Published by Leonardo Calcagno
Who are you :
Well my name is Agustina, but I think of myself as a soul looking for art
Your current job :
I am working as a graphic designer in a small company and also I have a free-lance project of branding and identity
In which city are you located?
Actually I am located in Buenos aires, but im from Montevideo (Uruguay)
A word to define what kind of worker you are :
perfectionist
What tools are essential to your life (app, software, etc..):
I have always prefer working manually, with brushes, oils, acriclics, collages, and then I edit everything with my Wacom
What does your office space look like?
Well, because I have just moved to Buenos Aires, I am still working on it because I only have a small space in my bedroom, but the one in Montevideo was more like an art studio where you can find anything!
What kind of music do you listen when you are working ?
I love to listen Queen, Aerosmith, Beirut, Edith Piaf, it depends on my mood and the time of the day
Do you have a way to organize your day to maximize your work ?
Yeah of course! I always write everything I have to do on a white board or in post-its, so I can organize and not forget anything! Plus you can cross out what you have done and that feels good.
What tips would you give to improve productivity ?
To be focus and to do one thing at a time, it is always better to work one hour concentrated than 7 hours trying to do several stuff. Also, always try to get a little bit out of your confort zone!
You’re better than your colleagues to :
Doing color palettes
What is the best advice anyone has given you ?
Go against the patterns
What is your best tip for saving time ?
If you are stucked with something, stop and do something else, read a book, draw, paint, go for a walk, and then come back!
What is your routine start and end of the day ?
I wake up and I have to have my breakfast, i need it, usually coffee and cookies or juice. Then I start working, I do gym, I go to the university and I come back like at 10pm, when I continue working up to midnight!
Aside from your computer and your phone, what gadget can you not you go without?
My Wacom, markers and brushes!
