The callused hands, the dirty brows, and the sweat-drenched boots. I’m talking about the blue-collar worker. The men and women who wake up every morning with a day full of manual labor in front of them. From coal mining to telephone pole repair to high-rise construction workers, the working class makes the world go with their hard work, dedication and sweat equity. Many people choose to look down from their suits and cubicles at this working class with disdain and belittlement. As designers, we may sometimes feel like we’re somewhat above the hammers and nails and lunch pails of our blue-collar brethren.
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