“DEAF” is a graphic design inspired by the social distancing protocols and more people utilized technology to not only communicate, but also distract themselves from the current situation.. Many people do not have the luxury to stay home and find a new hobby or exercise. Instead, there are many currently living on the streets merely trying to survive and are forced to isolate under more scrutiny and humiliation. When I created this piece I didn't consider the wealthy families bonding at home or the professionals that can work from home, but the truly underprivileged and vulnerable people that need help more then ever. When I considered the symbolism of technology during this pandemic, I started considering the socioeconomic elements, political discussions and psychology. I wanted to show just one individual, struggling and depending on the only resource that could be affordable and immediate - “Technology”. I also wanted to show the effects of time and even how materialistic and desperate one can become. The colors I left faded and almost cement like, as if to show that some people can be unmistaken as the very concrete others walk on. The collection of the same devices, bundled all together to replace even our own facial hair. The reality is that these individuals can be any person, today or tomorrow, especially during this pandemic and they are still treated less than human.