Published by Leonardo Calcagno
Who are you :
I call my self Estince Voi (Voi means elephant in my language). I’m a daydreamer and a cinephile. I spend most of my days just thinking about bulding my own worlds with magics, monsters, freaks, knights, long hair princesses, etc.
Your current job :
Business illustration and character/mascot design.
In which city are you located?
I live in Saigon, the pearl of Indochine.
A word to define what kind of worker you are :
Funny.
What tools are essential to your life (app, software, etc..)
My imagination.
What does your office space look like?
We have the best view of the city from here. The big glass doors are always open. They make the space seem wider and brighter.
What kind of music do you listen when you are working ?
I like indie music, especially Of Monsters and Men.
Do you have a way to organize your day to maximize your work ?
I divide my projects into smaller parts, then accomplish them in time.
What tips would you give to improve productivity ?
Everyday I draw something different from the day before to make sure I don’t get bored easily. A refreshed brain makes the ideas come faster.
You’re better than your colleagues to :
I don’t think I’m better than them, I’m just weirder.
What is the best advice anyone has given you ?
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” – Albert Einstein
What is your best tip for saving time ?
Do everything step-by-step.
What is your routine start and end of the day ?
Waking up and go to sleep with my weird stories inside my mind.
Aside from your computer and your phone, what gadget can you not you go live without?
My iPad, I draw/sketch on it.