As Hong Kong battles to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19), companies have adopted flexible arrangements or WFH policies that will inevitably impact on work patterns and efficiency. The idea of remote offices is nothing new, but with human interaction reduced to a minimum and online distractions at an all-time high, the question now is how designers can maintain a high level of creative output while coping with project deadlines.
via.‘s Principal, Frank offers 10 ways to boost creativity and stay resilient amid the global pandemic.
As Hong Kong battles to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19), companies have adopted flexible arrangements or WFH policies that will inevitably impact on work patterns and efficiency. The idea of remote offices is nothing new, but with human interaction reduced to a minimum and online distractions at an all-time high, the question now is how designers can maintain a high level of creative output while coping with project deadlines.
via.‘s Principal, Frank offers 10 ways to boost creativity and stay resilient amid the global pandemic.
1. Keeping it social. Hold breakfast meetings outside of home or office. Just a stone’s throw away from our Sheung Wan studio, Soho House‘s light-filled lounge is the ideal spot to get our brain juices flowing.
Image credit: Soho House Hong Kong
2. Stay inspired. Despite the cancellation of major events, Hong Kong’s artistic spirit remains intact, thanks to galleries that are staying open. The bold, brightly colored works of legendary Mexican architect Luis Barragan, captured in unique signed prints by photographer Armando Salas Portugal, are on view at the new F22 at The Peninsula, until April.
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3. Connect with architecture. Take time to immerse in the processes of design icons. In “SCALE: An Architect’s Sketchbook”, Steven Holl shows his highly personal method through 400 poetic watercolors, juxtaposed by photographs of the built projects to emphasize scale and physical form.
4. Work. Hatching up new ideas in sketches and drawings – over pasta and coffee at one of my favorite local haunts, Halfway Coffee.
5. Observe. Streets of Hong Kong provide a constant stream of inspiration. I set aside time each day for a stroll around the neighborhood with my Leica M10, capturing light, architecture, and life in the time of coronavirus.
7. Read. Though it may seem like an obvious one, reading is one of the best ways I can disconnect from work. Currently engrossed in Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, “DUNE”.
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8. Watch (and learn). Keep your mind busy and entertained while at home. Catch “Roma”, Alfonso Cuarón’s black and white, cinematic masterpiece and be mesmerized by his one-shot sequences. Available on Netflix.
9. Laugh. A yakitori and sake night out with friends. Hailing from Tokyo, Toritama serves up amazing authentic Japanese skewers with an extensive drinks list.
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10. Break a sweat. Rise early for a weekend hike up Lion’s Rock – yes, it’s an initial steep start, but the views at the top are well worth the early rise and uphill effort.
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*All snapshots by Frank unless stated otherwise. Check out @einsteinsdreams for more architecture and street photography.
