Get a Studio-Style Critique of Your Architecture Portfolio

Upload your portfolio and receive structured feedback on layout, drawings, hierarchy, and narrative — like a desk critique from a studio reviewer.

$29 • ~10 min delivery

Most Portfolio Feedback Is Either Too Late — or Too Vague

Architecture students often submit portfolios without clear feedback. Studio reviews focus on the projects themselves, not the portfolio itself. Friends offer opinions. But reviewers? They want structure.

What reviewers actually look for:

  • Clear drawing hierarchy (plans, sections over renders)
  • Strong architectural drawings with proper conventions
  • Concise writing that lets drawings communicate
  • Consistent layout and professional presentation
  • Clear narrative flow and project sequencing

Desk Crit evaluates your portfolio using the same criteria reviewers use. Not generic design feedback. Architecture-specific structure.

What Desk Crit Analyzes

Visual Hierarchy

Are focal points clear? Is the eye guided effectively?

Layout Consistency

Does the portfolio feel like a coherent publication?

Narrative Flow

Is there a logical story from opening to close?

Drawing Balance

Plans, sections, and renders working together?

Text Discipline

Is writing concise and letting drawings lead?

Drawing Conventions

Lineweights, north arrows, scales, proper standards?

Plus:

  • The strongest drawing in your portfolio
  • Page-by-page notes with specific improvement suggestions
  • Writing refinement examples (original vs. improved)
  • Prioritized checklist of improvements you can make immediately

Example Desk Crit Report

Portfolio Overview

Visual Hierarchy 6 / 10
Layout Consistency 7 / 10
Narrative Flow 5 / 10
Drawing Balance 7 / 10
Text Discipline 6 / 10
Drawing Conventions 5 / 10

This portfolio demonstrates strong project ideas and a solid range of drawings, but clarity of communication is inconsistent. Strengthening drawing hierarchy and improving project sequencing would significantly increase internship readiness.

Major Observations

Opening Project Lacks Immediate Impact The first project establishes the tone of the portfolio. Currently the opening spread relies heavily on a render that does not clearly communicate spatial logic. A plan or sectional perspective would more effectively introduce the work.
Overreliance on Renders Across several projects, rendered images dominate the spreads while architectural drawings remain secondary. Internship reviewers often prioritize plans and sections when evaluating spatial understanding.
Inconsistent Drawing Conventions Several plan drawings lack north arrows or scale indicators. Introducing consistent conventions will improve legibility and professionalism.

Immediate Action Checklist

  1. Replace opening render with a plan or section drawing
  2. Reduce project descriptions by approximately 25%
  3. Add north arrows and scale indicators to all plan drawings
  4. Strengthen lineweight hierarchy in plan and section drawings
  5. Improve transitions between projects with clearer introductions

How It Works

1

Upload Your Portfolio

PDF files up to 30 pages. Delivered securely.

2

Desk Crit Analyzes

We evaluate using architecture-specific criteria.

3

Receive Your Report

Structured critique delivered in ~10 minutes.

Simple Pricing

Desk Crit Report

$29
  • Portfolio evaluation (up to 30 pages)
  • 7-category structured critique
  • Page-level feedback notes
  • Writing refinement suggestions
  • Immediate action checklist

Delivered in ~10 minutes via email

Questions

What file format should I upload?

PDF portfolios work best. Most architecture portfolios are already in PDF format.

What if my portfolio is longer than 30 pages?

Only the first 30 pages will be evaluated. We recommend keeping internship portfolios to 20-25 pages anyway.

How long does it take?

Most reports are delivered in under 10 minutes after payment. Some may take a bit longer depending on file size.

Is this AI feedback or human feedback?

Desk Crit uses a structured critique system designed around actual studio review standards. The system is trained on architecture-specific evaluation criteria.

Can this replace a studio review?

No — but it can significantly help you improve your portfolio before sharing it with professors, mentors, or firms. Think of it as focused feedback before the real conversation.

Can I get revisions?

Desk Crit provides one comprehensive critique report. Use the actionable checklist to make improvements, then you can upload again if needed (separate purchase).

Improve Your Portfolio Before You Send It Out

Focused critique can reveal the changes that make your work clearer and more competitive.

PDF upload • ~10 min delivery • Delivered via email