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Can graphic designers become so obsessed with design that they completely miss what actually makes brands successful?In this special live episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we sit down with Chris Do (The Futur) at Creative South for one of our most thought-provoking conversat ... Show More
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The biggest threat to graphic designers isn't AI. It's believing that getting faster means you're getting better.AI has given every designer more horsepower. But tools don't create great designers. Fundamentals do.In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we're breaking down ... Show More
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