In this episode of The Designated Designer, we get real about rejection. We’ve been there, done that, and learned that sometimes a "no" is the universe telling us to forge our own freakin' path. After getting a polite rejection from a widely popular design podcast, we drop some truth bombs about how even the design world can be subject to a popularity contest—one where only the "cool kids" get a seat at the table. Spoiler alert: it's all BS.

In this episode, we're also calling out the industry for putting more weight on likes and views than real creative value. We say it loud and clear: stop designing for the algorithm and start designing for what actually matters. It’s time to create for us, for our clients, and for what feels true—not for the endless scroll or empty engagement.

If you're tired of playing the neverending game on social media, this episode is here to help you stop chasing validation and start creating work that lights a fire inside you.

Rejection isn’t the end—it’s just the universe redirecting us to something better. Let’s get real, stay creative, and stop letting algorithms control our creativity.