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The Angry Designer - Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, & Creative Business Operations to Get Paid What Your Worth and Avoid Burnout
A Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through industry bull to help frustrated Graphic Designers charge what they're worth and build creative careers
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 badas...
5 Tough Client Types Graphic Designers will Face and How to Handle Them Like a Pro
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 situations they drag Graphic Designers into. We’re exposing the 5 types of evil clients that haunt your inbox and the no-BS tactics you need to outsmart them.Here’s what we’ll tackle:The passive-aggressive manipulators who derail projects with subtle digsThe blame-shifters who throw you under the bus faster than you can say “deadline”The know-it-alls who think Canva makes them creative geniusesThe gaslighters who rewrite history and deny approvalsThe fire-starters who thrive on chaos and last-minute emergenciesThis episode isn’t just about venting—it’s about a Graphic Designers survival. Packed with true stories, sharp advice, and actionable strategies, it’s the ultimate Graphic Designers playbook to survive, thrive, and take back control of your graphic design career—even when dealing with the absolute worst clients.Own the situation, crush the chaos, and remind them who the real creative expert is.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast
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Why Graphic Designers Lose Their Edge, and How YOU can Fight Back with Bad Boy James Victore
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 call you need to reignite your creativity and take your career to the next level?This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we sit down with legendary bad boy designer, James Victore, to uncover why so many Graphic Designers lose their spark—and how to get it back. From smashing outdated industry norms to owning your weirdness and turning creativity into your ultimate weapon, this episode is a rallying cry for designers ready to fight back.In this episode you'll learn:The hidden traps that steal your creativity (and how to break free)Why playing it safe is the death of great designHow to lead your own creative revolution—and make your work irresistibleThe surprising power of embracing your weirdness and letting it shine in your workBy the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to reclaim your edge, spark your creative revolution, and take the design world by storm. Are you ready to fight back?Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast
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The Most Commercialized Brand in History. Built by Graphic Designers Powered by Commercialism.
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 juggernaut we call Christmas. From the origins of the Christmas tree to how Coca-Cola redefined Santa Claus, we dig into the design decisions and commercial twists that shaped the holiday we know today.In this episode, we’ll cover:- The shocking role graphic designers played in shaping Christmas traditions- How commercialism turned the holiday into a global brand- Surprising lessons graphic designers can take from the evolution of Christmas brandingBy the end, you’ll see how even the most commercialized brand in history can teach valuable lessons to Graphic Designers about creativity, storytelling, and the power of design. Love it or hate it, Christmas is a designer’s dream—and this episode breaks it all down.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast
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What Graphic Designers Get Wrong About Burnout and How to Reignite Your Passion for Design
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 back. Packed with hard-hitting truths, actionable advice, and a few well-timed rants, we’ll help you rediscover the passion that made you fall in love with design in the first place.From breaking free of soul-sucking clients to reigniting your creativity, we cover:Why most designers burn out—and how to avoid itThe one mindset shift that will change everythingHow to dump soul-sucking clients and focus on what lights you upWhy reigniting your passion isn’t just about design—it’s about YOUBy the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to ditch the burnout and embrace the badass creative you were born to be.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast
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Would You Rather: IMPOSSIBLE Graphic Design Choices You’ll Love to Make (Without Losing Your Cool)
Graphic Design is full of tough decisions—fonts, colors, clients who don’t pay, deadlines that laugh in your face, and software that feels like it’s out to ruin your life. But what happens when you’re forced to choose between bad and worse?In this week’s episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we crank up the heat with 25 no-win ‘Would You Rather’ scenarios guaranteed to make every Graphic Designer squirm. Brace yourself for a fun ride as we expose the quirks, frustrations, and downright absurd realities of being a graphic designer. It’s fun. It’s painful. It’s 100% the therapy session you didn’t know you needed.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why design decisions feel like emotional warfare.What your answers say about who you are as a designer.That sometimes, you just have to laugh to keep from quitting.Grab a drink, loosen up, and prepare to laugh (or cry) at the absurdity of it all—because sometimes, being a designer means embracing the chaos. Let’s see how tough you really are.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast
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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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