I was excited about the opportunity and enjoyed meeting the team, but the hiring process ultimately left a negative impression. I completed a lengthy design assignment that required several hours of work after being told I would hear back within 1–2 days. No decision, no feedback on the design exercise, and not even an acknowledgment that my work had been received. At the end of the process, it was difficult not to wonder whether the assignment was simply a way to obtain free design work from candidates. Regardless of the reason, asking applicants to invest significant unpaid time and then completely ghosting them is disrespectful and reflects poorly on the company. Candidates deserve transparency, communication, and basic professional courtesy.