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There's Riches in Niches: why Graphic Designers Should Specialize Oct 04, 2022

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Should Graphic Designers be Generalists or should they be Specialists?
Why wouldn't you take any job or customer that comes your way? Why limit your client-tele, your creative freedom, your potential for greatness!
A lot of graphic designers are wary of specializing, but from personal experience, finding a niche and sticking to it was the best damn decision zfactor ever made - to the tune of 7 figures!
Join The Angry Designers for another absorbing episode where the bearded brutes uncover the Riches in the Niches - why Graphic Designers should specialize. In this podcast episode, the guys uncover:
- what it means to specialize
- types of specializations
- the benefits of specializing in an industry niche
- how to go about finding your niche
This episode will have you digging deep, to see if your personal interests can lead to a profitable future.

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How-to make your Graphic Design business look BIGGER than it is Sep 27, 2022

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Starting out in Graphic Design can be tough. Everyone wants bigger, better customers -but bigger, better customers want to deal with bigger, better businesses!
So how do you get out of this vicious cycle? How do you portray big business energy while still a start-up, and snag those all important clients? Is this what Fake-it until you make it means?
Join The Angry Designers as they discuss how zfactor beat start-up stigma. With first hand advice and tricks of the trade from the bearded beasts, the podcast episode covers:
- what is start-up stigma
- how to beat it
- tips on how to present yourself
- tips on how to present your business
- how accounting makes you look big
PLUS - the guys have some BIG BIG news to share. TOO big to mention here.
After this episode you'll snag those BIG customers like a pro - size doesn't matter (he he)

Brand Mascots: Grrrrrreat for business or just silly cartoons? Sep 20, 2022

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You know them to recognize them - but Brand Mascots aren't right for your clients. Or are they?
From Tony the Tiger to Ronald McDonald - Brand Mascots have captured the hearts of people globally! But they're just for kids right? No serious brand would ever consider using one would they?
Join The Angry Designers as they discover the wonderful world of Brand Mascots. In this not-so-angry episode, the gents tackle the fun topic of Brand Mascots, and talk about:

Difference between a logo and a mascot
3 types of mascots
Why mascots work so well
Talk serious science
B2B vs B2C
How to create the right mascot

Be careful! After this episode, you may actually start looking for opportunities to pitch a mascot!

Aaron Draplin Gets Real Part 2 - A human conversation with a legendary Graphic Designer Sep 13, 2022

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Join The Angry Designers as they discuss even more ANGRY topics with the King Graphic Design Underdog himself Mr Aaron Draplin.
How does he feel about all those talks he has under his belt? What’s next for Aaron? Is he a Mac or a PC guy? All this and more on the next episode of The Angry Designer Podcast!
Don't forget, you can also WATCH The Angry Designers over on YouTube

When Sh#t Gets Real: A Conversation with Aaron Draplin Sep 05, 2022

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While we're not your typical "interview" podcast, Aaron Draplin is not your typical 'celebrity' graphic designer - which is why we felt there was no one else better suited to be our first guest.
In this episode, we go deep - past the typical interview or industry questions and learn about what makes Aaron Tic, what keeps him up at night, and what the future holds. From personal to professional and everything in between, we learn about the man behind the larger-than-life legend.
Founder of the iconic @fieldnotesbrand and graphic designer extraordinaire whose portfolio includes some of the biggest brands on the planet like Nike, Burton Snowboards, Esquire, Red Wing and the Ford Motor Company, Aaron Draplin is what we aspire to be.
We are honored to present this first part of a 2 episode Conversation with Aaron Draplin.

Perfection in Graphic Design: The Death of Creativity Aug 30, 2022

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As a Graphic Designer, being a perfectionist is good, right? Spending countless hours on details no one would notice, obsessing over just the right amount of whitespace, waking up in the middle of the night questioning your decisions, second guessing your final product even AFTER sending your concepts to your client. This is good, right?
Whether your reasoning is because you want to be like Draplin, Do, Janda, Beirut, or that your customers deserve nothing less than perfection, or that YOU don't want to deliver anything less than perfection, these beliefs surrounding perfection in Graphic Design can cloud your better judgement.
In this perfectly imperfect episode of The Angry Designer, the bearded brutes dive headfirst into the perfectly frustrating topic of Perfectionism in Graphic Design, and untangle the myths that surround the idea of perfection and why it's all a load of bull! Jam packed with stories, ideas, bourbon (and the name of our first interview guest), the guys cover:
- How being perfect is not something to brag about
- 4 reasons perfection is BAD
- Nike and Apple's perfect design
- What is a perfect design
- How to create a perfect design
This podcast will leave you accepting you're not perfect, and give you a more relaxed approach to being a perfect Graphic Designer.

15 Lessons Learned from BAD Graphic Design customers Aug 23, 2022

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It's inevitable - ALL Graphic Designers will experience a crappy client (or 10). Even after 25 years of owning and operating a creative agency, they STILL come around! Luckily, we've gotten pretty damn good at spotting them, and protecting ourselves.
Join The Angry Designers this week for another furious episode, as we take you through our top 15 lessons learned from dealing with bad Graphic Design customers across the years. Listen, laugh and get angry as we share the things YOU can do to ensure better client relationships, better project experiences & avoid being taken advantage of. Learn from our painful mistakes.
When life giving you lemons - you turn those lemons into lessons!

LOGOS - Why do they all look the same lately? Aug 16, 2022

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Logos tend to be a soft spot for Graphic Designers. But have you noticed that ALOT of the big brand logos all seem to be looking the same lately?
From big tech, to high fashion, logos have substituted creativity for simplicity...but is this a good thing? Are they genuinely being creative, or could there be other factors involved?
Join this fuelled episode of The Angry Designer as the bearded boys try to unpack this era of oversimplified logos. In this feisty episode, the guys cover topics like:
- Is data more important than creativity
- Are logos selling their souls
- 5 reasons why
- Advice to rise above

Are Graphic Design Awards Good or Evil? Aug 09, 2022

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How often have you looked at award winning design work and wondered "How the heck did that win?" Love them or hate them, awards are a part of the Graphic Design industry...but should they be?
From superficial judging criteria and nepotism, to entry fee's and heart aches, are Graphic Design Awards really all they're cracked up to be?
Join the Angry Designers for another furiously fun filled episode where they put Graphic Design Awards in the firing line. In this episode, the guys cover:
- Are Graphic Design awards important
- What exactly is a design award
- Reasons why design awards are good
- Reasons why design awards are bad
Whether you're thinking about entering a design contest, or just frustrated from past experiences, this episode will help you keep your eye on the prize -> your customer.

Graphic Design Degree - do you need school to succeed? Aug 02, 2022

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Do you need a graphic design degree to be considered a REAL graphic designer?
While a degree in graphic design CAN open some doors and give you theoretical knowledge of the industry, how much can it really teach you about what it takes to become a great graphic designer? Can we really be relying on decades-old syllabus' taught by a has-been teacher who refuse to get with the times?
Join the Angry Designers in this rage filled episode on the positives and negatives of schooling for a Graphic Designer. In this furious episode, the guys go on about:
- what school provides
- what school doesn't provide
- a look at the numbers
- myths about the benefits of design school

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