Gestiona quién puede y que no pueden hacer las personas de tu equipo, evita perder tiempo en detalles que nadie verá. El saber que NO puedes hacer es algo muy importante, separa tu ego del trabajo y deja que otra persona que sea mejor o más rápido haga esa tarea mientras tú te enfocas en otra. Cada Segundo cuenta en cada proyecto y solo si los gestionas bien puedes terminarlos a tiempo.

1) Make a list- Write down the big project that needs to be done first. 2) Break down the points- Divide the project into smaller, manageable tasks. 3) Create a mind map- Visualize the tasks and identify relationships between them. 4) Start working on the easiest task- Begin with the simplest task to gain momentum and build confidence.

If both tasks are urgent, I prioritize the easier one to complete it quickly, allowing me to fully focus on the second. Working in a creative field requires total concentration, making it difficult to split focus between assignments. Alternatively, I delegate tasks when possible, seeking assistance to manage the workload effectively.

The key to prioritizing tasks is to first understand the request. Small projects might be easy to knock off, but too many can disrupt efficient production (ie. time wasters). I will often prioritize the projects with the greatest return. I like to say that "just because we CAN do something, it doesn't mean that we SHOULD." Let's face it...some projects are going to be more critical than others. Every project requested is a high priority to the person who requested it. However, their priority isn't necessarily the right priority for me, my team or my company. Understanding the request, and knowing what you have to work with (time, resources and workload), are critical first steps when it comes to prioritization.

For me, it's all about creating a solid plan and sticking to it. Here are my top strategies: 1. Prioritize tasks: I focus on the most urgent projects first, just like you mentioned. 2. Time-blocking: I schedule specific times for each task, ensuring I make steady progress. 3. Task segmentation: Breaking down large projects into smaller tasks helps me stay organized. 4. Design systems: Establishing a design system with pre-made components saves me time. 5. Communication: Regularly updating clients and team members helps manage expectations.

The problem with prioritising the earliest deadline first is the inclination to disproportionately use your time resource, and end up cramming the later projects into only the gap between the penultimate and ultimate deadline. I like to keep all projects moving, then build in some additional time for each project just ahead of its deadline, to mop up any oversights or lost time. Ultimately once you have multiple project running concurrently, for me, it’s about having a constant visual aid of the time remaining and the tasks plotted in. Left without this, I start to become time blind and think I can complete EVERYTHING in miracle windows of time. My best method: Constant Visual Reminders. Ie planners - both app based and “analogue”!!

This is my daily life. Concerning manufacturing, safety and accessibility as well as ergonomic concerns come first. After that it is high value projects and new projects. If it is a small and easy job and I have enough time to do that but not to start the next big project, I will work on something smaller. Also, when I need to order materials and I am out of space to store incomplete projects, I will put them off until the delivery comes. With illustrating books, I was on a schedule determined by the owner. I would complete them by working late nights to complete their database of transposable images/backgrounds. I would try to tackle the harder projects first and when exhaustion kicked in I would break it up with a smaller project.

When juggling multiple design projects, I keep in mind the deadlines and the in-house production and outside contractor needs. For example I prioritize projects that we send out for external production first, giving them our deadlines to make sure they are complete on time. I’m also a little “old school” keeping a file folder or setting up a binder for each project, often color coding them. Inside I keep project details, sketches, fabric and paint samples, and meeting notes.

Prioritize them by time to complete, knock out all the shorter ones first. On a larger project, the client will be more understanding if you need extra time.