Productivity for designers: create an efficient workflow
A course by Mijal Zagier , Graphic designer
Explore a set of customized tools to organize your studio and manage any design request efficiently, from first contact to delivery
Explore a set of customized tools to organize your studio and manage any design request efficiently, from first contact to delivery
Working on our own means carrying out multiple projects at once. The key is to reduce time wastage, develop efficient procedures and, above all, plan profitable collaborations with clients and colleagues. Mijal Zagier is a graphic designer who worked as an in-house creative director for multiple agencies before making the jump to freelance. Since then, she has worked across the globe in Argentina, USA, India, and Israel, and received accolades including Shutterstock’s Pixels of Fury.
In this online course, she teaches you her method for optimizing your process and enjoying all the advantages of becoming a freelancer. Learn how to efficiently manage a design request from first contact to delivery, and maximize your workflow every step of the way. Don’t work harder; work smarter. Manage your time and focus your energy on your creativity!
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 15 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (33)
- 1,073 students
- 16 lessons (2h 28m)
- 15 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a set of personalized resources aimed at increasing the efficiency of your graphic design workflow.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for any graphic designer that is interested in working as a freelancer.
Requirements and materials
Basic graphic design skills are recommended.
In terms of materials, you will need presentation software and the graphic design program of your choice.
Reviews
A course by Mijal Zagier
Mijal Zagier is a graphic designer specializing in branding and packaging with over 15 years of experience. While attending university for design, she realized the structure of classes, schedules, and exams weren’t for her, so she dropped out and decided to learn on her own. As she looks back, she believes this was a stepping stone for what would be her preferred method of learning and working.
Mijal went on to work as a graphic designer, which allowed her to continue learning in her free time and taking on some freelance clients. Fast-forward to a few years later, she became a creative director for a marketing agency.
Today, she is the owner of her own studio, Bold Design, which has led her to work across the globe in Argentina, USA, India, and Israel. Mijal has also received a number of accolades, including Shutterstock’s Pixels of Fury and the Magellan Award for Creative Advertisement in Travel Weekly US.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Working Full Time as a Freelance Graphic Designer
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What are the Challenges of Independent Design Work
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Managing One Project vs. Managing Multiple Projects in Tandem
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Master Workflow
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U3
From Brief to Delivery: How to Manage One Project
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Receiving a Brief vs. Creating a Requirement Form 1
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Receiving a Brief vs. Creating a Requirement Form 2
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Research and Mood Board
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Drafting the Presentations
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Taking Feedback
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U4
Optimizing Processes to Become a Studio
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Considerations before Taking on New Projects 1
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Considerations before Taking on New Projects 2
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How to Only Get Contacted by Relevant Clients
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Finding Usable Resources and Creating Templates
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Task and Time Management
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Once the Projects Are Done
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FP
Final project
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Productivity for designers: create an efficient workflow
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wasif9098
A great course to learn how effectively you can manage pile of projects, very easily.
adrian.sandu35
An excellent course for designers looking to streamline their workflow and boost productivity. Mijal Zagier explains concepts clearly and provides practical strategies that are easy to implement in daily projects. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to save time and work more efficiently!
brian.david123
Good course, recommended.
anne.darling
PlusGood course, recommended.
p_ruas
Excelente curso! Ótima professora, altamente recomendo.
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