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There are three sides to a career in Graphic Design: The Good, the Bad, & The downright Ugly.

While we strongly believe there is no better career than being a Graphic Designer, the truth is that this industry is nuanced, and you’ve got to be ready to take a whole ton of sh*t alongside the good - and somewhere in there, you'll find the truth.

Knowing what to expect from each side of the industry and accepting the ugly truth can save you a whole lot of pain throughout your career and gain you a whole lot of reward!

Settle in for Part 1 of another epic Angry Designer two-part special, where the bearded brutes will be counting down 10 (of 20) of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Graphic Design.

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