Mac Power Users 473: Shawn Blanc’s Evolved Workflows
Mar 10, 2019
Shawn Blanc, a blogger and podcaster known for The Sweet Setup and The Focus Course, shares his journey of transitioning to the iPad Pro for productivity. He discusses evolving workflows and the growing importance of team dynamics in content creation. The conversation touches on the benefits of structured communication tools like Basecamp over Slack, and how blending digital task management with traditional methods boosts productivity. Shawn also reflects on the impact of a social media detox on creativity and family time.
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iPad Pro as Primary Device
- Shawn Blanc primarily uses an 11-inch iPad Pro for daily work.
- He keeps a 27-inch iMac for coding, layout design, and podcast recording.
Portability over Screen Size
- Shawn Blanc prefers the 11-inch iPad Pro over the 12.9-inch model due to its portability.
- He values comfortable one-handed use and ease of carrying.
Gradual Transition to iPad
- Shawn's move to iPad was gradual, starting with travel use and increasing over time.
- He finds iOS's simplicity and focus more appealing than the Mac's multitasking.