The Angry Designer Graphic Design, Freelancing, Branding & Creative Business Podcast

Ready to get an edge on your next Graphic Design Interview or portfolio review? Job interviews are hard, and so few tell us what they're actually looking for, where people go wrong, and why some never get call backs.

This week on The Angry Designer Podcast,  we talk all about our experiences in interviewing hundreds of graphic designers over the past 25 years for positions in our creative agency - zfactor. 

We cover the important points that have stood out over the years to us, provide some interview advice, portfolio advice, and what we feel you should do from start to finish to get that job.

From nailing your portfolio presentation to mastering tricky questions, this episode reveals tips and tricks you won’t want to miss out on.

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Think social media is just fun and games? Think again. It can sometimes require thick skin, tenacity, and the courage to do your thing no matter what any one says. No one embraces this idea more than the ultra animated and entertainingly educational CJ Cawley!

Join The Angry Designers In part 2 of our awesome chat with CJ Cawley, a super talented Graphic Designer, where he reveals his experience with the dark side of social media and shares his strategy to dealing with personal hate messages and negative comments.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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Social media can be a game changer for Graphic Designers, giving them a chance to showcase their creativity, personality and brand!

Meet CJ Cawley, a super talented graphic designer who’s all over your social feeds. He has captivated audiences across various platforms with his dynamic and engaging content that is not only gaining tons of followers but also winning everyone's hearts. CJ Cawley mixes fun stuff with neat design tips in videos that blend education with entertainment, and people just can’t get enough of it.

Tune into The Angry Designer Podcast for the first part of a riveting and humorous dialogue with the one and only CJ Cawley. We’ll dive deep into his personal and professional journey, exploring his early challenges and his path to becoming a successful freelance designer...not to mention rice and ketchup.

Join us as we uncover the stories behind CJ Cawley's viral success and get to know the man who’s made learning design as entertaining as it is enlightening!

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Ever wondered how top designers stay inspired and on top of their game? The key, to unlocking your full Graphic Design potential, to an endless amount of inspiration, support, and resources isn't a tool or software–it's community.

In this LIVE recording of The Angry Designers Podcast, the duo leave the great white north, and travel over 1500km to Columbus, Georgia for the Creative South Graphic Design Conference.  

With a conference motto of 'Come as Friends, leave as Family', the designers discover:
- what makes Creative South so special
- experience what community actually means 
- the importance it has in a Graphic Designers future

 Joining a Graphic Design Community Could Be the Best Decision of Your Career! United, We Design! 

This episode spins off a Brand new series of Live Event Interviews called, The Angry Designer LIVE, which will run each week along side our regularly scheduled podcasts.

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Ever wonder why some crazy, talented Graphic Designers struggle with their careers while other, less talented Graphic Designers have long, fulfilling and successful careers? 
Is it merely luck, or is it the unwavering commitment to growth that sets them apart?
In the dynamic world of graphic design, talent alone isn't enough.

Join us this week on The Angry Designer Podcast as we dig into why hustling and relentless determination are the true secret ingredients to becoming a successful in Graphic Designer.  In this eye-opening episode, we discuss:

The Talent Myth:
We unpack the dangerous belief that sheer talent is the only path to making it big in graphic design, and why this couldn't be further from the truth.

Reality Check:
How determination, hard work, and constant learning often eclipse raw talent. We dive into what hustle really means for graphic designers, and how it can launch careers to new heights.

Defining Hustle vs. Talent:
Discover the components of hustle that can push your design limits, from skill development to resilience, and why they’re more critical than you think.

The Reputation Riddle:
Is being known for talent or for hustle better for your career? We explore the long-term effects of both reputations in the graphic design industry.

Real-Life Hustlers:
Be inspired by stories of famed hustlers who triumphed over rejection and failure, from Thomas Edison's perseverance to J.K. Rowling's rise from rejection.

Design Icons’ Secrets:
Find out how legends like Paula Scher, Massimo Vignelli, and Milton Glaser hustled their way into design history, and why talent was only part of their success stories.

The Pitfalls of Talent Alone:
Understand the limitations of relying solely on talent and how it can hinder growth, adaptability, and opportunity.

Underdogs & Late Bloomers:
Celebrate the victories of the less naturally gifted who've hustled hard to carve out their place in the design world.

Cultivating the Hustle Mentality:
Get practical tips on developing a hustle mentality to propel your graphic design career forward, from goal setting to building a personal brand.

So, are you ready to hustle your way to the top? Tune in, get inspired, and let's transform your graphic design journey from ordinary to extraordinary! 

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‘Fake it till you make it’ - a phrase we've all heard a million times. But for graphic designers, what does it really mean and is it ethical?

Originally it was about projecting confidence and optimism, even when you're still honing your skills. But in the digital age, could a more literal interpretation - outright pretending to be something you're not - have a place in graphic design?

In this episode of The Angry Designers, the duo cover the direction, this once positive phrase, has now taken in the online world. Sit back and listen as the guys cover:

• unpacking the fake it till you make it matra
• interpretation today of fake it till you make it
• its impact on Graphic Design, New Designers & Seasoned Pros
• when 'faking it' is still ok
• cultivating a culture of authenticity

This episode will make you rethink who calls themselves experts online.

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Are Google fonts a Graphic Designers best friend, or Graphic Design Trap?

On one hand, they provide Graphic Designers with free use of responsive, high quality fonts for use in print or online, with the most open commercial font licenses available. On the other hand...it's Google? A company that hasn't always been known for it's business ethics.

Join The Angry Designers as they debate what is either a Graphic Designers best friend, or worst nightmare: Google Fonts. In this episode, the not-so dynamic duo cover:
- Ridiculous font prices
- Typeface vs Font
- Open source fonts vs paid license
- what's best for the customer

By the end of this episode you will either pledge your allegiance to using Google fonts for Graphic Design - or swear against the tyrannical regime that is Alphabet?

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What would you consider a big opportunity for a Graphic Designer - A new logo? How about that PLUS ongoing brand development, secured future design work,  a big pay day, & long lasting client relationships.

Offering web design services is not what it use to be - and within reach of virtually every single Graphic Designer.

Join The Angry Designers this week as we continue our conversation with the webs most popular Graphic Designer Turned Web Designer, Josh Hall.

From humble beginnings to website rock star success, a successful company acquisition and now successful business coach, Josh has been on an incredible journey that we can’t wait to share. In this episode 2, we chat about:
– How to secure future work as a Graphic Designer
– How to bill for a website
– The technical options you have
– AI and websites

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Can Graphic Designers offer Websites? Do Graphic Designers actually need to learn code, or do they already possess the skills needed to successfully make it offering UX, websites, web strategies,  and Web Design?

Join The Angry Designers this week as we have a conversation with the webs most popular Graphic Designer Turned Web Designer, Josh Hall.

From humble beginnings to super star success as a web designer and business coach, Josh has been on a journey and we can’t wait to share it with you. In this Part 1 of 2, we chat about:
- Josh's journey from Graphic Designer turned Web Designer
- Importance of good design skills for web sites
- The dollars of it all
- No-code websites for Graphic Designers

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Ever felt like your creative spirit is being crushed under the weight of a horrible creative director or a toxic studio environment? You're not alone! 

In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the murky waters of Graphic Design studios and the bosses that haunt them. From nightmarish creative directors to soul-sucking studio cultures, we uncover what makes an environment not just challenging, but downright horrible for graphic designers.

In this week’s episode, the guys sit down to explore the dark corners of creative work environments, identifying the red flags of scary bosses and toxic studios. Through riveting stories and candid discussions on all things scary from micromanagement and favoritism to workplace drama and gossiping, we discuss how to navigate these treacherous waters without losing your love for graphic design or your sanity. 

Whether you're a Seasoned Graphic Designer facing your own boss battle or a Jr Graphic Designer eager to avoid the pitfalls of the profession, this episode is packed with strategies, insights, and a healthy dose of Scotch fueled stories to guide you through the toxic fog. 

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