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 conversation wit...
Jan 30, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 165
Everyone says AI will replace Graphic Designers - but ChatGPT can actually make a Graphic Designer better! Dive into the world of Graphic Design AI as we discuss how ChatGPT isn't just a buzzword—it's a game-changer for graphic designers! Whether you're brainstorming brand concepts, researching competitor industries, developing mind-blowing strategies or writing copy for your next gig, discover how mastering ChatGPT can transform the way you design. We're tearing down the myths and revealing how...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 164
We went on a deep dive into Graphic Designer Jessica Walsh's Design Manifesto entitled "10 rules for great branding and design" and THIS is what we learned: Known for her bold, innovative approach and as a beacon of creativity in graphic design, Jessica Walsh has redefined the standards of visual communication. We dissect the key elements of her manifesto, discussing how it challenges conventional norms and inspires designers of all levels. Join the Angry Designers as they unpack the Jessica Wal...
Jan 16, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 163
Over the holidays, we used Midjourney to create a graphic novel – ready to find out what we learned on how Graphic Designers can use AI? Embark on a transformative journey as we unravel the power of AI for graphic design and discovered both the benefits and the headaches! This week, join The Angry Designers as they share their experiences using AI. In this episode, we delve into how tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT are reshaping the design landscape. Discover how-to leverage these AI tools to e...
Jan 09, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 162
At some point as a Graphic Designer, you’re gonna to come across the clients that are walking talking red flags, that often lead to regretful experiences. But how can graphic designers differentiate between a dream client and a potential nightmare? How can a Graphic Designer get more of the right clients and fewer of the wrong ones? From reducing payment risks to fostering long-term growth, learn why vetting clients is more than just about the money for Graphic Designers. Join the Angry Designer...
Jan 02, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 161
While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, a Graphic Designers creativity and inspiration can really take a hit after a crazy year of work, technology and clients. All Graphic Designers deserve a break! But keeping your creative inspiration fresh even throughout the festive season can keep you ahead of the curve when it comes to starting 2024 off excited and full of ideas. Finding creative inspiration for Graphic Designers can be easier said than done though, right? Join The Angry Desi...
Dec 26, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Discover the Timeless Genius of Legendary Graphic Designer, Massimo Vignelli. Dive deep into the world of the Godfather of Graphic Design Massimo Vignelli, and explore how his groundbreaking principles revolutionized modern graphic design. This episode is a must-listen for every graphic designer seeking inspiration from Vignelli's iconic legacy. Join The Angry Designers this week as they unpack Massimo Vignelli's ethos of simplicity, functionality, and timeless beauty, and see how they apply in ...
Dec 19, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 159
The holiday season can really take its toll on graphic designers. From tight deadlines & client emergencies to running out of money or creative burnout. Not all Graphic Designers are left feeling merry and bright. If only someone provided some Strategies to not only survive, but soar through the holidays! Join the bearded gents this week as they uncover the whirlwind of challenges Graphic Designers face during this merry season! From those nail-biting tight deadlines to juggling multiple pro...
Dec 12, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 158
What does it take to stay humble when your brand reaches Legendary Graphic Design ‘A-list’ status? How do you stay grounded when Nike, Hasbro, WWE, Nickelodeon, Hot Wheels and Mountain Dew come knocking at YOUR door? Get ready for MORE from the man behind the legendary agency as we dive into the truth of what it’s like to run your own studio, nurturing kick-a** talent, advice for graphic designers and much, much more! Join The Angry Designers for part 2 of an awesome conversation with Dan Jansse...
Dec 05, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Graphic Designers can work a decade to land a global brand. Imagine having 20+ knocking down your door? Get ready to look behind the curtain at one of the leading Graphic design agencies today! Lincoln Design Co is a LIVING LEGEND Creative Agency. Working with huge brands like Nike, Hasbro, WWE, Nickelodeon, Hot Wheels, Mountain Dew, Monster Energy, Nerf, Tony Hawk, Universal, (to name a few). In this Part 1 of 2 episodes, we're thrilled to have a conversation with the one and only Dan Janssen @...
Nov 28, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 156
What are the upcoming 2024 Graphic Design & Logo trends for Graphic Designers to follow - or are they worth following at all? Graphic design and Logo trends can be an effective tool for a designer, but rely on them too much and you'll find yourself in dangerous territory. Graphic design trends can create anxiety and derail good design, while logo design trends can damage a brand. So are they good or bad? Join the bearded Canadians for another ANGRY episode, where we shine a spotlight on the ...
Nov 21, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 155
When your Digital File Management is done right, it can make you a MUCH better designer. Nailing your Digital File Management can set you free from tedious hours spent searching for lost files, and boost your efficiency through the roof, and allow you stay in the creativity zone . Picture this: a world where 'untitled_document_245' is banished, and 'final_final_version_FINAL' is nothing but a distant memory. Join the Angry Designers for a Retro Reboot as they shine a light on file management, wh...
Nov 14, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Whitespace in a design. Graphic Designers love it - but struggle to sell it because many customers think it's wasted space. Whitespace is a silent partner that can make or break a design, yet it's misunderstood by many. So why is it such a controversial topic between designers and clients? Why do so many clients write it off as wasted space? Whitespace is not wasted space. This week, we're demystifying whitespace and helping Graphic Designers sell it! Join the bearded gents as they uncover the m...
Nov 07, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Find out what keeps Graphic Designers up at night! Customers, Computers, Software Ghosts and Crashes...Graphic design can be a scary business - downright terrifying! In this podcast episode of the Angry Designer, the cackling Canadians explore the scary side of graphic design, as they uncover the things that keep graphic designers up at night and share 12 hair-raising graphic design movies. Don't miss this Hilarious, Horrific Halloween Graphic Design special! Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– J...
Oct 30, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 152
There is a gold mine waiting for Graphic Designers - and it's in PowerPoint Presentations! Love ‘em or hate ‘em, PowerPoint presentations are an integral part of the business world. Whether it’s for sales presentations, investor decks, or even customer proposals, a kick ass PowerPoint Presentation can make all the difference - and are a perfect opportunity for Graphic Designers. Often people hear the word ‘PowerPoint’ and cringe, but this week we’re here to show some appreciation for the fine ar...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Nailing your Graphic Design Portfolio can make the difference between scoring your dream client, project, job or making business cards at Kinkos. Whether you're pitching a client, or in a job interview, truth is, no matter how good you are and how great your work is, it won't just speak for itself! But what are people looking for? Isn't your website enough? How far back do you show your work? F*&k it - just show it all, right? With over 100s of portfolio reviews at zfactor, join The Angry De...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 150
The misconceptions - or delusions - customers have about Graphic Designers are both flattering and absurd. These eyebrow-raising comments often leave us scratching our heads wondering 'how could they honestly believe that? While what we do may look glamorous or fun, we understand the reality of the graphic design game can be a LOT different than what customers consider it to be . So what do customers REALLY think it is we do all day? Strap in Angry Designers because this one is RAGE inducing. Jo...
Oct 10, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 149
What does it take to run a successful Graphic Design and Branding agency? Or better yet, to be invited to speak at Adobe Max not once, but TWICE! Saddle up for the second half of our amazing conversation with social media sensation Kristy Campbell. From her thoughts on the future of AI in graphic design, her secrets to success, business wins & business fails to her upcoming talk at @adobe MAX, we uncover it all in part 2 of an epic conversation with the AWESOME @kristy.thepinkpony , Founder ...
Oct 03, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Saddle up, Angry Designers - this week we're heading back down under for another kick-a** guest episode! This week, we're joined by the AWESOME @kristy.thepinkpony , Founder and Chief Designer at @pinkponycreative 🙌 With over 8 years of industry experience, Kristy has made her mark on the graphic design world. From yoga, fitness and health, to food, fashion and commercial property, Kristy's journey has taken her across a huge range of industries. Following her INSANE social media success, Krist...
Sep 26, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Get ready to unlock the ultimate secret to success in the world of design! As a graphic designer, you need a pretty diverse set of skills under your belt if you want to go pro, but the most VALUABLE skill might not be what you think... Creativity? Design skills? Typography? Sure, they're all important, but what is the number one skill you need to learn to guarantee success as a graphic designer? Join The Angry Designers as they dive deep into a topic that has the power to transform your design g...
Sep 19, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 146
How do I get MORE! More Graphic Design work, more customers, more projects, more money? It's a question we hear ALL of the time. The problem comes when designers focus on finishing a job and immediately start hustling for the next one. Sure, you've done the work you're contracted to do - but then what? And it's not just about asking; it's about acting. What are you doing that's separating you from the next graphic designer? Enough work to sustain you for a lifetime is closer than you think! Join...
Sep 12, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 145
To hand over, or not to hand over - that is the question for Graphic Designers. Shakespeare himself might struggle to answer this! There’s an age-old debate over native file sharing, and it’s a clash of perspectives that every designer faces 🤔 Clients ask for native files for a whole number of reasons, from printing requirements to future edits and even legal compliance. But, designers have their reservations. They worry about the integrity of their creations, loss of income and so much more! S...
Sep 05, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Remember when AI was just a "buzzword"? AI is quickly becoming part of our everyday lives, and for Graphic Designers there are 2 options - embrace it, or get left behind. AI isn't just a trend—it's a game-changer! It's like having your own personal design sidekick on steroids, helping you refine your graphic design game, skyrocket your efficiency and feed your creativity Join The Angry Designers for another AI-xciting episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, where the guys lift the lid on AI - the...
Aug 29, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 143
We're dropping even MORE from our awesome conversation with Social Sensation, Logo Designer James Barnard @barnardco ! An award-winning Graphic Designer, Seasoned Freelancer, Design Educator, Dad and owner of Barnard.co, James had a less-than-traditional introduction to the industry. With over a decade in the industry, James has designed creative content for some of the UK’s biggest titles, including The Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Men’s Health, Empire, Cosmopolitan, The Times and many more. Join T...
Aug 22, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Hold onto your seats as we are SUPER excited to be joined by the amazing Logo Designer James Barnard @barnardco ! Award-winning logo designer, seasoned freelancer, design educator, dad and owner of Barnard.co, James had a less-than-traditional introduction to the industry. Join us tomorrow for part 1 of an awesome conversation with Logo Designer James Barnard, as we uncover the man behind the mastery, talking about his backwards beginnings in the industry, his freelance journey, a feature in log...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Have you ever experienced something a client did that just felt...Cringy? Strap in as we dive head first into the unbelievable world of jaw-dropping, face-melting, and eye-twitch-inducing remarks we all too often encounter from our Graphic Design clients! Brace yourself. From backseat designing to client-splaining, The Angry Designers share some of their most ridiculous, Cringy client stories they've experienced or heard. Guaranteed to deliver the Ick-factor, join the bearded bears as they go th...
Aug 08, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 140
X is in - Twitter is gone, along with 4 billion dollars of brand recognition. Has Elon Musk gone mad or is he a genius? Join The Angry Designers this week as they chat about the internets hottest topic - Twitter rebranding to X. In this episode all about branding the gents discuss: - Harley Davidsons new logo - New X logo - Successful rebrands - Elons plan revealed - 5 key elements to a successful brand Stay Angry our Friends ––––––––––– Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://...
Aug 01, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Pricing a logo can be a NIGHTMARE. How can some Graphic Designers claim to charge $100,000 for a logo, and others struggle for $1000! With so many pricing misconceptions out there, it's no surprise so many Graphic Designers are getting it wrong, leaving thousands on the table. Strap in for a no holds barred Angry Designer 101 as the dapper gents lift the lid on REAL logo pricing. In this episode, Massimo and Shawn uncover the struggles of pricing a logo and discuss topics like: - why Graphic Des...
Jul 25, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 138
The Graphic Design industry has changed a LOT in the last 25 years - several times over. We're talking about the transition from print to digital, the gig economy, the introduction of social media, and even the mind-blowing creation of stock photography. (Anyone remember the days when you had to go out and photograph your own textures? ) In part 2 of another exciting Angry Designer double episode, we reflect on the challenges we've faced over 25 years owning & running a Graphic Design Agency...
Jul 18, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Get ready, Angry Designers, as zfactor hits 25 year milestone in business! Learn about what it took to make zfactor a successful creative agency. From the early days in Massimo's parent's basement, to almost crashing out, to landing their first billion-dollar client, strap in for one hell of a ride as the Angry Designers reflect on 25 years in the industry. Join us this week for part 1 of a nostalgic special, as we dig into the nitty-gritty of what it’s REALLY like to build an agency. Stay Angry...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 136
