05| mastering the kreative juggle
organizational tips & strategies that keep the ideas flowing without the overwhelm + Foto Friday
song to set the tone: Curse by The Internet
Hey all!
& welcome to all the new subscribers whom I recently got the chance to connect with. I’ve been MIA for a couple months but still working behind the scenes and I want to thank you all for staying in tuned!
Recently, I was notified that my contributions to the Life at Home Report was acquired by IKEA Museum in and will be up until September 1, 2024. From this I got to reminiscing on my trip there last year and came across a photo of the late Virgil Abloh’s collaboration with IKEA. From there I somehow ended up once again but more deeply on FREE GAME and reassessing the direction I want to build in, as well as the answers to my who, what, why, and how. (Highly recommend checking it out, even if you’re not necessarily interested in building anything.) I landed at Kreation Space and will gradually continue to implement the steps shared.
Fortune cookie of the day: “Make room for things that matter by removing everything that doesn't.” - Brian Gardner
The fortune of the day is something I truly resonate with as I enter another time of transition in my life. In all areas, I’ve began the process of letting go of some things. For me, that is what organizing is, coupled with prioritization and rearranging. Returning to the basics, the foundation, the roots… Then reassessing, nurturing, and even repotting, if necessary. I’ve been immersed in gardening lately so I apologize for all the yip yap… 😂
As a kreative person who has a million and one hobbies, I sometimes find myself bombarded with ideas at inconvenient times, loaded with more materials than I truly need, and trying to find balance in my organized chaos. These tools and tips I listed below have helped me a ton over the summer. My kreative process has improved a bit and my perception of what’s actually achievable has expanded. I have been able to make more room for the parts I enjoy the most while still getting less fun things done. Here’s a few of the things I did/am doing:
1) Get organized in real life and digitally. Start small and continue overtime. Declutter quarterly and maintain equipment. Sync your calendar. Track supplies and backup your work. Set better boundaries with screen time.
2) Set a vision and track your progress overtime. Know your reason for wanting to get organized. Think about what you hope to gain or save by doing this. Review periodically and reflect on what’s working and what’s not.
3) Don’t obsess on which tools! Whether AirTable or regular spreadsheets, Google Drive or WeTransfer, Milanote or Notion, pick whatever platforms work best for YOU. These tools should help you to organize your digital files, manage projects, finances, and streamline the less kreative parts of your workflow.
4) Get and use a couple notebooks or journals. Make one purely for your art, sketches, and experimenting to nurture your kreativity and embrace experimentation. Notebooks can also help you track the more tedious bits of your journey and document the little things overtime.
Foto Friday 📷
Kreative Opportunities 🎨📋📷
let me put you on real quick…
Cinematics Pictures (International) Deadline: September 27, 2024
Hambidge Residencies (International) Deadline: September 15, 2024
2024 Atlanta Artadia (Regional) Submission Details: Sept 1 – Oct 1, 2024
ONE School US (Atlanta & Chicago) Deadline: August 30th, 2024
The Boghossian Foundation Prize (International) Deadline: September 15, 2024
Thanks for reading!! If you’re a fellow kreative, I hope this has provided value to you in some shape or form. I’d love to hear from you all so don’t hesitate to email me back or comment <3
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Much love,
KVOZIA
As someone who’s worked with you before I just have to say you GOT ITTT!! Your creativity is EVERYTHINGGG! Congratulations on everything you’ve been working on! I can’t wait to do another project with you! You’re the best!!🤍