Workflow Jan 07, 2025

Asset Management Spec

Avatar By The Creator Team

A messy folder structure is a tax on your creativity. Every minute spent searching for a file is a minute lost to deep work.

The Core Problem

Files named 'Final_v2_DEFINITELY_FINAL.mp4'. This is a recipe for disaster when you need to repurpose content 6 months later.

Strategy is about making choices, tradeoffs; it's about deliberately choosing to be different.

This is the "North Star" of growth!
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Strategic Insight

Standardized Naming Conventions. Use YYYY-MM-DD_[Platform]_[ShortTitle]_[Type].

How to Implement

Follow these three fundamental shifts in your daily workflow:

  • 01
    Centralized Source Folder: Keep all your raw assets, fonts, and brand colors in one cloud-synced folder accessible from any device.
  • 02
    The 'Trash' Buffer: Don't delete old project files immediately. Keep original project files but delete heavy render proxies to save space.
  • 03
    Asset Cataloging: Use a tool like Notion or Eagle to tag your b-roll and graphics. Search by 'vibe' rather than just 'filename'.
Discipline in the small things leads to freedom in the big things. Organize your files, free your mind.