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

Nov 18 2024 219 ep. 47 mins 117
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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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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

The Brutal Truth Why Your Brand Isn’t Working & How to Fix it with Anneli Hannson

Nov 04 2024 86 mins  
Forget the Branding BS and start embracing what truly sets you apart. In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we’re diving deep into the world of branding and personal authenticity with none other than Anneli Hansson. Known for her no-nonsense approach, Anneli sheds light on how brands and designers alike can cut through the corporate jargon and connect on a human level.An

What Graphic Designers Need to Reclaim and Why Your Future Depends on it!

Oct 28 2024 42 mins  
Graphic designers have been cornered for far too long—boxed out of web design by coding barriers, developers who just don’t get it, and platforms that never really worked for us. The web was always meant to be a designer’s playground—so why did we walk away from it?In this episode of The Angry Designer podcast, we dive deep into the biggest missed opportunity in graphic des

How Not Being Authentic Is KILLING Your Graphic Design Career

Oct 21 2024 42 mins  
What if the reason you’re not landing the right Graphic Design clients is because you’re too busy trying to be someone you’re not? Too many Graphic Designers focus on trends, what’s hot, and what they think clients want. But what if clients are looking for exactly what you’re not giving—your true self?In this episode of The Angry Designer, we’re exposing how being fak

15 Logo Red Flags: When to Pitch a Rebrand & How to Close the Deal

Oct 14 2024 43 mins  
Ever come across a logo and think, "Damn, that brand needs help"? You’re not alone. Designers can spot when a logo is dragging a brand down, but most clients don’t see it—until you show them.This week on The Angry Designer, we hand you the ultimate playbook to spot failing logos and use that knowledge to land more rebrand deals. Packed with brutal truths, strategic insights,

How-To Build a Thriving Graphic Design Business & Community using CropCon's Founder, Matt Dawson's Key Strategies

Oct 07 2024 60 mins  
Think juggling a full-time Graphic Design job, a side gig, and a family is tough? Try doing all that while building one of the hottest Graphic design conferences in the U.S.! This week, on The Angry Designer Podcast, we sit down with Matt Dawson—founder of CropCon, Austin’s badass Graphic Design event, and the creative mastermind behind StayGray Ponyboy. From the gritty world o

25 Ways to Think Like a Graphic Designer – Unlock the Mindset that Sets Trendsetters Apart

Sep 30 2024 66 mins  
Tired of feeling like a pixel-pushing robot, stuck in an endless design loop? Most Graphic Designers focus on making things look good, but the real game-changer is how you think.This week on The Angry Designer, we’re breaking down 25 powerful ways to take control of your creative process and think like a true graphic designer. It’s not just about crafting the perfect logo or sl

Charge More, Work Less: The Secret to Thriving as a Graphic Designer

Sep 23 2024 59 mins  
Tired of swimming in a sea of underpaid gigs and endless competition? If you’re ready to stop blending in and start dominating the design game, you need more than just talent—you need a killer strategy.In this episode of The Angry Designer, we dive headfirst into one of the most powerful, no-BS ways to crush the competition and charge what you're worth: discovering your industr

A Recipe for Bad Design - Why Social Media Hacks Are Killing Your Creativity

Sep 16 2024 46 mins  
We live in a world where TikTok and Instagram reels are teaching designers how to shortcut their way through creativity. But let’s be real – following so-called 'design recipes' does nothing but turn you into a copycat. In this episode of The Angry Designer podcast, we rip apart the dangerous trend of social media design hacks and formulas, showing why they kill true creativity