Design Different

About 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.

Publisher

Jake Burdess

Category

arts · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Mar 2025

Latest episode

10 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jul 2025

   DD0025 - Why Great Design Might Mean Being Temporarily Unpopular

   In this episode of Design Different, Jake dives deep into why truly effective design sometimes requires making decisions that aren't immediately popular. He explores why the most valuable insights are often the hardest to deliver, especially to founders who are emotionally invested in their products. Using real-world experiences and practical strategies, Jake reveals how embracing discomfort and navigating challenging conversations can transform user experience, boost business outcomes, and b...

2. 

   3 Jul 2025

   DD0024 - Creative Rut Reset: Two Paths to Reignite Your Work

   Hitting that quiet plateau where the work keeps rolling but the spark feels dim? In this episode, Jake dissects why mid-career designers and founders drift into creative inertia, and why the usual prescription of “work harder” only deepens the rut. He offers two practical escape routes: a mindset reset that helps you reclaim clarity, value, and purpose, and a systems upgrade that strips away repetitive drag so your best ideas rise to the surface. Packed with relatable stories and a daily thre...

3. 

   26 Jun 2025

   DD0023 - Design After AI: How to Stay Irreplaceable by 2030

   Jake Bartlett explores the impact of AI on design, emphasizing the shift from pixel-pushing to high-value roles like orchestration and ethical design to remain competitive.

Who has been a guest on Design Different

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jake Burdett
• Matt Turnbull
• Jake Burdass

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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