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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 36 MIN

Why Designers Take Feedback So Personally & The Communication Skill Nobody Teaches

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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 comments that feel more like criticism than feedback.Suddenly, you're convinced the client hates the work. Maybe even hates you. But what if they don't?In this episode of The Angry Designer, we sit down with Carly Kernt, founder of FlyDog Digital and speaker at Creative South, to uncover why designers take feedback so personally, how different personality types communicate, and why understanding the way clients think can completely transform your relationships, presentations, and creative confidence.In this episode:• Why designers often feel attacked by client feedback• The real reason clients and designers misunderstand each other• How different personality types communicate and process informationWhether you're a freelancer, agency designer, creative leader, or in-house designer, this conversation will help you stop taking feedback personally, better understand your clients, and turn frustrating relationships into productive ones.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more?  See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

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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 comments that feel more like criticism than feedback. Suddenly, you're convinced the client hates the work. Maybe even hates you. But what if they don't? In this episode of The Angry Designer, we sit down with Carly K...

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