In this episode of Angry Designers Live, we sit down with Nick Longo, a Southern California native and passionate branding expert. As a co-host of the Deeply Graphic Designcast and the producer and host of Office Hours on Adobe Live, Nick is a familiar voice in the design community, offering insights and guidance to designers worldwide.

Nick currently leads Longo Designs, a branding studio specializing in strategic, storytelling design for the food and beverage industry. Nick has honed his craft over years of dedication and creativity working with brand giants like Kellogg’s, Kohl’s, Burger King, Macy’s, Kraft Foods, DreamWorks, and Starbucks..

Nick's expertise doesn't stop at his studio. He's a design instructor at his alma mater, California State University, Northridge, where he shares his knowledge and experience with the next generation of designers.

On a personal note, Nick has helped me rethink my opinion on design educators. His fresh, innovative approach to teaching design has changed my perspective, highlighting the crucial role educators can play in shaping future designers.

Tune in to hear Nick's journey, his approach to storytelling through design, and his relentless pursuit of branding excellence.

Angry Designer LIVE brings you event-based interviews with designers, speakers, and guests from top creative events. This series continues with an exclusive session from Creative South 2024 in Columbus, Georgia.

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While Graphic Design projects can be fun and exciting, they are often limited and the relationship short lived. What if there was a way Graphic Designer can provide more value, generate better work, and unlock lucrative opportunities?

This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we tear down the fluff and give you a straight-up guide to adding broader branding services to your skill set. Get ready for angry experiences, advice, and practical strategies to help you transition from designer to brand strategist.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why expanding into branding is crucial for designers
• Why Graphic Designers are perfect to offer brand strategy
• How to create and deliver a compelling brand promise
• Practical steps to integrate branding services into your offerings

By the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to boost client satisfaction and command higher fees offering higher value services that you already have the ability for.

Don’t miss out on these game-changing insights—and start transforming your design career today.

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Graphic designers face a relentless industry—it's not just about creativity, but about survival. From cutthroat competition to ever-evolving trends, burnout, toxic work environments, the pressure can feel overwhelming. But what if mastering a few key survival skills could turn the tide in your favor?

This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we serve up a no-nonsense guide packed with essential survival skills every graphic designer needs to succeed. We’re cutting through the fluff and delivering hard-hitting advice to help you navigate the toughest aspects of your career.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Graphic Designers could be at risk in todays economy
• A reality check to call out bull in the industry
• 9 hard hitting survival skills every Graphic Designer should follow

Through a mix of no-bull advice, real-world stories, experiences, and tactical strategies, we’ll show you how to transform your approach to your career. By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools to not just survive, but thrive in the Graphic Design industry.

Don’t miss out on these game-changing insights—tune in and start building the career longevity and rates you deserve.

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