What’s news at Sounds Like Design?

The Sounds Like Design blog began in 2016 and since then we’ve covered business development and marketing topics, important policy and regulatory issues that affect the profession, and we’ve featured guest posts from several influential architects.

If you’d like to contribute to the blog about a topic or issue that you are passionate about, or think is important to share with your peers and colleagues, email us with your story idea, suggested images and proposed deadline, and we’ll collaborate to help you tell your story to a wider audience.

Can you help us gather market research insights?
Rachael Bernstone Rachael Bernstone

Can you help us gather market research insights?

Did you learn much about business development and marketing in your formal architecture studies? Share your thoughts, feedback and insights for a chance to win a free enrolment - for you and a friend - in Architecture Marketing 360.

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Are you investing and upskilling in the right areas?
Rachael Bernstone Rachael Bernstone

Are you investing and upskilling in the right areas?

This blog post outlines some of the emerging key topics and issues from architects and provides resources to upskill and learn more - around AI and big tech, affordable housing, environmental sustainability and reporting, and well-being.

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My pitch to the architecture profession
Rachael Bernstone Rachael Bernstone

My pitch to the architecture profession

Architecture is undergoing a profound transformation - from client-as-patron to client-as-customer models – which presents new opportunities to make good design more accessible to more people.

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What’s the magic bullet for architects?
Rachael Bernstone Rachael Bernstone

What’s the magic bullet for architects?

This is Part 4 in the series on legal protections for the word “Architect” / architects’ salaries / well-being. It puts forward the magic bullet to help architects communicate the value of good design to clients and the wider community.

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How do architects’ salaries compare?
Rachael Bernstone Rachael Bernstone

How do architects’ salaries compare?

Architects’ salaries are typically lower than many others in the construction sector, and doctors and lawyers who also complete five-year degrees This article compares salary survey stats and asks whether there might be a way to improve this situation, going forward.

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Protection and projection: two sides of the architecture marketing coin
Rachael Bernstone Rachael Bernstone

Protection and projection: two sides of the architecture marketing coin

Architects are fortunate that their professional title is protected under law in Australia, but this legal protection is no substitute for a considered and strategic approach to business development and marketing. This blog series looks at how and why architects should communicate their value, to improve remuneration, well-being and profitability.

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What's the point of marketing for architecture firms?
Rachael Bernstone Rachael Bernstone

What's the point of marketing for architecture firms?

If you’re an architect, and you’re not sure which marketing channels and platforms to use, you are not alone. The marketing landscape can be confusing and overwhelming. This article explains the simple, single purpose of architecture marketing, and the best channels to use to achieve your goals.

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2022 in review: architecture highlights and lowlights
Rachael Bernstone Rachael Bernstone

2022 in review: architecture highlights and lowlights

It’s been a big year - we’ve enjoyed seeing many clients celebrating major milestones and winning fantastic recognition for their work, unique approaches, and contribution to their communities. We’ve collected some highlights from practices around Australia that have completed SLD’s Review + Reset consulting package, and a round-up of local and global topics and events that shaped this year.

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Is it possible to cultivate a waitlist of ideal clients for your architecture practice? – Part 3
Rachael Bernstone Rachael Bernstone

Is it possible to cultivate a waitlist of ideal clients for your architecture practice? – Part 3

You don’t have to be a world-famous architect to generate a waitlist for your architecture services (although brand recognition definitely helps!).
This article - the third and final part of my waitlist series - describes how to employ marketing techniques to identify and promote your specialist knowledge, and build a waitlist for your services.

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