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# LEGO Figure Resumes
Andy Morris Creates an Unconventional CV That is Inspired by a Classic Toy

By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-10-06 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-figure
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2017/10/lego-resume-andy-morris)

Artist and designer Andy Morris recently unveiled his clever resume concept that consists of a custom [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world) figure in his likeness. The resume is wrapped in a parcel, that features an "unwrap your newest employee" label, adding a touch of humor to any job application,

Once opened, the parcel reveals a packaged mini action figure, alongside text that reads Andy's name, age, and job description. When turned around to reveal its back panel, the resume dives deep into the creative's many skills, including his past history in the world of finance, his many gallery awards, as well as his social media channels, and email for easy access.

In an effort to set themselves apart from the masses, Millennials are embracing [new ways to illustrate their creativity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-resume-hero) in a professional setting, often opting for CVs that are more of an authentic representation of who they are than a traditional piece of paper.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Creative Resumes:** Opportunity for individuals to showcase their creativity and personality through unconventional CV formats.
- **Personal Branding:** Rise of unique and personalized resumes that reflect an individual's personal brand and differentiate them from others.
- **Visual Storytelling:** Growing trend of using visual elements, such as LEGO figures, to tell a compelling narrative on a resume.

### Where This Applies

- **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for graphic designers to create visually striking and unconventional resumes for clients.
- **Creative Advertising:** Opportunity for creative agencies to incorporate storytelling and unique resumes into their recruitment processes.
- **HR Tech:** Potential for HR tech startups to develop platforms or tools that facilitate the creation and distribution of creative resumes.

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