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

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.

Latest Episodes:

The ONE Skill That Will Keep ANY Graphic Designer Busy Forever! Sep 19, 2023

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Get ready to unlock the ultimate secret to success in the world of design!
As a graphic designer, you need a pretty diverse set of skills under your belt if you want to go pro, but the most VALUABLE skill might not be what you think...
Creativity? Design skills? Typography?
Sure, they're all important, but what is the number one skill you need to learn to guarantee success as a graphic designer?
Join The Angry Designers as they dive deep into a topic that has the power to transform your design game - a skill that often goes unnoticed, yet it's the secret that can supercharge your career!
By the end of this episode, you'll learn what it takes to be busier than ever, charge more, and have a longer, better design career.

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How Graphic Designers can Get More Work...a TON! Sep 12, 2023

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How do I get MORE! More Graphic Design work, more customers, more projects, more money? It's a question we hear ALL of the time.

The problem comes when designers focus on finishing a job and immediately start hustling for the next one. Sure, you've done the work you're contracted to do - but then what? And it's not just about asking; it's about acting. What are you doing that's separating you from the next graphic designer?
Enough work to sustain you for a lifetime is closer than you think!

Join The Angry Designers this week as they uncover their tried and tested strategy for bagging yourself MORE work and how to make yourself indispensable! In this episode, the bearded Canadians talk about their business strategy for providing zfactor 25 years worth of quality, profitable and exciting work!

Graphic Designers - To Give or Not to Give Raw Working Files Sep 05, 2023

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To hand over, or not to hand over - that is the question for Graphic Designers.

Shakespeare himself might struggle to answer this!
There’s an age-old debate over native file sharing, and it’s a clash of perspectives that every designer faces 🤔
Clients ask for native files for a whole number of reasons, from printing requirements to future edits and even legal compliance.
But, designers have their reservations. They worry about the integrity of their creations, loss of income and so much more!
So, how do you handle your working files? Do you willingly give them along with a ginormous side helping of trust, or do you keep your files close to your chest?

Join the bearded bros as they tackle the tricky topic of sharing native files with customers and the cases for and against handing over working files: both good, and bad!

The AI Survival Guide for Graphic Designers Aug 29, 2023

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Remember when AI was just a "buzzword"? AI is quickly becoming part of our everyday lives, and for Graphic Designers there are 2 options - embrace it, or get left behind.
AI isn't just a trend—it's a game-changer! It's like having your own personal design sidekick on steroids, helping you refine your graphic design game, skyrocket your efficiency and feed your creativity
Join The Angry Designers for another AI-xciting episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, where the guys lift the lid on AI - the good, the bad, and how it can elevate your graphic design career. In this episode, you'll learn about:
- How businesses and Designers should use AI
- Similarities between AI the Industrial Revolution
- Copyright
- How a designers role will change
- Where designers should start with AI

A Conversation with Logo Designer James Barnard Part 2 Aug 22, 2023

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We're dropping even MORE from our awesome conversation with Social Sensation, Logo Designer James Barnard @barnardco!
An award-winning Graphic Designer, Seasoned Freelancer, Design Educator, Dad and owner of Barnard.co, James had a less-than-traditional introduction to the industry.
With over a decade in the industry, James has designed creative content for some of the UK’s biggest titles, including The Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Men’s Health, Empire, Cosmopolitan, The Times and many more.
Join The Angry Designers for part 2 of our EPIC conversation with the one and only James Barnard, where we talk about everything from AI, to award wins and his viral TikTok rise to Graphic Design stardom!

A Conversation with Tik Tok Sensation, Logo Designer James Barnard Aug 15, 2023

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Hold onto your seats as we are SUPER excited to be joined by the amazing Logo Designer James Barnard @barnardco!
Award-winning logo designer, seasoned freelancer, design educator, dad and owner of Barnard.co, James had a less-than-traditional introduction to the industry.
Join us tomorrow for part 1 of an awesome conversation with Logo Designer James Barnard, as we uncover the man behind the mastery, talking about his backwards beginnings in the industry, his freelance journey, a feature in logo lounge and everything in between!

25 Cringy Things Clients Say or Do to Graphic Designers Aug 08, 2023

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Have you ever experienced something a client did that just felt...Cringy?
Strap in as we dive head first into the unbelievable world of jaw-dropping, face-melting, and eye-twitch-inducing remarks we all too often encounter from our Graphic Design clients!
Brace yourself. From backseat designing to client-splaining, The Angry Designers share some of their most ridiculous, Cringy client stories they've experienced or heard. Guaranteed to deliver the Ick-factor, join the bearded bears as they go through their list of 25 cringeworthy things clients say or do to Graphic Designers!

Twitter to X Rebrand Explained: More Than a Shiny New Logo Aug 01, 2023

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X is in - Twitter is gone, along with 4 billion dollars of brand recognition. Has Elon Musk gone mad or is he a genius?
Join The Angry Designers this week as they chat about the internets hottest topic - Twitter rebranding to X. In this episode all about branding the gents discuss:
- Harley Davidsons new logo
- New X logo
- Successful rebrands
- Elons plan revealed
- 5 key elements to a successful brand

Logo Pricing Uncovered: What Other Graphic Designers Aren't Telling YOU!!! Jul 25, 2023

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Pricing a logo can be a NIGHTMARE. How can some Graphic Designers claim to charge $100,000 for a logo, and others struggle for $1000!
With so many pricing misconceptions out there, it's no surprise so many Graphic Designers are getting it wrong, leaving thousands on the table.
Strap in for a no holds barred Angry Designer 101 as the dapper gents lift the lid on REAL logo pricing. In this episode, Massimo and Shawn uncover the struggles of pricing a logo and discuss topics like:
- why Graphic Designers struggle to price logos
- what 6-figure logo Designers aren't telling you
- zfactor's 3 part logo pricing
- 3 actual projects price breakdown

25 Years Owning a Graphic Design Agency: Top 10 Lessons Jul 18, 2023

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The Graphic Design industry has changed a LOT in the last 25 years - several times over. We're talking about the transition from print to digital, the gig economy, the introduction of social media, and even the mind-blowing creation of stock photography.
(Anyone remember the days when you had to go out and photograph your own textures? )
In part 2 of another exciting Angry Designer double episode, we reflect on the challenges we've faced over 25 years owning & running a Graphic Design Agency, some of our most memorable moments, and our top 10 lessons for businesses.
Join us this week for part 2 of another nostalgic special as we pull back the curtain on 25 years in the Graphic Design business!

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Join the bearded bros as they tackle the tricky topic of sharing native files with customers and the cases for and against handing over working files: both good, and bad!

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