The Angry Designer - Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, & Creative Business Operations to Get Paid What Your Worth and Avoid Burnout

Jan 20 2025 227 ep. 47 mins 127
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A No-Bull Graphic Design podcast that helps frustrated Graphic Designers crush the social &  industry bull,  learn to charge what they're worth, and build badass rewarding creative careers.

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Why Saul Bass Logos Last 35 Years and His 6 Logo Design Rules You’re Ignoring

Jan 20 2025 44 mins  
Imagine if your clients kept using your logos for 35 years. Thirty. Five. Years. While most logos barely survive a decade, Saul Bass created designs so timeless they’ve outlived designers’ entire careers. How? By following six unshakable rules that most graphic designers overlook.This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we take you on a no-bull deep dive into the legendary Saul

5 Tough Client Types Graphic Designers will Face and How to Handle Them Like a Pro

Jan 13 2025 43 mins  
Difficult clients are the bane of every Graphic Designer’s existence. From passive-aggressive emails to last-minute demands that make you question your Graphic Design career, they test your patience, creativity, and sanity. But here’s the hard truth: avoiding these clients-from-hell isn’t the answer—it’s learning how to handle them like a pro.This week on The Angry Design

Why Graphic Designers Lose Their Edge, and How YOU can Fight Back with Bad Boy James Victore

Jan 06 2025 51 mins  
Every Graphic Designer starts their career with that fiery passion. The spark that makes them bold, unique, and ready to take on the world. But somewhere along the way, most Graphic Designers lose their edge. Whether it’s the grind of endless revisions, playing it safe to please clients, or letting the fear of failure hold you back, the result is the same: your work gets stale, a

The Most Commercialized Brand in History. Built by Graphic Designers Powered by Commercialism.

Dec 23 2024 46 mins  
Graphic designers often underestimate the power of branding—but did you know Christmas itself is the ultimate masterclass in branding, centuries in the making? Forget the twinkling lights and holiday cheer; the Christmas brand wasn’t built overnight, and its roots are a wild mix of designers, commercialism, and clever marketing strategies.This week on The Angry Designer podcast

What Graphic Designers Get Wrong About Burnout and How to Reignite Your Passion for Design

Dec 16 2024 66 mins  
Burnout: the silent killer of graphic design careers.It creeps in slowly, disguised as endless revisions, soul-sucking clients, and monotonous work. Before you know it, you're questioning everything: Why did you get into design? Is this even worth it anymore?But here’s the hard truth: burnout isn’t the problem—it’s how you’re handling it.In this week’s episode of The An

Would You Rather: IMPOSSIBLE Graphic Design Choices You’ll Love to Make (Without Losing Your Cool)

Dec 09 2024 52 mins  
Graphic Design is full of tough decisions—fonts, colors, clients who don’t pay, deadlines that laugh in your face, and software that feels like it’s out to ruin your life. But what happens when you’re forced to choose between bad and worse?In this week’s episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we crank up the heat with 25 no-win ‘Would You Rather’ scenarios guaranteed

Why MOST Graphic Designers Feel Burnt Out or Stuck and How-to Break Free with Matt Essam

Dec 02 2024 71 mins  
Feeling Burnt Out or Stuck in a Design Rut SUCKS. But here’s the brutal truth: MOST Graphic Designers are sabotaging themselves. Grinding through bad clients, chasing endless projects, and staying trapped in the same broken patterns, all while wondering why things never change.It’s time to face reality with some tough love.In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we’re

What Graphic Designers GET WRONG About Their Clients. Yes, Size Matters!

Nov 25 2024 62 mins  
"Not all clients are created equal"—a truth every Graphic Designer discovers sooner or later. Whether it’s a small, scrappy startup or a sprawling corporate giant, working with different-sized clients presents its own unique set of challenges and opportunities.But how do you navigate these extremes without losing your sanity (or your creativity)?In this episode of The Angry Des

The REAL Truth On Macs vs PCs for Graphic Design. Are You on the Wrong Side?

Nov 18 2024 65 mins  
Forget about Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul - there is a BIGGER rivalry for Graphic Designers: Mac vs PC. For decades, Graphic Designers have worshipped at the altar of the Mac—it's been the gold standard for Graphic Designers, the non-negotiable creative tool, right? But is that reputation still deserved, or are designers just caught in the cult of Mac? Do you really need a Mac for Gra

How Successful Graphic Designers Are Using AI to Level Up - Don't Get Left behind!

Nov 11 2024 56 mins  
ChatGPT AI was made for Graphic Designers, helping them go further, faster, and deliver at levels they never thought possible. But only a few are taking full advantage, and they’re already propelling themselves ahead of the pack. While some Graphic Designers fear it’ll make them lazy or irrelevant, the truth is, ChatGPT AI is the ultimate game-changer—freeing up time for the