Trouble Occurs! Illustration of a Confused Person with a Burst Pipe

Perfect for Conveying Multiple Problems or Crisis Situations

A person holding his head in front of a burst pipe

Free, Commercially Available Material Depicting Unexpected Trouble

This illustration depicts a person clutching their head in both hands as old pipes burst and water spurts forth. It visually conveys a hopeless, cascading crisis. It symbolizes not a single problem, but a systemic breakdown or the simultaneous occurrence of multiple problems that become unmanageable. It's perfect for communicating difficult situations, such as the failure of a business project or an unexpected system outage.

Add persuasive power to content explaining system malfunctions, work-related troubles, or the occurrence of unexpected problems. For example, use it in blog posts, presentations, and manuals about risk management and problem solving to intuitively convey the seriousness of the situation. Its simple depiction of a complex situation involving multiple intertwining issues helps deepen readers' understanding. This free illustration can be used in a variety of media, including websites and print materials.