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Are you ready for 15 more expert-recommended tips for Graphic Designers to increase their efficiency?

Learning to become a more efficient Graphic Designer can make a HUGE difference in your output, and in how much time you spend on the things that really make a difference to your career or business.

Last week, the Angry Designers dove into the first half of their tried and tested tips on how to be a more efficient graphic designer.

In this Sanford & Son inspired episode of The Angry Designers, the guys  cover the 2nd half of 30 Graphic Designer Efficiency Tips. The bumbling brutes cover the areas of Design Projects and The Graphic Designer!

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The start of a new year is an awesome opportunity to look at how we can AMP UP our graphic design game over the next 12 months. This year, we're going to see a lot of changes in the industry, with new technologies, techniques, and even AI to contend with - you've got to be able to keep up or you'll get left behind. But who has the time?

One of the best ways to start? Nail your efficiency to GET more time!

In this episode of The Angry Designer, the dudes tell all their secrets on how to improve your efficiency as a graphic designer with tried and tested tips in 4 key areas of Graphic Design: 

Operations
File Management
Graphic Design Projects
Graphic Designers

By the end of this 2 part series, you will be doing twice as much work in half the time! (well...how about more work, with less effort...lol)

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What does the future look like for graphic designers? 

Is it fully reliant on AI? Will there even be such a thing as a human graphic designer?

The truth is, the graphic design game is developing at a crazy rate, and with new technologies emerging up all the time like ChatGTP or Dale-2, the future of graphic design is far from certain.

Join the bearded futurists for a deep dive into what the future looks like for graphic designers, and chat about how you can future-proof your graphic design career.

A new episode of #TheAngryDesignerPodcast drops tomorrow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and YouTube, or click the link in our bio to listen!

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That bizarre whiskey and chocolate fuelled period between Christmas and New Years can really throw a Graphic Designers creativity outta whack.

Your creative juices can feel TOTALLY drained after a crazy year of work, technology and clients. We all deserve a break, right?

While keeping your creative inspiration fresh throughout the festive season can keep you ahead of the curve when it comes to starting 2023 off excited and full of ideas, finding inspiration can be easier said than done!

In this episode of The Angry Designer, the gents share their tactics for finding (and staying) creative. This inspirational episode is designed to help you find ways to revive and recharge your creative inspiration over the holiday season without actually working. 

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Graphic designers - treat yourself this year to the perfect gift!
It's the most wonderful time of the year - especially when you get a Graphic Design related present that is uniquely you.

But what gifts do Graphic Designers REALLY want? What things should YOU have on your Christmas list? Should it be something practical? Something funny? Or how about something that'll help improve your skills?

In this episode of The Angry Designer,  join the festive fellows for their countdown of 20 gifts every graphic designer wants to find under the Christmas tree - or to treat themselves to!

As promised, our list and links below!
(BIG note: we are in no way sponsored, affiliated or making a penny on any of these gift ideas. They are completely unbiased except for the fact we love them!)

Shawns List
Staedtler® Mars® Technico 780 Leadholder

Sakura Pigma Micron Pen

DDC-012 "Factory Floor Issue Longhand Set"

Draplin Design Co. - Space Shuttle Poster Ki - 16th Edition

Booq Daypack

This Mug!                               

Desk pad

Wrist Support

Senneiser Headphones

Edifier Speakers


Massimos List
Old School pencils

Lamy Multi-Functional Pen

Rotring 3 in 1 pen pencil

Lapel Pin

Nix Mini Color Sensor

Logo Modernism

Fidget Toys

MasterClass

Pixel Art Wall Stickers

Desk Toys

Whiskey Tumblers

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If there are two words in graphic design that shouldn't go together in a sentence, it's 'logo' and 'trends'. Sure, there's a time and place in design for trends, but when it comes to a logo, you need that sh*t to stand the test of time.

Trends come and go, and every year we see new whacky ideas pop up or popular trends from days gone by come back to haunt us . What's to say that logo trend from 2023 won't be outdated in 6 months when the next big thing comes along?

Strap yourselves in for a VERY angry episode where the guys share their thoughts on the biggest 2023 logo design trends to look out for (or actively avoid), as well as some of the general design trends you can expect to see in the next 12 months!

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Color is something a lot of graphic designers struggle with - including us.
But color is one of the most, if not THE most important design aspects for a brand!

Schools may teach us color theory and how to use a color wheel - but are they teaching us about the big picture stuff and even more importantly HOW to choose the right color?

This week on The Angry Designer, the bearded brutes go beyond the basics, uncovering how you can pick the perfect color for your projects! In this episode, the colorful guys cover:

• What school taught us
• Color Psychology
• How to know if the right color is appropriate for your brand
• 3 step process in choosing the perfect color

And as promised, here are the 3 apps discussed in the podcast
https://imagecolorpicker.com/
https://mycolor.space/
https://coolors.co/

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Are you slipping as a Graphic Designer? Picked up a bad habit or 2 that has turned you into a Bad Graphic Designer? It's a topic so broad, it deserved two episodes, and this one isn't one you want to miss!

There are a few telltale signs that you're driving dangerously close to bad graphic designer territory - It's up to you whether you ignore them and risk your career for the easy life, or tackle that sh*t head on and become a better designer for it!

Join the Angry Designers for an extra-angry episode as they tackle part 2 of the top signs you're becoming a bad graphic designer - as they finish off with bad Designer Habits to watch out for.

By the end of this episode, not only will you be provided with a list of Design, Typography and also DESIGNER habits to be aware of, but you may also be aware of what NOT to do, and how to get back to a happy place. 

Also, do people read this far down?

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Whether you've been a Graphic Designer for 2 years or 20,  it's easy to get some bad habits. Getting a bit too comfortable, getting a little sloppy, cutting a corner here, there - then laziness kicks in and before we know it, we've turned into a sh*tty designer. 

So, how do you avoid ruining your game and your reputation? What are the warning signs to watch out for and take notice of before it's too late? They are often small habits in design, type or in your attitude that creep up to a whole lotta trouble.

In this episode of The Angry Designer,  the bearded gents jump into part 1 of another awesome double episode, as they share the top signs that you're becoming a bad Graphic Designer. 

By the end of this episode, not only will you be provided with a list of Design & Typography habits to be aware of, but you may also be begging for a sneak listen to the 2nd half...just saying.

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Digital design platforms like Canva and the NEW Adobe Express are becoming more and more popular, with a massive amount of ready-made designs available for the masses to tap into.

Hey look, Canva can be great for a small business that needs a quick, disposable design. It's constantly evolving and introducing new capabilities (more recently including text-to-image AI). In the right hands, it can an awesome tool.
But we have to ask - does tweaking a few colors here and adding a few shapes there give you the right to call yourself a graphic designer?

On this episode of The Angry Designer, we dig deep into software that has made many Graphic Designers VERY ANGRY - Canva. In this episode, the guys discuss:

• Why Canva upsets Graphic Designers
• What Canva does and does not do
• The super evil Adobe implication
• How to use Canva to your benefit

This episode may or may not turn a leaf on your feelings towards Canva, but one things for sure...Adobe is still evil.

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