our services
Sonia Nicolson | Chartered Architect & Former University Lecturer helping students and women in design master hand drawing and build creative careers.
Guidance, Mentorship & Design Packages
I’m Sonia Nicolson, a Chartered Architect and Former University Lecturer based in Reykjavík, Iceland, supporting students, creatives, and women in design to build confidence, strengthen their portfolios, and develop creative careers rooted in purpose and freedom.
My services are designed to meet you where you are in your journey, whether you’re preparing a university architecture portfolio, returning to your creative roots, or building a design business that truly works for your life. Through my Power Hour and Creative Confidence Coaching, I help you find clarity, overcome self-doubt, and take bold, confident steps forward. The Portfolio Confidence Review™ gives tailored, in-depth feedback to elevate your work and help you stand out in applications or interviews.
If you’re seeking professional design expertise, the Virtual Design Package and Consultation Packages offer creative support for architectural or interior design projects, while the Architectural Survey (Iceland) and Hand-Drawn Interior & Architecture Package bring a personal, crafted touch to every drawing.
For women in architecture and design, my Mentorship Programme provides guidance, accountability, and real-world insight into building a sustainable, balanced creative career.
Each service is designed to combine architectural knowledge with creativity, confidence, and heart - helping you grow the skills, mindset, and vision to design and build a life you love.
The Virtual Design Package
The Virtual Design Package
The Virtual Designer - Concept Design for Your Home
Professional architectural concept design delivered online, for homeowners who want clarity before committing to costly mistakes or construction.
If you are rethinking a single room or planning a full home rethink, this package gives you expert guidance, hand-drawn concept sketches, and a clear design direction you can move forward with confidently.
I’m a Chartered Architect with 15+ years’ experience, and I help homeowners make smart design decisions before investing in contractors, furniture, or renovations.
What’s Included
Concept sketches and visuals showing spatial layout and design intent
Mood board with colours, materials, and product suggestions
Written summary with key recommendations and rationale
Alternative options where applicable so you can compare choices
Choose Your Package
Design Document - $895
Receive a complete design pack delivered to your inbox. Ideal if you want clear, professional direction and the confidence to proceed at your own pace.
Design + Zoom Consult - $1,195
Includes everything above, plus a 60-minute Zoom session to:
Walk through the design together
Ask questions live
Explore adjustments in real time
Get expert guidance on next steps
Before You Build
This service provides concept design, not construction drawings. You will still need to verify local Planning Permission and Building Regulations to ensure feasibility before implementation.
What our clients say
“We decided to use the Virtual Architect to help us move forward with clarity before starting our home renovation. Sonia was incredibly easy to work with - clear, professional and responsive. Her presentation was extremely helpful for us to visualize different layout options of our home so we could confidently choose a direction for our renovation. The additional creative design ideas were great for inspiration. We would highly recommend this service!”
Mr & Mrs Hawkins, USA
Who we are
Over the past 15 years, Sonia Nicolson has worked as a British chartered Architect, Senior Lecturer at a top UK Arts University, Academic Representative with the British Council, and External Examiner at a number of leading design schools. She now runs her own at-home design studio and has taught thousands of students through her courses and online coaching.
If you have any questions, email hello@sonianicolson.com
