Comments on: The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/ Logo Designer, Graphic Designer, Graphic Design Portfolio, Logo Design, Logo, Graphic, Design, Graphic Design Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:01:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: MyInkTrail – Best of the Web, July 2008 http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-44269 MyInkTrail – Best of the Web, July 2008 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:09:51 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-44269 [...] The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...] [...] The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...]

]]> By: Naveed http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-36927 Naveed Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:17:48 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-36927 A very good post...a must read for designers... A very good post…a must read for designers…

]]> By: Heather Graef http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-32747 Heather Graef Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:02:26 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-32747 Hi Jacob, I came across your blog a year ago, then got distracted and re-discovered you when I started using Twitter. My question to you is how do you find the time of day to sleep or eat at all considering what a prolific blogger and designer you are? I always enjoy your posts, and you have inspired me to start my own blog. Thank you. Hi Jacob, I came across your blog a year ago, then got distracted and re-discovered you when I started using Twitter. My question to you is how do you find the time of day to sleep or eat at all considering what a prolific blogger and designer you are? I always enjoy your posts, and you have inspired me to start my own blog. Thank you.

]]> By: Communicatheo http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-31794 Communicatheo Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:20:44 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-31794 [...] I work for myself, and I work at home, in the heart of the English countryside. In terms of a routine, I start work around 8.30 to 9, although I never actually begin any 'real' work until 10. I spend the first hour catching up on email, RSS feeds, Twitter, general web surfing and research. I've recently written about why we should all write off that first hour. (You may also be interested in this article of Jacob Cass on the best time of day to do things as a designer). [...] [...] I work for myself, and I work at home, in the heart of the English countryside. In terms of a routine, I start work around 8.30 to 9, although I never actually begin any ‘real’ work until 10. I spend the first hour catching up on email, RSS feeds, Twitter, general web surfing and research. I’ve recently written about why we should all write off that first hour. (You may also be interested in this article of Jacob Cass on the best time of day to do things as a designer). [...]

]]> By: The Fast, Good and Cheap Pricing Method / Press Culture http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-27572 The Fast, Good and Cheap Pricing Method / Press Culture Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:22:01 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-27572 [...] is a major project, our sleeping pattern gets disrupted. If you are a designer you should check out this post for some specific productivity [...] [...] is a major project, our sleeping pattern gets disrupted. If you are a designer you should check out this post for some specific productivity [...]

]]> By: Rob http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-26751 Rob Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:21:53 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-26751 wow im late to this article... There is such gold on here Jacob, thanks! My best time must be in darkness. I would agree with the 10pm and after time for the most creative... I'm more of a night owl, mornings arnt bad, I have kids so I have to get up, although when they are not around I find myself waking up naturally about 8:30 anyway - and when you do wake up naturally you feel great! Maybe thats the effect of being woken up my your childs weight on your chest eac day, and the releif that you managed to avoid it... so 5 and a bit months after you wrote it, there is my reply lol wow im late to this article… There is such gold on here Jacob, thanks!

My best time must be in darkness. I would agree with the 10pm and after time for the most creative…

I’m more of a night owl, mornings arnt bad, I have kids so I have to get up, although when they are not around I find myself waking up naturally about 8:30 anyway – and when you do wake up naturally you feel great!

Maybe thats the effect of being woken up my your childs weight on your chest eac day, and the releif that you managed to avoid it…

so 5 and a bit months after you wrote it, there is my reply lol

]]> By: Jacob Cass http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-25928 Jacob Cass Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:56:43 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-25928 No, unfortunately I haven't written an article on that Jane as I freelance full time (well minus studies). No, unfortunately I haven’t written an article on that Jane as I freelance full time (well minus studies).

]]> By: Jane http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-25778 Jane Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:09:14 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-25778 10.30??! I just about to start my work. And I always have at least 6 hours of rest at night. Hey, I was wondering if you ever write a blog about how to juggle a full time job and a freelance job? 10.30??! I just about to start my work.
And I always have at least 6 hours of rest at night.
Hey, I was wondering if you ever write a blog about how to juggle a full time job and a freelance job?

]]> By: Designer In The Spotlight: Elliot Jay Stocks http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-25125 Designer In The Spotlight: Elliot Jay Stocks Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:00:35 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-25125 [...] I work for myself, and I work at home, in the heart of the English countryside. In terms of a routine, I start work around 8.30 to 9, although I never actually begin any ‘real’ work until 10. I spend the first hour catching up on email, RSS feeds, Twitter, general web surfing and research. I’ve recently written about why we should all write off that first hour. Editors note: You may also be interested in this article on the best time of day to do things as a designer. [...] [...] I work for myself, and I work at home, in the heart of the English countryside. In terms of a routine, I start work around 8.30 to 9, although I never actually begin any ‘real’ work until 10. I spend the first hour catching up on email, RSS feeds, Twitter, general web surfing and research. I’ve recently written about why we should all write off that first hour. Editors note: You may also be interested in this article on the best time of day to do things as a designer. [...]

]]> By: Package of the most cool and useful websites of this month | Design it http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-24586 Package of the most cool and useful websites of this month | Design it Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:13:37 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-24586 [...] 22- The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...] [...] 22- The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...]

]]> By: The Fast, Good and Cheap Pricing Method | SulVision http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-22770 The Fast, Good and Cheap Pricing Method | SulVision Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:33:45 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-22770 [...] is a major project, our sleeping pattern gets disrupted. If you are a designer you should check out this post for some specific productivity [...] [...] is a major project, our sleeping pattern gets disrupted. If you are a designer you should check out this post for some specific productivity [...]

]]> By: Jacob Cass http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-17636 Jacob Cass Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:15:39 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-17636 You are welcome Banago. You are welcome Banago.

]]> By: Banago http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-17610 Banago Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:59:02 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-17610 Great post for freelancer. I really need posts like this. Thanks! :) Great post for freelancer. I really need posts like this. Thanks! :)

]]> By: Murid Rahhal http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-14416 Murid Rahhal Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:10:57 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-14416 Basically the most creative time for our brain is at night, when you're about to fall asleep. Your brain is full of ideas that it took around during the day. The best thing to do is to always have a pen a and a piece of paper next to your bed and whenever you have a good idea just write it down. Later on you'll put that on Photoshop. Morning is the best time to do "non creative work" like retouching images, making researches on internet, or sending emails. Because the brain is sill sleeping in the morning it cannot think about anything so you can't create. For better productivity it is better to have small lunch, big ones make you feel heavy tired and lazy for the rest of the afternoon. Basically the most creative time for our brain is at night, when you’re about to fall asleep. Your brain is full of ideas that it took around during the day. The best thing to do is to always have a pen a and a piece of paper next to your bed and whenever you have a good idea just write it down. Later on you’ll put that on Photoshop.
Morning is the best time to do “non creative work” like retouching images, making researches on internet, or sending emails. Because the brain is sill sleeping in the morning it cannot think about anything so you can’t create. For better productivity it is better to have small lunch, big ones make you feel heavy tired and lazy for the rest of the afternoon.

]]> By: Websites you Shouldn´t have missed in JULY 2008 | POLPDESIGN http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-13160 Websites you Shouldn´t have missed in JULY 2008 | POLPDESIGN Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:28:12 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-13160 [...] 22- The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...] [...] 22- The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...]

]]> By: S A N D E E P [ I N D I A N I C ] » Blog Archive » Websites you Shouldn´t have missed in JULY 2008 http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-12199 S A N D E E P [ I N D I A N I C ] » Blog Archive » Websites you Shouldn´t have missed in JULY 2008 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:57:53 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-12199 [...] 22- The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...] [...] 22- The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...]

]]> By: daniel http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-11941 daniel Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:37:54 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-11941 Hahaha... great article! I am adding you to the feeds. Glad to know that my sexing, drinking and eating times match up. daniels last blog post..<a href="http://askewedmachine.com/blog/?p=19" rel="nofollow">Woah, life.</a> Hahaha… great article! I am adding you to the feeds.

Glad to know that my sexing, drinking and eating times match up.

daniels last blog post..Woah, life.

]]> By: Jacob Cass http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-11037 Jacob Cass Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:18:49 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-11037 Angie, I suppose everyone is different, there is no way I could work in the dead of the night! Lauren, But you do got to bed at 10 which is quite early in comparison so 6:30 doesn't sound too bad! Joey, I am not one for schedules either, this was just a 'guide'. Angie,
I suppose everyone is different, there is no way I could work in the dead of the night!

Lauren,
But you do got to bed at 10 which is quite early in comparison so 6:30 doesn’t sound too bad!

Joey,
I am not one for schedules either, this was just a ‘guide’.

]]> By: ¿Cuales son las horas del día en que soy mas productivo? « manchografico http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-11015 ¿Cuales son las horas del día en que soy mas productivo? « manchografico Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:14:06 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-11015 [...] un diseñador durante las horas del día. Me tome la tarea de traducir este articulo, publicado aquí, que fue escrito previamente en este otro [...] [...] un diseñador durante las horas del día. Me tome la tarea de traducir este articulo, publicado aquí, que fue escrito previamente en este otro [...]

]]> By: Joey Wit http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-10986 Joey Wit Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:28:17 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-10986 this article could really turn into a book of its own. psychology of the worker bee, or some such Personally, I cant be bothered following schedules. I just like to do what I want to do when I feel like doing it this article could really turn into a book of its own. psychology of the worker bee, or some such

Personally, I cant be bothered following schedules. I just like to do what I want to do when I feel like doing it

]]> By: Websites you Shouldn´t have missed in JULY 2008 http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-10599 Websites you Shouldn´t have missed in JULY 2008 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:41:43 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-10599 [...] 22- The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...] [...] 22- The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...]

]]> By: A Freelance Designer's Daily Schedule | Custom Wordpress Theme Design http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-10388 A Freelance Designer's Daily Schedule | Custom Wordpress Theme Design Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:34:29 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-10388 [...] Cass of Just Creative Design shared some interesting productivity tips for designers in a very popular article about a designer’s ideal daily schedule. Although I find [...] [...] Cass of Just Creative Design shared some interesting productivity tips for designers in a very popular article about a designer’s ideal daily schedule. Although I find [...]

]]> By: LaurenMarie - Creative Curio http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-10332 LaurenMarie - Creative Curio Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:49:09 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-10332 My alarm goes off at 6:15, but I've had little luck actually getting up at that time. I'm usually forcing myself out of bed by 6:30 though. LaurenMarie - Creative Curios last blog post..<a href="http://creativecurio.com/2008/07/enhance-your-designs-with-the-principle-of-balance/" rel="nofollow">Enhance Your Designs with the Principle of Balance</a> My alarm goes off at 6:15, but I’ve had little luck actually getting up at that time. I’m usually forcing myself out of bed by 6:30 though.

LaurenMarie – Creative Curios last blog post..Enhance Your Designs with the Principle of Balance

]]> By: My Ink Trail - Best of the Web, July 2008 | My Ink Blog http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-10288 My Ink Trail - Best of the Web, July 2008 | My Ink Blog Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:22:07 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-10288 [...] The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...] [...] The Best Time Of The Day To Do Things As A Designer [...]

]]> By: Angie http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-10259 Angie Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:50:43 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-10259 I'm pretty much the exact opposite of this. I don't really get creative for a few hours after I wake up and once I get going I'm a work straight through the night type of person. I think my creativity lies in the dark of night lol. Angies last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Arbenting/~3/348943067/7-online-tools-that-will-make-your-life-easier" rel="nofollow">7 Online Tools That Will Make Your Life Easier</a> I’m pretty much the exact opposite of this. I don’t really get creative for a few hours after I wake up and once I get going I’m a work straight through the night type of person. I think my creativity lies in the dark of night lol.

Angies last blog post..7 Online Tools That Will Make Your Life Easier

]]> By: Jacob Cass http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-10256 Jacob Cass Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:49:40 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-10256 DT, Yes I agree however this is based on the average individual but like you said and the others in the comments, every individual is different. Jacob, Yeah my first few hours of the day are the best for me also. At night I get so lazy, tired. DT,
Yes I agree however this is based on the average individual but like you said and the others in the comments, every individual is different.

Jacob,
Yeah my first few hours of the day are the best for me also. At night I get so lazy, tired.

]]> By: Jacob from JobMob http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-10235 Jacob from JobMob Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:14:16 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-10235 Cool post, I should do one of these too. I also find that the first few hours of my day are the best, but sometimes I'm great late at night. ...in front of my laptop hard at work Cool post, I should do one of these too.

I also find that the first few hours of my day are the best, but sometimes I’m great late at night.

…in front of my laptop hard at work

]]> By: DT http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-10225 DT Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:43:25 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-10225 Hi Jacob, A good effort, but unfortunately I disagree with your article or perhaps your title is misleading? Actually productivity times vary with different people, if you are looking for a best time in the day to do things, then that should be what works for that individual. It could well be at 10.30pm. Also while some of the research you have quoted has shown that at those times certain abilities are optimal, much of it are generalizations and really do not reflect everyone. DTs last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DesignSojourn/~3/349004243/" rel="nofollow">Photo Musings</a> Hi Jacob,

A good effort, but unfortunately I disagree with your article or perhaps your title is misleading?

Actually productivity times vary with different people, if you are looking for a best time in the day to do things, then that should be what works for that individual. It could well be at 10.30pm.

Also while some of the research you have quoted has shown that at those times certain abilities are optimal, much of it are generalizations and really do not reflect everyone.

DTs last blog post..Photo Musings

]]> By: Jacob Cass http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-10201 Jacob Cass Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:43:33 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-10201 <strong>Erika,</strong> 4am, that is pretty extreme. I need at least 8 hours sleep for me to my best potential but as we all know, that is not always the way it can be. <strong>Doug,</strong> It is interesting to know when everyone's best times are. Worthy of a poll. <strong>Andrew,</strong> Glad to have you around Andrew. My time at night I always seem to be drawn to distractions rather than working. <strong>Lauren,</strong> I sometimes get a magazine called FHM (For Him Magazine) - it is a lifestyle / fashion mag for men and it has a health section in it. I converted the article from health and tried to see how it could help a designer. I would think that it was based on a normal 9 to 5 average day job rather than the time of the day but it didn't say so not so sure. 10pm, wow that is a new one! What time do you wake up? Me and PHP really do not go together so I have no idea how to fix it at this time. A small but annoying problem but thanks for the info. <strong>Max,</strong> Hope you enjoyed your Carlsberg Max. <strong>Charlotte, </strong> Yeah I find that too, once you are in the zone, know what you want to do, you just do it... there is nothing that can stop you. If there was just a magical way to get into that zone anytime we wanted, it would be an easier world for designers. Erika,
4am, that is pretty extreme. I need at least 8 hours sleep for me to my best potential but as we all know, that is not always the way it can be.

Doug,
It is interesting to know when everyone’s best times are. Worthy of a poll.

Andrew,
Glad to have you around Andrew. My time at night I always seem to be drawn to distractions rather than working.

Lauren,
I sometimes get a magazine called FHM (For Him Magazine) – it is a lifestyle / fashion mag for men and it has a health section in it. I converted the article from health and tried to see how it could help a designer.

I would think that it was based on a normal 9 to 5 average day job rather than the time of the day but it didn’t say so not so sure.

10pm, wow that is a new one! What time do you wake up?

Me and PHP really do not go together so I have no idea how to fix it at this time. A small but annoying problem but thanks for the info.

Max,
Hope you enjoyed your Carlsberg Max.

Charlotte,
Yeah I find that too, once you are in the zone, know what you want to do, you just do it… there is nothing that can stop you. If there was just a magical way to get into that zone anytime we wanted, it would be an easier world for designers.

]]> By: Charlotte http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/07/26/productivity-tips-for-designers/#comment-10192 Charlotte Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:55:34 +0000 http://justcreativedesign.com/?p=427#comment-10192 omg omg omg When I am off into the ZONE of 'creativity', once I get there, usually after an hour of messing about and finding anything to distract myself... I do not stop not even for food, and bedtime is about-ish 1 or 2 am... maybe i need to slow down, relax, chill, lol If I followed this day I would get nothing done... I shall have to experiment! Tea, coffee anyone? omg omg omg When I am off into the ZONE of ‘creativity’, once I get there, usually after an hour of messing about and finding anything to distract myself… I do not stop not even for food, and bedtime is about-ish 1 or 2 am… maybe i need to slow down, relax, chill, lol If I followed this day I would get nothing done… I shall have to experiment! Tea, coffee anyone?

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