The Angry Designer - No BS Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, & Business Operations to Get Your Worth and Avoid Burnout

A No-Bull Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through industry jargon & nonsense, to help frustrated Graphic Designers survive and thrive.
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The Angry Designer - No BS Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, & Business Operations to Get Your Worth and Avoid Burnout

A No-Bull Graphic Design podcast that helps frustrated graphic designers crush the social &  industry jargon to charge what they're worth, and build badass rewarding creative careers.

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

    2 DAYS AGO

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

    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...

    42 min
  2. How Not Being Authentic Is KILLING Your Graphic Design Career

    22 OCT

    How Not Being Authentic Is KILLING Your Graphic Design Career

    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,...

    42 min
  3. 15 Logo Red Flags: When to Pitch a Rebrand & How to Close the Deal

    15 OCT

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

    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...

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

    8 OCT

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

    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...

    1h 1m
  5. 25 Ways to Think Like a Graphic Designer – Unlock the Mindset that Sets Trendsetters Apart

    1 OCT

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

    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...

    1h 6m
  6. Charge More, Work Less: The Secret to Thriving as a Graphic Designer

    24 SEPT

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

    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...

    1 hr
  7. A Recipe for Bad Design - Why Social Media Hacks Are Killing Your Creativity

    17 SEPT

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

    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.We’re here to help frustrated designers break free from the cookie-cutter mold and actually think for themselves. Fo...

    46 min
  8. The Chris Do Playbook: How to Think, Design, & Lead Like an Introvert

    10 SEPT

    The Chris Do Playbook: How to Think, Design, & Lead Like an Introvert

    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 ...

    1h 11m
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