There is a moment of realization that occurs when you get your first real job in an architectural office that maybe architecture school and what is now going to be expected from you are a little out of phase with one another. Are you prepared, do the differences matter, and what happens when you come to the conclusion that your job and almost everything you ... Show More
Jun 29
Ep 179: Is Half the Story Enough?
Architectural influencers on social media can bring real insight to the table while others blur the line between experience and performance, you should evaluate what you’re seeing, questioning why it was shared, and learn how to tell the difference between helpful guidance and a ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 1
Ep 177: Hanging Out Your Shingle
There’s a moment in almost every architect’s career where the idea first surfaces—quietly at first, then louder over time: What if I started my own firm? Maybe it’s the itch for creative freedom, maybe it’s frustration with someone else’s decisions, or maybe it’s just the instinc ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 2024
95\\ 11 Mistakes I Made in Interior Design Projects and How You Could Avoid Them
As an interior designer, you will make mistakes at some point in your career.
Making mistakes is normal, but learning from them can make a huge difference in your projects.
In this episode, I share my mistakes in interior design projects (hopefully you won't make the same one ... Show More
20m 19s
Aug 2024
103\\ Project Management 101: Seven Steps to a Stress-Free Interior Design Projects
Are you struggling to keep your interior design projects running smoothly?
Worry no more! I've got it covered.
In this episode, I share the tried-and-tested Seven-Step Process I use in my design firm, Rebecca Ward Design, to help you manage your projects more efficiently and ... Show More
18m 8s
Aug 2023
Christian Parreno, "Boredom, Architecture, and Spatial Experience" (Bloomsbury, 2021)
Boredom is a ubiquitous feature of modern life. Endured by everyone, it is both cause and effect of modernity, and of situations, spaces and surroundings. As such, this book argues, boredom shares an intimate relationship with architecture-one that has been seldom explored in arc ... Show More
35m 6s
Mar 2025
128 | From Economics to Interiors: The Journey to Becoming an Interior Designer With Stef Johnson
Have you ever wondered if you need a design degree or a perfect career plan to become an interior designer? Think again!In this episode, I sit down withStef Johnson, founder ofStef Johnson Design, who shares her inspiring journey from growing up around design to running a success ... Show More
23m 20s