The Angry Designer Graphic Design, Freelancing, Branding & Creative Business 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
Logo Design Rules From Legends — 18 Irrefutable Laws That Turn Good Graphic Designers Into Great
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 Design. Not recycled advice, but timeless lessons pulled straight from the icons of our industry such as Saul Bass, Paul Rand, Massimo Vignelli, Josef Müller-Brockmann, Milton Glaser, Herb Lubalin, Cipe Pineles, Sylvia Harris, Lella Vignelli, James Barnard, Scott Fuller & Allan Peters.If you're tired of generic design fluff and want to level up your thinking, craft, and confidence, this episode will give you the firepower. These aren’t just logo tips — they’re the rules that turn good designers into great ones.In this episode, you'll discover:The foundational truths behind logos that lastWhy most designers unknowingly sabotage their own workAnd what it actually takes to earn the title of "Logo Designer"Whether you're designing for clients, building your portfolio, or trying to future-proof your Graphic Design career, this episode will help you ditch the guesswork and design with purpose.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast
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From Surfboards to Porsche – How Pennybridge Went Global Without Selling Out
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 Porsche, Wu-Tang, and Red Bull.But behind the bold visuals and Blink-182 posters is a brutally smart business strategy that every designer needs to hear.We dive deep into:• Why “niching down” is overrated—and how to stand out without selling out• How Pennybridge built a design studio around lifestyle, values, and vibe• The real reason clients trust them with million-dollar brands—and why most designers never get that chanceBy the end of this episode, you’ll rethink what it means to run a design studio, how to attract dream clients without compromise, and why your edge is your advantage.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast
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Where Graphic Designers Waste Perfect Inspiration & How You Can Break Free!
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 waste perfect inspiration after events—and how YOU can break free from the endless hype-and-crash cycle.In this episode, you'll discover:How to lock in inspiration before it slips awayWhy most designers crash after events—and how to avoid itA simple 3-step system to turn creative highs into real growthBy the end of this episode, you’ll know how to lock down your ideas, build unstoppable momentum, and transform a moment of hype into a lifetime of growth.No excuses. No wasted potential.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast
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How Most Graphic Designers Are Being Replaced – Unless You Cross The New Creative Divide
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 expose the brutal truth behind why Graphic Designers are being replaced by AI—and the ONE shift that separates those who’ll thrive from those who’ll fade into irrelevance. It’s not your tools, your talent, or your timeline… it’s how you THINK.You’ll learn how to: • Identify the new creative divide that’s catching Graphic Designers off guard • Shift from pixel pusher to strategic thinker before it’s too late • Use AI as an ally, not a replacement • Elevate your role from executor to problem-solverThe Graphic Designers who survive this shift won’t be the flashiest—they’ll be the smartest.By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly what it takes to stay valuable in a world that’s evolving faster than your next deadline.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast
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Logo Design Rules Have Changed. The New Rules That Separate Professional Designers from Pretenders
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 design — the unspoken deliverables separating real pros from pretenders still stuck in the print era.From responsive layouts and animated reveals to AI-ready assets your clients don’t even know they need yet, this episode gives you the edge to level up your design packages and future-proof your work.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why static logos are a one-way ticket to irrelevance• What “AI-ready” actually means for your logo files• How to upgrade your deliverables and charge more doing itBy the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to adapt, evolve, and stand out — while the rest get left behind in the noise.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast
About 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.
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