Left Hanging

Over the last few weeks I've done a lot of signal boosting, sharing my network, portfolio reviews, and resume help. My job is safe for now, but I'm frustrated seeing all these people I know being laid off. Wave after wave. Department after department. Company after company. News article after news article.

The specific badge design is inspired by the most recent news of Google's 12,000 employee layoff. Some people got the email. Some people found out by discovering their badge didn't work, or because they got a notification that they couldn't access their apps. Never mind the "market conditions" and all other factors leading to this - why is it okay to treat people this way?

So, I took an hour and channeled that frustration into this picture.

ID Card Design: Illustrator, Photoshop

Portraits: Artbreeder

Noogler Hat: Poshmark

Badge Mockup: Mr. Mockup