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Draw Your Flag Country Picker

Must draw your country's flag for selection instead of dropdown.

Tags:drawingcountryflagrecognition
Tech:canvasdrawingimage-analysis

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⚠️ Warning: This is an intentionally terrible UI pattern. Do not use in production applications.

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Why This Control Is Terrible

Instead of a simple dropdown, users must draw their country's flag on a canvas for identification. The system uses basic color analysis to guess which flag was drawn, but recognition is deliberately imprecise and frustrating. Complex flags like Wales (with a dragon), Bhutan, or Nepal's unique shape are nearly impossible to draw accurately. Even simple flags can be misidentified due to similar color schemes. Good luck with your artistic skills!

UX Violations

  • Violates user expectations and mental models
  • Increases cognitive load and frustration
  • May cause accessibility issues
  • Breaks established design patterns
  • Provides poor feedback and unclear states