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.
Design Different
DD0008 - Why You Don’t Need to Be Original to Be Successful in Design
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There’s a persistent myth in the design industry that success depends on being relentlessly original. In this episode, we challenge that belief and explore why the most successful designers are often the most consistent — not the most inventive. This is a conversation about creative maturity, structure, and building a career that’s sustainable, not performative.
Read more: https://www.jakeburdess.com/success-in-design-without-originality/
