Designer Resolutions

This is the first time I’ve drafted resolutions specifically for my profession and although we’re already 10 days into the New Year, it’s never too late right? So here goes...

 

BE MORE PRODUCTIVE

I’ve noticed a decline in my productivity rate throughout the years, back from when I was still doing freelance projects up until I’ve started working for a design firm. I guess the main culprit here is the internet. It’s too distracting for me, there’s just too many social network sites and webpages for me to get lost into. However, I’m working on this now. I’ve installed a desktop app called Focus Booster. It works based on the Pomodoro principle where you get a certain amount of time (25 minutes) of unfocused work then a break (5 minutes) in order to be more productive. I’ve tweaked mine a bit, it’s now reading 45 minutes of pure work then a 15 minute break.

Procrastinating is one of the pitfalls of productivity and I’m trying to veer away from it. Sometimes it’s just so easy to lose focus and get side-tracked with all the other things that you want to get done other than the work at hand. In reality, this is just delaying productivity. I’m not going to have any more of that.

 

EXPAND MY KNOWLEDGE-BASE

Before I used to devote time really browsing through design magazines and looking at online design sites, now however I’m finding so little time to do so. I’m going to change that too. I plan to dutifully update my design picture library every week so that I’ll get exposed to newer design trends and materials. I’ll also devote time enhancing my skills in terms of manual and CAD drawing skills. I need more improvement when it comes to my 3d modelling works.

 

PRACTICE MORE DESIGN CONCEPTS

Just yesterday I saw a “spidey-themed” bathroom in one of the picture aggregator sites that I frequent and I was suddenly struck with inspiration. I should try my hand at designing particularly unique spaces that will not only exercise my brain for thinking up the design concept but also get the creative juices flowing. Bottomline is, I really want to challenge myself more.

 

BE MORE MOTIVATED

We all get down days and the past year was particularly hard for me so I was having designer’s block a lot. I lost my desire and passion to create amazing interiors. Since the new year offers a fresh start, I’m shaking off the bad vibes and starting anew. I’m hoping to regain my passion back. There’s no better day than to start now.