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 I recently attended WordCamp Canada, a community gathering of WordPress enthusiasts, where I gave a presentation on the pitfalls of your About page. But that's not what today's episode is about. Instead, I want to discuss a fascinating concept I picked up from another presentati ... Show More

Welcome to another episode of Resourceful Designer. I'm your host, Mark, and today, I've got an interesting topic inspired by a friend’s podcast. You know, it's funny how ideas for podcast episodes can come from the most unexpected places. Sometimes, I meticulously plan out a top ... Show More

In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I share a cautionary tale about losing generational clients and the critical lesson I've learned from my mistakes. Whether you're dealing with family-run businesses or companies with long-standing leadership, you'll discover the importance ... Show More

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 suc ... Show More

There is so much to LOVE about being a Graphic Designer. So we thought that LOVE deserved its very own episode 🙌. We've scoured the depths of Reddit and pulled out some of the most inspiring quotes from fellow designers, talking about what they LOVE about graphic design. Fr ... Show More

While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, a Graphic Designers creativity and inspiration can really take a hit after a crazy year of work, technology and clients. All Graphic Designers deserve a break! But keeping your creative inspiration fresh even throughout the fes ... Show More

Bad Design Feedback from your customers - something that you can't escape as a graphic designer, but also something that can make or break the relationships you have with your clients. Don't get us wrong, bad feedback doesn't always have to be NEGATIVE feedback, bu ... Show More

Are you ready for even MORE Good, More Bad and More Ugly Truths of Graphic Design, Graphic Designers and The Graphic Design Industry?  Join The Angry Designers as they continue on their quest to uncover the three sides to Graphic Design that EVERYONE has or will come across throu ... Show More

The holiday season can really take its toll on graphic designers.  From tight deadlines & client emergencies to running out of money or creative burnout. Not all Graphic Designers are left feeling merry and bright. If only someone provided some Strategies to not only survive, but ... Show More

How do I get MORE! More Graphic Design work, more customers, more projects, more money? It's a question we hear ALL of the time.  The problem comes when designers focus on finishing a job and immediately start hustling for the next one. Sure, you've done the work you&ap ... Show More

Find out what keeps Graphic Designers up at night! Customers, Computers, Software Ghosts and Crashes...Graphic design can be a scary business - downright terrifying!  In this podcast episode of the Angry Designer, the cackling Canadians explore the scary side of graphic design, a ... Show More

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 alon ... Show More

Graphic designers face a relentless industry—it's not just about creativity, but about survival. From cutthroat competition to ever-evolving trends, burnout, toxic work environments, the pressure can feel overwhelming. But what if mastering a few key survival skills could tu ... Show More