Creative work is passionate, playful, exploratory and frequently perceived as a bit chaotic. But the fact is that by nature and by roles, creative professionals are also some of the most focused individuals in a room, intense about their ideation and exploration, objective and often more modest than they may lead on.

And the biggest surprise is, perhaps, that while their work process may seem rebellious and even disorganized, creatives are actually disciplined professionals.

So how do creatives like designers keep work under control? Listen on for a few rules and ideas on how to manage your ideas, assets, and projects.

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