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

I asked this question on my vlog three years ago.  Back then, AI was much more a plot theme than the 24/7 slop reality that is 2026.  So I wanted to re-ask this question.  Do we need creatives anymore? Check out the video and tell me if your answer has [...]

As a job seeker in architecture, design, or the built environment, it’s natural to want your resume to stand out. Your profession values creativity, visual communication, and innovation. But when hiring managers spend only seconds reviewing an application, what do you really want them to notice? Your resume’s primary purpose [...]

I am reposting a popular Design + Dialogue video from a few years ago.   It is about getting past the dreaded creative blog.  I feel that when the world is up-ended, like now, the creative spark can hard to find and hard to hold on to.  In this Design + [...]

The architecture profession is evolving faster than ever. While earning a Bachelor of Architecture or a related degree remains a critical first step, it’s no longer enough to differentiate yourself in a competitive marketplace. Today’s employers are looking for professionals who combine technical expertise with leadership, adaptability, and digital fluency. [...]

APPLY HERE! If you’re a healthcare project management professional looking for a role that combines meaningful work, career growth, flexibility, and an exceptional quality of life, Seattle offers a compelling opportunity. As a Healthcare Project Manager, you’ll have the chance to lead innovative healthcare architecture and design projects that directly [...]

Every job offer comes with a number. Sometimes it’s a bigger number than you’ve ever seen before. Sometimes it’s enough to make you stop asking questions. Sometimes it’s enough to convince you to ignore the concerns quietly forming in the back of your mind. That’s understandable. Compensation matters. Work is [...]

APPLY HERE! Healthcare environments have the power to influence healing, improve patient outcomes, and support the well-being of entire communities. Behind every exceptional healthcare space is a team of visionary designers and project leaders who transform complex challenges into meaningful experiences. If you’re an experienced healthcare interior design professional looking [...]

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Many leaders look the other way when conflict arises — and for understandable reasons. Conflict is uncomfortable. Most people avoid disagreements because they fear being seen as “the mean person” or worry they might say something they’ll regret. Instead, they ignore the issue, hoping it will resolve itself or that [...]

APPLY HERE If you’re a seasoned interior designer looking for more than just another project pipeline, this opportunity may be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. A long-standing DBI client in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join their growing commercial interiors studio — and this role [...]

How the Next Generation Is Redefining Luxury, Convenience, and Brand Experience For decades, hospitality brands competed on polish, prestige, and predictability. Luxury meant marble lobbies, formal service, and excess. Convenience meant proximity. Branding meant consistency.  But the next 50 years of hospitality will not be defined by permanence — they [...]

For many architects and designers, working abroad is more than a career move — it’s a life-changing experience. International experience can expand your design perspective, strengthen your adaptability, diversify your portfolio, and dramatically grow your professional network. In today’s increasingly global design industry, architecture professionals are finding more opportunities than [...]

APPLY HERE! In today’s architecture industry, truly transformative leadership roles are rare. Most positions focus on either design, operations, or client management. The Principal / Studio Leader role combines all three—offering a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to shape projects, influence company growth, mentor teams, and build a lasting [...]

The interior design industry is experiencing impressive growth—currently expanding at an estimated rate of 4.5%. With this momentum comes increased competition, not just for clients, but for talent. Today’s top designers are highly selective, creative professionals who know their value—and they have options. For design firms looking to grow, the [...]

APPLY HERE! In today’s evolving architecture and engineering landscape, firms are looking beyond traditional roles and embracing a new kind of leader: the Rainmaker Architect. This hybrid position blends design excellence, business strategy, and client relationship mastery into one high-impact role. At its core, the Rainmaker Architect is both a [...]

As we move through 2026, firms are navigating a fast-paced onslaught of new projects starting, projects, once on hold, starting up, and the pressure to build teams quickly. At the same time, the pace of technological change has accelerated. The shift from AutoCAD to BIM platforms like Revit is now [...]

Apply Here! If you’re an interior designer who’s been waiting for the right opportunity—not just another role—this might be it.  This San Francisco-based studio isn’t your typical design firm. It’s a place where creativity meets ownership, where ideas don’t get buried in hierarchy, and where designers are trusted to shape [...]

Every business has its star players. The first tier brings business, culture, and organization to the company. The second tier manages the day-to-day tasks, and the third tier is in the trenches, bringing their A game to the front. If any one of these people leaves, they can create a [...]

In this Design + Dialogue video I talk about Career FOMO.  Confused?  Check out the video.