The Angry Designer Graphic Design, Freelancing, Branding & Creative Business Podcast

A Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through the industry bull to help frustrated Designers charge what they're worth and build rewarding creative careers
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The Angry Designer is an entertaining No-Bull unapologetic design podcast for Graphic Designers, Freelancers, and In-house Creative Pros ready to take their careers to the next level. Hosted by a Creative Director who built and sold a 7-figure Creative agency, this design podcast breaks down the business of design, branding, freelancing, logos, UX, strategy, AI, and more—without the industry fluff and pointless jargon.  The Angry Designer tackles the topics other Graphic Design podcasts avoid: burnout, ageism, toxic clients, pricing, imposter syndrome, with an unapologetic take on what it really takes to build a creative career that lasts.Whether you’ve been a Graphic Designer for decades or just starting out, get ready to feel vindicated because this podcast will challenge how you think, push you to grow, and give you the tools to design a life on your terms.

  1. How Fake Work Destroys Graphic Design Productivity and Time Management

    HACE 22 H

    How Fake Work Destroys Graphic Design Productivity and Time Management

    Graphic designers are not running out of time. They’re wasting it. Every day, creatives lose hours to micro distractions, fake busyness, and “death by a thousand pings.” And the worst part? Most designers don’t even realize it’s happening. This isn’t a productivity problem. It’s an industry delusion that is quietly destroying your work. Most designers are not overwhelmed because they have too much work. They’re overwhelmed because they have zero control over their attention. Most are terrified of looking “slow,” so they glorify chaos, brag about being slammed, and hide behind busywork instead of facing the truth. A few designers learn to protect their creative flow. Most never do. This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we break down the real reasons designers feel constantly behind. Not the feel-good hacks, not planner culture. The truth. From nonstop interruptions to lack of discipline to the myth that “being busy means you’re successful,” we expose the habits that steal your best hours and crush your creative energy. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why designers confuse busyness with productivity and how it kills your work • The hidden time-wasters that drain hours from your day without you noticing • How to protect your creative flow so you can finally control your time instead of losing it This isn’t just a productivity rant. It’s a wake-up call. Because if you can’t control your time, you can’t control your career. And every designer who ignores this will keep falling behind while others finally get ahead. Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.com Join in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

    38 min
  2. Logo Design Trends Are Distracting Graphic Designers From Real Problems & Opportunities

    25 NOV

    Logo Design Trends Are Distracting Graphic Designers From Real Problems & Opportunities

    Every year designers obsess over the same recycled “Logo Design Trends” and every year companies panic, rebrand, and burn piles of money trying to look relevant. Here’s the truth no trend report will ever tell you. Trends aren’t the future of logo design. They’re a giant red flag that a brand is confused, inconsistent, or unwilling to fix the real problems underneath. And here’s the part most graphic designers will hate. The only reason trends keep winning is because too many designers keep thinking trends equal good design. Most of us would make the exact same mistakes these companies do because we chase aesthetics instead of understanding strategy. Most designers follow. Only a few actually design. Which one are you?  In this weeks solo episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we expose why logo design trends keep distracting designers from the work that actually matters. We dig into why timeless logos survive for decades, why brands keep running toward unnecessary redesigns, and how you can stop reacting to what is popular and start building logos and careers that can’t be replaced. In this episode you’ll discover: - Why trend chasing keeps designers stuck as order takers instead of problem solvers - What timeless designers do differently and how it gives them unbeatable career leverage - How to spot when a rebrand is strategic and when it is a pointless, expensive panic move This episode is not about trends. It is about you. Because if you think following what is fashionable will make you valuable, you’re already on the wrong side of graphic design. The HUGE opportunity is right in front of you. Designers who think deeper, question harder, and design with purpose are the ones who build logos that last, brands that matter, and careers that actually go somewhere. Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.com Join in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

    13 min
  3. The REAL Reason Canva Made Affinity Free For Designers

    18 NOV

    The REAL Reason Canva Made Affinity Free For Designers

    Affinity didn’t "just" go free. Canva, the same company that spent years devaluing graphic design and turning templates into “creativity,” just handed every designer on the planet a professional tool for zero dollars. And designers are cheering like this is a victory. But this move is bigger, deeper, and way more dangerous than anyone wants to admit. Here's what we're not seeing: most graphic designers think this is just about cheaper tools. They see “free” and call it a win. But very few are stopping to ask the real questions. The uncomfortable ones. The ones that separate decorators from actual designers. This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we break down the hidden motives behind Affinity going free, why Canva is playing a much bigger game than designers realize, and how this single headline could reshape the entire future of graphic design for the next decade. In this episode you'll discover • The painful cost of “free” creative tools  • How Canva used Affinity to target the next generation of designers • The real business model behind Affinity Free  This episode isn’t about Affinity or Canva. It’s about you. Because if you let billion dollar companies define your value, and your creative future, you’re not practicing design. You’re just participating in someone else’s ecosystem. And the consequences of being on the wrong side of this shift will hit your career faster than you think. Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.com Join in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

    38 min
  4. How Stealing Can Make You a Better Graphic Designer

    11 NOV

    How Stealing Can Make You a Better Graphic Designer

    Picasso once said, “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” It wasn’t just a quote, it was a warning. Because every great designer, from Rand to Scher to Draplin, has stolen their way to mastery. The only difference is that they knew how to do it right. Here’s what most designers don’t want to admit... we all steal. Fonts, layouts, grids, styles, everything you create is built on someone else’s foundation. The problem isn’t theft. The problem is that too many designers steal without understanding what they’re taking. Lazy designers copy the surface. Great designers steal the soul. This week, on The Angry Designer Podcast, we dive into the controversial art of creative theft, and why it’s not a crime but a craft. From dissecting the difference between imitation and transformation to learning how to absorb influences like a pro, we’re showing you how to steal smarter and design better. In this episode, you'll discover: -The unspoken rules of creative theft every designer needs to know - Why copying can be the fastest way to build mastery - How to transform influence into something that’s undeniably yours Design education isn’t about learning to being original. It’s about understanding what came before you and how to make it yours. You can keep pretending your work came from thin air, or you can embrace the truth: the best designers are thieves with taste, intent, and vision. Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.com Join in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

    34 min
  5. How AI Changed The Future of Graphic Design Forever

    4 NOV

    How AI Changed The Future of Graphic Design Forever

    AI didn’t destroy Graphic Design. Designers did. We built this monster that fed AI. Every shortcut, every lazy template, every “good enough” logo fed the machine that’s now eating their lunch. Designers spent years trading thinking for trends, problem-solving for pixels, and originality for algorithms. So before we start blaming AI for stealing design, maybe we should admit some hard truths. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: AI isn’t exposing design… it’s exposing designers. We’ve been faking it for years relying on presets, copying styles, and calling it inspiration. The reason AI’s so good at design is because it learned from us. It’s not the villain. It’s the mirror showing how predictable, repetitive, and automated the industry has become. This week on a Solo episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, Massimo breaks down how designers created their own competition and how the only way to survive is to stop thinking like machines and start thinking like designers again. You'll discover - How years of shortcuts and trend-chasing trained AI to replace us - Why “inspiration” and “imitation” became the same thing and what that says about design - How to design with intent, curiosity, and critical thinking before it’s too late AI didn’t break design, we did. But we can fix it. The future doesn’t belong to those who resist change. It belongs to those who lead it. Real designers don’t copy, they create meaning. Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.com Join in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

    17 min
  6. How Graphic Designers Can Turn Chaos Into Creativity with Rocky Roarke

    30 OCT

    How Graphic Designers Can Turn Chaos Into Creativity with Rocky Roarke

    Rocky Rourke proves that you don’t need employees, investors, or a perfect plan to build a successful design studio. Just creativity, guts, and a little weirdness. In this Live from Creative South Episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, Rocky shares how he turned his imaginary friend into a brand, his freelance hustle into a thriving agency, and his ADHD into a creative superpower. From losing clients overnight to using ChatGPT as a fake client, Rocky’s story is proof that being different isn’t a disadvantage, it’s your unfair advantage. In this episode, you’ll discover: - How to turn freelance chaos into a real business without losing freedom - Why personal projects often lead to more revenue than client work - How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to simulate clients and sharpen your design skills - How designers with ADHD can channel hyperfocus into creativity and success Rocky is the founder of Blue Cyclops, a fully freelance-run creative studio specializing in branding, web, and illustration. He’s worked with creatives across the globe, building a business model that gives designers flexibility, growth, and control proving that freelancers can win. Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.com Join in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

    34 min
  7. Chris Do’s Under Armour Logo Critique Misses the Whole Point of Design

    28 OCT

    Chris Do’s Under Armour Logo Critique Misses the Whole Point of Design

    Chris Do called one of the most iconic sports logos “garish.” But here’s the truth: the only thing ugly about the Under Armour logo is how designers keep confusing personal taste with design. This isn’t about one logo, one critique, or one YouTuber. It’s about the dangerous way our industry lets opinions outweigh principles and why that mindset is killing real graphic design. Here’s the part that’ll sting: most designers would’ve agreed with him. Because too many of us still judge work by how it looks, not by how it works. We’ve become addicted to trends, grids, and “aesthetics” instead of ideas, function, and strategy. Real designers think...the rest decorate. Which side are you on? This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we take apart Chris Do’s Under Armour critique and reveal why his argument, like most hot takes online,  misses the real point of logo design. We’re not here to hate. We’re here to remind you what good design actually means, and why “taste” will never beat thinking. In this episode you'll discover: - Why confusing taste with design is the biggest mistake graphic designers make - The truth about what makes a logo work and why Under Armour nails it - How to build design opinions on principles, not personal preferences This isn’t about Chris Do. It’s about you; the designer who thinks good taste makes good work. Because if you’re judging logos by how they look instead of what they do, you’re already on the wrong side of design. Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.com Join in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

    14 min
  8. The Real Reason Graphic Design is Undervalued by EVERYONE

    21 OCT

    The Real Reason Graphic Design is Undervalued by EVERYONE

    Everyone thinks they’re a designer. Your boss. Your client. That intern with Canva. And somehow, they all think they can do it better than you until they realize they can't. That’s the mess we’re living in. Graphic Designers aren’t just fighting clueless clients, pretend design software or AI prompts. We’re fighting a system we helped create. Because somewhere along the line, too many of us stopped designing and started decorating. We traded questions for quick fixes, strategy for style, thinking for templates. And that’s how design lost its backbone. This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we’re taking aim at a hard truth. It’s not just clients or AI killing design. It’s graphic designers who traded thinking for easy answers. If you’ve ever felt like a pixel pusher instead of a problem solver, this one’s going to sting. In this episode you'll discover: • How “good enough” design is killing creativity (and your value) • Why real designers ask why, not “how fast” • The one mindset shift that separates order takers from strategic thinkers This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a wake-up call. Because if you think a graphic designers job is to make people happy, you’ve already stopped being a designer. Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.com Join in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

    31 min
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The Angry Designer is an entertaining No-Bull unapologetic design podcast for Graphic Designers, Freelancers, and In-house Creative Pros ready to take their careers to the next level. Hosted by a Creative Director who built and sold a 7-figure Creative agency, this design podcast breaks down the business of design, branding, freelancing, logos, UX, strategy, AI, and more—without the industry fluff and pointless jargon.  The Angry Designer tackles the topics other Graphic Design podcasts avoid: burnout, ageism, toxic clients, pricing, imposter syndrome, with an unapologetic take on what it really takes to build a creative career that lasts.Whether you’ve been a Graphic Designer for decades or just starting out, get ready to feel vindicated because this podcast will challenge how you think, push you to grow, and give you the tools to design a life on your terms.

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    A Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through the industry bull to help frustrated Designers charge what they're worth and build rewarding creative careers
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    2020 - 2025
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