Common Sense Summit

Spoke as one of only two student voices, alongside Hillary Clinton and the CEOs of Snapchat, Anthropic, and Khan Academy. On stage before national leaders in education and tech, I described how school AI rules often silence curiosity by framing AI as cheating. My perspective helped shift the conversation toward policies that reflect real student experiences.

Tutorials

Mar 1, 2025

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1. Set Clear Goals and Define Project Scope

  • Emphasize the need to establish clear objectives at the start of every project to guide the workflow and align the team’s efforts.

  • Discuss how clear goals help measure progress and keep everyone focused.

2. Map Out and Visualize Your Workflow

  • Introduce the concept of workflow design: mapping tasks in a logical sequence to ensure clarity and efficiency.

  • Suggest using flowcharts, SIPOC diagrams, or BPMN to visualize and analyze the design process.

3. Organize Your Workspace and Digital Assets

  • Highlight the importance of a tidy physical and digital workspace for reducing distractions and boosting focus.

  • Recommend creating a clear, consistent file structure for easy access to project resources.

  • Stress the importance of establishing clear communication channels and feedback guidelines at the project’s outset.


4. Assign Tasks and Responsibilities Clearly

  • Explain how defining roles and responsibilities prevents bottlenecks and ensures accountability.

  • Suggest using project management tools to track assignments and deadlines.

5. Leverage Templates, Presets, and Design Systems

  • Encourage the use of templates and presets to speed up repetitive tasks and maintain consistency across projects.

  • Discuss how building and maintaining a design system (e.g., in Figma) streamlines collaboration and handoff.

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Common Sense Summit

Spoke as one of only two student voices, alongside Hillary Clinton and the CEOs of Snapchat, Anthropic, and Khan Academy. On stage before national leaders in education and tech, I described how school AI rules often silence curiosity by framing AI as cheating. My perspective helped shift the conversation toward policies that reflect real student experiences.

Tutorials

Mar 1, 2025

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1. Set Clear Goals and Define Project Scope

  • Emphasize the need to establish clear objectives at the start of every project to guide the workflow and align the team’s efforts.

  • Discuss how clear goals help measure progress and keep everyone focused.

2. Map Out and Visualize Your Workflow

  • Introduce the concept of workflow design: mapping tasks in a logical sequence to ensure clarity and efficiency.

  • Suggest using flowcharts, SIPOC diagrams, or BPMN to visualize and analyze the design process.

3. Organize Your Workspace and Digital Assets

  • Highlight the importance of a tidy physical and digital workspace for reducing distractions and boosting focus.

  • Recommend creating a clear, consistent file structure for easy access to project resources.

  • Stress the importance of establishing clear communication channels and feedback guidelines at the project’s outset.


4. Assign Tasks and Responsibilities Clearly

  • Explain how defining roles and responsibilities prevents bottlenecks and ensures accountability.

  • Suggest using project management tools to track assignments and deadlines.

5. Leverage Templates, Presets, and Design Systems

  • Encourage the use of templates and presets to speed up repetitive tasks and maintain consistency across projects.

  • Discuss how building and maintaining a design system (e.g., in Figma) streamlines collaboration and handoff.

Like what you see? There’s more.

Get monthly inspiration, blog updates, and creative process notes — handcrafted for fellow creators.

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Common Sense Summit

Spoke as one of only two student voices, alongside Hillary Clinton and the CEOs of Snapchat, Anthropic, and Khan Academy. On stage before national leaders in education and tech, I described how school AI rules often silence curiosity by framing AI as cheating. My perspective helped shift the conversation toward policies that reflect real student experiences.

Tutorials

Mar 1, 2025

Blog Cover Image
Blog Cover Image
Blog Cover Image

1. Set Clear Goals and Define Project Scope

  • Emphasize the need to establish clear objectives at the start of every project to guide the workflow and align the team’s efforts.

  • Discuss how clear goals help measure progress and keep everyone focused.

2. Map Out and Visualize Your Workflow

  • Introduce the concept of workflow design: mapping tasks in a logical sequence to ensure clarity and efficiency.

  • Suggest using flowcharts, SIPOC diagrams, or BPMN to visualize and analyze the design process.

3. Organize Your Workspace and Digital Assets

  • Highlight the importance of a tidy physical and digital workspace for reducing distractions and boosting focus.

  • Recommend creating a clear, consistent file structure for easy access to project resources.

  • Stress the importance of establishing clear communication channels and feedback guidelines at the project’s outset.


4. Assign Tasks and Responsibilities Clearly

  • Explain how defining roles and responsibilities prevents bottlenecks and ensures accountability.

  • Suggest using project management tools to track assignments and deadlines.

5. Leverage Templates, Presets, and Design Systems

  • Encourage the use of templates and presets to speed up repetitive tasks and maintain consistency across projects.

  • Discuss how building and maintaining a design system (e.g., in Figma) streamlines collaboration and handoff.

Like what you see? There’s more.

Get monthly inspiration, blog updates, and creative process notes — handcrafted for fellow creators.

More to Discover