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

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 logo lounge and everything in between!

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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 through their list of 25 cringeworthy things clients say or do to Graphic Designers!
 

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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

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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 Designers struggle to price logos
- what 6-figure logo Designers aren't telling you
- zfactor's 3 part logo pricing
- 3 actual projects price breakdown

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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, some of our most memorable moments, and our top 10 lessons for businesses.

Join us this week for part 2 of another nostalgic special as we pull back the curtain on 25 years in the Graphic Design business!

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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.

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More and more often, we hear designers referring to themselves as 'award-winning designers' - but what does that actually mean?

Does being an award-winning designer make you successful? Does it get you better work, more money and recognition from your peers, or is it the adult equivalent of having your drawing hung on the fridge? 🏅

Strap in Angry Designers, because this week we are hitting you with a VERY angry episode, where  Massimo and Shawn climb the podium and tackle the world of industry awards, to explain why they might not be as prestigious as they seem. In this episode of The Angry Designer, the dynamic duo tackle:

- Using awards as a metric of success
- The process of awards
- What's missing in design awards
- True success as a Graphic Designer

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Strap in and get ready for more from the unapologetically awesome James Martin - Part 2!

Graphic designer, educator, author and co-founder of Baby Giant, & the person behind the Made By James brand, James Martin is a legend in the graphic design space.

Not one to shy away from more hard-hitting topics, in part 2, James continues to share more about his life, his craft and his plans for the future.

Join us for part 2 of an epic conversation with the one and only - James Martin!

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On this guest episode of The Angry Designer, we have a conversation with none other than the AMAZING @made.by.james James Martin.

One of our design heroes and the unfiltered, self-titled NonConformulator of Logos - we are very excited to welcome James to the podcast.

Graphic designer, educator, author and co-founder of @babygiantco, James has earned his status as one of the modern-day giants of the design industry.

With clients including music heavy-hitters The Chainsmokers, Michael Ray, and Carter McLean, and brands such as Bishop Slayer Oyster Stout and Plastic Freedom, Martin isn't one to gate keep the secrets to his success.

Talking everything from life and work to inspiration, design process and beyond, you DON'T want to miss this one - it will leave you speechless!

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Aren't you tired of always being told what to do to become a BETTER Graphic Designer, or to design a better Logo, or to be a better Freelancer?

There is so much self help out there - our minds become numb to it! What if however, there was a list so ridiculous, that to be successful, you just had to do the opposite?

In this weeks episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we enter a world of opposites - providing you a detailed list of how to DESTROY your career as a Graphic Designer, forcing you to think of how ridiculous choices can actually be? 

WARNING: Side effects of listening to this episode may include uncontrollable laughter, an urgent need to improve your design skills, and a sudden appreciation for sanity. Proceed with caution, and remember, this episode is for entertainment purposes ONLY! 

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