Untapped Energy of Designers

In a similar thread to my last post on the Degrees of Freedom for an Unlicensed Graduate of Architecture, I have thought about the talent and energy of designers that goes untapped, and how they can be mobilized more effectively. Reading articles like this, as well as the resulting comments, gives a bleak feeling of the profession. It provides direction for being noticed against many other talented applicants, but it doesn’t give much direction for many that are still left jobless, or may feel dissatisfied with the work they can get. Many are left wandering, and wondering how to proceed.

Unlicensed Architecture (Iowa)

Many graduates from NAAB accredited universities consider options other than the position of intern architect. For me, the search and application process for a position that will continue my path towards becoming a licensed architect broadens and continues, but evolves. I consider the IDP (edit: now the AXP) process as the primary direction for developing my career in architecture, but I am open to other avenues that may allow me to explore architecture in a more experimental way.