☆Creative Process☆

What I learned about the creative process...

My creative process was rooted in my time management, which is, unfortunately, very poor. For me to be successful, I need to dedicate large blocks of time to my work. This was especially important because I was learning a new program for this project; I needed a lot of time to fool around and become more comfortable with Illustrator. 

Issues arise with this process because I am a big procrastinator, so I often squander away productive working time. Through practicum, I learned and utilized two time management strategies. Through the Pomodoro technique, I looked forward to breaks and had chunks of time to actualize my working speed. With time blocking, I avoided procrastination through my obligation to follow my Google Calendar. 

This process and these skills have given me so much insight into project management and how I can push myself academically in the future. I do see myself utilizing these strategies for the rest of my life.

“The science behind the pomodoro technique and how it helps supercharge your productivity.” Masooma Memon. April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20201209085252/https://www.focusboosterapp.com/blog/the-science-behind-the-pomodoro-technique/

"How Timeboxing Works and Why It Will Make You More Productive.” The Harvard Business Review. Zao Sanders, Marc. December 12, 2018. https://hbr.org/2018/12/how-timeboxing-works-and-why-it-will-make-you-more-productive