Archive for the ‘Productivity’ Category

July 13, 2012

6 Tips for Organizing Sketched Artifacts

The more EightShapes sketches, the more we desire to retrieve and share those ideas later–to revisit abandoned, complex, or unrealistic notions of a better experience, to remind ourselves of passing ideas. Read on for six tips for organizing your sketched artwork.

March 19, 2012

3 Reasons to Start Sketchnoting

Sketchnoting can make designers better listeners and better explainers. It can help designers become more confident in their ability to express themselves visually.

March 1, 2012

Sneak Preview of Design Leadership Workshop at the IA Summit

Join Dan at the IA Summit for a workshop on Design Leadership. He’ll facilitate a conversation about how to manage conflict in creative environments and show you EightShapes’ innovative new game for encouraging your team to talk about difficult situations.

November 22, 2011

Turning It Off: Eight Tips for Leaving Work at Work

Telecommuting demands strong boundaries between work-life and personal-life. These eight tips–like scheduling end-of-day meetings–help the modern workforce preserve those boundaries.

August 9, 2011

Desktop Zen: 8 Tips for Distraction Free Remote Collaboration

Screen-sharing is a reality of the modern workplace. These eight tips will ensure your screen is pristine for those who will be viewing it remotely.