HOW IT WORKS_

Our purpose

> Tailored for creative newcomers

Providing meaningful support to both new and existing students.

>>>> A helping hand

Concise, expert, supportive and easily digestible feedback that's designed to motivate students throughout their academic journey.

>>> Accessible

Wherever you are in your studies, we're here to help you to access expert feedback on your drawings, right at your fingertips.

>> Drawing Development

Building student's confidence when they need it most, helping them grow and refine their drawing skills.

Architects, can you lend a hand?

> Small but impactful

Offer a small helping hand to the next wave of architects. What might seem like a small gesture to you could have a significant positive impact on a student's academic journey.

>> Be that boost for someone

Remember your days as a student, when sometimes all it took was a little boost to keep going. Could you be that boost today?

>>>> Simple and secure

Privacy is paramount. No emails are shared, making it simple and secure to provide bite sized YELLOW THOUGHTS feedback.

>>> Time efficient

YELLOW THOUGHTS is designed to be time efficient and stress free - you can lend a hand anytime, anywhere at your convenience!

A. Context, Concept and storytelling:

How well does the drawing reflect the brief narrative and site's context? Does it weave environmental, social, or historical aspects of the site into the design concept? Are there any ways to strengthen the storytelling by highlighting how the project responds to the site's unique conditions.

YELLOW THOUGHTS recognises that giving feedback can sometimes feel overwhelming, so we've tried to simplify it into four key focus areas.

As professionals, we trust your judgement in selecting the focus area that best aligns with the student's work, ensuring the feedback is always tailored, constructive, uplifting and easy to absorb to all students.

B. Clarity of Visual Communication:

How clear and readable is the drawing? Could techniques like shading, colour, line weights hierarchy, scales, and other visual elements make the drawing more coherent and easy to follow.

D. Possibilities for deeper investigation:

Are there opportunities to further develop circulation paths, spatial transitions, or overall organisation within the design? Could the drawing's representation of scale, depth, proportion, or perspective be enhanced? Consider how material choices and detailing can be conveyed through texture light, shadow, line weights in the drawing.

Suggestive feedback focus areas:

C. All rounder - miscellaneous and everything in between

Example 001

Short project brief summary

ALL DWGS ARE (UNDER GRAD) AND OVER 10 YRS OLD - ALL USED FOR E.G. PURPOSES ONLY

The original project brief was located on a bustling high street in Brentford, with limited access to the nearby River Brent. From my detailed site analysis, I observed that the existing walkways were narrow, poorly lit, and rarely used. My proposal was to create a new music centre, complete with a recording studio, serving as a hub for all ages - because music is universal! The materials chosen for the centre was prefabricated concrete and glass to create a striking contrast to the older brick facade buildings. The centre aimed to attract a diverse audience while offering a strong visual connection between the high street and the river. Over time, future development within the derelict are of the river could emerge from new businesses, breathing new life into the area and cultivating a strong sense of community.

Example 001 Feedback

Hello Oliver,

Your proposal for the music centre as a community hub holds significant promise. Music is a universal language, and the centre has the potential to draw in a diverse range of people. The way you're integrated a strong visual connection to the river is commendable, especially by transforming the previously narrow, dark walkways into open, well-lit pathways. The design choice encourages natural movement from the high street to the river, inviting the public to explore the space more freely.

However, to deepen the storytelling and connection to the local context, it would be compelling to include more drawings that showcase the centre filled with activity, both inside and outside. While your detailed plans and sections are strong, showing how the music centre interacts with the community and riverside can further bring your concept to life.

Additionally, consider how the contemporary glass and prefabricated concrete facade of the building could incorporate original materials from the demolished structures. This approach could help preserve a sense of the site's history and enhance the environment narrative by repurposing old materials. This could strengthen the storytelling of the site's evolution and its relationship with the local community and natural surroundings.

Integrating more of the context and site analysis into your drawings could significantly enhance the depth and richness of your concept.

All the best,

HB

Professional chose focus area A

Architects, are you ready to lend a hand?

Students, are you ready to receive tailored feedback to your drawings?

THESE DRAWINGS WERE CREATED USING AUTOCAD AND SKETCHUP.

is for you if...

>>> A small boost

When challenges arise, a little boost can go a long way and might be just what you need to stay motivated through your unique academic journey.

> Develop your drawings

You're looking to develop your drawings by gaining helpful tips and insights from professionals who have walked the path you're now on and are excelling in the career you aspire to pursue.

>> Tailored to your work

You're wanting impartial feedback specifically for your drawings.

>>>> Confidential

You're looking for bite-sized feedback from professionals that is completely confidential, designed to help you advance your drawings in a positive and productive way.

You've decided to help - that's amazing news! A huge thank you.

YELLOW THOUGHTS is excited to welcome you!

How to guide

For Architects

One of the benefits of YELLOW THOUGHTS is the flexibility to provide feedback anytime, anywhere, at your convenience. If you have a preferred time to receive student drawings, just let us know, and we'll do our best to accommodate. The process is designed to be efficient, taking no more than 30 minutes of your time.

Lucky you, you've got mail!

It's a single email with a student's drawings (no more than 3) and a brief project summary.

YELLOW THOUGHTS is dedicated to helping students build confidence in their architectural drawings.

We've all been there - late nights spent drawing and being our own toughest critic. Let's shift that mindset and boost a student's confidence with supportive, impartial, bite sized feedback.

Send us your YELLOW THOUGHTS feedback, and we'll handle the rest!

Your feedback could inspire a student to incorporate it into their work, refine their unique drawing style, and most importantly, enjoy growing and gaining confidence in their abilities.

Please take a moment to fill out our quick form - it takes less than 3 minutes. We only ask for your name, email, and company name to verify that you have the necessary experience to provide YELLOW THOUGHTS feedback to students. If you'd rather use your personal email instead of your company one, that's perfectly fine. Rest assured, all emails are kept confidential and won't be shared with any students. To maintain a personal touch, we'd love to have your permission to use your first name only (or, if you prefer, just your initials, let us know).

For students

Are you in the middle of your studies and seeking bite sized, helpful feedback on your drawings? Sometimes, a little boost from those who've been there can help you make subtle adjustments and keep you moving forward.

You've decided to send your drawings to YELLOW THOUGHTS - that's fantastic news. Thank you!

YELLOW THOUGHTS can't wait to see what you'll share...

Lucky you, you've got mail!

It's just one email, tailored specifically to your work. What you do next is entirely up to you - no pressure.

This is designed as positive but constructive, bite-sized feedback to enhance your skills and confidence in architectural drawings. YELLOW THOUGHTS strives to keep everything concise and manageable, making it easy to absorb and implement if you choose to.

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Select up to three drawings that best reflect your abilities. Maybe you ran out of time to fully complete what you had envisioned, or you have strengths in a particular drawing style but want to diversify your skills. Include a short project summary - just a paragraph - that lets your drawings tell the project's story.

Don't overthink it or stress; this is meant to be helpful and supportive. There's no judgement or need for embarrassment.

They say sharing is caring - so let's put that into action! By sharing your drawings with YELLOW THOUGHTS, we'll ensure it reaches professionals who are keen to review and offer their expertise, bite sized feedback.

It's important that you'll keep your original drawings so please ensure all submissions made to YELLOW THOUGHTS are copies only.

Rest assured, all email addresses are kept confidential and won't be shared with any architects. To maintain a personal touch, we'd love to have your permission to use your first name only (or if you prefer, just your initials).

Time is of the essence, and we'll do our best to get your YELLOW THOUGHTS feedback to you as quickly as possible. However, please note that architects' availability may vary, which could affect how fast we can deliver feedback. If there's any delay, we'll be transparent and keep you updated.

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Architecture is an incredible field to study and immerse yourself in. While it demands significant time, commitment, and dedication, it's all the more reason to leverage every resource available to reach your fullest potential.

And most importantly - enjoy the process of drawing!

YL

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