RESEARCH:
Talk to as many people as possible. Don't keep your work a secret.
"I'm working on a project about ..."
"Oh, really? My cousin is an expert in that field"
Explore the visual world. ICFF, museums, stores
Listen to your intuitive mind. Keep a notebook by the bed.
Design for a specific user. Imagine an old lady using your product.
PRODUCTION:
Start a project early. Complete the first draft and take a break for a day.
Then look at the first draft with fresh eyes and make it better.
Use the computer last.
Eliminate distractions.
Work with intensity.