Comments on: What do you do when you’re not designing?

By: ocularharmony

ocularharmony — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:20:23 +0000

@Herman Thanks for the reply Herman. Agreed, these days I’m emphasizing exercise more than ever since I spend 7 or so hours on the computer every day! Its nice to read away from the screen too…keeps your eyes from feeling too ‘screenzapped’, but there’s nothing like good Web Design blogs to keep you inspired and see what other designers are doing.

By: ocularharmony

ocularharmony — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:20:23 +0000

By: Herman

Herman — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:08:50 +0000

Reading Books and Exercising keep me motivated and help me get back to work with a fresh mind. Your suggestion list is very good. Keep this work going on. I check out blog article when I get free time in my Office.

By: Graphic Zen

Graphic Zen — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:46:19 +0000

Yes I Agree..Design can be a very computer-oriented task, especially if you’re a graphic / web designer. For many months I didn’t manage my time too wisely, and realized that the time outside of the computer world (real life) was passing by. I would go to coffee shops, concerts, and party from time to time, but without decent body and mental stimulation, found it hella’ draining.

By: mike @ gallantmedia

mike @ gallantmedia — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:46:29 +0000

Greetings All
First off, wonderful place you all have here, keep it up.
When i’m not designing I play guitar,drums,sing or head out into nature with my Nikon, and of course theres always going to concerts.

By: alyssa Goch

alyssa Goch — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:51:22 +0000

haha eat… yeah that’s one. and go shopping!!! spring’s coming, so I’m hoping to get on my new Scott bike… and then I do homework all the other hours of my life.

By: Phil Stringfellow

Phil Stringfellow — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:36:07 +0000

Very good article, and interesting.

Reading books is a very big pastime of mine, and I draw a lot of inspiration from them. A good way of delving into another world, away from your own personal problems/distractions.

By: Robin Bastien

Robin Bastien — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:38:38 +0000

Thanks for the feedback Richie. Reading is the ultimate way to gain knowledge, that’s why I dig reading blog articles and reading books!

Meditation is wonderful if you make it a daily practice, makes things feel much clearer!

By: Richie

Richie — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:06:52 +0000

Very good article, Robin. I personally find that reading books is a great way to relieve myself from the stress and whenever I don’t sit and ‘design’ stuff.

I was actually interested in implementing the art of meditation and now that you have explained it, i shall definitely try it out.

Computers can drain our energy and ideas if used beyond a reasonable amount, so its for our own good if we go out and socialize.

Thanks for the tips.