Design isn’t about visuals, and strategy isn’t a deliverable. In this special episode, we explore how thinking like a designer and making strategy a core leadership practice helps founders, creative leaders, and teams create clarity, alignment, and stronger outcomes. From common misconceptions to practical shifts in mindset, this is how design thin…

Design isn't just about how something looks — it's about what it enables. In this episode, we unpack why clarity is the most undervalued skill in modern design and explore how real design impact is measured in outcomes, not visuals. If you've ever questioned whether your work is actually working, this one's for you. Read more: https://www.jakeburde…

Most designers focus on the screen in front of them. Great designers focus on the flow between them. In this episode, we unpack why designing in sequences — not just snapshots — separates real experience design from surface-level work. And I’ll share a moment from my own career where I learned that lesson the hard way. Read more: https://www.jakebu…

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…

Usability makes something easy to use. But habit is what brings people back. In this episode, we go beyond clicks and clean UI to explore how designers can align with real human behaviour. Learn how to build meaningful, repeatable experiences that become part of people’s lives. Read more: https://www.jakeburdess.com/designing-for-human-habits/ Supp…

Design systems aren’t just for big teams. In this episode, we break down how solo designers can build lightweight, practical systems that save time, reduce errors, and bring structure to their work. If you’re tired of reinventing the wheel on every project, this one’s for you. Read more: https://www.jakeburdess.com/build-your-first-design-system/ S…

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 enough, what clients and hiring managers really look for, and how to use your portfolio as a powerful tool for building trust, not just showcasing visuals. …

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 powerful strategic tools, not creative shortcuts, and how templates actually help you produce better, more impactful work at scale. Check out www.dqod…

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 people actually understand it, and why specificity is the foundation for a sustainable, independent design practice. If your pipeline feels unpredictabl…

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. Read more: https://www.jakeburdess.com/why-the-design-industry-doesnt-value-you/ Support the showBy Jake Burdess

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/ Support the showBy Jake Burdess