Architorture and Collections

Amanda in studio, photo by Anna from Urban Gardener

Prompt 8: Inside Joke

This one may not be funny, because it is true. But it is an inside joke for all architecture students. Ahhh, some comic relief is necessary when you know you aren’t going to make the deadline even though you haven’t slept in a week. Also, everything is funnier at 4am. The beauty of Studio is that you can still socialize with classmates while finishing a wall section.

Filed under: 30 Day Journal Challenge, journal, quotes, sketch

Connections and Feeling Busy

Just now I am discovering where all of the designers are hanging out, where to network, and how to meet new people in Vancouver. This really rang true at the Pecha Kucha Night, as many presenters had all sorts of design events they organize. How did I not know about them until now?

So, Prompt 6 for the Journal Challenge was a perfect time to conclude some of my thoughts on my introverted personality.

Prompt 6: Time for…

The thing about moving back to Missouri is that I know people. Important people. And I even have the potential to become one of the organizers to create networking events such as a Pecha Kucha Night. Moving somewhere where you know absolutely no one is daunting. I quickly was welcomed into the UBC Philosophy crowd (thanks to my husband), but I still haven’t met someone in the design industry, until Pecha Kucha Night.

Filed under: 30 Day Journal Challenge, sketch, Vancouver, work

Picking Up the Pace

Phew! It seems that when I start getting busy with one thing that demands my time, everything else in my life gets busy as well. Currently I am juggling a very active social life, working on a new website for a friend, packing for the move in a few weeks, the Socio Competition, the Journal Challenge, and the sun keeps tempting me to get to the beach. Not to worry, though, as I thrive in a busy environment. My productivity soars when I’m super busy, as I have the momentum to keep going without down-time. My system is to store months of down-time so when a busy month comes along, I am all rested and ready to go.

Filed under: About, Projects, busy, competition, design, desk, preservation, work

Pecha Kucha Night Vancouver #12

Last night was wonderful. I finally found out where all of the cool kids hang out here in Vancouver. It was not only a fun-filled evening, but packed with knowledgeable presenters and inspirational stories.

Filed under: Inspirations, Lists, design, discussion, Pecha Kucha, Vancouver, workshop

Design Times

Here are a few things happening on and off-line worth noting:

• Have you heard of Pecha Kucha, a design-oriented lecture series of 20 slides with 20 seconds each? Well, now you have! Pecha Kucha Night Vancouver is happening tonight downtown. Can’t wait for a night out, listening to some live music, and watching some great lectures based on the theme “Walk the Talk: Green Your City”!
• A lovely, eloquent post talking about “the space between” or Ma: What is Design? from Coffee With An Architect.
• A very extensive, long list of advice for graduates and young intern architects looking for an entry-level job: Dear Architecture Graduates: Be Ready, Relentless, and Lucky from Urbanverse. My favorite is #77: Don’t give up. I needed that boost!
• Here is an interesting A Hand-Drawing Revival? from Architect Magazine’s WorkLife blog
• An awesome photo contest I wish I knew about before now, which my friend Lannette entered and is now a finalist and in first place! Go vote for here here: Photo Contest Finalists: Time To Cast Your Vote from Tablet.

Filed under: About, Lists, blogs, carousel, contest, design, events, flickr, jobs, photo, photography, tips, young architects