Design Different
For independent thinkers in design and business.
Design Different is a podcast for experienced designers ready to build something of their own, and for founders who understand that design isn’t just decoration: it’s how your business works.
With decades of global experience across agencies, corporates, and independent studios, Jake Burdess breaks down what makes creative work not just look good, but actually work.
Expect thoughtful takes on systems, strategy, and the realities of modern design - all without the hype. Whether you’re building your own practice or your own company, this show will help you think more clearly and design more deliberately.
Clarity. Systems. Design that works.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2025
DD0005 - The Portfolio Isn’t Dead, But It’s Not What Gets You Hired
Most designers think their portfolio is their golden ticket to landing clients or getting hired. But what if that’s not entirely true? In this episode, we discuss why your portfolio alone isn’t enoug…
DD0004 - Why Templates Don’t Make You Generic
If you’ve ever hesitated about using templates, worrying they make your work less original or less creative, this episode is for you. We’re diving into why professional designers rely on templates as…
DD0003 - You Don’t Need More Clients. You Need a Clear Offer.
Most designers think they have a client problem. In reality, they often have a clarity problem. In this episode, I talk about why more leads won’t fix a vague offer, how to structure what you do so p…
DD0002 - The Industry Doesn’t Value You, and That Might Be a Good Thing
The design industry undervalues even its best talent. That might sound grim, but it’s also your biggest opportunity, if you know how to use it.
DD0001 - The Lie of Security in Design Jobs: Why You’re Not as Safe as You Think
Why design careers feel less stable than ever — and how independent thinking is becoming the new security.
Read more: https://www.jakeburdess.com/the-lie-of-security-in-design-jobs/