By Marinieves Tejeda and Gynna Bella. Cover image by Margaret Mitchem.
Study Tips Inspired by Jonathan Anderson’s Multitasking Skills
Jonathan Anderson, the Irish designer currently serving as the creative director for both DIOR and his own label, JW Anderson, is also collaborating with Uniqlo. He has become the ultimate role model for managing a heavy workload with style, precision, and flair.
The Business of Fashion once dubbed him “the most prolific, multitasking designer since Karl Lagerfeld,” and the statistics support this claim. Between DIOR and JW Anderson, he is expected to produce at least 18 collections each year. This includes 10 collections for DIOR—four for womenswear, four for menswear, and two for haute couture —six for JW Anderson, and two for JW Anderson x Uniqlo. If Jonathan Anderson can balance all of this without crying into a couture pillow, you can probably finish your term paper. Here are some tips for channelling his chaos-with-style energy for your final academic push.
How to Study Smarter (With a Little Help from Jonathan Anderson)
1. Curate Your Study Rituals Like Jonathan Anderson
Just as JA curates each collection with intention, you should curate your day. Each morning, plan three clear priorities—no more. Overloading your to-do list only leads to burnout.
Establish simple routines that help you stay focused and maintain your productivity. This could involve studying in 50-minute blocks with short breaks in between or reviewing your notes at the same time every day. These habits can reduce stress, save mental energy, and make your day feel more manageable.
2. Trust Your Inner Creative Instincts–And Move On
Jonathan Anderson doesn’t second-guess every hemline. Likewise, you don’t need to rewrite your thesis intro 14 times. Trust your instincts. Confidence and momentum matter more than perfection—especially when deadlines are approaching. Give your ideas space to develop by getting them out of your head and onto the page. With a bit of confidence (and perhaps some caffeine), you can transform a rough draft into something solid.
Study Better By Staying Focused – Inspired By Jonathan Anderson
3. One Strong Idea Is Better Than Three Weak Ones
Focus on one strong, well-developed argument instead of trying to juggle multiple half-formed ideas, like Jonathan Anderson often does. Trim the excess and let your main point stand out. Delivering one powerful argument in a paper or presentation is far more effective than presenting three vague ones.
4. Switch Mediums Like You Switch Tabs
Stuck on a concept? Do like Jonathan and shift gears. He works across sculpture, literature, and memes —you name it. Try drawing your notes, recording voice memos, or explaining your topic to your pet—bonus points if they understand! Switching formats refreshes your mind and sparks new ideas.
As you power through the final stretch, channel your inner Jonathan Anderson—not just to get things done but to elevate the way you approach them. Multitasking isn’t about doing everything at once; it’s about balancing creativity, discipline, and vision, even under pressure.
