Stop Designing So Fast Graphic Designers. The Design Problem is Hiding Beneath the Surface

Stop Designing So Fast Graphic Designers. The Design Problem is Hiding Beneath the Surface

September 1, 2026 · 8 min

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This episode discusses the importance of understanding the underlying problems in design rather than just addressing surface-level issues.

Graphic designers are trained to solve the problem sitting right in front of them. New website? Design it. New logo? Make it. New campaign? Get to work. But what if the problem you were handed isn’t the problem at all? Sometimes you have to stop designing long enough to figure out what actually needs to be fixed. In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we explore the surprising connection between a cottage renovation, graphic design, creative problem solving, and design strategy, and...

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