Most Graphic Design advice is garbage wrapped in a motivational quote.

From “charge what you’re worth” to “design is storytelling,” these overused sayings sound deep but do more harm than good. They confuse young designers, create false expectations, and let lazy pros pretend they’re being profound.

In this week’s episode of The Angry Designer, we tear apart the most misleading sayings in the graphic design industry, line by line.

You’ll discover:
• Why “Do what you love and the money will follow” is a trap
• How “Good design sells itself” actually screws over talented creatives
• Why “The client is always right” might be the worst lie you’ve ever believed

This episode isn’t about nitpicking words, it’s about exposing the phrases that shape careers in all the wrong ways. If you’re tired of cliché wisdom, fake gurus, and advice that leads nowhere, this one’s for you.

By the end, you’ll know what to ignore, what to challenge, and how to think for yourself in a sea of copy-paste career advice.