Digital first my A$$...nothing is more frustrating than trying to match an online brands color, with a printed output. Why is it that those amazing colors you see on screen print out so pale and washed out? Or how you can't seem to find the right hex code to match that brochure you've been asked to match? Join The Angry Designers this week as they take you back to school to Colors 101 where you will learn the differences between CMYK, RBG, Spot and Hex colors. In this episode the bearded gents c...
Oct 12, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 48
A piece of Americana. A muse for Warhol. A target for Banksy. Love the taste or hate it, how does a simple unassuming can of soup become such a global phenomenon. And with so much attention, who would dare mess with it? Join The Angry Designers in this episode of Dope or Nope where they provide an un-objective review of the New Campbells soup logo and packaging. With a few stories, rants, and laughs as always, this episode may leave you hungry for more. Check out the new podcast on Spotify, Appl...
Oct 05, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Is a Logo the same thing as a Brand? No matter where you look, people seem to think Logo & Brand are interchangeable...but the truth is - THEY ARE NOT!!!! Join the Angry Designers as they cover this ever confusing, and infuriating topic. In this episode the Gents discuss: What is a logo Why is it important to a brand What is a brand Branding in 3 parts How to make more money without being a brand strategist This episode will no doubt give you new perspective on the topic, new things to discu...
Sep 28, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 46
The design industry is plagued with buzzwords, fancy new processes, and everyone trying to coin the next big shiny thing. Where does term Design Thinking fit into all of this? Is it a legit thing or just another fancy packaged process to what we already do? Join the Angry Designers in this episode as they DeBunk the term Design thinking and try to explain it in a way that is meant to be understood vs the fancy descriptions you read on the web. In this charged episode, they cover: Breakdown the t...
Sep 21, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 45
There is an evil plague that is making it's way through the business world - making it increasingly difficult to understand your peers! It's leaving its mark across emails, texts and even worse, in person. We are talking about Buzzwords. Listen in as the Angry Designers laugh their way through something we're all guilty of using, but few are proud to admit to. In this new Angry podcast the Gents cover: what is a buzzword what is a Buzzard why people use them the kind of people who use them tips ...
Sep 14, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Does being a humble designer automatically mean you suffer from imposter syndrome or is that the highest form of confidence? Are arrogant designers more successful? Catch this fired up episode of The Angry Designer as they cover the topic of Humility vs Arrogance as a designer. In this podcast the beards cover: - Humility vs Arrogance - what is confidence - is humility a sign of imposter syndrome - which works better in a team - signs how to spot humility vs arrogance This episode may have you c...
Sep 07, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 43
As design experts, we spend SO much of our time sweating the small stuff. Does that pixel look weird? Should I move that letter a fraction of a cm to the left? Is that font bold enough? Reality check. Those things just DON'T MATTER as much as we think they do! There are more important things to customers than perfection. Join the angry designers as they unravel the mystery of the poison of perfection, why it exists in the minds of creators, and not in the minds of customers. In this episode we c...
Aug 31, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Good artists copy, great artists steal. This popular saying has been parroted by Steve Jobs and even Pablo Picasso. While having your work copied is said to be flattering - plagiarism just sucks. But where is the line? Join the Angry Designers as they share their opinion (and a few choice words) on design, inspiration and plagiarism. In this new Angry podcast the Gents cover: Why designers steal Real life examples of billion dollar theives How to prevent yourself from stealing others work How to...
Aug 24, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Get yourself ready for a dose of nostalgia, we’re heading back to the 80s and dissecting the sh*t outta the Los Angeles logo. Join The Angry Designers for another charged up episode of Dope or Nope, as they give an objective review of the NEW Los Angeles tourism logo. With a few stories, rants, and laughs as always, this episode may leave you horny for more. Check out the new podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts or click the link in our bio to visit our website. Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– ...
Aug 17, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 40
They are NOT Myths ...logos can cost more than Houses, Mansions, even a whole damn Island! From the iconic Nike Swoosh to the broadcasting giants across the pond at the BBC, this week The Angry Designers rant about the ridiculous stories behind some of the world’s most expensive logos, as well as answering the question – what is it exactly that makes a logo so damn expensive? On this episode, the bearded beasts cover: - What is it that influences the cost of a logo? - The origins of a few of the...
Aug 10, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 39
It never fails - just when you think your work load is full and you can't fit anything else in, a customer calls with an emergency ask! Why? How? Dont' they plan for these things? Regardless of the oversight, designers are regularly challenged with tight deadlines and turn arounds - it is as part of the industry as Adobe. Join the Angry Designers as they provide a to-do list of how to approach last minute requests, get things off your plate and make it happen. Don't turn them down when you can b...
Aug 03, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 38
At what point does the the meaning behind a logo go too far. If you have to explain it, does it really work? If you're a billion dollar brand - do the same rules still apply? Join The Angry Designers in this episode of Dope or Nope, as they give an objective review of the NEW Pfizer logo and brand system. With a few stories, rants, and laughs as always, this episode may leave you horny for more! Be sure to check out The Angry Designer podcast on our Spotify, Apple podcasts, or at our website. St...
Jul 27, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 37
You're tempted to try but know you shouldn't. The allure of this months trending font gets you and you try just one. Then another. Next thing you know, you're binging on fonts! Struggling to choose the right one in your own personal library of hundreds that is grows daily, and then BOOM! You've gone too far. Today, fonts are as widely available as stock photography and vectors. And with thousands of trending fonts, It's hard not to be allured to use them in your artwork. But when have you gone t...
Jul 20, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 36
To use stock photos, or NOT to use stock photos. That is the questions! Do you use stock photography, or hire a real photographer? Which site to use, which license to buy. Finding the right stock photo is an art form all to it's own. Join this loud episode of The Angry Designer where the guys tackle Stock Photography - a graphic designers friend! In this episode they cover: history of stock photography is Ghetty the king of stock? different types of licenses tips on choosing stock photos that do...
Jul 13, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Net 30 pleeeease? Have you ever had to chase a client to get paid for work you've done, or even worse, been stiffed altogether? Join this fiery podcast of The Angry Designer where the guys tackle Getting Paid! In this episode we cover: why this happens to designers warning signs excuses clients give strategies on ensuring you get paid From losing money, to stories of deadbeat clients and getting even, you will realize it happens to all designers, big and small. You will laugh, cry, be disgusted ...
Jul 06, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Have you ever looked at an award winning piece of work and wondered WHY? HOW? My works better than that? Join the Angry Designers as they tackle the oh so subjective Design Awards topic. In this episode, the bearded beasts cover: why design awards even exist what's wrong with design awards the awards you should be concerned with how to deal without having an award This episode should leave you with a few laughs, realizations, & a sense of accomplishment even without ever winning an award. St...
Jun 29, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 33
What do you get when you cross $350 million dollars and an award winning designer? Apparently a very beautiful, but questionable logo. Join The Angry Designers in this charged up episode of Dope or Nope, as they give an objective review of the NEW Calendly logo and new brand system. With a few stories, rants, and laughs as always, this episode may leave you horny for more! Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to se...
Jun 22, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Whether it's about only making things look good, to wearing thick glasses and turtlenecks, there are many common misconceptions about what design is and what designers are like. Join the Angry Designers as they tackle the topic of designer misconceptions. This episode will make you laugh, cry, feel settled or get angry! Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at y...
Jun 15, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Decision by Committee plagues all designers sooner or later in their careers. The time will come when you have you present your designs to a group of ill informed decision makers who have been brought together for what seems to be no other reason than to make your life difficult, while offering no constructive criticism at all. Join the Angry Designers in this episode as they discuss the trials and tribulations of decisions by committee as they cover: - why companies use this method - list the d...
Jun 08, 2021•35 min
Have you ever had a really bad Customer Experience with a brand & didn't tell a single person ? A really bad Customer Experience spreads faster with more open ears than good ones, which is why CX is at the core of a brand! Join the Angry Designers in their 30th episode as they tackle the topic and importance of Customer Experience. Over the course of the podcast, the bearded gents: what is CX what is a customer for life discuss the Zappos story break down the 3 key parts of a customers journ...
Jun 01, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Have you ever wondered what motivated you to select one product over another - even though you have no experience with either brand? Join the Angry Designers in this episode as they discuss the importance of good design: - how it can directly affect sales - how it can persuade people to act - 7 sales opportunities to existing clients Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, on google or on our website. #StayAngry Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter a...
May 25, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 29
You know you've done it! Said Sh#t that just isn't true to a customer. From being thankful for a ridiculous deadline, to being agreeable to their creative ideas? Whether it's due to inexperience, fear, or to protect our relationships, we've all stretched the truth once or twice...or 100 times. Don't worry - it's not just you. Join the Angry Designers as they laugh their way through a list of common things said to clients and some advice on avoiding some of the problems that force us to lie. Stay...
May 18, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Did you ever wonder how some design companies can charge more than 10x what you do for what seems to be the same project? Or why some designers are able to charge triple your rate? The secret to a successful career in design, being more valuable to customers and charging more for your work, has nothing to do with how talented you are as an artist. It has to do with the processes you implement! Join the Angry Designers as they discuss the importance of process in design. - how it can elevate your...
May 11, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The Drink Wars! One of the toughest shelf spaces to fight for. Is a brand refresh enough? Join The Angry Designers as they wage war on Snapples new logo! Is it a natural progression for the brand, charting new territories, or just a poor condom brand knock-off? This episode will leave your thirsty for more! Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/th...
May 04, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 26
It's always easier to YES than to say NO. But what if saying YES - stopped your skills from getting better - stopped you from finding better clients - stopped you from making more money Learning to say NO the right way will take you further and faster than any other skill you can learn in your design career. This episode will talk about when it's good to say NO, warning signs & flags to watch for, and a step-by-step way to say NO and still look like a hero. You'll be learning to say NO all t...
Apr 27, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Ageism in the workplace is bigger than sexism + racism combined - yet no one ever talks about it. Why is there a significant drop off of designers over the age of 40? Are young designers cheap and disposable? Is a career in design only for the young? This is a very real thing that all designers deal with: young and old. In this episode, The Angry Designers will dispel myths about old designers, & leave you tips on how to navigate your career, how to always be of value and never grow old. Sta...
Apr 20, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Nothing is more scarier than Burnout. Burnout is a very real thing that happens to almost all designers at some point of during their career. Some recover, some never return. Burnout is a scary word no one likes to talk about - but talking about it is key to surviving it. This sobering episode of The Angry Designer speaks to past stories, experiences, & tragedies of burnout. This episode will leave you with some new remedies, tips and signs to watch out for to recognize & prevent burn ou...
Apr 13, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Can a company improve it's brand without changing it's product - what gives? Join The Angry Designers as they give an objective review of the NEW Burger King logo and brand. With a few stories, rants, and laughs, this Whopper of an episode will leave you hungry for more! Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on...
Apr 06, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Adobe dominates the design software but could they be anymore out of touch with designers? While it's built FOR designers, it's definitely not built BY designers. The Angry bearded dudes rant about the software we all have such a love hate relationship with - Adobe Creative Cloud. Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3 Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blo...
Mar 30, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Apple wasn't the first to invent the smart phone, the MP3 player, the smartwatch - yet the continuously dominate what ever market they enter! Simple - they tap into what people really want. The bearded angry guys tackle the world of technology and the pitfalls many tech companies fall into when marketing their products. This episode will give you a whole new perspective on deciding what factors are important to focus on when designing for a product, brand or company. Stay Angry our Friends –––––...
Mar 23, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 20
