⚡ 5 Productivity Hacks for Designers
Good design isn’t just about creativity — it’s also about working smart . Over time, I’ve developed small habits that make my workflow faster, smoother, and way less stressful. Here are my top 5 productivity hacks 👇 🔹 1. Pomodoro Timer Work in focused 25-minute sprints with a 5-minute break. This helps avoid burnout and keeps creativity flowing. 🔹 2. Custom Keyboard Shortcuts in Photoshop Set up shortcuts for the tools you use most. Saving even a few seconds per task adds up to hours over a week. 🔹 3. Using Notion for Project Tracking Notion is my go-to for keeping everything in one place — project timelines, client feedback, inspiration boards. It’s like a designer’s brain extension . 🔹 4. Batch Exporting Assets Instead of exporting one by one, I prepare everything and export in batches. Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator all have great batch export features. 🔹 5. Moodboards First → Design Second Jumping straight into design can lead to blocks. I ...
