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Todd Smith

Working it Out on a Blank Page

We’re two months into 2021. In January I refresh my goals and added a recurring calendar hold on the last Sunday of every month. Today is…

Mar 1, 2021

100th 5x8 notebook completed on February 26th, 2021

Mar 1, 2021

Dear [Project Manager or Producer],

A response template for freelancers and a guideline for producers, from an experienced design freelancer turned product manager.

Aug 26, 2016

Dear [Project Manager or Producer],

Aug 26, 2016

“Crack” - Questing for Pikachu while Questioning Awareness and Consent

I was about to cross the street and a wild Zubat appeared. If you don’t know what a Zubat is, it’s not worth the pedantry of explanation…

Jul 29, 2016

“Crack” - Questing for Pikachu while Questioning Awareness and Consent

Jul 29, 2016

Without Agency

It’s uncomfortable for some to speak about workplace inequality and the wage gap, but it’s even more uncomfortable to live it every day.

Feb 16, 2015

Without Agency

Feb 16, 2015

Want to Be a Better Project Manager? Learn How to Cook.

The commonalities between time, resource management and culinary skill; resolve under pressure, managing critical paths, measuring properly, and finding the right recipe.

Feb 28, 2014

Want to Be a Better Project Manager? Learn How to Cook.

Feb 28, 2014

Why I Run

Feb 6, 2014

Why I Run

Feb 6, 2014

Vancouver, 1937

Sexism, glacial-paced racial discourse and a call for residents to be become better allies.

Jan 21, 2014

Vancouver, 1937

Jan 21, 2014

Combat Email Overload

Tired of reading about the fantasy of “Inbox Zero”? Here are a few definitive tips for slaying your inbox and implementing a long-term communication routine.

Jan 14, 2014

Combat Email Overload

Jan 14, 2014

Creative Kick-Starts

Creative thought is seemingly binary; it’s either a clear vision or asymptomatic inspiration paralysis. How do you snap out of the latter?

Sep 26, 2013

Creative Kick-Starts

Sep 26, 2013

Three Creative Freelance Tips

Talent ≠ Success. Transitioning from an employee to an entrepreneur requires discipline, organization, motivation, and a head full of common sense.

Sep 18, 2013

Three Creative Freelance Tips

Sep 18, 2013

Todd Smith

Todd Smith

Design consultant. Business advisor. Minimalist. Runner. Yogi. Exploring the linkage between education, mentorship, and innovation

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