Week in the life of a 24-year old Freelance Architect and online architecture illustration tutor
Written by Kritika (@art.ikki), Edited by Aliya @archistudentnotes
This week we have a week in the life submission from Kritika, a 24- year-old freelance architect and online architecture illustration tutor working in Chandigarh, India. Kritika runs the @art.ikki platform on Instagram.
@art.ikki, run by Kritika is a 125,000+ follower platform that showcases impressive architecture illustrations whilst teaching others how to do the same for free on Instagram. More Tutorials on Photoshop rendering and resources such as tree brush sets and human illustrations are also available to purchase at https://artikki.gumroad.com/
Would 100% recommend checking art.ikki out but for now, lets get into the week!
Would you have tackled the week any differently?
Monday
Today, I began my day by cooking a delicious breakfast for myself, setting a positive tone. After savoring my meal, I dived into my inbox, diligently replying to emails and direct messages.
A client meeting filled my mid-morning, where I successfully addressed their needs. Post-lunch, I tackled the organizational side of my work, meticulously sorting through files and setting up a plan for the upcoming week, all while enjoying the comforting aroma of coffee.
To add a creative touch, I dedicated time to crafting an engaging Instagram post, blending work and personal expression seamlessly. It's been a productive and fulfilling day.
Tuesday
Today, I adhered to my morning ritual before immersing myself in addressing client feedback from our previous meeting. It was a day consumed by refining their requested changes, and I dedicated my full attention to the task.
Note from Aliya @archistudentnotes: I can either love or hate this task. If you have a client in practice or tutor at university who is super particular, getting those details right can be really rewarding (more so for a client) but there is always a fine line between what is rewarding and what gets annoying (more so for a tutor)
As the day drew to a close, I decided to treat myself to dinner, ordering a delightful meal as a well-deserved reward for a productive.
Wednesday
Today, my primary goal was to tackle the client's requested changes, but I struggled due to feeling under the weather. But somehow I managed and scheduled a final meeting with the client.
Mid Week Plug
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Thursday
I kicked off my day with a client meeting that went exceptionally well – they appreciated the work done.
Note from Aliya @archistudentnotes: This is always a great feeling, appreciation goes a long way.
To celebrate, I treated myself to a café visit, sipping coffee as I sketched out plan and posted it on Instagram.
Friday
Today's focus centered on preparing for this weekend's architecture illustration course. I began by meticulously organizing the necessary files and materials, ensuring everything is ready for the upcoming sessions. Additionally, I reached out to students via email, providing them with essential information and setting the stage for a successful learning experience during the course.
And that’s the week!
Thank you so much to Kritika from @art.ikki for this weeks submission. It was great to read what a life is life as a freelance architect and illustrator - definitely a career a lot of students and others on their own architecture journey would love to hear more about.
Defintily check out @art.ikki on Instagram and the resources and workshops avaliable to purchase at https://artikki.gumroad.com/
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