Joe Grand holds up his gold badge. Grand designed this year's Defcon badge.
Joe Grand holds up his gold badge. Grand designed this year’s Defcon badge.
Regular attendees, known as "Humans", get a white badge.
Regular attendees, known as "Humans", get a white badge.
Joe wearing all the badges around his neck. Green is for press, while red and purple are for security (Goons) and VIPs respectively.
Joe wearing all the badges around his neck. Green is for press, while red and purple are for security (Goons) and VIPs respectively.
Article continues belowFront view of the green press badge
Front view of the green press badge
Back view of the green press badge
Back view of the green press badge
Close look at the controller chip
Close look at the controller chip
Grand and other convention staff encouraged attendees to hack the badge.
Grand and other convention staff encouraged attendees to hack the badge.
