One-on-One Consultation
Strategic 1:1 sessions for Architects, Designers, and Creative professionals
A focused, 90-minute consultation designed to help you gain clarity, direction, and high-level guidance — whether you’re an individual navigating your next step or a team/business looking for specialized insights.
A one-on-one session tailored to your goals, plus two weeks of personal follow-up to make sure you're not just inspired — you're taking action.
As a DPA student, you have access to a mentorship program by our founder – Marina Araujo, that goes beyond quick advice. This is strategic, individualized support designed to move you forward — with a clear roadmap, real feedback, and two weeks of personalized follow-up to keep you on track.
What’s Included?
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90-minute 1:1 teams meeting
A strategic, personalized conversation tailored to your goals — whether you're preparing to apply, restructure your materials, or navigate cross-cultural career questions.
02
Focused guidance, no fluff
This is not a course or a follow-up program. It’s a high-value, single-session consultation where we dive deep and go straight to the core of your challenges.
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Live only session
To keep the session focused and confidential, it will not be recorded and no post-session materials are delivered. You’re welcome to take notes and ask anything during the call.
Who it’s for?
The Consultation is available for Individuals and Companies/ Creative teams
For Individuals (Non-Students)
Ideal if you’re a foreign-trained architect or designer who:
- Needs strategic feedback on your Resumé or Portfolio
- Is struggling with job applications and not getting responses
- Wants to understand the U.S. architecture job market
- Is unsure how to communicate your international experience
- Has questions about licensure (AXP / ARE) or alternative career paths
- Wants to prepare for interviews and present yourself more confidently
For Companies / Creative teams
Recommended for:
- Hiring managers working with international candidates
- Studios onboarding foreign-trained professionals
- HR teams or other professionals wanting to understand licensure, cultural fit, or integration in the field of Architecture in the U.S.
- Firms expanding their hiring practices across borders
- Agencies working with bilingual or global talent
How It Works
Choose your consultation type (Individual or Company)
Complete a short pre-session form to help tailor the session
Join the 90-minute Teams call at your scheduled time
Get direct, strategic answers to your most important questions
Common topics we cover:
- Portfolio & Resumé review for U.S. firms
- Feedback on job applications or outreach emails
- Interview prep & communication strategies
- Overview of AXP, ARE, and licensing paths
- EB2 NIW guidance: Requirements, positioning, recommendation letters, RFE response strategy
- Graduate program applications: School selection, portfolio strategy, SoP review
- Clarifying your long-term path: entrepreneurship, licensure, academia or corporate design
- Dual career strategy (ex: working while preparing for licensure or master's)
- Salary negotiation and job offer review for international candidates
- Building a creative business or independent practice in the U.S. context
- Freelancing as a foreign designer: Platforms, risks, contracts, and positioning
- Visa-related language for job interviews: How to talk about CPT, OPT, H1B, and immigration status without losing opportunities
- Targeted strategy for applying to top firms: Gensler, SOM, BIG, Perkins&Will, etc.
Pricing
Individual (non-student)
A one-time, high-impact session for non-students who need expert feedback, strategic guidance, and clarity on next steps in the U.S. market.
- 90-minutes live session
- Personalized, real-time feedback
- Career or licensure guidance tailored to your goals
- Portfolio or Resumé review during the session
- Access to ask anything — no off-topic limits
FOR INDIVIDUALS:
$199
(Limited availability each month. Please check our calendar at the checkout.)
Company / Team consultation
A strategic session designed for managers, HR teams, or studio leads who work with — or want to attract — global talent in architecture and design.
- 90-minutes live session
- Insights on hiring foreign-trained professionals
- Clarification of licensure and visa-related issues
- Support for reviewing candidates’ Resumés or Portfolios
- Strategic positioning for multicultural or global hiring
FOR COMPANIES:
$349
(Limited availability each month. Please check our calendar at the checkout.)
Payment is due at booking. Consultations are non-refundable but may be rescheduled with 48 hours' notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Here are some common ones students ask before booking their mentorship session — with clear answers to help you feel confident moving forward.
No — it's open to anyone in the design, creative, or construction industry. Many clients come from architecture, interiors, UX, branding, or visual design backgrounds.
If you’re enrolled in one of our courses, check out the Mentorship page — that option includes follow-up and session recording at a special student rate.
No. To respect the nature of a consultation, there is no recording or post-session support included.
Yes! For ongoing support or training, email us to discuss custom packages or retainers.
