Entries by Prescott Perez-Fox

The Busy Creator Podcast episode 9, Evernote for contact management with guest Bob Stanke

2014.04.28 /0 Comments/in , , /by

Bob Stanke (@BobStanke) is the Director of Digital Media for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Over the years, he’s become an expert in Evernote, and has created several workflows he uses everyday to manage his bookmarks and other important information. In this episode, he shares with Prescott how he designed a system to use Evernote for contact management, including how that translates to use on mobile devices and how to create searchable data for future use.


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The Busy Creator Podcast episode 8, with Journalist and Podcaster Ashley Milne-Tyte

2014.04.21 /0 Comments/in /by

Ashley Milne-Tyte (@ashleymilnetyte) is a journalist, radio producer, and podcaster living in New York City. Together they discuss the daily grind of journalists and the process for recording and editing audio segments for radio and podcasts. We hear Ashley’s workflow and habits, and her plans to improve productivity as spring approaches.

Also, please note that Ashley is looking for an intern. If you’re interested in working alongside a podcast and radio producer in New York, please get in touch with her, via her site.

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The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 7 with Designer & Blogger Courtney Eliseo

2014.04.07 /2 Comments/in /by

Courtney Eliseo (@designworklife) is a graphic designer and founder of the popular design blog Design Work Life. This conversation focuses on how to stay organized as a solo designer, the workflow of writing blog posts, and the balance of running a content business while staying relevant as a practitioner.

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Monday Listening: Prescott Perez-Fox on Life In The Woods podcast

2014.03.31 /0 Comments/in /by

If you’re starved for some listening this week — as you wait for the next episode of The Busy Creator — check out Life In The Woods podcast hosted by Blake Stratton. I was a guest on a recent episode in which we discuss design, business, being independent. It’s a little different than what you’ve heard so far on The Busy Creator, a much more philosophical approach which tends to bend and wind in strange directions.

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On Waking Up Early

2014.03.31 /3 Comments/in /by

I’ve been hearing more and more from independent creatives and conventional workers alike that waking up early is a necessary habit for productivity. Since the start of the year, I’ve adopted the practice myself, mainly for going to the gym and even catching up on household recreation (read, watch tv, etc.) that most people do at night.

A recent article on Medium expands upon the virtues of waking up early. The author Matt Donovan (@mattdonovan) showcases the process of his installing this habit, and what it’s already earned him. […] Full post →

Is Microsoft Office for iPad a useful tool? Or too little too late?

2014.03.29 /0 Comments/in /by
Office for iPad

Microsoft Office for iPad

Microsoft has released their popular Office suite of applications for the iPad, a sloppy four years after the launch of the popular tablet. Many users have been waiting since day 1 for basic Office capabilities, even if only to read documents on the go.

As an iPad owner, this means absolutely nothing to me.

I avoid Office as much as I can and as I type this, I don’t actually have it installed on this computer. Instead, I type in basic formatted text using Bean, use Numbers to track my household spending, and create presentations as simple PDF files, usually from InDesign. […] Full post →

The Original Inbox Zero

2014.03.27 /0 Comments/in /by

Many of us are familiar with the term Inbox Zero, but a recent post on Google+ reminded me of the source. It all comes from Merlin Mann and his writings from years ago. Here’s a video from 2007 which still holds true.

I personally don’t remove items from my inbox, but instead use filters and colour-coded category names to sort everything. Nothing is left unread and uncategorised. […] Full post →

The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 6 with Portrait Photographer Bill Wadman

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Bill Wadman (@BillWadman) is a portrait photographer based in Brooklyn, NY. This conversation discusses his portrait work, how he got started in photography to begin with, and how he processes photos. We also talk about computers — a mutual interest of ours — monitors, hard drives, and how to build a Hackintosh.

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The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 5 with Cartoonist & Illustrator Josh Latta

2014.03.10 /1 Comment/in /by

Josh Latta, (@JoshLatta) is a cartoonist & illustrator based in Baltimore, MD. This discussion covers how he got started in art, his daily workflow and routine, and making a name for himself on the Internet. We also dissect the difference between a cartoonist and an illustrator, and question the use of hand-drawn vs. typeset lettering in comics.

Avatard of Prescott, according to Josh Latta

Avatard of Prescott, according to Josh Latta

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The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 4 with Designers & Podcasters Niki Brown & Liz Andrade

2014.02.24 /1 Comment/in /by

Niki Brown (@NikiBrown) & Liz Andrade (@LizAndrade) are the design duo behind The Pagebreak Podcast. Niki & Liz are both solo designers, working independently. Together we discuss tools of the job, the state of web design and text editors, and how they got started in podcasting.

Somehow, the topic of cats failed to come up, but we’re all cat owners.

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The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 3 with Design Entrepreneur & Blogger Armin Vit

2014.02.10 /0 Comments/in /by

Armin Vit (@ArminVit) is a design entrepreneur and blogger. He and his wife Bryony Gomez-Palacio founded their company, UnderConsideration, in 2002. The duo have since left their jobs at prestigious New York-based design firms, relocated to Austin, Texas, and have made a name in the design business as authors, conference organizers, writers, speakers, and designers (of course).

This conversation covers what it’s like to run a company out of his home, how he and his wife share office and household duties, and how he manages to cope with all that email. […] Full post →

The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 2 with Illustrator & Cartoonist Joel Duggan

2014.01.27 /0 Comments/in /by

Joel Duggan (@JoelDuggan) is an illustrator & cartoonist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In addition to his web comics and illustration commissions, he co-hosts several podcasts. We spoke a bit about his training in art and illustration, his current workflow, and his podcasting endeavors.

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11 Productivity Tips You Can Use Today

2014.01.19 /0 Comments/in /by

From Fast Company comes a snappy little article about productivity — creative or otherwise. Some of these you’re probably already doing, but otherwise, take a quick look and get busy. My favorite is perhaps the toughest one to implement, and one that I am rather trying to adopt myself.

GET AN ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER
“The promises we make to ourselves are easy to break,” says Laura Vanderkam, frequent contributor and author What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast. “It’s much harder to call a friend on Friday and inform her that ‘I failed.’” She set up weekly check-ins and which kept her motivated to complete the first draft of a novel in 2013.

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The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 1 with Music Producer & Audio Engineer Charles Penn

2014.01.13 /4 Comments/in /by

Ladies and Gentleman of the Internet, I present to you episode 1 of The Busy Creator Podcast!

In this inaugural episode, I chat with Charles Penn, music producer and audio engineer. Our discussion meanders and covers topics as diverse as microphones, audio software and sound manipulation, and even some backup strategy. It’s the first episode so we’re still figuring out some sound. Thanks for joining in the fun.

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Free Download: SimpleCal 2014

2013.12.24 /0 Comments/in /by

SimpleCal 2014

All calendars suck. This is due in large part to their inability to see how the months stitch together. Often, the final days are crammed onto the same last row as the previous week. And what happens in a fortnight? Who knows.

A few years ago, I created for myself a simple calendar, which I’ve been updating ever since. Creatively, I named it SimpleCal. It features a seven-week view of each month, with weekends grouped on the right side, and shaded out to emphasize the working week. […] Full post →