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What’s one small habit that helps you stay focused during your workday? I’m always refining my routine and love hearing what works for others.🧠 😍
Pomodoro technique
Pomodoro is such a helpful structure. Do you stick to the classic 25/5 timing or adjust it to your own rhythm?😊
Classic works the best for me :)
Taking small walking breaks or stretching for sure. Even if it's 5 minutes, it helps so much!
I love that. Even a few minutes of movement can reset the whole day. Thank you for sharing what works for you.🙌
ALWAYS turn off my computer at 5:00pm - which means I get up at 6am... gotta have that ME time.
I really admire that boundary. Ending the day at a consistent time creates so much clarity and space for yourself.💯
It’s always encouraging to hear how others stay steady throughout the day. Thank you all for sharing your rhythms.😊
This is a habit I wish I could say I was better at! It may be small but I'm sure it makes a huge difference 😊
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As we leave autumn 🍂 and head into winter🧣 here in Argentina, I keep thinking about how much freelancing celebrates momentum, growth, and doing more.
For the past months I have been chasing momentum and design frenzy, however, after being at the verge of burnout this season, I am aiming for something different: consistency & peace of mind.
I used motion blur in this visual to represent transition instead of rushing forward. Because sometimes the best thing you can bring to your work is not more energy but less noise.
What energy are you bringing into your next season of freelance work?
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I’ve been interested in bringing more analog elements into my design process—not only to add more visual interest, but also to help me step away from my computer screen, which can feel draining at times.
With that idea in mind, I started scanning and collecting all the little bits and pieces I’ve gathered over the past few years—from magazines to metro and museum tickets.
It’s been fun to revisit those moments and to take little breaks from my desk to walk over to the scanner while I’m designing.
Here are a few examples from that exercise! 🙂
The metro and museum tickets are a nice touch. There's something about ephemera like that which carries a texture and context that stock imagery never can. How are you compositing them in Photoshop, scanning flat or photographing?
Memento - OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) App
I built Memento for the #ConfigMakeathon using #FigmaMake, #FigmaMCP, and #Cursor.
The problem I wanted to solve : Millions of people worldwide live with OCD and anxiety and as someone touched by it, I know the struggle daily. Checking things (like closing windows or turning off lights) causes intense stress and repetitive doubts. Most tools don't help your brain remember the action, so I wanted to make the experience feel mindful, visual, and safe.
In Memento, you cannot just tap to complete a task. You must press and hold for 3 seconds. This UX choice forces mindfulness and anchors your brain to the action.
The project includes:
- 3-Second Verification: Press and hold to anchor your brain and remember the action.
- Meditation & Shortcuts: Quick access to "SOS Calm" to reduce anxiety instantly.
- My Victories: A dedicated space to track your success and feel safe.
- Visual & Audio Proof: Live photo and instant voice recording for peace of mind.
- Calming Visual Design: A clean, high-contrast palette with soft greys and dark green to banish stressful colors (like red) and minimize anxiety.
The goal was to keep the interface clean and focused, while adding just enough feedback to make the user feel completely safe and calm.
Social media post : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/virginie-lavallery_configmakeathon-figmamake-figmamcp-activity-7471096843225956352-ALcO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADI9YcIBz6iZUC6U8HRb3v6vfTjuBv5MKmk Try the live app here : https://memento-rfv472nuc-veme-studio-s-projects.vercel.app/
View the Figma community file : https://www.figma.com/community/file/1647157845476103686
Figma Make workspace link (without cursor code part) : https://www.figma.com/make/tswqsbInsKnkazqY6tXDsW/Memento?t=qnFVoG9PCCqaOWWN-1
Github link : https://github.com/VemeStudio/Memento
Memento 🌿 — Everywhere, everytime, on every device
Hope you like it ! Don't hesitate to share your opinion.
#ConfigMakeathon #Figma #FigmaMake #FigmaMCP
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