Worst User Experience World Cup 2025

Nordcraft Presents

Congratulations to the worst UX designer of 2025: Dalia, with her “Perfect Date Picker”!

Watch the final on YouTube

The Rules:
Create a date picker with intentionally poor user experience— the worse, the better.
It must still allow users to select the correct date technically.
Use any technology or web framework (Nordcraft is not required).
Make your submission publicly accessible.
Win a “shitty” trophy and a copy of Kevin Powell’s CSS course, Demystified.

Judges include experts in design, branding, and web development:
– David Prentell
– Cassidy Williams
– Kevin Powell

Public opinion is mixed, with some calling it “stupid and unprofessional,” others find it “intriguing,” and some see it as a “brilliant cultural concept.”

Recent submissions come from various countries, showcasing a global community of creatives intentionally engineering awful user experiences.

This competition celebrates creative chaos in UX design, inviting professionals to explore the boundaries of usability and user-friendliness.

FAQs:

Q: What is the objective of the Worst User Experience World Cup?
A: To design and showcase intentionally poor user interfaces that challenge conventional usability standards.

Q: Can I use any technology to create my bad UX design?
A: Yes, any web framework or technology is permitted as long as the project is accessible online.

Q: Does the design need to be functional?
A: Yes, it must technically work, allowing users to complete the specified task despite poor usability.

Q: What do I win?
A: A humorous trophy and a copy of Kevin Powell’s CSS course to help improve your real design skills.

Q: Who judges the submissions?
A: The entries are evaluated by a panel of experts across design, branding, and web development fields.

Q: Is this competition serious?
A: It’s a playful nod to the importance of good UX; contestants aim to explore and understand poor design by intentionally creating it.