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A No-Bull Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through industry jargon & nonsense, to help frustrated Graphic Designers survive and thrive.

The Angry Designer A No-Bull Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through industry jargon & nonsense, to help frustrated Graphic Designers survive and thrive.

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    • 4.7 β€’ 90 Ratings

A No-Bull Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through industry jargon & nonsense, to help frustrated Graphic Designers survive and thrive.

    Graphic Designer Turned Web Designer - A Conversation with Web Designer Pro Josh Hall

    Graphic Designer Turned Web Designer - A Conversation with Web Designer Pro Josh Hall

    Can Graphic Designers offer Websites? Do Graphic Designers actually need to learn code, or do they already possess the skills needed to successfully make it offering UX, websites, web strategies,Β  and Web Design?

    Join The Angry Designers this week as we have a conversation with the webs most popular Graphic Designer Turned Web Designer, Josh Hall.

    From humble beginnings to super star success as a web designer and business coach, Josh has been on a journey and we can’t wait to share it with you. In this Part 1 of 2, we chat about:
    - Josh's journey from Graphic Designer turned Web Designer
    - Importance of good design skills for web sites
    - The dollars of it all
    - No-code websites for Graphic Designers
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    • 44 min
    Scary Bosses & Toxic Studios: A Graphic Designers Guide To Surviving A Horrible Design Environment

    Scary Bosses & Toxic Studios: A Graphic Designers Guide To Surviving A Horrible Design Environment

    Ever felt like your creative spirit is being crushed under the weight of a horrible creative director or a toxic studio environment? You're not alone!Β 

    In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the murky waters of Graphic Design studios and the bosses that haunt them. From nightmarish creative directors to soul-sucking studio cultures, we uncover what makes an environment not just challenging, but downright horrible for graphic designers.

    In this week’s episode, the guys sit down to explore the dark corners of creative work environments, identifying the red flags of scary bosses and toxic studios. Through riveting stories and candid discussions on all things scary from micromanagement and favoritism to workplace drama and gossiping, we discuss how to navigate these treacherous waters without losing your love for graphic design or your sanity.Β 

    Whether you're a Seasoned Graphic Designer facing your own boss battle or a Jr Graphic Designer eager to avoid the pitfalls of the profession, this episode is packed with strategies, insights, and a healthy dose of Scotch fueled stories to guide you through the toxic fog.Β 


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    • 55 min
    Can A Graphic Designer Also Be A UX Designer

    Can A Graphic Designer Also Be A UX Designer

    Are Graphic Designers the real masterminds behind UX design? Β 

    Ever wondered how similar a Graphic Designer's intuition is to a UX designer's strategy? Spoiler alert: It's like comparing spray paint to stencils. We're here to argue that maybe, just maybe, Graphic Designers have been doing UX Design all along – they just didn't brag about it on LinkedIn.

    In this episode of The Angry Designer, we're diving deep into the rabbit hole where lines blur between Graphic Design and UX Design, challenging everything you thought you knew. We're peeling back the layers of design history to:
    - uncover the untold story of UX's origins
    - the similarities between Graphic & UX design principles
    - when a UX Designer is unnecessary
    - benefit of Cross-disciplinary design skills
    - where to start with UX Design

    Learn why embracing a UX mindset might just be the secret sauce you've been missing.
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    • 55 min
    Should Graphic Designers Design & Offer Websites?

    Should Graphic Designers Design & Offer Websites?

    Have you ever wondered if as a Graphic Designer, you should dive into web design? Does the thought of coding intimidate you, or are you curious about alternative ways to offer web services? This episode is a Graphic Designers guide through the digital dilemma.


    We're cutting through the noise to explore if Graphic Designers need to add web design to their skill set, if there is more to the web design process other than coding, and whether coding is even a must-have skill in today's design world. With modern tools making web design more accessible, we delve into how you can expand your creative services without becoming a coding expert.


    Join The Angry Designers as we weigh the pros and cons on if Graphic Designers should offer Websites and Web Design services.Β 

    Packed with actionable advice, the guys cover:Β 
    - different ways a Graphic Designer can get into Web design
    - other digital opportunitiesΒ 
    - web design process without coding
    - no-code website options
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    • 52 min
    How-To Grow Your Graphic Design Business - Rules That Supercharged our Agency to 7 Figures!

    How-To Grow Your Graphic Design Business - Rules That Supercharged our Agency to 7 Figures!

    This week, we reveal one of our BIGGEST secrets responsible for the 7 figure success of our Graphic Design agency, zfactor.Β 

    Spoiler alert: It's NOT about crafting a killer business plan. And it's definitely NOT about writing a killer mission statement, or even worse a vision statement.Β 

    We're pulling back the curtain to reveal the core of our creative brand: the zfactor tenets.

    These aren't just your run-of-the-mill principles; they're the beating heart of our agency's identity, guiding everything from our design philosophy to our business processes.

    Join The Angry Designers, as we share how our design tenets sky-rocketed our agency, our 13 tenets, and how you can craft your own!
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    • 50 min
    Why Graphic Designers Get Dumped by Their Clients

    Why Graphic Designers Get Dumped by Their Clients

    Ever wondered why some Graphic Designers get ghosted by their clients?Β 
    What could a Graphic Designer possibly have done to have a customer break up with them?

    In thisΒ  weeks episode of The Angry Designer Podcast 'Why Graphic Designers Get Dumped by Their Clients,' we uncover the hilarious truths behind client-designer breakups.Β 

    From the honeymoon period's nervous excitement to the old married couple's comfortable silence, we navigate the journey of client relationships gone wrong.Β 

    Learn what not to do unless you're aiming for that breakup. In which case, follow our "List of things Graphic Designer can do to get DUMPED by your client".Β  With insights wrapped in laughs, this episode is a must-listen for every designer looking to laugh and learn.


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    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
90 Ratings

90 Ratings

CBeallDesign ,

Great Show!

I just finished part one with Will Paterson! I’m new to graphic design and β€œThe Angry Designer” podcast is killin it!

maggiefeikes ,

I want to be best friends with these guys πŸ˜‚

I just came across this podcast a few weeks ago but I’ve already binged half their episodes! The guys are hilarious and so much fun, but also have such great relatable conversations - I just want to be their best friend! πŸ˜‚ Thanks for the fun chats guys! 😊

Canary 707 ,

A Vibe Check

There are only so many graphic design podcasts out in the wild that are as thorough and digestible as this one. Very informative and very engaging - especially for this new to the field! Getting familiar with the business side of freelancing has been very challenging so this show is a godsend.

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