Offering tips, strategies and resources to help you start, run and grow your home-based graphic design and web design business so you can spend more time doing what you do best… Designing!
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The Angry Designer Graphic Design, Freelancing, Branding & Creative Business Podcast
A Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through the industry bull to help frustrated Designers charge what they're worth and build rewarding creative careers
The Angry Designer is an entertaining No-Bull unapologetic design podcast for Graphic Designers, Freelancers, and In-house Creative Pros ready to take their careers to the next level. Hosted by a Creative Director who built and sold a 7-figure Creative agency, this design podcast breaks down the business of design, branding, freelancing, logos, UX, strategy, AI, and more—without the industry fluff and pointless jargon. The Angry Designer tackles the topics other Graphic Design podcasts avoid ...
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Focusing on design, and the hosts' love of pop culture, The Reflex Blue Show gives you a look into the topics of graphic design by two people working in the industry. The Reflex Blue Show with Donovan Beery is hosted by 36Point.com
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A three-episode podcast campaign that advocates for the graphic design industry in Metro Manila. The space that talks about legalities, intellectual property rights, and the life of being a Filipino graphic designer.
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It is often useful to study bad design as much as it is to study good design. Graphic Design is My Passion is a new podcast humorously celebrating poor design decisions. The first episode is coming January 2019.
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my name is John, I'm a graphic designer and programmer I've been thinking about doing a podcast for some time now, but I didn't quite make the courage for it until now. This podcast will be mainy about my activity as part of the team developing MockoFun.com I will tell you a few words about what MockoFun is and what it does and then a bit about my role on the team. MockoFun is an online graphic design application. It's used for creating graphics like posters, flyers, logos and such right in ...
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'SOD talks - Graphic Design' is a podcast co-hosted by Emma Keat and Asna Khan, a couple of friends and 3rd year Graphic Design students at the School of Design - George Brown College, in Toronto ON. It is a light hearted and fun way for us to discuss things about the design industry and what it means to be a student studying in this field. We will go through our experiences in college, in hopes to help as many new and current students as we can. As well as interview teachers and graduates w ...
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As a graphic designer, you have to constantly one up your skills and design mindset. We at One Up Designs are here to help you with that! On this podcast, you'll find interviews of successful Graphic Designers, Design Heads, Design Directors and other industry leaders who share insanely valuable tips and answer the questions of the #oneupdesigns community! If you are a graphic designer or want to become one, and one up the competition, this is the podcast for you! Listen regularly and you'll ...
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Join curators Ellen Lupton and Andrew Blauvelt for a lively presentation by select designers in Cooper-Hewitt’s innovative new exhibition "Graphic Design—Now in Production." Get an exclusive first look at the exhibition, which shows how the rise of user-generated content, alternative printing and distribution methods, and the availability of creative software have opened up new opportunities for design.
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👀 Attention. The foundation of humanity and the reason we exist. We exist because we were attentive. From ape to homo sapiens, from morning 'til night and from Facebook adverts to Super Bowl ads. Everywhere around us there are millions of things fighting for our attention — all at once, mind you. In this podcast, Iacob Pastina and Ch Daniel explore what attention means, where, why and how people pay attention. Iacob is a moving image director, while Daniel runs an experiences design agency t ...
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The Deeply Graphic Designcast: Where Creatives Level Up! Hosted by Nick Longo and Mikelle Morrison, this dynamic duo dives into bold ideas, behind-the-scenes insights, and real-world advice to inspire designers, artists, and makers. Don't miss our first series, The Next Level with Tom Lauro. Tune in for the stories, tips, and fresh perspectives that’ll spark your next big creative move!
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Learn how to get graphic design clients, price your services confidently, and build a profitable design business that gives you freedom. You’re not meant to chase cheap clients or work nights just to stay afloat. Hosted by Kady Sandel, brand strategist, agency owner, and design business coach helping freelance, brand, and web designers build scalable, profitable businesses. You’ll learn how to: • Get graphic design clients and sell high-value offers • Build systems that simplify your design ...
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The Graphic Designer Podcast is the brainchild of designers Dan Nisbet and Jessica Rosengard aiming to take a fun approach to topics ranging from working with clients, keeping your freelance business in running order, and interviews with some colleagues in our industry.
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Welcome to Lodesigns podcast, a creative podcast where artists, desigeners and creatives from several backgrounds come to talk about their passion, experiences, and their struggles in their industry. ☺️
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T-Shirt/Entertainment INC. T-Shirts $5.00 Each! 10 T-Shirts $15.00 Box! + Shipping 3.00. Coffee Mugs $5.00 Each! 10 Coffee Mugs $15.00 Box! + Shipping $5.00. E-Mail Us: [email protected]
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Networking for Introverted Designers - RD353
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27:05Welcome to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and in today's episode, I'm diving into something that hits home for so many of us: networking as an introverted designer. Did you know that over 85% of designers are introverts? Yet, building a thriving design business still relies heavily on forging professional relationships, which can feel li…
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The REAL Reason Canva Made Affinity Free For Designers
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38:20Affinity didn’t "just" go free. Canva, the same company that spent years devaluing graphic design and turning templates into “creativity,” just handed every designer on the planet a professional tool for zero dollars. And designers are cheering like this is a victory. But this move is bigger, deeper, and way more dangerous than anyone wants to admi…
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10 Lessons I Learned from 10 Years of Running My Design Business | EP 185
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25:07Ten years, hundreds of clients, and more lessons than I can count. This episode is a reflection on what it really takes to grow from a freelance designer charging $65 logos to running a six-figure design agency that gives you freedom and choice. I am sharing the ten biggest lessons that shaped my business, my mindset, and how I show up as a creativ…
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Why Designers Struggle to Raise Their Rates | EP 187
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23:13Most freelance designers know they should be charging more but struggle to actually raise their rates. In this episode, I am breaking down why that happens and what you can do to change it. It is not your portfolio, your market, or the economy. It is your mindset. I will show you how to shift your thinking around money, attract high-value clients, …
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How to Start Planning for 2026 as a Freelance Designer | EP 186
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26:01Most freelance designers start every new year by setting goals. But without reflection, those goals mean nothing. In this episode, I share exactly how I plan for the new year as a design business owner and how you can create your 2026 plan with intention. We’ll talk about raising prices, refining offers, simplifying systems, and setting goals that …
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5 Mistakes That Can Damage Your Design Career - RD352
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21:36Welcome back to Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and today I want to open up about five major mistakes that can seriously damage your design career; mistakes I've witnessed and, yes, even fallen into myself. Through my own experiences, from the pitfalls of handshake agreements to the lessons I've learned the hard way, I'll give you practic…
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How Stealing Can Make You a Better Graphic Designer
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34:11Picasso once said, “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” It wasn’t just a quote, it was a warning. Because every great designer, from Rand to Scher to Draplin, has stolen their way to mastery. The only difference is that they knew how to do it right. Here’s what most designers don’t want to admit... we all steal. Fonts, layouts, grids, styles, …
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Breaking Down What Makes Brands Shine
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33:20In this conversation, Nick discusses the unique design elements and storytelling aspects of various packaging designs. He highlights the importance of bold illustrations and effective branding in creating a memorable consumer experience. T-Shirt Link: Here
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The ROI of FREE - RD351
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24:22Hey there, my design friend! Today on Resourceful Designer, I want to share a story about why I was genuinely happy that a client didn't pay their invoice. Sounds odd, right? But it all comes down to the power of client relationships—the foundation of any successful design business. I'm diving into how going above and beyond for your clients (even …
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How AI Changed The Future of Graphic Design Forever
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17:23AI didn’t destroy Graphic Design. Designers did. We built this monster that fed AI. Every shortcut, every lazy template, every “good enough” logo fed the machine that’s now eating their lunch. Designers spent years trading thinking for trends, problem-solving for pixels, and originality for algorithms. So before we start blaming AI for stealing des…
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Order Meets Chaos - Blueprints & Breakpoints
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38:08Creativity lives in the tension between control and chaos. In this episode, Nick Longo unpacks the lessons from his time speaking at Adobe MAX , where structure met spontaneity in real time. From airtight prep to unexpected pivots, he explores how to read the room, trust your instincts, and know when to stick to the plan… or scrap it completely. Yo…
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How Graphic Designers Can Turn Chaos Into Creativity with Rocky Roarke
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33:44Rocky Rourke proves that you don’t need employees, investors, or a perfect plan to build a successful design studio. Just creativity, guts, and a little weirdness. In this Live from Creative South Episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, Rocky shares how he turned his imaginary friend into a brand, his freelance hustle into a thriving agency, and his…
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Exact Systems I Use to Run a Profitable Design Business (Step by Step) | EP 184
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20:54When I finally built real systems in my design business, everything changed, from how I manage money to how I onboard clients and plan my week. I am sharing every single system I use as a brand and web designer so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start running your design business like a Creative CEO. Whether you are a freelance designer or sca…
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Facing Impostor Syndrome - RD350
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30:19Hey there, it's Mark from Resourceful Designer. Have you ever looked at your own design work and thought, "I'm not good enough to charge for this," or landed a big client and immediately worried that they'd soon figure out you're not as talented as they think? If that sounds familiar, you're definitely not alone. In fact, about 70% of creatives exp…
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Chris Do’s Under Armour Logo Critique Misses the Whole Point of Design
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13:50Chris Do called one of the most iconic sports logos “garish.” But here’s the truth: the only thing ugly about the Under Armour logo is how designers keep confusing personal taste with design. This isn’t about one logo, one critique, or one YouTuber. It’s about the dangerous way our industry lets opinions outweigh principles and why that mindset is …
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Attract Design Clients Without Posting Every Day | EP 183
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27:33You don’t need to post every day to attract high-paying graphic design clients. What you need is clarity, focus, and a strategy that actually moves your design business forward. In this episode, I’m sharing how to stop wasting hours on random posts and start using intentional content that brings you clients, not just followers. I’ll walk you throug…
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How to Generate More Word of Mouth Referrals - RD349
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34:00Hey fellow designers, welcome back to another episode of Resourceful Designer! I'm Mark Des Cotes, and today I'm diving into a topic that every design business thrives on: word of mouth referrals. Recently, I had a reminder of just how powerful this can be, a client from 25 years ago, whose logo I designed back in my print shop days, still refers p…
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The Real Reason Graphic Design is Undervalued by EVERYONE
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30:59Everyone thinks they’re a designer. Your boss. Your client. That intern with Canva. And somehow, they all think they can do it better than you until they realize they can't. That’s the mess we’re living in. Graphic Designers aren’t just fighting clueless clients, pretend design software or AI prompts. We’re fighting a system we helped create. Becau…
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What to Do When Entry-Level Isn’t There Anymore
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37:38Designers, It’s Time to Jump What to Do When Entry-Level Isn’t There Anymore The path into the design industry has changed, and no one sent a memo. Entry-level roles are drying up, mentorship is rare, and early-career designers are being asked to “start mid-level” without a support system. In this episode, we break down what’s really going on, who …
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Jason Craig on Why Designers Need to Stop Complaining and Start Creating
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27:22Too many designers are stuck blaming AI, TikTok, and clients. Jason Craig says it’s time to shut up and make better work. In this brutally honest episode, we talk about perspective, perseverance, and purpose in design. Most designers think the industry’s dying. Jason Craig thinks they’ve just forgotten how good they have it. From designing for the …
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Stop Undercharging as a Designer – Do This Instead | EP 182
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27:03Charging $2,500 for branding might feel safe, but it’s actually the reason so many designers stay stuck. When you underprice your work, you attract the wrong clients, limit your growth, and start believing your own low rates. I know because I did it too. In this episode, I’ll show you how to break out of the $2K–$4K design trap and finally step int…
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The Four Power Questions Every Designer Should Ask Clients - RD348
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16:51Hey there, my friends! Welcome back to another episode of Resourceful Designer. Today I want to share something that could really transform the way you approach client relationships and projects. Did you know there are four simple yet powerful questions you can ask your clients that could completely change the course of your design work? I'll be di…
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3 Real Dangers of AI Every Graphic Designer Should Know
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36:02AI isn’t the future of design. It’s the biggest threat most designers don’t see coming. While everyone’s celebrating faster workflows and effortless logos, AI is quietly reshaping the creative industry, and most designers are sleepwalking straight into irrelevance. This isn’t just about tools or technology. It’s about control, creativity, and wheth…
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The Design World Just Changed!
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50:00In this episode of The Deeply Graphic Design Cast, Nick sits down with AI futurist and designer Linus Ekenstam, whose bold takes on social media have shaken up the creative community. Linus has made headlines for statements like, “Designers who ignore AI might soon be out of jobs,” but his mission isn’t to scare; it’s to prepare. Together, we dig i…
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Why Branding Starts with Strategy, Not Design (with Dr. Nathan Bryan) | Ep 181
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Design Better by Doing Less - RD347
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12:43Today, I want to talk about something that might sound a little counterintuitive at first: how stepping away from your design business to enjoy hobbies—like playing guitar, gardening, fishing, or woodworking—can actually make you a far more successful designer. In fact, research shows that entrepreneurs with creative hobbies can see up to a 30% boo…
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Fiverr Replacing Graphic Designers with AI and WHY Real Design Still Wins!
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36:40A Graphic Design Podcast that cuts through the industry bull to help frustrated Designers charge what they're worth and build rewarding creative careers által
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Design News You Need to Know!
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28:31In this episode of The Drop, we’re serving up a sizzling slice of design news that graphic designers actually care about. We break down Pizza Hut’s quiet logo refresh and explore what it means for legacy brands. Microsoft drops a full redesign of its Office app icons — we unpack the system thinking behind it and how it’s all tied into their Copilot…
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James Barnard on Turning Graphic Design Tutorials Into Authority
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48:26Most Graphic Designers think the way to get noticed is by chasing likes, posting tutorials, or following design formulas. But James Barnard has lived both sides...the viral design influencer and the working designer. And he’s here to tell you the hard truth: clout doesn’t pay your bills, legacy client work does. In this Live from Creative South epi…
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The Courage to Create with Jeremy Slagle | EP 180
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Why You Should Work for Someone Else Before Becoming a Freelancer - RD346
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39:51Freelancing feels like freedom, but the fastest route often runs through a paycheck first. In this episode, I show how working on a team accelerates your path to solo success—learning pricing, scope control, legally sound communication (yes, even email), and building the referral network and judgment you can't get alone. For full show notes of this…
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Graphic Design Careers Are Under Attack. Here’s How to Survive
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39:35Graphic design is only projected to grow 3% over the next decade. AI is churning out logos in seconds. Bootcamps and Canva “designers” are flooding the industry. If you think that means graphic design is dead, you’re missing the bigger problem. The real threat isn’t AI or oversupply, it’s the way designers think about their future. Here’s the part …
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How I Went From Freelance Graphic Designer to Creative CEO | EP 179
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31:59Being fully booked does not always mean you are successful. I know because I hit ten thousand dollar months as a freelancer and still felt broke, exhausted, and trapped. In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I am breaking down the real difference between freelancing and running your business like a CEO and why making this shif…
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Habits that Hold Graphic Designers Back in An AI World with Unmesh Dinda
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1:07:39Most Graphic Designers think success comes from creating the perfect logo, expensive gear, or waiting to be discovered. Wrong. The real killers of Graphic Design careers are perfectionism, overthinking, and flexing for likes instead of creating real value. With over 5 million subscribers and 1,000+ Photoshop tutorials, Unmesh Dinda, the face of Pix…
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Design Smarter with Wix Studio
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39:26In this conversation, Nick interviews Maayan Kraus, a UX team lead at Wix, discussing the evolution of Wix Studio and its features that enhance web design. They explore the importance of responsive design, AI integration, and the use of templates for inspiration. The conversation also highlights interactive features, real-time content management, a…
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Lettering Artist Dan Lee on Why Graphic Designers Must Chase Obsession, Not Trends
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56:26Lettering Artist Dan Lee proves that graphic design careers aren’t built on safe degrees or raw talent...they’re built on obsession and the courage to ditch the rules. This week on a special episode of The Angry Designer Podcast LIVE at Crop Con, we sit down with Lettering Artist Dan Lee, who walked away from chemical engineering to chase design, a…
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From Outdated Labels to a Full Rebrand with Philip McCauley | 178
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52:14What happens when a former tech manager buys a 20-year-old health food business - and turns it into a modern, fast-growing CPG brand? In this episode, I’m talking with Philip Macaulay, the founder of Vital Purple and the new owner of NaturalZing, a raw food company he’s rebranded and expanded. Philip shares how he took over an outdated brand with 5…
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Why Niching is Failing Graphic Designers and What to Do Instead
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13:06Every designer has heard it: “Pick a niche. Specialize. Focus.” Even on THIS podcast! But here’s the uncomfortable truth... niching alone is a trap. The wrong kind of niche doesn’t just slow your career, it cages you, makes you replaceable, and puts your future in the hands of clients, tech, or the economy. This should sting: most of you are doing …
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Rebrand Process - Behind the Scenes of Branding
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1:05:12In this episode, Mikelle takes us behind the scenes of a full brand transformation, sharing her process of reimagining a driving school and its companion app. Nick jumps in along the way as they discuss the balance between creativity and practicality, the challenges of working with real client needs, and the surprising role of authenticity in build…
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Why You’re Still Not Fully Booked Designer | EP 177
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29:56You’re doing everything right. Great portfolio. Polished mockups. Refined skills. You’ve studied the trends, followed the advice, stayed consistent with your content. You’ve taken courses, built case studies, cleaned up your website, and tried to make every project look perfect. You’ve probably spent hours tweaking your fonts, updating mockups, rew…
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Is Originality in Graphic Design Real or is Everything Just Stolen?
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38:48Every designer chases originality like it’s the holy grail. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: originality doesn’t exist. Nothing you’ve designed is original, and believing otherwise is killing creativity faster than bad clients ever could. Graphic designers hate to hear this, but most of you are guilty. You worship originality, terrified that inf…
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How to Hire a Creative - What every business owner (and designer) needs to know!
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37:20Hiring a designer can feel overwhelming, whether you’re a small business owner taking the leap for the first time or a company ready to level up your brand. In this episode, we cut through the noise and walk you through how to hire a designer the right way. From spotting red flags and asking the right questions, to building trust and starting the r…
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