Newly added or updated in 2008:

Pullman, Massa, Utzon. You can look ahead at what's coming up on our "howwework" list on delicious.

What is "How we work"?

We're interested in the habits, rituals and small (and occasionally big) methods people and teams use to get their work done. And in the specific anecdotes and the way people describe their own relationship to their own work. Here's a list of some stories and habits. Not sure it is actually useful for anything. Do any patterns emerge across stories, other than the obvious stories of super-focus, super-dedication?

These examples are mostly "names" because the list so far is mostly from published sources, but everyone's stories and habits are interesting, so go ahead and add yours in the comments.

How we work:

Yes, and there's more to come... So far these are about individuals, but there is much to add on other companies and groups. And there are other sites that offer more useful information and applicable tips, such as Daily Routines (new! and good!), Lifehacks, 43 Folders, Michael McDonough and Milton Glaser, or even Trade Tricks.





PS: Want to contact someone listed here?

Firstly, note that this website doesn't have their contact details. If they're an author, you could look inside one of their books for their publisher, and then write to the publisher. If they're an artist, you could look online to find who their dealer is, and then write to the dealer. If they're a business person, you could look on their company's website for a contact address. If... you get the point - I don't have their contact details for you. No, not even for Bill Murray, Santiago Calatrava and Mohamed al-Fayed, sorry.