Design+Dialogue

Although some candidates are fortunate enough to land their dream design position, most people often find themselves doing things that they didn’t fully anticipate performing on the job. Nearly everybody is trying to find a healthy balance between the demands in their personal and professional lives. Fortunately, improving your emotional [...]

Change is afoot!  The pandemic has created a seismic shift in every industry.  The same goes for Architecture.  Many designers are moving to find a dream job, be closer to family, or a lower cost of living. When it is time to change, you need to resign.  And it is [...]

Architects and Interior Designer have the great advantage and the great curse of providing a professional portfolio as part of their overall personal brand.  But what should be in a portfolio?  What are leaders looking for? When building a portfolio for your next job application, what should you try to [...]

Each month I post a video on the changing dynamics the Architecture and Design Industry is facing and the pandemic ends and the work force shift, again, to a new way of business. After speaking with firms across the country over the last month, we might be headed back to [...]

As in many other industries, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing architecture and design. AI-based technology makes it easier for design teams to collaborate, improve efficiency, improve profitability, and more. Here are three current trends in artificial intelligence affecting architecture and design right now. Neural Network Application In architecture, neural networks consist [...]

In addition to design skills, there are many other skills necessary to succeed in the architecture and design fields, especially as you move into leadership roles. Here are some of the most critical executive skills that can help you thrive as an architecture and design leader. Project Management Management skills [...]

Teams have become a critical infrastructure for firms during the pandemic.  As I have been connecting with leaders across the county, discussing how the team dynamic will move forward as we recover, it became clear that rewarding the team is an important piece of the puzzle. In this Design+Dialogue I [...]

Admit it; the bedrock of every successful business is its most prized assets: the workforce. A high-performing team makes for improved productivity. This, in turn, fosters growth beyond the competition and sustained longevity. As an architecture or design firm, you want your business to grow. But if your team is [...]

The number of remote employees continues to surge across the United States. Even though many leaders are still adapting to these rapid changes, some are struggling to keep everyone on track. Fortunately, your remote teams can be just as productive as your onsite one as long as you help them [...]

This month we have been more busy than we have in about a year.  It is great and we are loving the opportunity to support our clients and the industry in our way.  I know that my clients are excited as well. But are some opportunities being missed?  Maybe.  It [...]

Architecture firms are quickly discovering the potential of using virtual and augmented reality when presenting a project and during the design process. It is also becoming one of the most effective ways to sell interior design jobs. In fact, VR is the preferred method for sharing big project designs because [...]

Throughout the year I am sharing updates on how the Architecture and Interior Design industry is responding to the new workplace normal.  All virtual?  All hands on deck?  Follow here and find out.

Constructive criticism is often uncomfortable to hear. But, in architecture and design, those who accept feedback with humility are better able to learn on the job and improve their skills over time. These tips can help you capitalize on constructive criticism in the workplace. Pause and Listen Most professionals experience [...]

The ongoing pandemic has created challenges and roadblocks for many professionals in design and architecture. Some have unexpectedly lost jobs. Some have had to adjust to working from home for the first time. Others have had to put schooling on pause. One bright side in all of this is that [...]

As vaccines start and a possible pandemic end in sight, many are wondering what the future of architecture will look like. Although some major investments and design jobs have been put on hold, the demand for some projects continues to grow. City leaders, health experts and architects are all coming [...]

The recruiting and onboarding process should always be a priority regardless of your industry or your firm’s size. As firms start to rebuild or grow, the battle for talent is resuming. It is often a knee-jerk reaction to think that money is the key to finding the right talent. In [...]

There are always going to be external variables that can get in the way of achieving your professional goals. Even though some of these things might slow you down, it’s important that you don’t let them stop you. It’s usually our own self-sabotaging behaviors that tend to hold us back. [...]

From political opinions to differences in how to respond publicly to the pandemic, division seems to be growing in our nation. Yet, this isn’t the first time that our country has experienced significant differences. With such a wide range of opinions so readily expressible through social media and other channels, [...]

As we start 2021, it is clear we are entering a new era. COVID-19 has affected every sector of society and caused us to rethink everything from architecture to public safety to city planning. Here are some ways designers are reimagining cities, offices, and homes in this new era. Emphasis [...]

I am making new habits in the new year.  Things have changed at a fundamental level in the United States and in the world.  This year I am using the momentum of these changes to do better.  This year I am not setting any New Year’s resolutions.  Instead I am [...]