Best Designer Peter Allan Podcasts (2025)

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AI, Cheap Clients & Bad Logos Are The Best Things to Happen to YOU with Allan Peters & James Barnard 1:00:23

28d ago1:00:23

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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…

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This Mindset Is Limiting Your Graphic Design Career 35:24

11h ago35:24

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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 sam…

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Why Good Design is Losing to Fast Design and How Graphic Designers Can Change Their Fate 43:15

7d ago43:15

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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 ge…

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Stop Designing for Your Client. Start Designing for the End User. 38:00

14d ago38:00

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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,…

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The WORST Graphic Design Advice Everyone Still Believes 57:57

21d ago57:57

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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 …

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Most Graphic Designers Aren’t What Clients Need. Are You Ready For The Future? 38:37

1M ago38:37

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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 wh…

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Most Graphic Design Portfolios Are FORGOTTEN – Here’s How to Make Yours Unforgettable (& Get Hired) 40:27

1M ago40:27

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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 des…

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Logo Design Rules From Legends — 18 Irrefutable Laws That Turn Good Graphic Designers Into Great 44:26

2M ago44:26

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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 log…

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From Surfboards to Porsche – How Pennybridge Went Global Without Selling Out 1:30:02

2M ago1:30:02

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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 in…

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Ep#49: Can You Use Design Thinking Without Buy-In? 43:42

2M ago43:42

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What happens when you believe in design thinking but your organization doesn’t? In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter, share ways you can start using design thinking in your work, even if no one else is on board yet. In this episode, you will Understand how one person can spark a movement Learn why you can be the lone Design Thinker at work D…

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Where Graphic Designers Waste Perfect Inspiration & How You Can Break Free! 20:08

2M ago20:08

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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 inspirat…

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How Most Graphic Designers Are Being Replaced – Unless You Cross The New Creative Divide 42:12

2M ago42:12

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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…

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Logo Design Rules Have Changed. The New Rules That Separate Professional Designers from Pretenders 38:36

2M ago38:36

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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 …

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Ep#48: Why Playing It Safe Is the Real Risk - A Dark Optimist’s Call to Action 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

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What if the only real safety lies in continuous change and standing still is the true danger? In this episode, Dr. Dani and Designer Peter are joined by Ralph H. Groce III, author of We Have Nothing to Lose: A Dark Optimist’s Call to Action. Drawing on personal stories, leadership insights, and a message forged in adversity, Ralph challenges us to …

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Ep#47: The Productivity Crisis: What We’re Getting Wrong and How to Fix It 53:01

3M ago53:01

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Productivity is a hot topic in news headlines, boardrooms, and everyday conversations. In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter unpack the productivity crisis. In this episode, you will • Understand why productivity isn't just an individual performance problem • Learn the contributing factors that stall productivity • Discover practical strategi…

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Graphic Design Pricing – The Truth About Hourly, Project & Value-Based Rates You’re NOT Hearing 29:53

3M ago29:53

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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 des…

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How to Bulletproof Your Graphic Design Career Before Disaster Strikes & It’s Too Late 34:34

3M ago34:34

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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 …

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Ep#46: The Power of Dumb Thinking - The Dumbify Framework with David Carson 1:13:04

3M ago1:13:04

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In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter delve into the concept of 'Dumbify' with guest David Carson. Discover how embracing 'dumb' ideas can lead to breakthrough innovations. Learn about David's journey building successful companies, and how a simple dinner conversation sparked the idea of 'Dumbify.' In this episode, you will: • Understand the …

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Why Graphic Designers Fail to Turn Lettering Into a Career and How You Still Can Do It with Martina Flor Part 2 43:01

3M ago43:01

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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 Arti…

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The Typography Lie – Why Lettering Is the Missing Piece in Your Graphic Design Career with Martina Flor 49:25

3M ago49:25

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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 rat…

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Ep#45: Where Human-Centered Design Meets Systems Thinking 1:07:01

3M ago1:07:01

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The inspiration for this podcast came from a question posed by Ian Scott, a longtime listener and friend of the podcast. Ian asked, "What's your view on human-centered systems thinking?" In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter explore the intersection of human-centered design and systems thinking. In this episode, you will • Understand how thes…

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The Secret to a More Creative, Profitable & Stress Free Graphic Design Career YOU Need to Embrace 34:11

4M ago34:11

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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 p…

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BURNOUT IS AVOIDABLE. How YOU Might Be the Problem and How to Fix It. 55:47

4M ago55:47

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Graphic Designers – Burnout is NOT what you think! You feel drained, uninspired, and ready to throw your laptop out the window. You tell yourself you’re overworked, underpaid, and stuck in an industry that’s sucking the life out of you. But what if burnout isn’t about the workload at all? What if YOU are the problem? This week on The Angry Designer…

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Ep#44: Design Thinking in Action - The SWAT Approach to Business Transformation 1:05:47

4M ago1:05:47

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When Fonterra - a dairy cooperative in Aotearoa New Zealand - faced a critical workforce shortage, the usual ways of working weren't going to deliver the outcomes they needed. Enter the SWAT approach to business transformation - a fit-for-purpose, multi-disciplinary way to tackle critical business challenges. In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer P…

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Why Creative Freedom is a Graphic Designers Kryptonite—And How to Actually Unlock Your Design Genius 51:38

4M ago51:38

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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 a…

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The Ugly Truth About How AI Will Replace Graphic Designers – Are You Safe or Helping It Take Your Job? 49:56

4M ago49:56

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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 D…

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How-To SEE the World Like a Graphic Designer 1:01:36

4M ago1:01:36

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Most Graphic Designers LOOK—but the best Graphic Designers SEE OPPORTUNITIES. Pros see patterns, strategies, and opportunities. They understand why things work—not just how they look. Most designers are stuck in surface-level thinking, obsessing over aesthetics while missing the bigger picture. If you’re only focused on making things look good, you…

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Graphic Design Business Lessons by Andy Warhol. Turning Your Creativity Into Cash! 44:27

5M ago44:27

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Graphic designers are taught to create, not sell—and that’s exactly why so many talented designers stay broke. The harsh reality? Talent alone won’t make you successful. The industry is full of insanely skilled designers who struggle to make ends meet while less talented ones cash in—because they get it: design is a business. And no one understood …

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From Craigslist to $35K Projects - Why Freelancers Struggle and How YOU Can Scale for Success with Kady Sandel 1:16:00

5M ago1:16:00

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For freelancer Graphic Designers, the grind is real—low-paying clients, endless revisions, and that sinking feeling of being stuck. But Kady Sandel knows a thing or two about breaking free. Starting her journey hustling on Craigslist, Kady turned $65 logo gigs into $35K projects and built a thriving creative agency. This week on The Angry Designer …

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Why Saul Bass Logos Last 35 Years and His 6 Logo Design Rules You’re Ignoring 44:15

5M ago44:15

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Imagine if your clients kept using your logos for 35 years. Thirty. Five. Years. While most logos barely survive a decade, Saul Bass created designs so timeless they’ve outlived designers’ entire careers. How? By following six unshakable rules that most graphic designers overlook. This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we take you on a no-bull de…

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5 Tough Client Types Graphic Designers will Face and How to Handle Them Like a Pro 43:01

5M ago43:01

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Difficult clients are the bane of every Graphic Designer’s existence. From passive-aggressive emails to last-minute demands that make you question your Graphic Design career, they test your patience, creativity, and sanity. But here’s the hard truth: avoiding these clients-from-hell isn’t the answer—it’s learning how to handle them like a pro. This…

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Why Graphic Designers Lose Their Edge, and How YOU can Fight Back with Bad Boy James Victore 51:04

6M ago51:04

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Every Graphic Designer starts their career with that fiery passion. The spark that makes them bold, unique, and ready to take on the world. But somewhere along the way, most Graphic Designers lose their edge. Whether it’s the grind of endless revisions, playing it safe to please clients, or letting the fear of failure hold you back, the result is t…

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The Most Commercialized Brand in History. Built by Graphic Designers Powered by Commercialism. 46:06

6M ago46:06

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Graphic designers often underestimate the power of branding—but did you know Christmas itself is the ultimate masterclass in branding, centuries in the making? Forget the twinkling lights and holiday cheer; the Christmas brand wasn’t built overnight, and its roots are a wild mix of designers, commercialism, and clever marketing strategies. This wee…

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What Graphic Designers Get Wrong About Burnout and How to Reignite Your Passion for Design 1:06:30

6M ago1:06:30

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Burnout: the silent killer of graphic design careers. It creeps in slowly, disguised as endless revisions, soul-sucking clients, and monotonous work. Before you know it, you're questioning everything: Why did you get into design? Is this even worth it anymore? But here’s the hard truth: burnout isn’t the problem—it’s how you’re handling it. In this…

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Ep#43: Collaboration Fatigue - How to Fix the Most Overrated Buzzword in Business 59:50

6M ago59:50

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Has collaboration become a catch-all solution, losing the focus and impact it was meant to deliver? In this episode, Dr. Dani and Designer Peter unpack why collaboration often feels more like a burden than a boost. They explore how overuse and misuse have turned it into an overrated buzzword and what teams can do to bring intention and effectivenes…

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Would You Rather: IMPOSSIBLE Graphic Design Choices You’ll Love to Make (Without Losing Your Cool) 52:58

7M ago52:58

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Graphic Design is full of tough decisions—fonts, colors, clients who don’t pay, deadlines that laugh in your face, and software that feels like it’s out to ruin your life. But what happens when you’re forced to choose between bad and worse? In this week’s episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we crank up the heat with 25 no-win ‘Would You Rather’ …

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Why MOST Graphic Designers Feel Burnt Out or Stuck and How-to Break Free with Matt Essam 1:11:52

7M ago1:11:52

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Feeling Burnt Out or Stuck in a Design Rut SUCKS. But here’s the brutal truth: MOST Graphic Designers are sabotaging themselves. Grinding through bad clients, chasing endless projects, and staying trapped in the same broken patterns, all while wondering why things never change. It’s time to face reality with some tough love. In this episode of The …

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What Graphic Designers GET WRONG About Their Clients. Yes, Size Matters! 1:02:34

7M ago1:02:34

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"Not all clients are created equal"—a truth every Graphic Designer discovers sooner or later. Whether it’s a small, scrappy startup or a sprawling corporate giant, working with different-sized clients presents its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. But how do you navigate these extremes without losing your sanity (or your creativity)? …

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The REAL Truth On Macs vs PCs for Graphic Design. Are You on the Wrong Side? 1:05:33

7M ago1:05:33

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Forget about Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul - there is a BIGGER rivalry for Graphic Designers: Mac vs PC. For decades, Graphic Designers have worshipped at the altar of the Mac—it's been the gold standard for Graphic Designers, the non-negotiable creative tool, right? But is that reputation still deserved, or are designers just caught in the cult of Mac? …

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Ep#42: The Manager's Guide to Coaching, Driving Performance One Conversation at a Time 55:58

7M ago55:58

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In this episode of the Design Thinker Podcast, Dr Dani and Designer Peter are joined by Dr John Bennett, a leading scholar-practitioner, executive coach, and professor at the McColl School of Business, Queens University of Charlotte. John, author of The Manager’s Guide to Coaching for Change, brings nearly three decades of experience in helping lea…

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Mentoring in Motion with Emonee LaRussa 30:36

7M ago30:36

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Teresa Au chats with motion graphics designer and director Emonee LaRussa, known for her inventive lyric videos for artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Kanye West, and Lil Nas X. Emonee shares her experience as a woman of color in the digital arts, and why it’s so important to her to share her expertise, resources, and connections. Plus, Teresa finds…

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How Successful Graphic Designers Are Using AI to Level Up - Don't Get Left behind! 56:45

7M ago56:45

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ChatGPT AI was made for Graphic Designers, helping them go further, faster, and deliver at levels they never thought possible. But only a few are taking full advantage, and they’re already propelling themselves ahead of the pack. While some Graphic Designers fear it’ll make them lazy or irrelevant, the truth is, ChatGPT AI is the ultimate game-chan…

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The Brutal Truth Why Your Brand Isn’t Working & How to Fix it with Anneli Hannson 1:26:54

8M ago1:26:54

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Forget the Branding BS and start embracing what truly sets you apart. In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we’re diving deep into the world of branding and personal authenticity with none other than Anneli Hansson. Known for her no-nonsense approach, Anneli sheds light on how brands and designers alike can cut through the corporate jargon…

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Ep#41: What Can Skydiving Teach Us About Leadership? 56:52

8M ago56:52

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In this episode, Peter steps into the spotlight, recounting how his skydiving experiences shaped his perspective on courage, self-talk, goal-setting, and teamwork. As Peter Peter reflects on this skydiving journey, he draws parallels between skydiving and working in organizations. In this episode, you will • discover the power of visualization for …

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Living Life Colorfully with Jason Naylor (Live at MAX) 24:32

8M ago24:32

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Teresa Au chats with artist and creative director Jason Naylor live at Adobe MAX 2024. They talk about the power of yes, betting on yourself, and what it means to open your heart. Plus Jason shares the personal messages behind his extremely colorful murals, how he found his style, and why he doesn’t seek out inspiration. What you’ll hear in this ep…

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What Graphic Designers Need to Reclaim and Why Your Future Depends on it! 42:09

8M ago42:09

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Graphic designers have been cornered for far too long—boxed out of web design by coding barriers, developers who just don’t get it, and platforms that never really worked for us. The web was always meant to be a designer’s playground—so why did we walk away from it? In this episode of The Angry Designer podcast, we dive deep into the biggest missed…

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Ep#40: How Lessons from Design School Helped Me Drive Results in the Corporate World 55:51

8M ago55:51

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In this episode, Dr. Dani shares her nontraditional career path from aspiring law student to graphic designer to leading corporate transformations. A two-time university dropout, Dani discovered design while on the path to law school, which led her to attend design school and hone her passion for designing solutions. She explains how the lessons fr…

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How Not Being Authentic Is KILLING Your Graphic Design Career 42:10

8M ago42:10

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What if the reason you’re not landing the right Graphic Design clients is because you’re too busy trying to be someone you’re not? Too many Graphic Designers focus on trends, what’s hot, and what they think clients want. But what if clients are looking for exactly what you’re not giving—your true self? In this episode of The Angry Designer, we’re e…

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Cracking the Code with Allan Peters 29:36

8M ago29:36

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Teresa Au chats with Allan Peters of Peters Design Company. He’s a brand mark expert, the author of Logos That Last, and the guy who blew up on Instagram Reels reimagining classic logos like Citibank, UPS, and Gatorade. They talk about Allan’s strategic path to launching his own firm, how asking what he wants has led to some of his biggest jobs, an…

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15 Logo Red Flags: When to Pitch a Rebrand & How to Close the Deal 43:27

8M ago43:27

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Ever come across a logo and think, "Damn, that brand needs help"? You’re not alone. Designers can spot when a logo is dragging a brand down, but most clients don’t see it—until you show them. This week on The Angry Designer, we hand you the ultimate playbook to spot failing logos and use that knowledge to land more rebrand deals. Packed with brutal…

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