Krista Mollion

Hear from members why AIGA is the place to go for connections, resources, savings, education, recognition and—of course—inspiration.

Layoffs are a fact of life in the design profession. With unemployment at 7.7 percent nationally, and with firms learning to operate leaner in order to remain competitive in a very crowded market, I've assembled a list of warning signs that you might be laid off, and what steps you should take to achieve the most favorable outcome.

Richard S. Coyne, Jean A. Coyne, and Patrick S. Coyne are the creators of the family-run visual culture magazine Communication Arts, a consistent source and revered forum for the best work created by the visual communication industry. In 2004, they received an AIGA Medal for their collaborative contributions to design.