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So if your working on a commercial, hospitality project….
So if your working on a commercial, hospitality project, you should be very familiar with this set up and more importantly why. Understanding access control, on which doors, the components required and how to demonstrate this on a drawing is very important – Security and a secure line indicated is…
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Here’s a great tip….
Here’s a great tip…. see anyone posting about moving on from their current position to a new adventure??…..They are literally advertising a potential opportunity or an introduction!! Do your research first ( don’t waste anyone’s time if you live 100 miles away!!) message them, introduce yourself, ask about the potential…
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Ok so I see alot of portfolios popping up so here’s my general food for thought………..
Ok so I see alot of portfolios popping up so here’s my general food for thought: 1. Have a teaser folio and main folio (X2/3-see below)2. A teaser (10-12 pages maybe) is a random selection of your best varying work showing yr skillset. These are given to recruiters a brief…
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Discipline buys freedom…!
Discipline buys freedom…!Discipline buys freedom…!Discipline buys freedom…!Discipline buys freedom…! Now any tiktok / YouTube / Facebook add sells this dream in one form or another. BUT In design Discipline does buys freedom….. Working to a Gant chartOrganised weekly DTMsOrganised drawing issue sheetValue engineeringStandard typical designsTiering in your design Discipline of…
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On average I deal with 8-12 projects a week…..
On average I deal with 8-12 projects a week. Some are on site, some in handover and aftercare, some in concept, some in preconstruction feasiblity, some in DPP stage. I have a book for every 2 projects minimum (flip upside down working towards the middle) to manage general specific notes…
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Next time you design a piece of joinery…..
Next time you design a piece of joinery i.e. a bar, reception desk, seating unit in a restaurant, ask yourself the following questions: 1. how is this actually going to be built? Flat pack, off site and installed? Carcass then clad?2. when in the build stage will this be installed?…
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What is your selling point?
What is your selling point? Think about it….. If your the go to person, what is that 1 thing that puts you head and shoulders above others? Is it 1 thing? Is it more? The reality is that not everyone is creative, nor can everyone be the creative hub in…
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Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make all of the difference and show your knowledge and that your industry ready…..
Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make all of the difference and show your knowledge and that your industry ready…..Doors are a classic example. If I was to look at your design and ask if Door D04 is a left hung or a right hung door….. could you tell me?…
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7 Tips on how to start looking forward to Critiques / Review
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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Learnt to speak with authority not theory…
Do this to show you are employable and can get to work on a live project now…. How does a student / graduate do that? 1. understand the why2. know the pros and cons3. know the consequences if you dont4. talk and treat yr projects like they are real, to…
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