7 Awesome Secrets of Lazy Designers

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LAZY DESIGNERS

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= A DESIGNER THAT USES A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF TIME AND EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULTS

LAZY DESIGNER

If you think you’re that kind of designer here are some tips you might enjoy.

STOCK ISN’T A SIN#1TIP

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#1 STOCK ISN’T A SIN

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ORIGINALITY IS OVERRATED#2TIP

Stop reinventing the wheel for every project.

Always do your best to provide what the client needs, but remember that the solution isn't always going to be completely unique.

#2 ORIGINALITY IS OVERRATED

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#2 ORIGINALITY IS OVERRATED

FINISHED IS OFTEN BETTER THAN PERFECT#3TIP

#3 FINISHED IS OFTEN BETTER THAN PERFECT

If you keep correcting everything before putting out a finished product, you’ll never get anything done.

NEVER STOP LEARNING#4TIP

#4 NEVER STOP LEARNING

A true lazy designer knows his software inside and out and spends time finding new shortcuts and tricks to explore.

#4 NEVER STOP LEARNING

Here are some sites that will help you keep your skills sharp:

IT'S EASIER TO DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME#5TIP

#5 IT'S EASIER TO DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME

Spend more time thinking and less time doing.

Work out the potential problems so you don't waste time at the computer or sketchbook.

#5 IT'S EASIER TO DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME

By working ahead in your mind, carefully editing while you design, and reviewing the whole piece before calling it a day, your new first draft becomes as good as your old third draft.

SOME CLIENTS NEED TO BE FIRED

#6 SOME CLIENTS NEED TO BE FIRED

Clients mean work and money. Never disrespect them or undervalue them.

However, some clients are more trouble than they're worth and you'll make your life a lot easier by letting them go.

OUTSOURCING IS AWESOME#7TIP

#7 OUTSOURCING IS AWESOME

Spend your time on the projects that you enjoy and let other people take care of the rest.

Find people who can work independently and don't need a lot of hand holding.

Remember, the truly lazy designer is smart, efficient, and exact: don't give any more or less than you

have to while getting the job done right.

AND FINALLY!

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