Old is a state of mind - how to battle ageism in design

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04/20/21 • 41 min

The Angry Designer Graphic Design, Freelancing, Branding & Creative Business Podcast

Ageism in the workplace is bigger than sexism + racism combined - yet no one ever talks about it.
Why is there a significant drop off of designers over the age of 40?
Are young designers cheap and disposable?
Is a career in design only for the young? This is a very real thing that all designers deal with: young and old.
In this episode, The Angry Designers will dispel myths about old designers, & leave you tips on how to navigate your career, how to always be of value and never grow old.

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