Oh no, it’s “pin-up” time!! This is the point in your project where you will receive valuable feedback from your professors, peers, and even visiting professionals! I’m sure many of you can relate to endless nights in the studio leading up to your presentation. However, by the time you present, your fatigue may cause you …
Let’s face it; we’ve all had those moments of procrastination when we really should be doing work in the studio. Why do we procrastinate, though? Maybe, we are afraid of messing up or are overwhelmed with the amount of work we need to get done. Whatever the reason may be, know it’s very normal and …
Have you ever felt your sketching lacked the same amount of depth or detail compared to those of your peers or what you see on social media? Well, we have raved about how sketching is an amazing skill to have in a growing digital world in previous articles. However, let’s actually talk and breakdown ways …
Having been interviewed numerous times and interviewing professionals, there are no exact guidelines for firms when they are reviewing portfolios. Firms all have varying focuses when viewing a potential employee, for instance, graphic standards, project types, creativity, etc. We are beginning to see the market open up, and summer internships are coming, so here are …
Maybe you are in the final semester of your degree and getting ready to step into the workforce – it’s common to find yourself confused and lost as you may not know what paths are available. I am the only one to pursue architecture in my family, so I didn’t know what direction I should …
In previous articles, we mentioned how internships are integral to your knowledge of the architecture industry, but finding and applying to them can be an intimidating process! Not only is there a lot of work to apply, but you also have to attempt to stand out amongst your peers. Here are our tips for standing …
Welcome back! In a previous blog post, we discussed alternative careers that architects can pursue and architects’ ability to adapt to numerous other creative careers. We had the pleasure of interviewing Eastina Zhang, who shed light on her career from architecture to a product designer at Appetiser Apps. Please keep in mind that there are …
Let’s begin by defining a concept; It is “an abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances.” Whether it’s related to architecture or not, any creative individual knows the challenge of finding a good concept! I’ve been in countless situations where I’d end up banging my head until a possible concussion to discover a good …
Even if you are trying to flex the creative mind, it doesn’t hurt winning a competition, am I right? Don’t know why or where to start design competitions? We wrote an older article on why, “Young Architect Guide: 5 Reasons to Enter Design Competitions.” But where to find a design competition? Several websites contain competitions …
Everyone has their own workflow when tackling a new project, so we can’t give you a step-by-step process, but we can help! Typically, a normal project workflow involves pre-production, 3D modeling, rendering, and post-production with different durations. We’ll break down these steps further below. It’s important to know that a project or concept will not …
