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 ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z53iSW9P4FM📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/alternative-careers-in-architecture/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____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