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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

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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