The Angry Designer - Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, & Creative Business Operations to Get Paid What Your Worth and Avoid Burnout

Forget about Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul - there is a BIGGER rivalry for Graphic Designers: Mac vs PC. For decades, Graphic Designers have worshipped at the altar of the Mac—it's been the gold standard for Graphic Designers, the non-negotiable creative tool, right? But is that reputation still deserved, or are designers just caught in the cult of Mac? Do you really need a Mac for Graphic Design?This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we dive into the ultimate creative rivalry: Mac vs PC. Do you really need a Mac to be a great Graphic Designer, or are you just paying for the brand? We're tearing down the hype and dissecting the hard facts to uncover:How Mac's slick tradition turned into a Graphic Designer status symbolThe raw truth about performance, price, and longevity between MacBook Pro, Dell XPS, and Surface for Graphic DesignWhich computer is right FOR YOU!The ONE thing Mac has that PCs can’t touch—and why it might be a game-changerWhether you're a loyal Mac diehard or a PC tinkerer, it's time to question what really matters for your creative career.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/theangrydesignerRead our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcastStay 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 conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

ChatGPT AI was made for Graphic Designers, helping them go further, faster, and deliver at levels they never thought possible. But only a few are taking full advantage, and they’re already propelling themselves ahead of the pack. While some Graphic Designers fear it’ll make them lazy or irrelevant, the truth is, ChatGPT AI is the ultimate game-changer—freeing up time for the creative work that matters and pushing your design process further than ever before.In this episode of The Angry Designer podcast, we’re calling out misconceptions, breaking down myths, and giving you the inside scoop on ChatGPT AI for Graphic Designers, including:- Why fearing AI will only set you back – discover how AI can handle the mundane so you can focus on the parts of design process that truly matter- The intersection of efficiency and authenticity – AI can’t replace your intuition or unique creative vision; it’s here to amplify it- How a Graphic Designer’s role is evolving – step into the future, where AI lets you become the creative director of your own work, a maestro in full controlFrom streamlining research and discovery to sparking fresh ideas through brainstorming, we’ll show you how ChatGPT AI is built to make Graphic Designers look like rock stars. If you’ve been hesitating to embrace this new tool, now’s the time to level up. Grab your drink, buckle in, and get ready to rethink what it means to be a Graphic Designer in the age of AI.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 conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

Forget the Branding BS and start embracing what truly sets you apart. In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we’re diving deep into the world of branding and personal authenticity with none other than Anneli Hansson. Known for her no-nonsense approach, Anneli sheds light on how brands and designers alike can cut through the corporate jargon and connect on a human level.Anneli takes us behind the scenes of her journey—from a small island in Sweden to working with billion-dollar brands—and unpacks why most branding advice out there is missing the mark. Together, we tear down the myths that keep designers stuck in the order-taker role and discuss how to shift from being a task-doer to a problem-seeker, helping you build a brand that actually connects.By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:How to create authentic branding without getting lost in corporate BSThe real difference between branding and marketing—and why it mattersProven strategies to take control and start solving real problems for clientsPrepare for an eye-opening conversation that will challenge everything you thought you knew about branding and give you the tools to take your design career to the next level.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 conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

Graphic designers have been cornered for far too long—boxed out of web design by coding barriers, developers who just don’t get it, and platforms that never really worked for us. The web was always meant to be a designer’s playground—so why did we walk away from it?In this episode of The Angry Designer podcast, we dive deep into the biggest missed opportunity in graphic design and why reclaiming the web is no longer optional—it’s essential to your survival. Whether you’ve tried building websites before and felt burned, or you’ve avoided web design altogether, we're here to shatter those fears and encourage graphic designers to reclaim web design.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why web design should have always been under your controlThe real reasons designers abandoned the web—and how to fix itHow no-code tools are making web design easier than ever (no developer required)Three easy steps to start offering web services today—and get paid what you’re worthWhy embracing web design now could be the difference between staying relevant or falling behindBy the end, you’ll understand why your design journey has to evolve—and how the web could be the key to taking your business to the next level. The future is wide open for designers—if you’re ready to claim it.- - - - - - -LICENSE CERTIFICATE: Envato Elements Item=================================================This license certificate documents a license to use the item listed belowon a non-exclusive, commercial, worldwide and revokable basis, forone Single Use for this Registered Project.Item Title:                      LoFiItem URL:                        https://elements.envato.com/lofi-6CDRCNKItem ID:                         6CDRCNKAuthor Username:                 raspberrymusicLicensee:                        zfactor IncRegistered Project Name:         zfaLicense Date:                    October 23rd, 2024Item License Code:               2U3Z7XJTAR- - - - - - -graphic design, web design, layout design, no-code tools, design tools, future-proof design, graphic designer career, reclaim web design, design trends, designer tools, website design, creative control, design future, layout mastery, online design tools, website building for designers, digital design, design skills, hybrid designer, design evolution, web design tips, creative business growth, design strategy, branding and web design, design career growth, graphic design opportunitiesStay 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 conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast