We sit down with Zen, a multifaceted Pixel Artist and Designer from the gaming industry, to explore OmniFocus and the art of digital productivity. Zen shares insights on automation in workflow, finding the right track in productivity, and exploring art and organization through social media, NFT marketplaces, and more.
Crypto art offers a platform for artists to sell artwork, creating a diverse indie art scene.
OmniFocus is a central tool for organizing personal and professional work, helping prioritize and plan tasks.
Deep dives
The World of Crypto Art and NFTs
In this podcast episode, Zen, a full-time artist, discusses his journey in the world of crypto art and NFTs. He explains that crypto art offers an innovative platform for artists to sell their digital artwork and create a thriving community. Zen emphasizes that crypto art goes beyond the mainstream perception of expensive monkey pictures and includes a diverse indie art scene. He shares his experience of distributing his pixel artwork as NFTs and building a supportive audience. Zen highlights the concept of NFTs as a way to bring traditional art collection into the digital age.
Using OmniFocus for Productivity
Zen talks about how he uses OmniFocus, a task management app, to stay organized and productive. He describes OmniFocus as the central tool in his productivity toolbox. Zen uses it for managing both his personal and professional work, including art projects, design projects, and daily tasks. He explains that OmniFocus helps him prioritize and plan his tasks, ensuring that he achieves his goals and stays on track with his projects. Zen also mentions the importance of finding the right level of productivity management for his needs.
Automation in Workflow
Zen discusses the automation he incorporates into his workflow. He mentions using recurring calendar events that sync with OmniFocus, allowing him to plan tasks around his schedule. In his creative work, Zen leverages automation tools like Photoshop actions to streamline repetitive tasks and save time. He shares an example of using automatic file organization and renaming software to manage thousands of pixel art assets for his art project. Zen highlights the value of automation in achieving efficiency and avoiding manual labor.
Striving for Productivity and Balancing Ambition
Zen reflects on his passion for productivity and the desire to achieve his ambitious goals. He attributes his inclination towards organization and optimization to his background in UX and UI design in the games industry. Zen acknowledges that productivity is essential for managing multiple projects and ensuring progress towards his creative and professional aspirations. However, he cautions against overcomplicating productivity systems and emphasizes the importance of finding a balance that works for individual preferences and brain functionality.
In this eye-opening episode of "The Omni Show,” we sit down with Zen, a multifaceted Pixel Artist and Designer from the gaming industry. Diving deep into Zen's fascinating journey, we explore OmniFocus and the art of digital productivity. Whether it's automating thousands of algorithmic art pieces or juggling numerous ambitious projects, Zen offers invaluable insights on staying organized in a chaotic world.
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