I would say that taking a bit of extra care in the project write-ups is super worthwhile. The write-ups can be used on your website portfolio and force you to think about how you want to position your work in interviews as well. Aesthetic is a large part of the work but it is also about the process, thought and care that you put into your work. These should be emphasized through your write-ups.

 

One last thing, try not to do it the night before.

 

Since I am working freelance with multiple places it is extremely important to stay organized. I usually start my day by making a list of tasks based on priority and meetings that I need to attend that day. This helps me keep on top of things and that I don’t forget anything! Day-to-day tasks vary depending on the day but generally I work on Regimen social media posts, Hypercare marketing assets and illustrations for the design agencies. It has been a really interesting experience learning how different teams communicate and stay organized. I’ve also learnt about how different people work through the design process.

 

The most challenging thing has been finding ways to maintain a good work life balance during quarantine. With freelance I did not have to set strict hours and I found that I was often working long hours and finding it difficult to make clear distinctions between time that I should be relaxing and working. Since I was so tired I was not able to focus fully and was getting burnt out.

 

 

Strategies I found really helpful are to give myself a schedule and to work within it. This meant forcing myself to not touch work after 7PM, muting my phone and emails. I would write out everything I would need to do in the day so that I felt organized and not overwhelmed. This helped me accomplish everything I needed to do and prevent burnout and live a healthier lifestyle.