Jul 14

We Challenged Chris Do on Design, Branding & Cars...Here's What Happened

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

1h 28m

Jul 7

The Design Skills That Will Make You Irreplaceable in the Age of AI

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

30m 21s

Jun 30

Why This Graphic Designer Walked Away From Logos...and Never Looked Back

Most graphic designers think success means landing bigger clients, charging higher rates, or becoming known for logos and branding.Anton Duong took a completely different path.What started as a hobby printing stickers turned into a thriving business serving artists, designers, an ... Show More

27m 46s

May 2022

Think Like A Design Client - RD293

It's so easy to get caught up in what we do, be that logo design, vehicle wraps, websites, trade show booths; you name it. We forget that our clients don't live in the same world as we do. Our clients don't see the world through a designer's eye. W ... Show More

20m 43s

Apr 2024

105 Transforming Leads into High-Quality Design Clients with Josh Hall

Every designer grapples with challenging clients—it's an inevitable part of the journey. We've all been there, facing clients who may not align with our vision or approach. But what defines a "bad" client? Is it the low-paying ones, the ones who seem to micro ... Show More

1 h

Nov 2024

Ep. 39: How to Avoid Brand Identity Design Mistakes and Impress Your Clients

Text us your questions, and we'll address them in the show!In this episode of Earning by Design, I dive into some of the most common mistakes designers make when creating brand identities—and why avoiding these pitfalls is essential for delivering effective, professional work to ... Show More

24m 5s

Aug 2022

When To Drop A Design Client - RD300

When first starting in graphic or web design, firing a client may seem like a foreign concept. After all, isn't the whole point of building a business to increase your number of clients, not reduce it? But money is money, and as long as clients pay, they're worth ha ... Show More

16m 49s

Jul 2019

34- Why you shouldn't always listen to customers

Customer is king. Especially to designers. We would do everything for them. We fight for what they want and need. But is that always a good idea? I would argue that it is sometimes self-destructive. That it is against what customers actually want. Find out more in this mini MBA e ... Show More

11m 18s

Apr 2011

User experience and design

Simon Smith and guests with some practical advice on using user centred design techniques. When designing a website or product for the web, a game or interactive application it’s very easy to think about your needs and not those of your users. In this episode we look at user focu ... Show More

15m 24s

Apr 2025

157 What Separates $3K Designers from $10K+ Designers

Most designers stay stuck at $3K projects because they’re pricing wrong, targeting the wrong clients, and positioning themselves as just another freelancer. The difference between a $3K designer and a $10K designer isn’t design skills. It’s how they run their business. In this ep ... Show More

22m 17s

Jan 2025

145 Psychological Tricks to Sell Design Services

Selling doesn’t have to feel pushy or uncomfortable. In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I’m breaking down the psychological tricks that make selling design services feel natural. From building trust to framing your services as solutions, these strategi ... Show More

27m 15s

Sep 2021

Turning Down Graphic Design Clients and Projects - RD271

Earlier this week, a member of the <a href= "https://resourcefuldesigner.com/community">Resourceful Designer Community</a> was seeking advice. A potential client contacted her asking if she designs book covers, which she does. Before replying to this unknown person, she decide ... Show More

16m 50s

May 2023

58 A Client's Perspective： Do They Always Need a Designer or Can They DIY It

In this episode of The Profitable Designer Podcast, we sit down to talk to David, the founder of Nebula Snacks. He could potentially be a client to a brand, graphic, or web designer. 😊 In episode #58, Kady asks him a lot of questions about how he got his logo designed, ... Show More

30m 51s

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