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From Surfboards to Porsche – How Pennybridge Went Global Without Selling Out


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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 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 chance

By 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.

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