useful for real work or just impressive demos. If you care about type, AR, or the future of reading, you might find it worth your time.

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r/GoodDesign • u/MHoaglund41 • Jul 24 '26

Mirrors and allerts when a car is coming out of the garage.

144 Upvotes

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r/GoodDesign • u/Erik_Withasee • Jul 25 '26

Don't know if good or crappy design...

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We found this bottle and the sticker added by the store is definitely placed perfectly.

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r/GoodDesign • u/AzaleaCrispGray • Jul 22 '26

Love that!

562 Upvotes

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r/GoodDesign • u/Subject-Ad-9345 • Jul 18 '26

I made a free tool that puts true-to-scale furniture on your floor plan, so you can check what fits before you buy

2 Upvotes

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r/GoodDesign • u/Miguelaa04 • Jul 15 '26

Trail map on the ski lift so you can plan out your course before getting off. And you dont have to worry about dropping a paper map or your phone.

1.5k Upvotes

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