Who are you:
Jan-Alfred Barclay, multidisciplinary designer
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Your current job:
Branding and communication
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In which city are you located?
Melbourne, Australia
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A word to define what kind of worker you are:
Motivated
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What tools are essential to your life (app, software, etc..)
Pen and paper. Where all ideas begin
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What does your office space look like?
Large, open-plan and with plenty of light
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What kind of music do you listen to when you are working?
Anything and everything that comes on shuffle
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Do you have a way to organize your day to maximize your work?
Yes, use plenty of Post-it notes
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What tips would you give to improve productivity?
Keep the caffeine levels high
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You’re better than your colleagues to:
Everyone has got their own style
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What is the best advice anyone has given you?
The best design is simple
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What is your best tip for saving time?
Keyboard shortcuts. It really does save time!
What is your routine start and end of the day?
The day begins with a coffee and ends with a tea
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Aside from your computer and your phone, what gadget can you not go without?
It would have to be my Macbook, so I can work on the go
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