Most graphic designers think their biggest challenge is competition, AI, or not getting enough exposure. The truth? Many designers are sabotaging themselves every time they open their mouths.
From vague feedback requests to filler phrases that kill confidence, these everyday habits destroy trust, weaken authority, and make even talented designers look like amateurs.
But here’s the good news...once you recognize these self-sabotaging phrases, you can cut them out and instantly raise how clients see you.
In this episode of The Angry Designer, we expose the cringy things graphic designers say that sabotage their credibility and show you how to replace them with language that positions you as the expert you are.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- The most common phrases designers use that ruin trust and credibility
- Why vague, filler language sabotages your authority with clients
- How to stop sounding like an amateur and lead conversations like a pro
This is the wake-up call designers need. If you want clients to respect your expertise, trust your process, and pay you what you’re worth, it starts with the words you use.
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