I use a system where I've a max of 7 sub directories per directory. In that way I can quickly navigate to the directory or file I'm looking for.
It is based on the theory that one can process up to 7 items quickly. (Currently, I've no reference to this).
This implies that when a directory becomes too 'crowded', I add sub directories for further categorization. E.g. a directory containing an archive consultancy projects is split based on year of project. The current year is split up by proposal, ongoing, and archive.
For each project directory, I use standard sub-directories: Analysis, Input, Data, Report, Visuals, PM (Project Management)
The difference between Input and Data is qualative and quantative data from the client.
Probably room for improvement, but it works quite good. For now a 80/20 trade off not to invest in a better system.
It is based on the theory that one can process up to 7 items quickly. (Currently, I've no reference to this).
This implies that when a directory becomes too 'crowded', I add sub directories for further categorization. E.g. a directory containing an archive consultancy projects is split based on year of project. The current year is split up by proposal, ongoing, and archive.
For each project directory, I use standard sub-directories: Analysis, Input, Data, Report, Visuals, PM (Project Management) The difference between Input and Data is qualative and quantative data from the client.
Probably room for improvement, but it works quite good. For now a 80/20 trade off not to invest in a better system.