Published by Leonardo Calcagno
Who are you :
Corbin Dowd, Canadian Graphic Designer.
Your current job :
Motion Designer with The Greater Good.
In which city are you located?
Ottawa
A word to define what kind of worker you are :
Committed
What tools are essential to your life (app, software, etc..)
Computer, Creative Suite (mainly Ae, Ai, and Ps), sketchbook and a pencil.
What does your office space look like?
At home – simple, probably cluttered and small.
What kind of music do you listen when you are working ?
Recently? Title Fight’s new record, METZ and always Dino Jr.
Do you have a way to organize your day to maximize your work ?
I just put my headphones on and get in the zone.
What tips would you give to improve productivity ?
Take a break, go outside!
You’re better than your colleagues to :
They’re better than me! It keeps me motivated and inspired.
What is the best advice anyone has given you ?
Ask Questions, Continue learning and design stuff that makes you happy.
What is your best tip for saving time ?
Keep the internet browsing and social media lurking for the start of the day and/or at lunch. Stay on track.
What is your routine start and end of the day ?
I start the day with coffee and browsing the net. I end the day with playing some guitar or drawing. I just like to spend some time away form the computer.
Aside from your computer and your phone, what gadget can you not you go without?
Sometimes a camera, but usually just my phone…