Tips to be More Productive

Productivity is a must when working in the graphic design world. Deadlines are established and need to be met. What are some tips to be more productive? Read below on helpful tips to live a more productive life.

1. Wake up early and work on things.

You don't need to start checking emails at 6:00am. However, studies have shown that by waking up earlier, people achieve more. Wake up early, take time getting ready, get some small housework done or finish up small details on the project. You don't need to start off running in the morning, but by waking up early and starting to check off items on your list will help you feel more accomplished early on.

2. Keep a to-do list everyday.

Establishing a to-do list with deadlines will help you prioritize and know what needs to be done earlier than others. It will also remind you about some other smaller projects, like go to the store and buy milk. The to-do list is for every aspect of your life.

3. Get sleep.

It's difficult to get enough sleep, but your body depends on those eight hours of rest to be able to get going the next day.

4. Know your body.

Some people work at their best in the early morning or late at night. Know your work habits and adjust as so. When you aren't at your working best, do minor tasks, and then save the harder more time consuming tasks when you know you're at your best.

5. Have fun.

Have fun. Seems like a simple idea, but there are times when it is not so simple. It's important to work your hardest, but take some time to take a break and have a little fun. When you are in your office that may look like stepping away from the computer and going into the break room for coffee and conversation with a coworker. If you're happy and not burnt out, then your work will reflect it.

How Can the PinPoint Planner Help You?

Being a graphic designer is hard. It is never easy to crank out creative work on demand according to timelines and deadlines that others established. That is the job though. How do you make your work life smoother? How do you manage the demand for quality work when you are balancing five different projects at once? That is where the PinPoint planner comes in.

The PinPoint planner is geared towards the firm or freelance graphic designer that is constantly working on five or more projects. The structure of the planner as well as the interior design is perfect for the professional designer.

The planner is made out of sturdy cardboard covers and wire-o bound, so it can lay flat and maximizes the amount of room to work in. On the front cover there sits a pocket  that includes a custom straight edge and leaves enough room for a pen or pencil. The back cover includes a panel that can be slid off easily and separated from the rest of the planner. This allows you to have a hard surface to carry around separately when bringing the planner is too much of a hassle.

The interior of the PinPoint planner is geared towards making the work day count and helping you maximize project potential. The personal and career goal work sheets will help you decide what you want out of your life and the steps to take to make it happen. The monthly views help give an overview of your life. Use this space to note important meetings, dates, and events. The project spreads are the golden nugget of this planer. There is plenty of empty space to write or create notes on projects. The key spaces of client contact, project description, project name, and deadlines will help keep you on track of what the project is about. While the general structure of your day may not change much, we understand that the details of your day constantly change. This is why the blank to-do lists give you the freedom to fill out as needed. Each day is different, and the blank to-do lists will remind you of what you need to do without the overbearing structure of dated to-do lists. Lastly, what is a planner meant for graphic designers worth without blank pages and grid pages for sketching.

From the exterior structure to the interior design, this planner is made for the graphic designer. There is enough blank space for the freedom to create content however you wish, but the prompted areas will keep you on track with projects.

The PinPoint planner will help you create better work.