Published by Leonardo Calcagno
Who are you :
My name is Alex Palazzi, I am a graphic designer, motiongrapher and art toy maker.
Your current job :
Motiongrapher by day, Sculpturor by night. I do motiongraphics for living but I tried so hard to make personal projects when I have some free time.
In which city are you located?
Barcelona, Spain.
A word to define what kind of worker you are :
Methodical.
What tools are essential to your life (app, software, etc..)
Clay for sure. Clay is used almost in every personal work I make in some way. Obviously all the Adobe programs and Cinema 4D.
What does your office space look like?
I shared studio with some awesome artists. The space is sort of grunge style with some graffits in the walls and stone floor. Most of the furniture is picked up from street giving them a second life.
What kind of music do you listen when you are working ?
All kind of music, It depends on the mood. I like whatever that sounds from an electric guitar.
Do you have a way to organize your day to maximize your work ?
Make notes and cross out as you go.
What tips would you give to improve productivity ?
Make a list of goals with a hierarchy of importance.
You’re better than your colleagues to :
Playing darts.
What is the best advice anyone has given you ?
If you want to read and write, you first have to learn the alphabet.
What is your best tip for saving time ?
Sleep well.
What is your routine start and end of the day ?
Everyday is different but the first thing I do is checking my emails while drinking a glass of milk.
Aside from your computer and your phone, what gadget can you not you go without?
A Pez dispenser.