Marketing plays an integral role in keeping your firm afloat. The architecture industry, in particular, saw a massive decline following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, research by Appleseed Strategy showed that 70% of architecture firms experienced a drop in their billings during the second quarter of 2020. [...]
Core Leadership Skills in Design are many but some are more important for success than others. In this week's design and dialogue I share four critical skills every design leader must master. I have another blog that goes more in-depth here.
If 2021 was the year of the Great Resignation, 2022 is shaping up to be the year of the great career up-leveling. For those ready to see their career grow, now is the time. I have been having conversations with candidates throughout the holidays and most have been asking me [...]
The “New year, new me” cliché is one we all love because it shares the promise of growth. It’s the new year, so it’s time for those New Year’s Resolutions to create the new “you,” right? Wrong! If you want to create real change in your life, it will take [...]
The reasons architects don’t usually get hired comes down to one thing: interview skills. Architecture recruiters and hiring managers are looking for candidates with more than design ability. They’re looking for candidates who love what they do and can articulate that passion in an interview. 4 Reasons You Didn’t Get [...]
A creative and professional architecture team can use their skills to accomplish remarkable feats. Whether you’re relying on a small team or one comprised of multiple levels such as lead, core, and support members, one thing is true. Recognition goes a long way toward building trust and retaining your best [...]
Job hunts are daunting and time-consuming. Leaving your resume with numerous architecture companies but getting no response can be frustrating. You could be investing hours, days, or weeks on it and still be left with no response. However, that does not mean that you should give up. What you need [...]
Growing your small design firm presents some distinct issues. The good news is that this issue can be overcome with a combination of talent, team effort, and unbeatable skills while never compromising on quality, communication, or the collaborative environment within your architecture firm. Easy, right. But there is reason to [...]
Architecture and design salespersons love to share their knowledge of both design and products. Whether they sell to the trades or directly to consumers, sales reps have a deep understanding of how a particular product can enhance or improve aesthetics, construction, or efficiency. This knowledge often comes from formal education, [...]
Once you have accrued 5-10 years of experience in design, you may be considering a move to the coveted position of design director. The creative lead in this position has likely garnered work experience in various related projects and understands how design and concept become a completed project. Build your design [...]
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