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    03, 2025

    7 Design Director Interview Questions
    7 Design Director Interview Questions

    Tuesday, March 4, 2025

    So you’ve landed an interview for a design director position. Congrats! This is a huge accomplishment, and it’s a great opportunity to showcase your skills and experience. But… now what? How do you prepare for an interview when you’re the one who’s usually doing the interviewing? Never fear! We’re here [...]

  • 25

    02, 2025

    3 Way to Modernize Your Digital Portfolio
    3 Way to Modernize Your Digital Portfolio

    Tuesday, February 25, 2025

    When was the last time you updated your portfolio — not merely added your latest project but revamped your design portfolio for the digital age? The effective digital presentation of your work is essential in introducing your designs and defining your work. Updating and adapting your portfolio to meet the [...]

  • 25

    02, 2025

    The One Trait Every Designer Needs: Empathy
    The One Trait Every Designer Needs: Empathy

    Tuesday, February 25, 2025

    The one trait every designer needs is empathy. When we think about the qualities that make a great designer, it’s easy to focus on technical skills: mastery of design tools, understanding of color theory, or proficiency in user interface principles. But while these skills are undeniably important, there is one [...]

  • 25

    02, 2025

    When Is the Best Time for an Architectural Internship
    When Is the Best Time for an Architectural Internship

    Tuesday, February 25, 2025

    Internships are often a rite of passage for students and early-career professionals across various industries, and architecture is no exception. But for budding architects, the question isn’t just whether they should intern—it’s when the best time to do so is. Should it be during college, after graduation, or later in [...]

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    11, 2024

    How to Clarify a Gap in Your Resume
    How to Clarify a Gap in Your Resume

    Tuesday, November 5, 2024

    How To Clarify a Gap in Your Resume?  Many job seekers in architecture and interior design have gap years in their resumes. For example, you spent a year traveling and studying international architecture. While taking a year off can lead to life-affirming experiences, they can also damage your resume if [...]

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    09, 2024

    5 Ways to Stay Positive When Job Hunting
    5 Ways to Stay Positive When Job Hunting

    Tuesday, September 17, 2024

    5 Ways to Stay Positive When Job Hunting can help many of you looking for work at this time.   I have talked with many job hunters and have heard time and time again that searching for a job is much harder than the work itself.  It can feel that way.  [...]

  • 13

    08, 2024

    Four Common Portfolio Mistakes
    Four Common Portfolio Mistakes

    Tuesday, August 13, 2024

    What four common portfolio mistakes have you made?  Here are the four common portfolio mistakes that we at DBI see the most often.  You might be surprised with the last one. Ah, the portfolio.  Dreaded, loved, maligned.  Whatever your feelings about the portfolio, it is a critical and important part [...]

  • 10

    07, 2024

    Working abroad as an architect
    Working abroad as an architect

    Wednesday, July 10, 2024

    How to work abroad as an Architect?  Working abroad is a great way to grow your architecture career. Experience with design in other countries has many positives. From improving empathy skills and broadening your mind to diversifying your portfolio and expanding your professional network, working abroad can be a bold [...]

  • 6

    02, 2024

    Tuesday, February 6, 2024

    As I have been sharing since the first of the year, your firm WILL hire this year.  It is slow now and that makes it the best time for you to get your hiring process tuned up. Today I am sharing the three most comment mistakes I have seen firms [...]

  • 2

    11, 2023

    user experience recruiting team
    user experience recruiting team

    Thursday, November 2, 2023

    In the vast digital cosmos, web designers reign as the unsung rockstars. However, even the brightest stars need guidance to truly shine. This is where a User Experience (UX) recruiter steps in, acting as the compass to steer your career towards success. Discover how a UX recruiter can illuminate your [...]

  • 4

    10, 2023

    Wrong Job Offer
    Wrong Job Offer

    Wednesday, October 4, 2023

    Before jumping on a job offer, pause and revisit your career roadmap. Choosing the wrong job offer can be a decision you'll regret.

  • 6

    09, 2023

    Didn't get the job
    Didn't get the job

    Wednesday, September 6, 2023

    You've polished your resume, tailored your cover letter, and finally landed that coveted interview. But you didn't get the job. Here's why.

  • 28

    08, 2023

    interior design recruiter
    interior design recruiter

    Monday, August 28, 2023

    Are you an interior designer looking to take your career to the next level? If so, you may want to consider working with interior design recruiters. These professionals specialize in connecting talented designers with the right opportunities, helping them advance their careers and reach their full potential. Interior design recruiters [...]

  • 23

    08, 2023

    Architecture skills
    Architecture skills

    Wednesday, August 23, 2023

    Technical prowess forms the foundation of any architecture and design career.

  • 16

    08, 2023

    Architecture Recruiter
    Architecture Recruiter

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Architecture and design recruiters serve as intermediaries between employers and job seekers. They are matchmakers.

  • 9

    08, 2023

    Your Portfolio Matters
    Your Portfolio Matters

    Wednesday, August 9, 2023

    Updating and adapting your portfolio to meet the evolving demands of the design industry will help you remain competitive in a fast-growing sector of design professionals. 

  • 2

    08, 2023

    Ace the Interview
    Ace the Interview

    Wednesday, August 2, 2023

    Landing your dream job in architecture is an exciting and challenging endeavor.

  • 12

    07, 2023

    Wednesday, July 12, 2023

    The six soft skills a designer needs continue in today’s post.  These last three soft skills are critical for designers growing into leaders in their firm and in the larger community. You can view the first video here. The full blog can be read here.

  • 5

    07, 2023

    Wednesday, July 5, 2023

    Six soft skill designers need to be successful in projects, careers, and design. In this video post, I share a high-level overview of the first three soft skills every designer needs. I share how Communication, Collaboration, and Problem-Solving are critical for every designer. I will share the final three in [...]

  • 28

    06, 2023

    Wednesday, June 28, 2023

    Resign Gracefully.  It may seem easy but in the moment it can be a challenge to ensure you leave your current role professionally and gracefully.  In my current Design+Dialogue, I share four ways to keep your resignation on track, professional, and graceful. I also have a blog post that goes [...]