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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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A No-Bull Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through industry jargon & nonsense, to help frustrated Graphic Designers survive and thrive.
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A Conversation with Graphic Designer Allan Peters
With a Graphic Design career spanning over 20 years that has included small agencies, large agencies, in-house at Target to then becoming one of the most recognizable brand and badge designers of our time, Allan Peters is one of the most influential (and humble) Graphic Designers in the world today. Period.
Be it for his appreciation of historic designers like Paul Rand, to his passion that has carried him through the most insane times, Allan Peters is a true gentleman who has firmly cemented him as a giant in the graphic design space.
Now releasing his first tell-all book on his process later in 2023; Logos That Last, we were SO excited to chat with Allan about his life, his insane career and what the future holds.
Join the Angry Designers as we talk career, design, life, influence & Draplin with Graphic and Brand Designer Allan Peters.
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Creating Creative Workspaces: Desk Setup Ideas for Graphic Designers
From reduced stress & increased productivity, to unlimited creativity, a Graphic Designers workspace directly reflects creativity!
While some of us might thrive in the local coffee shop or a shared hot-desking workspace, others need the routine and collaboration of a dedicated space that they can make their own.
Join the Angry Designers where they explore the importance of creative workspaces, and why it's all about achieving a creative atmosphere. In this episode, the Graphic Design Duo turned Interior Decorators cover topics like:
- Creative Environment vs Creative Atmosphere
- Benefits of having a dedicated workspace
- Key Components of a good workspace
- Building your space
By the end of this episode, you'll be running to your TV to watch HGTVs Hottest new Design Duo...not...just head to YouTube and that'll be enough.
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Arrogant Graphic Designers: Toxic Behaviours We Should be Aware of
Arrogant, Pretentious, Toxic Graphic Designers - chances are you either know one, or have been one yourself at some point in your career.
Sure, it's easy to get cocky or overconfident every now and then, but if you're arrogant 24/7, YOU are the problem.
The truth is Arrogant Graphic Designers are tarnishing the design space and fuelling the stereotypes that a lot of us have tried hard to break.
In this episode of The Angry Designer, join the bearded gents for a fury-filled episode exploring arrogance in graphic design, why some Graphic Designers embrace it, and arrogant behaviours you should be aware of and actively avoid.
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Horrible Job Titles: Graphic Designers Beware!!!
Do you describe yourself as a Graphic Design Ninja? Pixel Guru? How about Creative Rockstar? If you do, stop. Just stop.
We get it, Graphic Designers are creative and having a fun or quirky job title can help you stand out…but it isn’t necessarily a good thing. More often than not, it is full of bad intentions and even worse repercussions!
In this VERY Angry episode of The Angry Designer, the guys discuss the Rise of Ridiculous Job Titles in Graphic Design and why they’re a problem within the industry, for employees and for employers. Follow along as the guys cover topics like:
Problems with the IndustrySneaky employersWhy a title can be a source of stressTips on creating a good job titleHow to create a good job title
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How-to handle BAD Graphic Design feedback
Bad Design Feedback from your customers - something that you can't escape as a graphic designer, but also something that can make or break the relationships you have with your clients.
Don't get us wrong, bad feedback doesn't always have to be NEGATIVE feedback, but it does mean the way feedback is given can be a WHOLE other sh*t show.
So how do you deal with sh*tty feedback, and how can you change the feedback your client gives you so you can improve that customer relationship long-term?
In this episode of The Angry Designers, the gents take you to school for some bad feedback 101 as they share their own experiences and top tips they've gained over the past years for combatting lousy feedback.
With all this new information in hand, this episode will leave you begging for some bad design feedback!
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The Good, Bad and Ugly Truth of Graphic Design PART 2!
Are you ready for even MORE Good, More Bad and More Ugly Truths of Graphic Design, Graphic Designers and The Graphic Design Industry?
Join The Angry Designers as they continue on their quest to uncover the three sides to Graphic Design that EVERYONE has or will come across throughout their career.
In this 2nd half of the popular episode, the dudes share their advice on accepting the Good, preparing for the Bad, and embracing the Truths of Graphic Design .
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Customer Reviews
My favorite podcast out there
When I started listening to this podcast, I was totally overwhelmed by the graphic design industry having just graduated with a degree in art but wanting to embrace a more structured career as a graphic designer. Let’s just say now that I’ve been listening every week, I now own ‘Logo Modernism’, several books about Paul Rand, ‘Logos and Trademarks’ by Yasaburo Kuwayama (a more vintage version of Logo Modernism, thanks to Aaron Draplin during my google/YouTube rabbit hole). I am now finalizing my portfolio and am almost ready to start applying for work as a legitimate graphic designer. Mossimo and Sean have been like mentors I’ve had the pleasure of learning from for the last few months. As soon as an episode drops, I’m there, and every episode is a such a learning experience!! Thank you guys!!! My favorite podcast!!!!
Older and Angrier
I’ve never been so happy to be angry. As a designer approaching 30 years in the industry, this podcast captures everything relevant to design, the challenges, the clients, the process, and the bourbon. Thank God for the bourbon and thank you both for sharing your design prowess each week.
Stay Angry My Friends!
Legit, this podcast checks every box for real graphic designers! I am constantly nodding my head and smiling or laughing throughout every single episode! The truth, the laughs, the frustrations, every topic is relatable and/or helpful. They add plenty of encouragement for newer designers. And there is something for everyone, from freelance to employed, from soloprenuer to agency owner. Truthfully, even listening to past episodes while waiting for a new weekly drop, I can’t get enough! I’ve been in the design game for quite a few years (roughly as long as Massimo) and I can confirm everything they talk about. But I still get the feeling these guys have my back with those nuggets of encouragement and tips for success. There are so many times I want to be a guest commentator, like a production assistant in the sound booth, so I can double down on the raised fist of frustration, but in a jovial way! Their company’s motto is “We Speak Human.” But even in their podcast, that feeling is not lost. These guys are authentic and it shows.