IDIAMM

What makes a good graduate designer?

1. Sketching

2. CAD

3. Photoshop

4. Revit

5. Material knowledge, colour philosophy and finishes

What makes an industry ready graduate design?

1. Ability to value engineer

2. Time management

3. Presentation skills

4. People person

5. Forward thinking

6. Problem solving

7. Construction knowledge and understanding

8. Building control knowledge

9. Managing people’s expectations

10. Managing people

11. Managing stress

12. Designs around ergonomics and principals first

13. Project planner & DRMs

14. Demonstrates cross referencing in CAD

15. Detail designer

16. Document controller /organiser

17. Teamwork

I could go on…… So my question is how many of these do you demonstrate in your folio, your interview technique and your design mindset?