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
DD0004 - Why Templates Don’t Make You Generic
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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.dqode.com for some great starter templates.
Read more: https://www.jakeburdess.com/why-templates-dont-make-you-generic/
