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To integrate subtle patterns in web design A DAY IN THE LIFE OF projects, INK studio will use a lot of the Layer Styles.” Pattern Overlay and Gradient Overlay no THIbAuT vAN bOxTEL doubt. Van Boxtel adds: “It’s possible to We discover a typical day at iNK studio download patterns from the internet, but more The doors are open fun to create your own ones inside Photoshop.” Other plug-ins used by INK studio, which 09:00 A cup of coffee, tea or water helps offer its team the ability to add some seriously us fire up our minds and start our day, before cool creative effects, can be found in NIK tackling any kind of project. Software’s collection. “They have six different CheCk The web plug-ins to explore that offer us image 09:00 10:00 It’s important that we keep up with customisation,” explains van Boxtel. “But don’t trends and check what’s happened on the web over forget, Photoshop is like a playground, so the last couple of days. explore and have as much fun as possible.” bon appéTiT 12:00 Food is always the best source of energy, so don’t forget to eat. This sort of downtime is ever so important. baCk To work 13:30 After lunch it’s time for some admin. It’s this time of day that we check the finances of our studio. Time for a break 16:30 Cigarettes for some, sport and fruit for others. Again, it’s important to take regular breaks to keep the mind fresh. downTime a handmade illustrative identity for a new section of ucM www. 18:00 At the end of the day you’d think eco-conception.be concerning innovative coaching for the 10:00 self-employed and small media enterprises (sMe) we went home. Nope, it’s Bomberman time. Let’s Credit: iNK studio © ucM fight a bit. 12:00 13.30 TOp FIvE prODucTION TIps 16:30 HoW to tacKle WorKfloW iN tHe best Way ■ Time managemenT Begin each day and project with the most difficult tasks. Energy is like an hourglass – use it wisely. ■ STay Tuned in Be informed about the innovations in your industry sector and don’t hesitate to practise with these. ■ an orderly faShion Try to be organised by classifying image sets, as well as layers and groups in image files. ■ Try To relax Never forget the importance of downtime. Always remember to take breaks throughout the day. ■ Job SaTiSfacTion 18.00 Take pleasure in doing your job, as this will translate into your final images. 023 023