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Who are you :
Júlíus Valdimarsson, Graphic designer and illustrator.
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Your current job :
Freelance Graphic Designer
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In which city are you located?
Reykjavík, Iceland
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A word to define what kind of worker you are :
Meticulous but fun.
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What tools are essential to your life (app, software, etc..) :
Imac, Macbookpro, Adobe Creative Cloud, paper and pencil.
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What does your office space look like?
I am sharing an office space with two other Graphic designers. Each one with his own desk.
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What kind of music do you listen when you are working ?
Currently I am listening to a band called Kiasmos.
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Do you have a way to organize your day to maximize your work ?
Make a plan and stick with it.
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What tips would you give to improve productivity ?
Get away from the computer screen every once in a while, draw, take a walk, enjoy a good coffee.
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You’re better than your colleagues to :
Making pizza.
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What is the best advice anyone has given you ?
Know yourself.
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What is your best tip for saving time ?
Enjoy the process, because that´s where good ideas come from. And therefor saves time.
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What is your routine start and end of the day ?
Start with a good coffee and end it with a good time with my girlfriend or my friends.
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Aside from your computer and your phone, what gadget can you not you go without?
My sketchbook.
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Website: www.juliusvald.com
Behance: www.behance.net/Slimeface
Instagram: @juliusvald
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JuliusVald