What’s the secret to becoming more productive without burning yourself out?
How are colour trends predicted?
And will you miss anything if you need to quickly dash out of that film you’re watching in the cinema?
If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, then you’ll love this week’s compilation of design and productivity links.
Feel Calm
Have you ever felt stressed at work, needed to escape somewhere more peaceful for a few minutes but you’re just not able to get out of the office? Swissmiss has found the perfect solution for you. Listen to the sounds of the sea and watch the waves, as you take a few deep breaths. Feel like you’re sitting in a field with the wind gently rustling the grass or listen to the sound of a gentle waterfall flowing into a pool of water. All this while never leaving your desk.
How to Get More Done
Do you find that there never enough hours in the day to do everything you need to do? This insightful article by Chris Brogan reveals the secret of how it can be done. And if you think that means working even longer hours, sleeping less and trying to do at least three things at once, then you’re in for a surprise. This recipe will show you how to be more productive, yet actually get more sleep and look after yourself better. A brilliant post that might just change the way you work forever.
Home Office On A Boat
Confessions of a Design Geek regularly features creative work spaces. But this one is a little bit different – it’s on a boat. If you work from home (or would like too) be inspired by this compact work space. It shows that it is possible to create a productive home office with personal touches, even if space is tight.
Travel: A Place Of Light
If you really want to get away from it all, here’s a long haul destination to discover. Kate from the fabric of my life takes us on a guided tour of one of the cultural hubs of Johannesburg. And shows us some of the galleries, artist studios and stylish retail spaces in one of the hippest quarters of the city.
How Colour Trends Are Predicted
Every year companies come up with colour trend predictions for the forthcoming year. Have you’ve ever wondered how it is done? And what will be the new colours for 2013? Carole from Dear Designer knows the answers. And she reveals them to you on her blog.
Celebrating The New James Bond Film
Are you looking forward to the release of Skyfall, the new James Bond film? Unlike any other film series I know, it’s always such an event when a new one is released. 1 Design Per Day decided to celebrate it by featuring the movie posters from every one of the James Bond films. A bit of nostalgia and fun for you to enjoy.
A Funny Cinema App
And talking of the cinema. If you’ve ever needed to go to the bathroom during the middle of a film – but didn’t want to miss the action – Joanna from A Cup of Jo has found the essential app for you. It’s also rather useful if you arrive at the cinema a few minutes late to a film.
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