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Jun 23
Bad Logos Shouldn't Work, Yet They Do. The Difference Between Design and Business
Graphic designers love logos.We obsess over them.We celebrate them.We tear them apart.And nobody loves judging logos more than designers.But here's the thing...Some of the world's most successful brands have logos designers absolutely hate.Nike.Google.Mastercard.Calendly.And some ... Show More
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Why Designers Take Feedback So Personally & The Communication Skill Nobody Teaches
If you've ever felt like a client hated your work, this episode might completely change the way you see feedback forever.Every designer knows the feeling. You send over a logo, a website, or a brand concept you're proud of, only to get back a wall of revisions, nitpicks, and comm ... Show More
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The Death of Creativity in Graphic Design. Who's Responsible?
Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversat ... Show More
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Dec 2024
602: The Problem With Sustainability Pt 1 with Colin Davis & Suzanne Davenport of Studio Partington
<p>Studio Partington has made a name for itself in sustainable design and retrofit architecture, but how did this small team achieve such big results? In this episode, Rion Willard sits down with Colin Davis and Suzanne Davenport to explore their journey from humble beginnings to ... Show More
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Nov 2025
#474 - William Pedersen, Founding Design Partner of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF)
This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by William Pedersen, founding design partner of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF). The three discussed William's background and career influences, leaving hockey for architecture, career breakthrough, establishi ... Show More
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627: A Game-Changing Framework For Escaping The Grind & Getting Your Time Back with Jason Pond & Rion Willard on The Small Business Breakthrough Podcast
<p>Many architects start their firms with a vision of creative freedom, only to find themselves buried in endless work, stretched too thin, and struggling financially. In this episode, Rion Willard joins Jason Owens to reveal why so many architects hit this wall—and what they mus ... Show More
34m 30s
Sep 2025
#464 - Scott Specht, Founding Partner of Specht Novak
This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Scott Specht, founding partner of Specht Novak Architects. The three discussed Scott's background, the evolution of technology in architecture, conceptual vs real world architecture, history of Specht Novak Ar ... Show More
1h 19m
Mar 2024
100 Strategies to Grow Your Design Business with Chris Do
<p>It's a milestone worth celebrating! The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast is proud to announce its 100th episode! </p>
<p>Over the past 100 episodes, we've had the privilege of hosting some of the sharpest minds in the creative industry. Our guests have shared their ... Show More
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The Courage to Create with Jeremy Slagle | EP 180
What does it really take to show up confidently as a designer?In this episode of The Profitable Graphic Designer Podcast, I’m talking with Jeremy Slagle, the founder of Slagle Design. With decades of experience, Jeremy shares what it means to have the courage to create, how he bu ... Show More
50m 51s
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#436 - Walter Hood, Creative Director & Founder of HOOD Design Studio
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Aug 2025
#460 - Tom Spoja, Partner at Backen & Backen
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Sep 2025
How Zaha Hadid Architects Built a Global, Scalable Practice Without Compromising Design Integrity | EP654
End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework What if the very systems meant to support architects are actually holding them back? In this powerful episode, Rion Willard sits down with Patrik Schumacher, Pr ... Show More
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You Can't Read The Label From Inside The Jar - RD318
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Too many designers are stuck blaming AI, TikTok, and clients. Jason Craig says it’s time to shut up and make better work. In this brutally honest episode, we talk about perspective, perseverance, and purpose in design. Most designers think the industry’s dying. Jason Craig thinks they’ve just forgotten how good they have it. From designing for the Atlanta Br ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">This week David and Marina of <a href= "https://www.famearchitects.com/">FAME Architecture & Design</a> are joined by Walter Hood, Creative Director & Founder of <a href="https://www.hooddesignstudio.com/">HOOD Design Studio</a>. The three discussed Walter's childhoo ... Show More
<p>This week David and Marina of <a href= "https://www.famearchitects.com/">FAME Architecture & Design</a> are joined by Tom Spoja, Partner at <a href= "https://www.backenarch.com/">Backen & Backen</a>. The three discussed Tom's background, the Case Study 2.0 fire rebuild program ... Show More
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