What We Doo
Craft A Portfolio That Gets You The Interview
Problem: You have great work, but your portfolio isn't getting calls back. You're unsure how to curate, narrate, and present your projects to stand out in a stack of hundreds.
Solution: I help you transform your academic projects into a compelling professional narrative. With my experience on both sides of the table—as a candidate who got into top schools and as a hiring manager reviewing portfolios—I provide the insider strategy.
Curate with Purpose: Learn which projects to include (and which to cut) to tell your unique story.
Narrate with Confidence: Structure your portfolio to highlight your design process and thinking, not just pretty pictures.
Format for Impact: Technical guidance on layout, hierarchy, and clarity that hiring managers and admissions committees love.
Get Into Your Dream School
Problem: College applications are stressful and generic. How do you make your essay and portfolio work together to present an authentic, unforgettable version of you?
Solution: I provide tailored 1-on-1 guidance to make your entire application package—from essays to interviews—resonate with the specific culture of the schools you're targeting.
Strategic Storytelling: Brainstorm and craft essays that connect your personal narrative to your architectural work.
Interview Prep: Ace your interviews with mock sessions and coaching on how to present your ideas confidently.
Portfolio Synergy: Ensure your essay and portfolio are a cohesive, powerful story.
Navigate Your Career Path & Land the Right Job
Problem: The architecture field is vast and confusing. You might be unsure about traditional practice, curious about alternative paths, or just don't know how to translate your skills into a resume that gets noticed.
Solution: Get clarity and confidence. I use my experience in firms of all sizes and my network to provide insights you won't find anywhere else.
Resume & Cover Letter Review: Tailor your application materials to specific firm types (corporate, boutique, design-star).
Career Roadmapping: Explore traditional licensure paths and alternative careers where your design skills are valued.
Industry Insights: Learn the unspoken rules of the job market and what hiring managers are really looking for.
Crush your Studio Project (Without the All-Nighters)
Problem: Stuck on your thesis? Struggling to develop a meaningful concept? The blank page is paralyzing, and the critique is tomorrow.
Solution: I act as your personal design critic and strategist. We'll break down the problem, generate strong ideas, and build a clear narrative for your project.
Concept Generation: Techniques to find and develop a powerful project concept.
Design Development: Strategies for iterating and refining your design based on program and site.
Critique Prep: Learn how to present and defend your work with confidence.
Master the Software & Supercharge Workflow
Problem: Software is a time-sink. You're watching endless tutorials but still can't get the render to look right or the model to work efficiently.
Solution: I provide practical, project-based training focused on the specific tools and workflows used in professional practice. No fluff, just results.
Efficient Workflows: Learn the shortcuts and best practices that save hours.
Software Interoperability: Master moving between AI Tools, Rhino, Adobe Suite, Enscape, etc.
Troubleshooting: Get unstuck. Fast.