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Who are you :
Hello, this is Cesc Grané, character designer and illustrator.
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Your current job :
Currently working in an agency as a senior illustrator / graphic designer in Doha and also doing some freelancer stuff as a character designer and illustrator, mainly in 3D.
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In which city are you located?
Doha, Qatar.
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A word to define what kind of worker you are :
Passionate.
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What tools are essential to your life (app, software, etc..)
3ds Max, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Dropbox, Alarm, Zookeeper, Podcasts.
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What does your office space look like?
Multicultural office space with high AC.
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What kind of music do you listen when you are working ?
Psy-Trance/Techno at the initial stage of a project, emo punk at the developing stage, and Broadway Musicals at the end of the project.
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Do you have a way to organize your day to maximize your work ?
I write a to do list the night before.
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What tips would you give to improve productivity ?
Don’t use facebook while working.
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You’re better than your colleagues to :
At not using facebook while working.
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What is the best advice anyone has given you ?
Never stop doing personal projects.
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What is your best tip for saving time ?
For every new project, take time on designing a timeline for each phase before start working on it.
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What is your routine start and end of the day ?
Shower, breakfast and office as a start. Home, swimming pool and freelance work at the end.
Aside from your computer and your phone, what gadget can you not you go without?
Glasses, headphones, watch.