Each person is different and the way they will approach each of their tasks is different. However something that I’ve really learnt as a part of my career is to stop being afraid to experiment, as experimentation is the key to finding out special tricks that others might overlook. Experimentation is also the best way to really get creative, no matter how many times you “fail”; I find that you always wind up getting something out of it, whether it’s a new idea, skill or even a great final product!
As far as tricks go, I would absolutely suggest learning your hotkeys, this will not only save you time but also be the first step in learning various shortcuts and tricks easily, this puts you on the path to learning more at a faster pace. A bit of advice is that certain ‘tricks’ start to become second nature and don’t even seem that special anymore! That’s when you know you’re well on your way to creating your own unique designs!
OESD is one of our Hatch design partners. They have provided us with a few free designs that are ready for you to download and stitch out.