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Who are you:
I’m Laila Goubran, I’m a UI/UX & graphic designer. Originally from Egypt and currently living in Canada. I love design and I’m especially passionate about branding.
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Your current job:
UI Designer at Software Company
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In which city are you located?
Ottawa, Canada
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A word to define what kind of worker you are:
Hardworking.
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What tools are essential to your life (app, software, etc..)
a sketchbook above all but photoshop and illustrator for sure.
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What does your office space look like?
organized clutter. Everything has its place in my own system.
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What kind of music do you listen when you are working?
anything repetitive with a strong rhythm and not with very rich lyrics, lyrics distract me, usually ends up being electronic music, but especially electro-jazz
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Do you have a way to organize your day to maximize your work?
lists, lists and more lists- breaking down tasks into smaller tasks and spreading them over several days within a plan helps me not get overwhelmed and actually get things done
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What tips would you give to improve productivity?
start with what you’re excited about; there’s usually at least one thing about a task that seems more exciting or even just easier than others, I like to start with that to get me motivated and in the needed mindset
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You’re better than your colleagues to:
wouldn’t claim to be better but I think I’m good at keeping track of all the required details for completing a project
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What is the best advice anyone has given you?
“Fake it till you make it” – it actually works!
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What is your best tip for saving time?
Planning ahead.
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What is your routine start and end of the day?
my day starts with my coffee and catching up on what’s happening in the world, and ends with chilling with a nice read or a good tv show.
Aside from your computer and your phone, what gadget can you not you go without?
My brain-extension notebook – A small book that I carry around everywhere- lists, trip scrapbooking, random thoughts, no app has been able to replace it yet.