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It's almost a year since I left my role as Senior Lecturer back in the UK to move to Iceland. In that time I've achieved so many goals that were on my To-Do list but there was a 'Student Advice'. I wanted to form an output, a way of offering my answers to all those questions previously asked to me and pass on the same advice to other students. So I got typing and created my first email course.
Read MoreUsing a scalpel is an essential skill for model making in architecture and design. This guide walks you through how to cut materials safely, avoid accidents, and create your own DIY sharps disposal box-simple steps every design student should know.
Read MoreGetting a job interview can be exciting but also pretty nerve-wracking. I just found out that I didn't get the job I had interviewed for here in Reykjavik so I wanted to write out some points to help anyone else who is going through the stress of job searching, applications, and the interview process.
Read MoreA comprehensive guide for future architecture and design students. Learn how to choose the right course, prepare your portfolio, fund your studies, and thrive at university.
Read MoreSo you've decided to venture into the world of YouTube, and maybe even upload your first vlog. Well, a newbie myself a few months back, I've learned a few things over the last weeks of filming, editing, and uploading that I thought I would share with you today.
Read MoreThinking about studying architecture? This article explores ten compelling reasons to pursue a career in architecture, from creative freedom and global opportunities to shaping the spaces where people live and thrive. Written by an experienced architect and interior designer, it’s a must-read for aspiring students.
Read MoreAbout Sonia Nicolson
Sonia Nicolson is a British Chartered Architect (ARB) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). As an Architect and Creative Educator based in Iceland, she helps students and designers build confidence in hand drawing, design, and portfolio skills.
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Architect & former University Lecturer turned Entrepreneur. I help female Entrepreneurs successfully Design & Build their Creative Businesses in Interior Design, Architecture & Urban Sketching.
Architect & Creative Educator helping you design and build your career and creative business in Interior Design, Architecture and Urban Sketching.
ARB - British Chartered Architect
FHEA - Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Former Academic Director, Raffles Design Institute (India)
Academic Representative, British Council (Design Education)
Teaching architecture through hand drawing, sketching, and architectural thinking, and creating original artwork and commissions from the same practice.
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