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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.
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Graphic designers have been fighting the wrong battle. While the design world panics about AI taking jobs, a more dangerous threat has already arrived — Graphic Designers who know how to use AI better than you. They’re faster, sharper, and landing the work while you’re still debating whether it’s “ethical” to use the tools. This isn’t a future problem. It’s happening right now. This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we rip the mask off the real competition, and no, it’s not a robot. It’s...
Many graphic designers are stuck and they don’t even know it. They price based on feelings, take feedback like a punch to the gut, and chase originality over clarity…all because they’re thinking like artists, not designers. This mindset starts early with crayons, sketchbooks, praise for creativity and it feels right. But in the real world? That same mindset is quietly sabotaging your career. In this episode of The Angry Designer podcast, we’re exposing the artist mentality that’s quietly s...
Good design is losing. Not by better design — but by faster, cheaper, half-assed garbage. And the worst part? Clients are eating it up. Welcome to the new reality where timelines matter more than talent, and “good enough” is winning over great. Designers are watching their best work get ignored while AI bots, Canva templates, and $5 Fiverr hacks get the green light. And yeah, we might have been the ones to let this happen. This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we rip into the real reaso...
Too many Graphic Designers forget one brutal truth. Design is NOT for you, your portfolio, or even your client. It’s for their audience. Period. The client pays the bill, sure. But they’re not the one your work is for. And every time you forget that, your design gets weaker. Less effective. Easier to ignore. This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we’re calling out one of the biggest blind spots in design: the end user. We break down why obsessing over client approval is killing your impact...
Most Graphic Design advice is garbage wrapped in a motivational quote. From “charge what you’re worth” to “design is storytelling,” these overused sayings sound deep but do more harm than good. They confuse young designers, create false expectations, and let lazy pros pretend they’re being profound. In this week’s episode of The Angry Designer, we tear apart the most misleading sayings in the graphic design industry, line by line. You’ll discover: • Why “Do what you love and the money will...
Graphic designers love to blame AI, cheap clients, and garbage logos for the downfall of the industry. But what if those things are actually your biggest opportunity? While most designers are panicking about race-to-the-bottom pricing, automation, and template trash flooding the market, a small percentage are flipping the script and using it all to their advantage. In this episode of The Angry Designers LIVE at Creative South, we sit down with two of the most popular Logo Designers; Allan P...
The most common misconception of being a graphic designer? To “make things look good.” That mindset is exactly why clients are moving on. Fast. AI can make things look good, faster, and cheaper. And customers are quickly flocking to a "Good enough" mentality. In this unapologetic episode of The Angry Designer, we expose the dangerous gap between what designers think clients want… and what clients actually need in today’s AI-fueled, shortcut-obsessed world. We’re diving deep into: Why executio...
Graphic designers pour blood, sweat, and sleepless nights into their portfolios—only to be ghosted, passed over, or worse… completely forgotten. The harsh truth? Good design doesn’t speak for itself. And if your portfolio isn’t telling a story, it’s telling the wrong one. In this no-holds-barred episode of The Angry Designer, we expose why most design portfolios fail—regardless of how good the work is—and what actually makes creative professionals unforgettable. Straight from our experience r...
Most Graphic Designers think they know logo design, until they see how the legends did it. While the internet’s flooded with trend-chasing tips and lazy logo lists, the truth is: there are laws. Rules. Principles. And the greats like Paul Rand, Saul Bass, Massimo Vignelli lived by them. That’s why their work still hits decades later, while most logos today barely survive a rebrand cycle. In this episode of The Angry Designer podcast, we dig deep into the 18 Irrefutable Laws of Legendary Logo ...
Most graphic designers are told to niche down, play it safe, and follow the damn rules. Pennybridge did the opposite—and built a global, wildly successful studio from a surf town outside Australia’s big cities. This isn’t your typical design story. In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we sit down with the unapologetically raw, fiercely independent founders of Pennybridge—a creative powerhouse known for high-energy branding, punk rock vibes, and logos that landed them clients like ...
Graphic designers chase inspiration like it's gold—but most are flushing it down the drain without even realizing it. You feel the rush after a conference, a workshop, a killer keynote... but days later? Poof. It’s gone. And you're back to the same-old grind. But what if that crash wasn’t inevitable? What if you could actually capture that inspiration—and turn it into real, unstoppable growth? This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we tear into the brutal truth about why most designers was...
Graphic Designers used to be the chosen ones—the creatives, the artists, the ones who thought differently. But times have changed. AI is generating. Clients are prompting. And the gap between relevance and replacement is closing fast. Most Graphic Designers? They don’t even see it coming. They’re still fussing over colors and kerning while AI pumps out results in seconds. And the real kicker? Clients don’t care how it was made—just that it’s done. This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we...
Most graphic designers are still designing logos like it’s 2005. And it shows. In an era where logos are viewed more on screens than on paper, following outdated design practices isn’t just lazy — it’s costing you clients, credibility, and cold hard cash. But here's the truth: the logo game has changed. Permanently. And if you're still handing off flat JPGs and calling it a day, you’re already behind. This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we break down the 3 new rules of modern logo des...
Pricing your Graphic design work shouldn't feel like rocket science—but for most Graphic Designers, it’s a total mindfk! Hourly? Project-based? Value-based? Everyone online's got an opinion, but let’s be honest—most of that advice is either incomplete or flat-out wrong, let alone providing you a game plan or roadmap on how-to charge for graphic design work. No wonder designers stay stuck, undercharging and second-guessing their worth. In this solo episode of The Angry Designer, Massim...
What happens to your creative career when life hits hard? Graphic designers are taught how to build brands, craft visuals, and make things look amazing. But no one teaches us how to survive when life punches us in the face. Whether it’s grief, family emergencies, burnout, or just life being a complete dumpster fire, most creatives are one bad week away from total collapse, and they don’t even know it. In this raw solo episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, Massimo shares a brutally honest, de...
Most Graphic Designers love lettering. But almost none of them know how to turn it into a real career. They dabble. They post. They dream. But they never make the leap. Why? Because the design industry sold you a lie—that passion alone is enough to succeed. In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we’re back with world-renowned Lettering Artist and Graphic Designer Martina Flor to expose the brutal truth about turning creative lettering talent into a profitable business. From freelanc...
Graphic designers think they know typography. You pick a font, tweak some kerning, and boom—you’re a type expert, right? Wrong. Most designers are blind to the power of lettering, and it’s keeping them stuck in the same sea of mediocrity. While they tinker with fonts, lettering artists are out there crafting custom letterforms, charging premium rates, and landing clients like Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, and Adobe. This week on The Angry Designer, we sit down with Martina Flor, a world-renowned...
Hustle culture has convinced Graphic Designers that working at 100% all the time is the only way to make it. Spoiler alert: it’s NOT. Graphic designers are burning out, overworking, and grinding themselves into the ground—all in the name of “success. Truth Bomb: More work ≠ better work. Enter Hara Hachi Bu—a centuries-old philosophy that has kept people thriving. It’s the secret weapon designers NEED to build a more profitable, creative, and stress-free career. In this thought-provoking episo...
Graphic 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 all use limitations to push boundaries, innovate, and create legendary work. In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we dive into: Why unlimi...
AI 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 Designers are flipping the script—using AI to work faster, think bigger, and dominate the industry. The question is: Are you falling behind, or are ...
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I'm excited to hear about the secret behind zfactor's success and can't wait to dive into the zfactor tenets! As a fellow designer, I know how powerful core principles can be in shaping an agency's identity and success. Looking forward to learning how these tenets transformed your agency and how to craft my own. For more design insights, feel free to check out my blog at https://iconicsgraphics.com/ Stay Angry, my friends!