Comments on: The Unsung Heroes of Your Creative Arsenal

By: Jane Leonard

Jane Leonard — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:28:35 +0000

I never heard of the Pomodoro Techniques before. I have just spent (lost) 50 minutes on the website…..

I now have my timer and can’t wait to try it out.

Thanks for sharing

By: Okyere Adu-Gyamfi

Okyere Adu-Gyamfi — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:52:15 +0000

It’s all in the mind, I personally ask my self why I am doing any activity before I actually do it… so that anytime along the way if I lose focus, I just remind myself of why I need to finish it…(sticky notes on edge of laptop will do)

By: Mineraal

Mineraal — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:59:16 +0000

Can you pleace give a list of books that makes a base for understanding, learning and get inspiration in Graphic design.
Which books would you advice?

By: Ben Reynolds

Ben Reynolds — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:41:14 +0000

Great list! I think I’ll have to add the timer to my arsenal… for some reason I’ve never really thought of that before. Thanks!

By: Jacob Gube

Jacob Gube — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:34:10 +0000

I use Google Calendar as a personal tool – we use Basecamp’s calendar for team events and milestones.

Thanks for sharing Ralph, it’s really interesting to read what other folks are doing!

By: Jacob Gube

Jacob Gube — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:32:53 +0000

I didn’t know that! I do now, and I’ll be checking it out.

By: akime

akime — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:28:03 +0000

Did you know there is a game based on pomdoro technique – Pomodorium

By: Ralph Leo Bennett (DeviateDefiant)

Ralph Leo Bennett (DeviateDefiant) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:51:51 +0000

Everyone has their own recipe, and we’re all aware of the distractions that can sap your creative ability. I’ve been working with and managing bands for the past year, with a relentless phone and doorbell I’ve definitely needed to find a way to concentrate and stay organised.

Google Calendar keeps both myself (and importantly band members) in check with their events. A White Board to track my projects (it sits right to the side of my desk). I use Dropbox to share files with clients, and media with family. My router and Hamachi keeps my homeserver and files available wherever I am regardless.

As far as Music is concerned, if my client is a band, I listen to their material, and otherwise, anything with a mellow/ambient beat.

…honestly the most important thing to me is my feeds. Google Reader keeps me up to date with lots of great design tips, inspiration and also that needed break every now and again.

I definitely think I should spend some time reading up on the ‘pomodoro technique’.

Thanks for the article.

By: adam

adam — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:49:46 +0000

Nice article. I use the pomodoro technique from times to times – still don’t know why not all the time ;)

I’s a great way to make more of your day at work. It keeps me focused and helps stay away from all the distractions like well you know them all. Add to that instant coffee with cream, DnB music station and I have a great work combination.

By: Bev

Bev — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:35:32 +0000

I’m the same way. Music is very distracting to me. Classical or new age is best if I do listen but sometimes a song will get stuck in my head and slows me down. I work best when I’m alone as even our cats can be distracting, wanting attention and getting in front of the monitor or on the keyboard. Sometimes my best tool is solitude.