Life… Is not a game
This poster, titled “Life Is Not a Game,” uses a board game–inspired design to illustrate the growing gap between wages and the rising cost of living in America. It exposes how stagnant pay, mounting debt, and soaring housing costs have made financial stability increasingly out of reach for many people. Through bold visuals and key statistics, the poster challenges viewers to reflect on the harsh economic realities facing everyday Americans. Ultimately, it delivers a powerful message: surviving in today’s economy feels less like playing to win and more like trying not to lose.
Intial sketches
The initial sketches for this poster focused on translating the idea of “life as a game” into a bold, infographic-style layout. Early concepts explored how to visually connect financial statistics with playful board game elements like arrows, blocks, and color-coded sections. The layout evolved around a circular chart to represent spending habits, emphasizing balance and motion. These sketches helped determine the visual hierarchy, color palette, and typographic rhythm that make the final design both informative and engaging.
Graphic Elments
The graphic elements in this poster use bold color blocking, geometric shapes, and playful typography to mirror the style of a board game, reinforcing the theme that “life is not a game.” The circular spending chart, directional arrows, and bright icons guide the viewer’s eye while visually balancing data with storytelling to make complex cost-of-living information engaging and easy to follow.
LAYOUT PROCESS
Final Application
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Interactive Figma Gameboard
