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Graphic Design has become plagued with the oversimplification of brands, referred to as Blanding, resulting in Graphic designers feeling uninspired, bored & lacking creativity.

Get ready to break free from the monotony of oversimplification, and discover a creative solution that breaks the mold and commands attention! Return the creativity back into Graphic Design with Maximalism!

Join the oh-so progressive Angry Designers as they explore the vibrant world of Maximalism in branding & Graphic Design, where complexity reigns and creativity knows no bounds. In this episode, the ever so inspired Canadians cover:

- the current state of blanding
- defining Maximalism in graphic design
- compare Minimalism to Maximalism
- benefits of using Maximalism in graphic design
- 9 tips for Graphic Designers on how create a Maximalist design 

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