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The Angry Designer - Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, & Creative Business Operations to Get Paid What Your Worth and Avoid Burnout
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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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Most Graphic Designers LOOK—but the best Graphic Designers SEE OPPORTUNITIES. Pros see patterns, strategies, and opportunities. They understand why things work—not just how they look. Most designers are stuck in surface-level thinking, obsessing over aesthetics while missing the bigger picture. If you’re only focused on making things look good, you’ll never break out of the ‘just a designer’ trap—stuck doing low-level work while other designers move ahead. The real game-changers in Grap...
Graphic designers are taught to create, not sell—and that’s exactly why so many talented designers stay broke. The harsh reality? Talent alone won’t make you successful. The industry is full of insanely skilled designers who struggle to make ends meet while less talented ones cash in—because they get it: design is a business. And no one understood that better than Andy Warhol. Warhol didn’t just create art—he built a brand, scaled his work, and turned creativity into cold, hard cash (while ac...
For freelancer Graphic Designers, the grind is real—low-paying clients, endless revisions, and that sinking feeling of being stuck. But Kady Sandel knows a thing or two about breaking free. Starting her journey hustling on Craigslist, Kady turned $65 logo gigs into $35K projects and built a thriving creative agency.This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we’re joined by Kady Sandel, a Freelance Graphic Designer turned agency owner who went from hustling on Craigslist to landing massive clien...
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 Bass’ approach to logo design. Forget the fluff and pretty pictures—this episode is about substance, strategy, and ...
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 Designer Podcast, we dive headfirst into the chaos of working with the worst of the worst design clients and the hellish situatio...
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, and your confidence takes a hit.But what if losing your edge wasn’t the end of the road? What if it’s the wake-up ca...
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, we’re unwrapping the untold stories behind how Graphic Designers and capitalism joined forces to create the...
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 Angry Designer Podcast, we tear down the myths about burnout and give graphic designers the real, no-nonsense playbook to fight...
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 tackling the issues that terrify Graphic Designers most. Joined by coach and creative expert Matt Essam, we unravel the...
"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 Designer podcast, we’re breaking down the fundamental differences between working with big and small clients. From the r...
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 Graphic Design?This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we dive into the ultimate creative rivalry: Mac vs PC. Do you ...
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 creative work that matters and pushing your design process further than ever before.In this episode of The Angry Design...
1Forget 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.Anneli takes us behind the scenes of her journey—from a small island in Sweden to working with billion-dollar br...
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 design and why reclaiming the web is no longer optional—it’s essential to your survival. Whether you’ve tried building websi...
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 fake costs more than it earns and why authenticity is your secret weapon. How staying true to your values attracts better clients,...
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, and no-BS advice, we’ll teach you how to identify outdated logos, pitch rebrands like a pro, and close deals.In this ep...
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 of landscape architecture to the highs and lows of Graphic Design, Matt’s journey is all about hustle, passion, and re...
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 sleek layout—it’s your mindset that separates trendsetters from trend-chasers.You’ll learn how to:•Balance creativity w...
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 industry niche. This episode promises not to be full of theory-driven fluff - but real, actionable steps on how to become th...
What makes a creative truly unstoppable? Is it laser-sharp focus, an unrelenting drive, or the ability to embrace vulnerability in a world obsessed with perfection? Chris Do has built his empire by mastering all three.In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Chris Do, a visionary, entrepreneur, and designer who has influenced creatives worldwide. You’ve seen his content all over the internet, but in this 200th episode of our podcast, we peel back the layers to reveal the real Chris ...
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