Feng, this is an insightful blog that reflects on how our design projects may affect us and how we should more effectively manage our time to work more efficiently.
As individuals studying urban design, we find ourselves having a lot of coursework that demands a lot of effort, both in the field of design and research. Thus, by its nature, it is a subject that necessitates time and numerous processes in order for us to do our best in our projects as urban designers. In other words, it entails a lot of trial and error.
While I agree that it is critical to avoid distractions and develop a routine in order to enhance productivity, I believe that many of us find ourselves almost overwhelmed by the variety of tasks that we have to complete. My experience this semester, while attempting to design a housing scheme in Gateshead while also looking at the remodel of a section of the Ouseburn Valley, really opened my eyes to this. To alleviate stress, I like to create visual representations of my work processes by making lists and ticking off each task as I go along. I find that doing so allows my time to become more worthwhile as I do not let stress get in my way, and I produce better quality work. Ultimately, I believe that we all work differently, and while some methods may work better for you than for me, the best way to find out is to simply experiment with various approaches.
Feng, this is an insightful blog that reflects on how our design projects may affect us and how we should more effectively manage our time to work more efficiently.
As individuals studying urban design, we find ourselves having a lot of coursework that demands a lot of effort, both in the field of design and research. Thus, by its nature, it is a subject that necessitates time and numerous processes in order for us to do our best in our projects as urban designers. In other words, it entails a lot of trial and error.
While I agree that it is critical to avoid distractions and develop a routine in order to enhance productivity, I believe that many of us find ourselves almost overwhelmed by the variety of tasks that we have to complete. My experience this semester, while attempting to design a housing scheme in Gateshead while also looking at the remodel of a section of the Ouseburn Valley, really opened my eyes to this. To alleviate stress, I like to create visual representations of my work processes by making lists and ticking off each task as I go along. I find that doing so allows my time to become more worthwhile as I do not let stress get in my way, and I produce better quality work. Ultimately, I believe that we all work differently, and while some methods may work better for you than for me, the best way to find out is to simply experiment with various approaches.