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• Chris Do’s Under Armour Logo Critique Misses the Whole Point of Design

  Chris Do called one of the most iconic sports logos “garish.” But here’s the truth: the only thing ugly about the Under Armour logo is how designers keep confusing personal taste with design. This isn’t about one logo, one critique, or one YouTuber. It’s about the dangerous way our industry lets opinions outweigh principles and why that mindset is killing real graphic design.Here’s the part that’ll sting: most designers would’ve agreed with him. Because too many of us still judge work by how it looks, not by how it works. We’ve become addicted to trends, grids, and “aesthetics” instead of ideas, function, and strategy. Real designers think...the rest decorate. Which side are you on?This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we take apart Chris Do’s Under Armour critique and reveal why his argument, like most hot takes online,  misses the real point of logo design. We’re not here to hate. We’re here to remind you what good design actually means, and why “taste” will never beat thinking.In this episode you'll discover:- Why confusing taste with design is the biggest mistake graphic designers make- The truth about what makes a logo work and why Under Armour nails it- How to build design opinions on principles, not personal preferencesThis isn’t about Chris Do. It’s about you; the designer who thinks good taste makes good work. Because if you’re judging logos by how they look instead of what they do, you’re already on the wrong side of design.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

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• The Real Reason Graphic Design is Undervalued by EVERYONE

  Everyone thinks they’re a designer.Your boss. Your client. That intern with Canva.And somehow, they all think they can do it better than you until they realize they can't.That’s the mess we’re living in.Graphic Designers aren’t just fighting clueless clients, pretend design software or AI prompts. We’re fighting a system we helped create. Because somewhere along the line, too many of us stopped designing and started decorating. We traded questions for quick fixes, strategy for style, thinking for templates. And that’s how design lost its backbone.This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we’re taking aim at a hard truth. It’s not just clients or AI killing design. It’s graphic designers who traded thinking for easy answers. If you’ve ever felt like a pixel pusher instead of a problem solver, this one’s going to sting.In this episode you'll discover:• How “good enough” design is killing creativity (and your value)• Why real designers ask why, not “how fast”• The one mindset shift that separates order takers from strategic thinkersThis isn’t a pep talk. It’s a wake-up call.Because if you think a graphic designers job is to make people happy, you’ve already stopped being a designer.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

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• Jason Craig on Why Designers Need to Stop Complaining and Start Creating

  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 Braves to seeing his work blow up on SportsCenter, Jason’s proof that consistency, humility, and showing up still matter more than anything.In this Special episode of The Angry Designers Live from Crop Con, you’ll discover:Why complaining about AI and trends kills your creativityHow showing up every day can open doors you never planned forWhat “designing for love and longevity” really meansStay 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

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• 3 Real Dangers of AI Every Graphic Designer Should Know

  AI isn’t the future of design. It’s the biggest threat most designers don’t see coming. While everyone’s celebrating faster workflows and effortless logos, AI is quietly reshaping the creative industry, and most designers are sleepwalking straight into irrelevance. This isn’t just about tools or technology. It’s about control, creativity, and whether designers still have a seat at the table.Here’s the uncomfortable truth: most graphic designers are using AI the wrong way or not at all. They’re either ignoring it completely, abusing it for shortcuts, or sitting in the “safe middle” pretending they’ll adapt later. And when AI finally outpaces them, they’ll wonder where their clients went. The few designers who do get it are evolving into something entirely new: strategic, fast, and unstoppable.This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we break down the 3 real dangers of AI for graphic designers and what every creative needs to understand before it’s too late. Whether you’re a freelancer, agency owner, or in-house designer, this conversation will change how you think about AI and your future in design.In this episode you'll discover• The 3 biggest AI mistakes destroying designers’ credibility• Why ignoring AI could cost you your creative career• How to use AI strategically without losing your originalityThis isn’t just about AI. It’s about you. The designer who either adapts and evolves or becomes a cautionary tale in the history of creative work. AI won’t replace designers, but another designer using AI will.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

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• Fiverr Replacing Graphic Designers with AI and WHY Real Design Still Wins!

  Fiverr just fired 30% of its staff and announced it’s becoming an “AI-first company.” On paper, it sounds innovative. In reality, it’s poetic justice. The platform that devalued design and turned creativity into a $5 commodity just found a faster, cheaper replacement of its own bargain basement graphic designers...artificial intelligence. This isn’t just about Fiverr. It’s the clearest proof yet that shortcuts, cheap clients, and race-to-the-bottom thinking always come back to bite.Here’s the uncomfortable truth: most graphic designers that helped build the monster, is now being replaced by it. By chasing low prices, skipping process, and trading craft for convenience, they became the very data that AI now feeds on. Meanwhile, the few designers who built real strategy, process, and brand value are standing strong and watching the collapse from the sidelines with popcorn.This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we expose Fiverr’s AI-first announcement for what it really is: a desperate move wrapped in PR spin. We break down what it teaches every real designer about protecting their designs and their future in this AI fuel hungry environment. This isn’t just a takedown. It’s a wake-up call about how easily creative platforms can turn your work into their training data, and how to make sure that never happens to you.In this episode you'll discover- Why Fiverr’s collapse proves cheap design was never sustainable- The hidden fine print that lets companies like Fiverr and Adobe use your creative work for AI- How real designers can use AI to their advantage instead of becoming its next victimThis isn’t about Fiverr, it’s about the entire creative industry. Because if you think staying cheap, fast, and convenient is your competitive edge, you’re already designing your own extinction. The future doesn’t need more Fiverr designers. It needs thinkers, leaders, and creators who value the process as much as the product.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

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