In this episode, we chat with Dave Hopkins, a dynamic force in the graphic design community. Dave is the host of "The Quickie Podcast," where he interviews talented graphic designers, illustrators, and creative directors, quickly—usually in 30 minutes or less. On his show, you can hear from freelancers to creatives at world-renowned businesses and agencies, discussing their wins, fails, lessons learned, and what inspires them.But that's not all. Dave is also the founder of the Print Design Ac...

Ever feel like Canva's DIY approach is turning everyone into a "designer" including your customers? It's a slap in the face for pros who see their craft being butchered by templates and shortcuts.This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we tackle the real problem with Canva: not the tool itself, but the false confidence it gives non-designers. We'll break down why using a DIY tool isn't even in the same league as having real design expertise and how this misconception is shaking up our ...

Graphic designers are taught the golden rules of logo design—simplicity, minimalism, versatility, timelessness. But what if the key to creating a logo that lasts for centuries lies in breaking these very rules?This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of the oldest logos that are still in use, yet break every design rule. From the cultural icons of the past to the pitfalls of today’s blanding trend, we uncover the secrets behind logos that stand the test of t...

In this episode of Angry Designers Live, we sit down with Nick Longo, a Southern California native and passionate branding expert. As a co-host of the Deeply Graphic Designcast and the producer and host of Office Hours on Adobe Live, Nick is a familiar voice in the design community, offering insights and guidance to designers worldwide.Nick currently leads Longo Designs, a branding studio specializing in strategic, storytelling design for the food and beverage industry. Nick has honed h...

While Graphic Design projects can be fun and exciting, they are often limited and the relationship short lived. What if there was a way Graphic Designer can provide more value, generate better work, and unlock lucrative opportunities?This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we tear down the fluff and give you a straight-up guide to adding broader branding services to your skill set. Get ready for angry experiences, advice, and practical strategies to help you transition from desig...

Graphic designers face a relentless industry—it's not just about creativity, but about survival. From cutthroat competition to ever-evolving trends, burnout, toxic work environments, the pressure can feel overwhelming. But what if mastering a few key survival skills could turn the tide in your favor?This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we serve up a no-nonsense guide packed with essential survival skills every graphic designer needs to succeed. We’re cutting through the fluff and deliveri...

Angry Designer LIVE is event based interview sessions performed with designers, speakers, and guests at Creative events. This series is from Creative South 2024 held in Columbus Georgia.This episode we feature one of the most truly special guests we've ever had. Joining us is Sophie Mills, the talented founder of @GCGrumpyFrog! 🐸At just 10 years old, this is Sophies 2nd year at Creative South - not as a guest, but as a vendor! Her Grumpy Frog brand of lovable characters were available as pins...

Graphic designers know the sting of losing a client—it's like a slap in the face that can shake your confidence. Every graphic designer will face client loss at some point. Whether it's due to budget cuts, better offers elsewhere, or plain old bad chemistry, the impact feels brutal and, if left unchecked, can lead to imposter syndrome.But what if that brutal moment is actually a hidden opportunity?This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we lay out a battle plan to not just survive, but thriv...

Angry Designer LIVE is event based interview sessions performed with designers, speakers, and guests at Creative events. This series is from Creative South 2024 held in Columbus Georgia.In this first, official episode, meet Kristy Campbell, the no-nonsense brand identity specialist and graphic designer shaking up the industry from The Stables in Orewa, New Zealand. With over a decade of experience and a degree in Graphic Design and Animation, Kristy leads a fierce all-female team with an unap...

Ready to get an edge on your next Graphic Design Interview or portfolio review? Job interviews are hard, and so few tell us what they're actually looking for, where people go wrong, and why some never get call backs.This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we talk all about our experiences in interviewing hundreds of graphic designers over the past 25 years for positions in our creative agency - zfactor. We cover the important points that have stood out over the years to us, provid...

Think social media is just fun and games? Think again. It can sometimes require thick skin, tenacity, and the courage to do your thing no matter what any one says. No one embraces this idea more than the ultra animated and entertainingly educational CJ Cawley!Join The Angry Designers In part 2 of our awesome chat with CJ Cawley, a super talented Graphic Designer, where he reveals his experience with the dark side of social media and shares his strategy to dealing with personal hate messages a...

Social media can be a game changer for Graphic Designers, giving them a chance to showcase their creativity, personality and brand!Meet CJ Cawley, a super talented graphic designer who’s all over your social feeds. He has captivated audiences across various platforms with his dynamic and engaging content that is not only gaining tons of followers but also winning everyone's hearts. CJ Cawley mixes fun stuff with neat design tips in videos that blend education with entertainment, and people ju...

Ever wondered how top designers stay inspired and on top of their game? The key, to unlocking your full Graphic Design potential, to an endless amount of inspiration, support, and resources isn't a tool or software–it's community.In this LIVE recording of The Angry Designers Podcast, the duo leave the great white north, and travel over 1500km to Columbus, Georgia for the Creative South Graphic Design Conference. With a conference motto of 'Come as Friends, leave as Family', the designer...

Ever wonder why some crazy, talented Graphic Designers struggle with their careers while other, less talented Graphic Designers have long, fulfilling and successful careers?  Is it merely luck, or is it the unwavering commitment to growth that sets them apart? In the dynamic world of graphic design, talent alone isn't enough. Join us this week on The Angry Designer Podcast as we dig into why hustling and relentless determination are the true secret ingredients to becoming a successful in...

‘Fake it till you make it’ - a phrase we've all heard a million times. But for graphic designers, what does it really mean and is it ethical? Originally it was about projecting confidence and optimism, even when you're still honing your skills. But in the digital age, could a more literal interpretation - outright pretending to be something you're not - have a place in graphic design? In this episode of The Angry Designers, the duo cover the direction, this once positive phrase, has now...

Are Google fonts a Graphic Designers best friend, or Graphic Design Trap? On one hand, they provide Graphic Designers with free use of responsive, high quality fonts for use in print or online, with the most open commercial font licenses available. On the other hand...it's Google? A company that hasn't always been known for it's business ethics. Join The Angry Designers as they debate what is either a Graphic Designers best friend, or worst nightmare: Google Fonts. In this episode, the...

What would you consider a big opportunity for a Graphic Designer - A new logo? How about that PLUS ongoing brand development, secured future design work,  a big pay day, & long lasting client relationships. Offering web design services is not what it use to be - and within reach of virtually every single Graphic Designer. Join The Angry Designers this week as we continue our conversation with the webs most popular Graphic Designer Turned Web Designer, Josh Hall. From humble beginnings...

Can Graphic Designers offer Websites? Do Graphic Designers actually need to learn code, or do they already possess the skills needed to successfully make it offering UX, websites, web strategies,  and Web Design? Join The Angry Designers this week as we have a conversation with the webs most popular Graphic Designer Turned Web Designer, Josh Hall. From humble beginnings to super star success as a web designer and business coach, Josh has been on a journey and we can’t wait to share it with...

Ever felt like your creative spirit is being crushed under the weight of a horrible creative director or a toxic studio environment? You're not alone!  In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the murky waters of Graphic Design studios and the bosses that haunt them. From nightmarish creative directors to soul-sucking studio cultures, we uncover what makes an environment not just challenging, but downright horrible for graphic designers. In this week’s episode, the guys sit down to...

Are Graphic Designers the real masterminds behind UX design?   Ever wondered how similar a Graphic Designer's intuition is to a UX designer's strategy? Spoiler alert: It's like comparing spray paint to stencils. We're here to argue that maybe, just maybe, Graphic Designers have been doing UX Design all along – they just didn't brag about it on LinkedIn. In this episode of The Angry Designer, we're diving deep into the rabbit hole where lines blur between Graphic Design and UX Design,...

Have you ever wondered if as a Graphic Designer, you should dive into web design? Does the thought of coding intimidate you, or are you curious about alternative ways to offer web services? This episode is a Graphic Designers guide through the digital dilemma. We're cutting through the noise to explore if Graphic Designers need to add web design to their skill set, if there is more to the web design process other than coding, and whether coding is even a must-have skill in today's design...

This week, we reveal one of our BIGGEST secrets responsible for the 7 figure success of our Graphic Design agency, zfactor.  Spoiler alert: It's NOT about crafting a killer business plan. And it's definitely NOT about writing a killer mission statement, or even worse a vision statement.  We're pulling back the curtain to reveal the core of our creative brand: the zfactor tenets. These aren't just your run-of-the-mill principles; they're the beating heart of our agency's identity, guiding...

Ever wondered why some Graphic Designers get ghosted by their clients?  What could a Graphic Designer possibly have done to have a customer break up with them? In this  weeks episode of The Angry Designer Podcast 'Why Graphic Designers Get Dumped by Their Clients,' we uncover the hilarious truths behind client-designer breakups.  From the honeymoon period's nervous excitement to the old married couple's comfortable silence, we navigate the journey of client relationships gone wrong.  Learn...

From Humble beginnings to YouTube Stardom, Will Paterson is a recognizable name & face amongst Graphic Designers across the world!  With almost 900 videos and 10+ years on YouTube, Will Paterson makes being a Graphic Design Influencer look easy. But is it? Tune into part 2 of our EPIC conversation with Will Paterson as we discuss in more detail life as a YouTube sensation, running a business, and of course our patent pending quick-fire questions! Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Want...

With close to 1 million subscribers on YouTube, few people have influenced as many Graphic Designers as Will Paterson.  Get ready, for a behind the scenes look with the most down-to-earth Graphic Design  YouTuber, behind many viral videos like "I Paid 5 Logo Designers On Fiverr To Design The SAME logo". From school struggles to YouTube fame, Will Paterson's Graphic Design career has been an extraordinary journey, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Tune into part 1 of our EPIC...