Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Let's face it, criticism of your design and creative work is a tough pill to swallow, especially when you've poured your heart into it. Whether you're a freelance graphic designer, running a small design agency, or climbing the corporate ladder, knowing how to handle critique is essential for personal and professional growth.
This short video gives you actionable advice on accepting feedback gracefully and responding diplomatically, no matter where you encounter criticism - be it with clients, peers, or managers. Brushing off or getting defensive about criticism? Big no-no. Instead, learn the art of active listening and constructive conversation to improve your design and branding projects - and to keep your career headed in the right direction.
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This video is for entrepreneurs, designers, creative professionals and anyone interested in brand strategy, business planning, graphic design, design trend, marketing and communications.
Philip VanDusen is the owner of Verhaal Brand Design, a brand strategy and design agency and the founder of Brand Design Masters, an ecosystem of mastermind groups, courses and networking communities for creative professionals and digital entrepreneurs seeking to build bullet-proof personal brands, agencies and businesses.
Philip is a highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on how to build successful brands for themselves or for the clients and customers they serve.
Let's face it, criticism of your design and creative work is a tough pill to swallow, especially when you've poured your heart into it. Whether you're a freelance graphic designer, running a small design agency, or climbing the corporate ladder, knowing how to handle critique is essential for personal and professional growth.
This short video gives you actionable advice on accepting feedback gracefully and responding diplomatically, no matter where you encounter criticism - be it with clients, peers, or managers. Brushing off or getting defensive about criticism? Big no-no. Instead, learn the art of active listening and constructive conversation to improve your design and branding projects - and to keep your career headed in the right direction.
_______________________
SUPPORT MY WORK ON YOUTUBE!
philipvandusen.com/support
WEBSITE:
philipvandusen.com
BRAND•MUSE NEWSLETTER:
philipvandusen.com/muse
BRAND DESIGN MASTERS Facebook Group
facebook.com/groups/branddesignmasters
BRAND DESIGN MASTERS Podcast
podcast.branddesignmasters.com/subscribe
BRAND STRATEGY 101 COURSE
philipvandusen.com/bs101
BONFIRE: The Mastermind Community
philipvandusen.com/bonfire
CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL COACHING
philipvandusen.com/oneonone
BRAND CONSULTING
philipvandusen.com/brand-consulting
TWITTER:
twitter.com/philipvandusen
INSTAGRAM:
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LINKEDIN:
linkedin.com/in/philipvandusen
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This video is for entrepreneurs, designers, creative professionals and anyone interested in brand strategy, business planning, graphic design, design trend, marketing and communications.
Philip VanDusen is the owner of Verhaal Brand Design, a brand strategy and design agency and the founder of Brand Design Masters, an ecosystem of mastermind groups, courses and networking communities for creative professionals and digital entrepreneurs seeking to build bullet-proof personal brands, agencies and businesses.
Philip is a highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on how to build successful brands for themselves or for the clients and customers they serve.
