Never ever did I think that I would have to go through 2 all-nighters in a row after the diploma project. What does that say about my time management skills ? Well.. not too much when the it comes down to a group project.

We interns have been working on a project for the past 2 months and as usual time has whizzed past and its already time for us to go back and present the final product in Seoul in front of a bunch of high profile Samsung management. Two of us, Jee Hye & I have been chosen to represent the entire London team in Seoul. Its really encouraging to have that responsibility but it also puts a lot of weight on our shoulders.

Which brings me to the part where I am typing this post whilst continuing my second all-nighter after last night. Why? As I mentioned earlier, when its group work, we need to distribute work amongst everyone. But that also means that it works like a factory manufaturing plant. Only if one part is over can the other take responsibility to take it to the next level. And this is exactly why I am stil here. I play a part somewhere at the end of the manufacturing chain - therefore dependant on the time management of everyone who comes before me.

Is there any other way than to work like a production line? How does one judge the amount of time that will be taken for a certain phase of a project? As a beginner in the professional design world I find myself searching for tools that will help me organize my time or help me prioritize tasks. Does this come with experience and a few more all nighters ?

Is this normal as a part of the journey in becoming a truly professional designer?