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Too busy to attend New York Design Week? Maybe the crowds at NeoCon were just too much to handle this year. Or maybe you didn't know these shows existed at all. Whatever the reason, no worries, we went for you. Tune in to hear about this year's trends, standout products, and companies that truly know how to brand. Episode Resources: Connect with Brian Jones and Patience Jones https://graphicmachin...

In this episode of our series about the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition, As Built co-hosts Patience Jones and Brian Jones speak with competition finalist Brian Butterfield of the firm WHY Architecture .     Photo of Brian Butterfield courtesy of WHY Architecture This episode is part of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition Podcast Series, whi...

In this episode of our series about the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition, As Built co-hosts Patience Jones and Brian Jones speak with competition finalists Marion Weiss, FAIA and Michael Manfredi, FAIA , of the firm Weiss/Manfredi .   Photo of Marion Weiss, Michael Manfredi courtesy of Shuli Sadé and Weiss/Manfredi This episode is part of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art...

In this episode of our series about the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition, As Built co-hosts Patience Jones and Brian Jones speak with competition finalist Jeanne Gang, FAIA of the firm Studio Gang .     Photo of Jeanne Gang © John David Pittman This episode is part of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition Podcast Series, which is a 2025 W3 Sil...

In this episode of our series about the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition, As Built co-hosts Patience Jones and Brian Jones speak with competition finalist Annabelle Selldorf, FAIA   of the firm Selldorf Architects .     Photo of Annabelle Selldorf © Stephen Kent Johnson courtesy of Selldorf Architects This episode is part of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International...

In this episode of our series about the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition, As Built co-hosts Brian Jones and Patience Jones speak with competition finalists Elisabetta Trezzani and Kerry Joyce of the firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop .     Photos of Elisabetta Trezzani and Kerry Joyce courtesy of Renzo Piano Building Workshop This episode is part of the Nelson-Atkins Mu...

In this episode of our series about the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition, As Built co-hosts Brian Jones and Patience Jones speak with competition finalist Kengo Kuma of Kengo Kuma & Associates .     Photo of Kengo Kuma courtesy of J.C. Carbonne and Kengo Kuma & Associates This episode is part of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition Podcast Se...

In the second episode of a new series about the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition, As Built co-hosts Patience Jones and Brian Jones speak with Malcolm Reading, LVO, RIBA, Hon FRGS ,  Chairman of Malcolm Reading Consultants , about how the competition process works and what architects should consider when entering a design competition.     Photo of Malcolm Reading courtes...

In the first episode of a new series about the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition, As Built co-hosts Patience Jones and Brian Jones speak with Julián Zugazagoitia , the Museum's Director & CEO, about the competition and the need for community involvement.     Photo of Julián   Zugazagoitia courtesy of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art This episode is part of the Nelson-Atki...

Mark Wagner, AIA, is a Principal at Davis Brody Bond, a Page/ Company. Based in New York City, Mark has deep experience in the design of cultural and public spaces. His portfolio includes the National September 11 Memorial Museum, the World Trade Center Archive, the National Park Service Ellis Island Emergency and Long-Term Museum Collections and Storage, and the Hall of Gems at the American Museu...

Thinking about print and digital as two separate media formats that never overlap can shortchange the impact of both. In this episode, we talk about the ways in which digital efforts can support print marketing - and vice versa. Whether it's a QR code for an ad or changing up your website to mirror editorial coverage, we help you find ways to connect the dots for your audiences. Highlights What it...

Google has been found in violation of U.S. anti-trust laws, and now it's time for ... "the punishment." We walk through what the case means, what the Department of Justice is proposing for a penalty, and whether firms need to start changing their digital strategies in anticipation of the outcome. Highlights The four prongs of the DOJ's proposed punishment The timeline for the court's decision and...

Considering a new firm name? Historically, whether to change – and what to change to – was impacted by a limited number of factors. Now that we live in a digital age, and as trends have shifted away from using principal names for the firm name, there are more things to consider: Is the name you want available as a domain name? How easy is it for people to spell and say the name? Does the proposed...

Marketing calendar tools: not super exciting, but super necessary. In the newest Tech Stack episode, we explain how these tools work, why you need them, and how to choose the best one for your firm. Highlights: What marketing calendar tools do Why your firm needs one How to identify your firm's calendaring needs How to choose the best marketing calendar tool for your firm Episode Resources: Market...

Are all of your marketing efforts stuck in an eternal feedback loop? If you're constantly revising based on new opinions and can't get anything out the door, the answer is, "Yes." Iterative processes have their place, but there comes a time when your marketing can't do anything for you because nothing can get final approval. When your marketing flow starts to look like an M.C. Escher drawing, it's...

Preparing RFP responses can feel like all you're doing is working off of someone else's checklist. In truth, RFP responses can be great opportunities for educating prospective clients about your firm's strengths. The key is to use details in every response to focus the readers on what's important. This turns RFPs into a marketing tool for the immediate project - as well as future projects from the...

Does your firm have that One Great Image that gets used everywhere? In this episode, we unpack the limitations of relying solely on static images in architectural marketing. Learn why embracing video, diverse visuals, and storytelling can set your firm apart.  Highlights: How the way people consume information has changed The struggle for differentiation Why "perfection" is truly your enemy Where...

All of the marketing skills in the world won't matter much if you don't have the most important ingredient: curiosity. Being interested in how people think, behave, and make decisions is what helps you identify how, when, and where you need to present information. In this episode, we discuss what it looks like to be curious in your marketing and how to cultivate curiosity. Highlights: What curiosi...

Do you find yourself discounting ideas or data because you don't believe something works, it's not how you use the internet, or you've just never "liked" a particular thing? This is how bias works, and it can harm your marketing and your firm growth. In this episode, we discuss how to be aware of these biases and make more informed decisions. Highlights: Biases in data interpretation Clarifying th...

Don Semple, AIA, Partner at Chicago-based architecture firm Krueck Sexton Partners, talks with Brian Jones about the role of technology in design and in the architecture profession. Don also discusses the evolution of his career and the approach Krueck Sexton Partners takes to discovering a project's hidden potential. With a project portfolio that includes the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning...

Images showcase the amazing work your firm does, but using the wrong format or size can cause issues for your website – and the people visiting it. So how do you fix that? In this episode, we talk tips on balancing aesthetics and practicality to make your firm's projects stand out. Highlights: Oversized project images on architecture firm websites. User frustration with giant images. The need for...

You might hear from close friends when they get a promotion or leave a company, but what about the people you don't keep in touch with as much? You might reach out to someone to find a bounce-back email, or someone you don't know answering the phone. That's why it's important to keep up to date with the people around you and be aware of when they change job titles or leave a company. In this episo...

It's decision time. It may not be do or die, but how you make your decision can decide whether your team is on board or not. No matter the decision, big or small, it's important to build a consensus among your team to foster trust and growth. In this episode we talk about the importance of getting everyone's opinion before moving forward with decisions that impact your firm. Highlights: The import...

Jakeb Novak , AIA, Partner at Specht Novak, talks with Brian Jones about his journey in the built environment. Based in Austin, Texas, Specht Novak believes in creating comfortable and timeless buildings, foregoing the use of trendy materials to avoid aging projects. Its approach has earned it a spot on Architizer's  100 Best Architecture and Design Firms in the United States  list. Jakeb shares t...

Have you always wanted a personal entourage that follows you around? Well there's some good news if so, because you already have one of sorts, and it's sticking around for a while longer. Google's third-party cookies is here to stay, but that doesn't mean first-party data isn't worth the investment. Highlights: Value in first-party data for consumers. The benefit of owning customer relationships....