The Graphic Designer Podcast is the brainchild of designers Dan Nisbet and Jessica Rosengard aiming to take a fun approach to topics ranging from working with clients, keeping your freelance business in running order, and interviews with some colleagues in our industry.
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Focusing on design, and the hosts' love of pop culture, The Reflex Blue Show gives you a look into the topics of graphic design by two people working in the industry. The Reflex Blue Show with Donovan Beery is hosted by 36Point.com
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The Angry Designer - A Graphic Design, Brand, UX, Logo, Website Designer Podcast
A Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through the industry bull to help frustrated Designers charge what they're worth and build rewarding creative careers
A No-Bull Graphic Design podcast that helps frustrated Graphic Designers crush the social & industry bull, to learn how to charge what they're worth, and build badass careers.
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A three-episode podcast campaign that advocates for the graphic design industry in Metro Manila. The space that talks about legalities, intellectual property rights, and the life of being a Filipino graphic designer.
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As a graphic designer, you have to constantly one up your skills and design mindset. We at One Up Designs are here to help you with that! On this podcast, you'll find interviews of successful Graphic Designers, Design Heads, Design Directors and other industry leaders who share insanely valuable tips and answer the questions of the #oneupdesigns community! If you are a graphic designer or want to become one, and one up the competition, this is the podcast for you! Listen regularly and you'll ...
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👀 Attention. The foundation of humanity and the reason we exist. We exist because we were attentive. From ape to homo sapiens, from morning 'til night and from Facebook adverts to Super Bowl ads. Everywhere around us there are millions of things fighting for our attention — all at once, mind you. In this podcast, Iacob Pastina and Ch Daniel explore what attention means, where, why and how people pay attention. Iacob is a moving image director, while Daniel runs an experiences design agency t ...
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BURNOUT IS AVOIDABLE. How YOU Might Be the Problem and How to Fix It.
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55:47Graphic Designers – Burnout is NOT what you think! You feel drained, uninspired, and ready to throw your laptop out the window. You tell yourself you’re overworked, underpaid, and stuck in an industry that’s sucking the life out of you. But what if burnout isn’t about the workload at all? What if YOU are the problem? This week on The Angry Designer…
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Prescott Perez-Fox returns to The Reflex Blue Show! We talk about changing from a career in design to a career in teaching, as well as a career in teaching back to a career in design. We also talk about Creative Mornings, other ways to stay connected today, and more. Enjoy. The post Prescott Perez-Fox: The Reflex Blue Show #271 appeared first on 36…
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Why Creative Freedom is a Graphic Designers Kryptonite—And How to Actually Unlock Your Design Genius
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51:38Graphic designers love to complain about brand guidelines, tight budgets, and impossible client restrictions—but what if those so-called limitations are actually the secret weapon to better design? That’s right—constraints don’t kill creativity; they fuel it. The best designers, the best agencies, and even the biggest tech disruptors in the world a…
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The Ugly Truth About How AI Will Replace Graphic Designers – Are You Safe or Helping It Take Your Job?
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49:56AI is already replacing some Graphic Designers—and if you’re not paying attention, you could be next. The scary part? Most Graphic Designers are making it easy for AI to take their place. Whether it’s by ignoring it, misusing it, or pretending it’s not happening, too many are sleepwalking straight into irrelevance. Meanwhile, the smartest Graphic D…
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How-To SEE the World Like a Graphic Designer
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1:01:36Most Graphic Designers LOOK—but the best Graphic Designers SEE OPPORTUNITIES. Pros see patterns, strategies, and opportunities. They understand why things work—not just how they look. Most designers are stuck in surface-level thinking, obsessing over aesthetics while missing the bigger picture. If you’re only focused on making things look good, you…
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Graphic Design Business Lessons by Andy Warhol. Turning Your Creativity Into Cash!
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44:27Graphic designers are taught to create, not sell—and that’s exactly why so many talented designers stay broke. The harsh reality? Talent alone won’t make you successful. The industry is full of insanely skilled designers who struggle to make ends meet while less talented ones cash in—because they get it: design is a business. And no one understood …
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Paul Lukes stopped by the studio back in November to record the kick-off to Season 18 of The Reflex Blue Show. We talk about graffiti-inspired art, making time to do fine-art in addition to graphic design, working in collage, the CoLab group Slack channel and quarterly-skills showcase as well as the NoCo Marketing Mixers he helps with in Fort Colli…
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From Craigslist to $35K Projects - Why Freelancers Struggle and How YOU Can Scale for Success with Kady Sandel
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1:16:00For freelancer Graphic Designers, the grind is real—low-paying clients, endless revisions, and that sinking feeling of being stuck. But Kady Sandel knows a thing or two about breaking free. Starting her journey hustling on Craigslist, Kady turned $65 logo gigs into $35K projects and built a thriving creative agency. This week on The Angry Designer …
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Why Saul Bass Logos Last 35 Years and His 6 Logo Design Rules You’re Ignoring
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44:15Imagine if your clients kept using your logos for 35 years. Thirty. Five. Years. While most logos barely survive a decade, Saul Bass created designs so timeless they’ve outlived designers’ entire careers. How? By following six unshakable rules that most graphic designers overlook. This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we take you on a no-bull de…
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5 Tough Client Types Graphic Designers will Face and How to Handle Them Like a Pro
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43:01Difficult 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…
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Why Graphic Designers Lose Their Edge, and How YOU can Fight Back with Bad Boy James Victore
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51:04Every 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 t…
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Brayan Montes-Terrazas was part of the inspiration track at the 2024 HOW Design Live Conference in Denver, Colorado. Going under his art name of YAMZ World of Color, his work truly is an inspiration. We talk about how choosing yourself in your creative work can only be good, the path to becoming a full-time illustrator, merch, and more. Enjoy. Once…
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The Most Commercialized Brand in History. Built by Graphic Designers Powered by Commercialism.
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46:06Graphic 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 wee…
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Tegan Harcourt, Director at maslansky+partners, was at the 2024 HOW Design Live Conference in Denver, Colorado to give her talk, “Stop Vacuum Strategies: How to Ask The Right Questions and Give Your Audience A Seat At The Table”. We sit down to chat about Coke 2, keeping your audience at the top of mind, working at a language strategy firm (and wha…
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What Graphic Designers Get Wrong About Burnout and How to Reignite Your Passion for Design
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1:06:30Burnout: 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…
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Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley of the Stanford d.school were at the 2024 HOW Design Live Conference in Denver, Colorado to talk about their new book – Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future. As the most recent book from the d.school, this one (which I finished reading last weekend), is what I would expect from two people from…
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Would You Rather: IMPOSSIBLE Graphic Design Choices You’ll Love to Make (Without Losing Your Cool)
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52:58Graphic 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’ …
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Why MOST Graphic Designers Feel Burnt Out or Stuck and How-to Break Free with Matt Essam
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1:11:52Feeling Burnt Out or Stuck in a Design Rut SUCKS. But here’s the brutal truth: MOST Graphic Designers are sabotaging themselves. Grinding through bad clients, chasing endless projects, and staying trapped in the same broken patterns, all while wondering why things never change. It’s time to face reality with some tough love. In this episode of The …
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When you see Bill Gardner and Von Glitschka, you know it’s a HOW Design Live to remember! Recorded during the second day of the 2024 event in Denver, we sat down to talk about the pressing matters of the day in the design world… …I mean, we talked about how great Macromedia Freehand was (I mean, is, as Bill still has a working copy of this program …
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Pum Lefebure meets up with The Reflex Blue Show while at the 2024 HOW Design Live conference in Denver, Colorado. We talk about her talk on designing for impact and action, knowing your super power, learning AI prompts, and more. Enjoy. The post Pum Lefebure: The Reflex Blue Show #265 appeared first on 36 Point.…
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What Graphic Designers GET WRONG About Their Clients. Yes, Size Matters!
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1:02:34"Not all clients are created equal"—a truth every Graphic Designer discovers sooner or later. Whether it’s a small, scrappy startup or a sprawling corporate giant, working with different-sized clients presents its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. But how do you navigate these extremes without losing your sanity (or your creativity)? …
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The REAL Truth On Macs vs PCs for Graphic Design. Are You on the Wrong Side?
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1:05:33Forget about Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul - there is a BIGGER rivalry for Graphic Designers: Mac vs PC. For decades, Graphic Designers have worshipped at the altar of the Mac—it's been the gold standard for Graphic Designers, the non-negotiable creative tool, right? But is that reputation still deserved, or are designers just caught in the cult of Mac? …
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How Successful Graphic Designers Are Using AI to Level Up - Don't Get Left behind!
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56:45ChatGPT AI was made for Graphic Designers, helping them go further, faster, and deliver at levels they never thought possible. But only a few are taking full advantage, and they’re already propelling themselves ahead of the pack. While some Graphic Designers fear it’ll make them lazy or irrelevant, the truth is, ChatGPT AI is the ultimate game-chan…
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Brandi Parker, Founder and Brand-Level Sustainability Consultant of Parker Brands, meets up with The Reflex Blue Show while at the 2024 HOW Design Live conference in Denver, Colorado. We talk about Brandi and Fe Amarante‘s conference opening talk on the sustainability of ourselves – as well as spending the night before hand painting (and mis-spelli…
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The Brutal Truth Why Your Brand Isn’t Working & How to Fix it with Anneli Hannson
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1:26:54Forget the Branding BS and start embracing what truly sets you apart. In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we’re diving deep into the world of branding and personal authenticity with none other than Anneli Hansson. Known for her no-nonsense approach, Anneli sheds light on how brands and designers alike can cut through the corporate jargon…
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What Graphic Designers Need to Reclaim and Why Your Future Depends on it!
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42:09Graphic designers have been cornered for far too long—boxed out of web design by coding barriers, developers who just don’t get it, and platforms that never really worked for us. The web was always meant to be a designer’s playground—so why did we walk away from it? In this episode of The Angry Designer podcast, we dive deep into the biggest missed…
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Rachel Mae Zeolla, Creative Director at NBCUniversal, meets up with The Reflex Blue Show while at the 2024 HOW Design Live conference in Denver, Colorado. We talk about her being eaten by a shark on The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time (I have been fortunate to have a LOT of great guests on the show over the years, but still get amazed by the things…
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How Not Being Authentic Is KILLING Your Graphic Design Career
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42:10What if the reason you’re not landing the right Graphic Design clients is because you’re too busy trying to be someone you’re not? Too many Graphic Designers focus on trends, what’s hot, and what they think clients want. But what if clients are looking for exactly what you’re not giving—your true self? In this episode of The Angry Designer, we’re e…
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Alex Center meets up with The Reflex Blue Show while at the 2024 HOW Design Live conference in Denver, Colorado (I should mention that his company Center did the branding for this year’s event as well). We talk about his decade of doing design for Coca-Cola, starting his design career as an intern for The New York Knicks, and even getting to meet 5…
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15 Logo Red Flags: When to Pitch a Rebrand & How to Close the Deal
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43:27Ever come across a logo and think, "Damn, that brand needs help"? You’re not alone. Designers can spot when a logo is dragging a brand down, but most clients don’t see it—until you show them. This week on The Angry Designer, we hand you the ultimate playbook to spot failing logos and use that knowledge to land more rebrand deals. Packed with brutal…
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HOW Design Live 2024, Conference Recap 3 of 3 : Aaron Draplin, Bill Gardner, Stephen Gates, Rick Griffith
Aaron Draplin stops by, I mean, more like I crashed his merch booth in the lobby to talk to him about closing down the 2024 HOW Design Live in Denver. And wow, that merch table has grown over the years to truly be a sight to behold. After that, I speak with Stephen Gates about his talk, which was followed by an immediate, and basically unplanned, o…
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HOW Design Live 2024, Conference Recap 2 of 3 : Amy Conover, Darcy Hinrichs, Anne Hughes, Erin Pille, Keith Smith, Jason Wedekind
Amy Conover, HOW Design’s Brand and Content Director; show attendees, and fellow Omaha area designers Anne Hughes and Erin Pille; HOW Ambassadors Keith Smith and Darcy Hinrichs; and Jason Wedekind of Genghis Kern discuss the first two days of another incredible conference. Big thanks to the Letterpress Depot for letting me record from their booth i…
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How-To Build a Thriving Graphic Design Business & Community using CropCon's Founder, Matt Dawson's Key Strategies
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1:00:33Think juggling a full-time Graphic Design job, a side gig, and a family is tough? Try doing all that while building one of the hottest Graphic design conferences in the U.S.! This week, on The Angry Designer Podcast, we sit down with Matt Dawson—founder of CropCon, Austin’s badass Graphic Design event, and the creative mastermind behind StayGray Po…
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Debbie Millman joined me backstage just as the 2024 HOW Design Live was starting up. We talk about The Shop at Matter, her upcoming book, “Love Letter to a Garden“, breaking the elevator at the San Francisco Sterling Brands office within minutes of when we first met, podcasting for almost 20 years, and more. Recorded on September 23, 2024 in the El…
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25 Ways to Think Like a Graphic Designer – Unlock the Mindset that Sets Trendsetters Apart
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1:06:01Tired of feeling like a pixel-pushing robot, stuck in an endless design loop? Most Graphic Designers focus on making things look good, but the real game-changer is how you think. This week on The Angry Designer, we’re breaking down 25 powerful ways to take control of your creative process and think like a true graphic designer. It’s not just about …
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Charge More, Work Less: The Secret to Thriving as a Graphic Designer
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59:34Tired of swimming in a sea of underpaid gigs and endless competition? If you’re ready to stop blending in and start dominating the design game, you need more than just talent—you need a killer strategy. In this episode of The Angry Designer, we dive headfirst into one of the most powerful, no-BS ways to crush the competition and charge what you're …
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A Recipe for Bad Design - Why Social Media Hacks Are Killing Your Creativity
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46:18We live in a world where TikTok and Instagram reels are teaching designers how to shortcut their way through creativity. But let’s be real – following so-called 'design recipes' does nothing but turn you into a copycat. In this episode of The Angry Designer podcast, we rip apart the dangerous trend of social media design hacks and formulas, showing…
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The Chris Do Playbook: How to Think, Design, & Lead Like an Introvert
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1:11:24What makes a creative truly unstoppable? Is it laser-sharp focus, an unrelenting drive, or the ability to embrace vulnerability in a world obsessed with perfection? Chris Do has built his empire by mastering all three. In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Chris Do, a visionary, entrepreneur, and designer who has influenced creatives w…
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Trolls, Critics, & Constructive Feedback: The Battle Every Graphic Designer Must Fight
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1:00:14Trolls, critics, and the sting of harsh feedback—every graphic designer faces it, but how you respond can make or break your creative spirit. Social media has amplified the voices of both admirers and haters, and navigating this minefield without losing your creative freedom is a challenge. But what if you could turn those brutal moments into fuel …
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Graphic Design Dialogue - Unfiltered Discussions on Logos & Brands with James Barnard, Kristy Campbell, & Will Paterson
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1:20:14What happens when four of the sharpest minds in design come together to critique the world’s most iconic logos? You get a conversation that’s as insightful as it is unfiltered. This week on The Angry Designer, we’re shaking things up with a Design Dialogue featuring industry heavyweights James Barnard, Kristy Campbell, Will Paterson, and yours trul…
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From Graphic Designer to Design Community: Big Mike Jones on Growing Creative South
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1:14:02What makes Graphic Designers truly thrive? Some believe it's community, passion, the power of connection. And the Creative South Graphic Design Conference is one place that truly exists. In this episode, we sit down with Big Mike Jones, the mastermind behind Creative South, a design conference that’s more than just an event—it’s a movement that bri…
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Liz Hunt, CEO of DayCloud Studios, sits down with me in the DayCloud penthouse suite located in The Blackstone District of Omaha, Nebraska to talk about the advice she gives to those starting up their own creative business. We also talk about how to lead a client through the creative process, how to get that first big client, and the importance of …
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BOLD Creativity: Inside Lincoln Design Co. with Dan Janssen on The Angry Designer Live
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38:31In this episode of The Angry Designer LIVE, we’re pumped to welcome a returning guest, Dan Janssen - founder and creative director of Lincoln Design Company. Known for its bold, unapologetic, highly illustrative, in-your-face design style, Lincoln Design Co. has become a powerhouse in the creative industry, pushing the limits for top-tier global br…
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Graphic Designer Quirks & Habits That Drive Everyone Else Nuts!
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44:57As a Graphic Designer, your quirks might just be driving everyone around you crazy—and you might not even realize it. From obsessing over tiny details to turning every conversation into a design critique, these habits can make you hilariously frustrating to the rest of the world. In this episode of The Angry Designer podcast, we’re turning the spot…
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Tessa Porter, a candy scientist and founder of Sprinkk, was the closing keynote speaker at the 2024 OnBrand Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. Recorded from the event on July 25, we spoke just before her closing the event and handing out treats from the Norma’s line of handcrafted fruity snacks. We speak about how candy brings joy, why I buy the donuts…
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TIPS To Be the WORST Graphic Designer Ever & Ruin Your Career
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44:19Every Graphic Designer dreads the mistakes that could derail their career. But what if you could see those pitfalls before falling into them? This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we’re taking a hard-hitting look at 25 surefire ways to destroy your Graphic Design career, and how you can avoid them. In this episode, you’ll discover: - Why centeri…
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Kathleen Riessen, the business manager at Applied Art & Technology in Des Moines, was the opening keynote speaker at the 2024 OnBrand Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. Recorded from the event on July 25, we spoke just after her opening the event with her talk – “Grow Your Creativity: It’s Not Just for Designers.” We also speak about her afternoon brea…
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Sports Addict, Sneakerhead, & Creative DirectHER - KP Kpology Kaila Pettis
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40:45In this episode of The Angry Designer LIVE, we are honored to host Kaila Pettis. Also known as KP, Kaila is a brand marketing and creative visionary with a dynamic career that spans various industries. From sports to sneakers, Kaila's creative direction and strategic marketing have left an indelible mark. Kaila's impressive resume includes her curr…
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Typography TIPS Every Graphic Designer Needs to Follow - NO MATTER WHAT!
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54:26Typography is the game-changer that can transform any Graphic Designer from good to extraordinary. Mastering type is the key to stepping up your game and making your designs truly stand out. If you're ready to elevate your designs and creating work that demands more attention, this episode is your ticket to success. This week on The Angry Designer …
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Adobe's Shady Practices Exposed: Is It Time for Graphic Designers to Switch?
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58:41Has Adobe's latest actions crossed a line with Graphic Designers? Being technologically overwhelmed is one thing, releasing feature, after feature, after feature. But now with Adobe's latest shady practices in the news, it's clear — Adobe is no longer the champion of designers. So, why are technologically overwhelmed Graphic Designers not leaving A…
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