Feb 24

Are Graphic Designers Over 40 Too Old for the Industry?

Most graphic designers think ageism in graphic design is the problem. They think once you hit 40, the industry starts phasing you out. That younger designers with faster tools and bigger social followings are taking over.If you’re a graphic designer over 40, you’ve probably asked ... Show More

33m 28s

Feb 10

How Graphic Designers Limit Their Success With Guilt

Feeling conflicted about wanting more money, growth, or freedom as a graphic designer? This episode breaks down the hidden guilt that keeps creative careers stuck.Most graphic designers think guilt is a good thing. That it keeps them humble. Grateful. Grounded.Designer guilt is q ... Show More

34m 16s

Feb 3

The Most Dangerous Things Graphic Designers Say to Clients

Graphic designers are sabotaging their own design careers every single day and most of them don’t even realize it.“I’m passionate about design.”“I love feedback.”“You know your brand best.”“It’s still in progress.”These sound professional. They sound polite. They sound safe. And ... Show More

31m 3s

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

Apr 2025

H&M's AI Models and the Future of Fashion Marketing

Fast-fashion giant H&M recently announced its plans to deploy AI-generated "digital twins" of real-life models in marketing campaigns. While H&M argues it's proactively managing inevitable industry changes, including by working with models to compensate them for use of their AI v ... Show More

18m 52s

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

1h 5m

Nov 2025

Why Robert Wun Ditched the Wholesale Model for Bespoke Creations

Soon after sharing his graduate work from the London College of Fashion online, Hong Kong-born Robert Wun was approached by Joyce Boutique to buy his collection. Like many other independent designers, he found navigating the wholesale model challenging and during the pandemic he ... Show More

48m 42s

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

1h 11m

Nov 2025

164 | Turning Remodel Problems Into Design Opportunities With Julie Stevens

We’ve all been there — you start a remodel excited and full of vision, and then reality hits. A wall isn’t where you thought it was, a material is delayed, or something totally unexpected pops up once construction begins. Suddenly, your dream design feels like it’s slipping away. ... Show More

22m 52s

Sep 2025

The Great Fashion Reset: Can New Designers Still Build a Business?

Department stores and major e-tailers once incubated new labels with consistent buys and patience; today those channels are shrinking or unstable. Social platforms still create viral moments, but conversion is patchy and fast-fashion copycats shorten the runway for hit products. ... Show More

21m 16s

Oct 2025

139 - Let's Talk About, Stop Undervaluing Our Industry: Building Wealth and Changing the Standards of Interior Design

Send a textToo often, interior designers fall into the trap of undervaluing themselves and, by extension, our entire industry. In today’s episode of The Business of Beautiful Spaces, I’m opening up about why it’s time to change that narrative—because we aren’t just creating beaut ... Show More

13m 43s

Aug 2025

#119 5 AI Shifts UX Designers Can’t Ignore

💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer. Opening in September.→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the waiting listToday, I’m breaking down the five biggest tech shifts from the past month that every designer should understand.T ... Show More

17m 44s

Oct 2025

Using AI to Eliminate Redundant Work and Boost Profitability in Your Architecture Firm | EP656

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework Architects are under more pressure than ever to deliver projects faster, with fewer resources, and tighter margins. Yet much of their time is still spent repeat ... Show More

59m 53s

The AI Question That Will Define Your Gr...