Off The Brief with Jaden Haynes

One of the major things I’ve learnt when acquiring Spanish is how to communicate ideas. The same lessons I learnt in Spanish class have stuck with me throughout my life so far. Expect to learn about why we can’t just riff, why the listener is more important than the speaker, the triangle of communication, and much more… - Get access to every episode for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscrib...

Pink Pill ideology encourages women to see men for their wallets, and themselves as prizes. There is a fantastic Substack article in the newsletter “Raz’s Revelations” that critiques this ideology and forms the basis of this podcast episode. I discuss how some people may just have a preference, and that’s okay, how we rarely do the work required to have an opinion, what some very smart people from...

I love design and so should you. Everything around us is designed and we can live life using design principles to bring clarity, joy, and happiness. In this episode, I discuss how to use first principles to figure out exactly what it is we want, how removing ‘stuff’ is more important than adding ‘stuff,’ how to think of life experiences more vividly, why modern takes on ‘balance’ are nonsense, and...

One of the most useful phrases I've come across is 'charge it to the game.' It's helped me to be more present, positive, and productive in everything I do, amidst the chaos that life brings. In this episode, I outline why I think charging it to the game works, and how to action it when living a life By Design. - Get access to every episode for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Su...

With more ways to consume than ever, the ability to consume with intention is becoming more important. It flips the script, from being a slave to algorithms, to having the algorithms serve you. Whether you're an artist, creative, writer or investment banker, it's crucial to know how to consume with intention and By Design.-Get access to every episode for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts....

In Monday's episode with Leroy, we mentioned the idea of going from 0 to 1 rather than prioritising going from 0 to 10. In this episode, I expand on that idea a little further, also looking into how restrictions can enhance creativity and give us clarity on how to actually do things By Design. - Subscribe to my newsletter: https://jadenhaynes.substack.com/ - Get in touch in the comments or hea...

Leroy Nyathi is a travel and lifestyle content creator, model, and business owner. From meeting him almost a decade ago, to hosting a pop up event at university with him, to seeing him now - Leroy has constantly been in pursuit of living a life By Design. In this conversation, we spoke about his business - Active Season, the beauty and danger of challenges, how to be 'built different,' why...

Folks in the creative industries have been debating whether AI will replace us and our creativity since the genesis of available AI tools. My answer? No, AI won't replace our creativity. But it will continue to disrupt the industry. And we need to be prepared for that. I make some suggestions on exactly how we might do so in this episode... - Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

One of the most common questions I get is "how do I become a designer?" In this episode I share absolutely everything. My journey into becoming a full-time graphic designer (without any formal qualifications), what I would do differently, advice I would give, and I answer some of the most common questions asked by upcoming designers. - Get in touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ja...

What does it mean to create By Design? Or to live By Design? Is design the opposite of hype? Is hype inherently bad? Today, I go through the hype-design quadrant to explain. -Get in touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadenlmhaynesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jadenlmhaynesEmail: get@jadenhaynes.com

Everyone seems to be undergoing a Winter Arc right now. The 3-6 month transformation that will sort everything out. In this episode, I look into why these challenges are so alluring, how we can find happiness in the journey, and what I'm doing for my WABC™️ heading into 2026. - Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadenlmhaynes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jadenlmhaynes Emai...

Welcome to By Design. This episode acts as an introductory trailer, giving you a taste of what to come. Why 'By Design?' What topics can you expect to hear in the show? What do I think about the Winter Arc? Is AI going to replace creativity? How did I become a designer? Are gen z really fragile? How can we go about overcoming imposter syndrome? - Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instag...