# The Unemployed

> Interactive artwork visualizing global unemployment statistics with creative tools. (iPhone/iPad app by jody zellen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unemployed/id1454433034 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [jody zellen](https://appshunter.io/developer/422871450)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 27 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unemployed/id1454433034/reviews.md

## What is The Unemployed?

The Unemployed is an interactive artwork by Jody Zellen. The app has three sections. Scene 1 is a creative drawing tool where tapping on the screen creates figures in different colors and sizes. Scene 2 uses world wide unemployment statistics as a point of departure. It presents the unemployed as animated figures moving within their country's perimeter. A tap to the screen randomly displays the different countries world wide. Section 3 links to a table of unemployment statistics.

Using data culled from online sources that list unemployment rates by country, The Unemployed represents the jobless as animated figures. The number and rate of unemployed varies from country to country ranging from a few thousand in sparsely populated places to many millions. Each tap to the screen reveals a different array of figures in different colors, depicted as aimless wanderers moving within the confines of their country's borders. The clusters of figures metaphorically become an available labor force, as well as the visible presence of the jobless.

## Key features

- Creative drawing tool
- Animated global unemployment figures
- Interactive country statistics
- View unemployment data table
- Artistic exploration

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unemployed/id1454433034/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Clever, fun, educational. Perfect!!

*2019-05-18*

Sooo much fun. Better... and less expensive....than going to my shrink. Tap away!  Find your creative side. Learn something too!!  Kudos!

## Frequently asked questions about The Unemployed

### What is The Unemployed app?

The Unemployed is an interactive artwork that uses global unemployment statistics as its theme. It offers a creative drawing tool and visualizes jobless figures within country borders.

### Does The Unemployed have ads?

No, The Unemployed is completely ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted artistic and informational experience.

### What devices does The Unemployed support?

The Unemployed is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is The Unemployed updated?

The app was last updated on July 4, 2019, with version 1.1. Future updates would depend on the developer's plans.

### What is the age rating for The Unemployed?

The Unemployed has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience.

### Can I create my own art in The Unemployed?

Yes, Scene 1 of The Unemployed is a creative drawing tool where you can tap the screen to generate figures in various colors and sizes.

### How does The Unemployed represent unemployment data?

It uses animated figures to represent the jobless within their country's borders, with the number and rate varying by country. Tapping the screen reveals different arrays of these figures.

### Where can I find the unemployment statistics?

Section 3 of The Unemployed links to a table of unemployment statistics, providing detailed data culled from online sources.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2019-07-04

Minor update to show statistic information in View scene.

### 1.0 — 2019-05-03

No release notes.

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