BETTER HAVE MY MONEY

This project involves curating and arranging images from various online 
sources to create a unique perspective through thoughtful design. By 
experimenting with different organizational structures, the goal 
was to uncover hidden meanings 
within the images, ultimately crafting 
a piece that engages and resonates with the audience.

Better Have My Money uses curated images of 52 unknown bank robbers 
from the FBI’s database, designed to resemble currency, as a unique 
information design piece. The robbers are grouped by four U.S. regions 
(North, South, West, Midwest) based on their crime locations. Notably, 39 
of the 52 unknown bank robbers originated from the Midwest, while the 
remaining 13 were dispersed across 
the North, South, and West. 

Presenting the 52 unknown bank robbers on currency serves multiple 
purposes. By placing their photos on 
bills—typically reserved for figures 
of great importance—the project delivers satirical commentary. Each 
bill also includes key details about the robber, such as whether they used a weapon, their threat level, and if there’s a bounty on their head. Visually, the uneven distribution of unidentified robbers across regions is highlighted by the varying thickness of each stack.