Creative Refills

Project Management and Entrepreneurship with Erick

Nov 26, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Erick Gama, an interior design pro who runs Amarillo Stationery, shares his insights on creativity and project management. He discusses how he leverages the PLOTTER system for tracking projects and deadlines effectively. Erick also explores the aesthetics behind his curated Latin American stationery products and the whimsical naming of his inks, like 'Toasty Joggers.' Tune in for his thoughts on why analog tools inspire mindfulness, balancing the digital world with delightful, hands-on creativity.
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ADVICE

Manage Multiple Projects Visually

  • Use the Plotter to manage multiple concurrent projects with a visual to-do spread.
  • Move tasks and color-code items to quickly see progress and avoid missing deadlines.
ADVICE

Color-Code Tasks For Quick Status

  • Color-code project names and tasks to create immediate visual cues for progress.
  • Use different inks to separate projects and quickly assess status at a glance.
INSIGHT

Project Pages As Physical Folders

  • Project Manager pages act like physical folders that keep project materials together and separate.
  • This makes referencing and compartmentalizing work faster than juggling multiple notebooks or digital folders.
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