Alternative Careers in Architecture with Karina Armanda

Alternative careers in architecture are not failed architecture careers. They can be deliberate ways of using design training, communication and curiosity in a different setting.

Stephen Drew and Karina Armanda discuss alternative careers in architecture, including recruitment, illustration, freelancing, side projects, specialisms, social media, community, academic setbacks and experimenting with different routes.

The conversation covers:

• How architecture training can lead into recruitment, illustration and freelancing
• Why hobbies and side projects can become career evidence
• How social media and community can support career change
• Why academic setbacks do not have to define a career
• How to experiment with a different path without losing momentum

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Countdown
• 00:38 Meet the Hosts: Stephen and Karina
• 01:44 Stephen's Journey: From Architecture to Recruitment
• 03:35 Karina's Path: From Architecture to Illustration
• 07:14 The Intersection of Architecture and Other Careers
• 21:04 Balancing Hobbies and Career
• 27:50 Specializations and Alternative Careers in Architecture
• 33:11 Exploring the Architecture Social Platform
• 33:23 Social Media Platforms: Pros and Cons
• 34:37 Karina's Social Media Journey
• 37:29 The Importance of Community and Networking
• 39:38 Showcasing Work on Architecture Social
• 50:46 Overcoming Academic Setbacks
• 54:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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