Architecture Presentation Tips | 4 FUNDAMENTAL Principles

I'm sure you've seen instances where good projects get bad reviews because of poor presentations, and bad projects come alive because of a killer presentation.
In this video, I will be covering four key aspects of a compelling presentation that I always try to think about before I even sit down to put together my slides.
0:00 Introduction
2:23 - Concept-Wrapping
9:54 - Continuous Engagement
14:11 - Comprehensiveness
17:58 - Satisfaction
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[@DamiLeeArch]

Do you have any other tried and tested presentation tips? Please share!!

[@cosentinoarchitectureinc.72]

I remember my professor telling us to talk about our project as if we were talking to his 8 year old son. We always were trying to use fancy jargon and terminologies. It makes sense. Not all jury members are architecture people.

[@DamiLeeArch]

I couldn't agree more! One of my pet peeves is people who constantly use archi speak!! I think being able to explain things simply and clearly is a real strength.

[@opem1383]

I think the fact that you've just reached 10k subs while most of your videos only have 2-3k views is a testament to the quality of your work and the efficiency with which you talk about your subject matter. This has been by farr my favorite channel to discover in 2021 and I hope you can continue to see sustained growth!!

[@DamiLeeArch]

WOW thank you so much!! Making videos is fun but it's easy to get buried in a sea of new talented KZbin channels, so.. That's really great to hear and really means a lot. 😊

[@nishibordia5137]

5 years of arch school and I never learned any of this! This was beyond helpful :D

[@DamiLeeArch]

Wow thanks! Yeah I was never taught this either unfortunately! :S

[@lologan1723]

I am a architecture student in Taiwan. Your channel benefit me so much. A lot of useful concepts and the high quality just make me feel satisfied. Very appreciate. cheers.

[@DamiLeeArch]

No problem 😊

[@calvinsethkatimbo8590]

You can clearly see how her presentation is flawless , and the colour choices🤗

[@liviateixeira782]

I'm from Brazil, I have been living in USA, Florida. I love your videos and they're helping me a lot, as I'm an architect in Brazil and I'm getting my architect license here. Thank you!

[@this.is.pheebs]

I believe this video is literally so helpful in all sorts of presentations, not just for the architecture.

[@alirecant3955]

The quality of information and video production. Really deserve more credit on this and as an architecture student how did you find the time in a day to do this 🤯

[@DamiLeeArch]

thank you so much!! hahah let's just say I didn't have too many other hobbies.. but I really enjoy doing this stuff so it makes it a lot easier ^^

[@virayakteak4384]

I am graduating in 7 weeks in Architecture in the East Coast of Canada & I found this vision of our West neighbor about Architecture interesting

[@DamiLeeArch]

Nice 😊 congrats on finishing school!! I also went to school in the East Coast

[@nasserowaid8774]

Few days ago I finished my senior design project defence I passed it well and this video helped me to successfully make perfect presentation thank you 🙏 you’re such inspiration girl 🔥🔥

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Love that you're re-living your old projects!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thanks 😁

[@leorencemorales9645]

Hello! I'm studying architecture here in philippines and I wanted to say that I really love how you talk and explain those things. It's encourage me to study harder

[@DamiLeeArch]

That's great to hear 😊 good luck with your studies!!

[@desertbloomke]

If there's one thing I know for sure it's that most of what you learn in architecture, you learn on the job!! Our design lecturer is always saying we still have some way to go in terms of presentation...and a 5 minute presentation I had to do for our joint online class 2 weeks ago proved that my communication skills still needed work. My concept was good (i feel happy about it and the lecturer commentef positively on it too during our sit-down critique) but I felt like my layouts didn't convey much, spent too much time on the concept too and not on my design drawings or it's functionality. What I'm learning will help with the final presentation though.😁 thank you✨

[@shadhaebadhy7913]

I am not even an architecture student yet...but yet the happiness and relaxation I have right now by seeing your vedio being uploaded....ah! Can't express it through words!🥺😻 P.S I had a pretty rough day at school...but YOU INSPIRE ME not just to be an architect but to not give up!!!! thank you

[@DamiLeeArch]

Awww thank you and I'm sorry you had a rough day at school...!! I can't even imagine what school is like right now, but if my architecture videos makes you happy and relaxed, you should try to focus on that and build your days around that. I think the biggest blessing is finding passion for something at an early age :)

[@shadhaebadhy7913]

@@DamiLeeArch thank you so much😭 for making me realize about a blessing that I was not even noticing 🥺. Take care!!❤️

[@PixelArchitect]

Nice video and great tips! An old instructor once said word choice is very important as well - using "grand" instead of big, "cozy" instead of small. Basically using the positive version of words, and it will rub off on the critics.

[@DamiLeeArch]

Ahhhh yeah that's really great advice.. These little details matter! I also try to be conscious about using positive reinforcement during discussions, like "that's interesting and..." instead of "that's interesting but..."

[@kk-hr9ls]

I can't wait for your channel to blow up lol your videos are so high quality :)

[@DamiLeeArch]

thank you so so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@aniketsharma3177]

Dami 3 days ago i had a jury the jurer gave me standing ovation and ask my batchmates to clap for me cause i first discuss my architect then elements i like, the sketches of how i reach to this composition, as a first year student it was very motivating im here to get more tips from you raise my bar even more from now on thanks for your wonderful videos ♥️from India

[@DamiLeeArch]

wow that's amazing!!! there's nothing more motivating than a standing ovation 😁keep sharpening those skills - sounds like you've got a good feel for it!!

[@emanuelelala2803]

Really wish i found this video before I finished my 5th year of studies, nice and informative.

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thank you!! I feel like presentation is a good skill to have even after school 😊 I'm still trying to improve them myself

[@emanuelelala2803]

@@DamiLeeArch its definitely a learning curve that can only get steeper

[@michaelowen8]

Your videos deserved to be seen by many more!

[@DamiLeeArch]

thank you!! 😊

[@michaelowen8]

@@DamiLeeArch saving more lives, you know 😂

[@Yuefoh]

Hey Dami, I just wanted to let you know that your videos have been a huge blessing. Thank you.

[@DamiLeeArch]

No problem 😊 glad I could help.

[@kinzasyed7389]

everytime I learn something amazing from you. you are the teacher I never had. thank you so much for doing this and honestly how do you speak so beautifully? I am in absolute awe.

[@DamiLeeArch]

wow thank you so much!!!

[@borbalaszelle7519]

ur channel literally saves my ass in architecture school thank you soooo much :,)))

[@ardensun]

I'm honestly overwhelmed at how great this video is!! Thank you so much Dami. Can't wait to implement these tips in my next presentation 😁

[@DamiLeeArch]

Yay!!! That's great to hear! Good luck with your presentation!

[@noellwhelan]

I'm not interested to start an architect carrer, but, I enjoying watching your videos

[@MonarchXXII]

Low-key gonna share your yt and insta with my studio class. absolutely INVALUABLE content. You're the best!

[@harithzin8981]

I wish I'd watched your channel during my bachelor degree! I could nail it more. So students, apply whatever in this video tell you

[@DamiLeeArch]

I think these tips could be applicable for work too!

[@RobinSilcock]

Thank you for taking the time to break this down, really fascinating. I’m not an architect but I am a teacher and this is interesting to consider in my lesson prep.

[@DamiLeeArch]

It's awesome that you're looking for new tips for your students 😁

[@alexandraelenacristea]

I feel like all of the presentations I've made so far have been garbage mostly because I lacked the information and knowledge that you have shared with us today and because I've always have to come up with them the day or morning before the critique. This is something archi school doesn't really teach and I think your video is really doing a good job filling out that missing hole. Lookin forward to more videos on this topic!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thank you! Yeah I think it's insane that architecture schools don't teach presentation techniques... and they're surprised when students don't nail the presentations...? Hmm 🤔

[@patte5319]

I can't believe how on time you posted this video. I was actually looking for ways to present our project and yours came up. Well deserved award :)

[@DamiLeeArch]

KZbin Serendipity! Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful :)

[@janas6753]

Just want to let you know I've come back and rewatched this before my reviews for the last 3 semesters :) thank you!

[@facundogomez3825]

Dami I am surprised, I loved the video, the way you express yourself so correct, everything was perfectly explained, I started my architecture career a year ago your video opened my head to improve my presentations I hope you keep uploading videos, since your channel was one of my best discoveries this 2021 I hope you do great on your KZbin channel, because it has very good and quality content, I hope you have success in everything you propose. Greetings from Argentina

[@DamiLeeArch]

Wow thank you so much!!! I will just keep posting content I think will help people - that seems to please the KZbin algorithm. 😊

[@joaquino5438]

Your editing skill is becoming so gooddd!! Good job and keep it up!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Hahah thank you so much!!! My skills still need to catch up with my eyes 😆

[@quincysmith3388]

This gave me some really good ideas for a project I'm working on. It is funny how important context can be.

[@DamiLeeArch]

Context is life!

[@anabella1184]

i learn so much more from you than most of my teachers its sad, please keep the great content!!

[@DamiLeeArch]

hahah WOW! that's great to hear!

[@malicealice6346]

19:30 on the right hand side, she's wiping her tears of delight, just like me after watching DamiLee-Videos. :D

[@DamiLeeArch]

hahaha awesome 😂 these are the best kind of tears

[@nicolasperillareyes6258]

Omg, I love to watch your videos, your sweet personality makes me feel very confy. I also like the humble, soothing way you explain your interesting projects. :)

[@DamiLeeArch]

Awww that's very nice. Thank you so much 😊

[@OhsumMossum]

Thank you, your videos are awesome. I'm not an architect but this video is helping with my presentation game.

[@DamiLeeArch]

That's awesome! And no problem 😊

[@Nita-dp1mt]

I always felt my presentation always needed improvement in flow.. this video is super helpful! Wished I found your videos earlier!

[@ziyadmorino4417]

i may be a bit late but i gotta say ur vids r so high quality and very well presented, keep up the good work and thank u!

[@AB-my7rd]

I watch this video every 6 months so this is the second time , see you in may!

[@talyne.pereira]

You r amazing! Thx so much for all your advices. I’m about to have my presentation, and I will use the tips u gave us! ☺️

[@DamiLeeArch]

That's great!! Good luck with your presentation 😊

[@talyne.pereira]

@@DamiLeeArch thank you:)

[@woozihae]

4 of you looks realistic as heck

[@DamiLeeArch]

hahah thanks :)

[@miguelcarlolanot6536]

Love this!!! Thank you so much

[@kateyvonne9519]

Thank you Dami!! This really helps. 🙌

[@DamiLeeArch]

Your'e so welcome! 😁

[@pops8855]

Saw this on Creator on the Rise. Very informative even tho I m not studying architecture

[@DamiLeeArch]

Guess the youtube algorithm's been helping me out 😊

[@deepa_dhar7429]

Thnx a lot🥺... tomorrow i have an architectural presentation...so, this video is very helpful for me ❤️

[@DamiLeeArch]

good luck!!!

[@sheyhkarim7646]

i actually have to present in a few hours at 8 morning , so this content made my work a lot easier , gj madam

[@JenniferPChung]

There are such great tips and yah your presentation skills are amazing.

[@dbogy8737]

Hahaha! I love the intro of your video and various iterations of yourself...very humorous and catchy...great wow factor. A lot of good tips, not just for the architectural world but really any complex presentation. Hopefully in the near future you can export your CAD files into some sort of VR software and offer a virtual walk through via your own avatar...that would be sweet!!

[@nezutokisaki4761]

thank you for the information >< i truly am happy to find this channel that explain about how to persentation :3 i wish you always healthy so you can teach us more, god bless you

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thank you 😊 glad you found it helpful!

[@robydulawalbhuiyan3858]

I am not even an architecture student but it's very interesting. Much love from Montreal.

[@DamiLeeArch]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁I try to make the videos for everyone, just just architecture students.

[@cakie_0933]

I've been wanting to become an architect since I was 8 yrs old and still waiting for architecture school over 8 years later. It's been shocking, I have not seen a single female architect youtuber until YOU! I get small scraps of female architect students and interior designers but it's nothing alike to a qualified professional or exact topic :) As much as I enjoy Llyan Austria pizzazz there NEEDS to be a massive acknowledgement that there's a new player on the board and diversity. You have not disappointed with your superb video quality and presentation 😉💯💕💕 So thank you xxxxx

[@DamiLeeArch]

Aww wow thank you so much Katie!! I hope you think I'm as funny as Llyan Austria 😁

[@sajiamumtahinaniha2121]

It's more useful than my past learnings at school! You are amazing. Can you suggest necessary softwares for the presentation?

[@DamiLeeArch]

I usually use InDesign to layout my presentation boards!

[@sixtyfiveroses2968]

Awesome video & tips. Thanks a ton.

[@lyingonabeanbag]

I've got my first presentation tomorrow!!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Woohooo!!! Good luck and try to get some sleep!!

[@manojprasad1344]

Really helped a lot

[@DamiLeeArch]

Nice. Great to hear!! 😊

[@abdelrahmanjamal9327]

of course, super thumbs up at all Keep up with our awesome video vloggers and these topics

[@DamiLeeArch]

thank you 😊

[@dhungryarchitect]

yes please make video of how you do your graphics. do you find yourself moving lines and images back and forth for minutes just to get the perfect alignment?

[@DamiLeeArch]

hahah i'm not proud of this but yes... I've probably wasted countless hours to get things to align perfectly. I was thinking of making a video on what you should and shouldn't spend time on so yeah that's a great idea. ^^

[@poorangryanie]

this is so helpful!!!! thanks for sharing!

[@DamiLeeArch]

no problem at all! glad you found it helpful :)

[@dmflicks9642]

Thanks for breaking down each section of the presentation it was helpfulul, also what programs did you use to render the interior office spaces?

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thank you and no problem! I used Rhino for the model and Vray for the rendering. 😊

[@anonnnn719]

This is probably overkill for me but I’m using this as a template for my design portfolio for my M.Arch application as someone with an undergrad degree in international relations 😅🤩

[@DamiLeeArch]

That's awesome! I'd say always err on the side of overkill. Shoot for the stars 😁

[@anonnnn719]

DamiLee I just got accepted this morning 🥺 I’m so so happy 💛

[@abdullahsuliman1469]

Amazing video, very inspiring!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thank you 😊

[@m.m8555]

Yeah this looks like award winning I wish my school allowed digital drawings

[@marivicdebelen334]

New subscriber here! ♥ Btw I'm a 4th-year college student. Hope to see more videos on your channel. ♥♥♥

[@DamiLeeArch]

welcome :)

[@luke0b708]

I love your videos! thank you

[@lukatigishvili774]

wow nice presentation about presentations. loved it

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thank you 😊

[@ferrarihuang5899]

best archi channel on yt

[@DamiLeeArch]

whoa. cmon I'm sure you say that to everyone 😉

[@samobeng1985]

Thank you for the information

[@user-lq2lj1uo1j]

Great presentation on presentations!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thanks 😊

[@myarchitecturallife4643]

Thank you so much!

[@Bigboss_Zeha07]

Love the video ! 😍

[@ogadadennis7424]

Great work! Congratulations I kinda want to know you are able to document your projects and in what softwares thank you.

[@DamiLeeArch]

Sure, I use revit, autocad, rhino, jndesign, photoshop and illustrator.

[@ZainabMalik]

i love your videos SO MUCH

[@joumanahassan911]

Hey I am early! Thanks I think we all needed sb to talk about this topic cuz we are all struggling students

[@DamiLeeArch]

Hey thanks, that's really great to hear!!! I always wished they taught presentations techniques in architecture school, so just trying to impart some of the tricks I learned 😊

[@joumanahassan911]

Your efforts are so appreciated :)

[@pandatruckers837]

Appreciate for your great contents! I wish I found this earlier

[@pedrorobles6824]

Background music is on point.

[@user-dz5zb1op6x]

Thank you for your content.

[@asaury2031]

this comment won't mean much, but I just wanna thank you. I'm in my fourth year of archi school and I come back to this video whenever I need a refresher on presentation-making. Tysm (^^ゞ

[@silkeguilamba5432]

Thank you so muchhhh ❤️❤️❤️

[@DamiLeeArch]

My pleasure!

[@user-yy5xj3yx3i]

Lollll I love the beginning!

[@margaridavasconcelos3025]

very helpful!!

[@DamiLeeArch]

That's great to hear!! 😁

[@wmtejeira]

Loving ur videos ^^

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thank you 😁

[@patrickhollywood93]

That's a great idea!

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

I loved it! Specially the reaction of your jury at the end 😂🥲🤩🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@abdulmutalifjafar7408]

Amazing video Well done 👏

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thanks 😊

[@h1ghflier]

한국에서 보고있습니다! ㅎㅎ 이 동영상 보고 구독했어요~☺ you got a new subscriber here👍🔥 I think I found your videos at just the right time! I'm a bad communicator and I really needed help desperate🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️😅

[@DamiLeeArch]

안녕하세요~~ 첫번쩨 한국분 comment레서 반갑네요!!! 와조서 감사합니다 😊Well nobody's born a "good communicator", it takes lots of practice, observing others, and.. sometimes public humiliation 😁

[@kouseiarima7135]

Just Discovered your Channel. I love your content so much. Can I ask what software do you use in your technical drawings, rendering, post-editing of photos, and your 'slide presentations'. I am currently a third year student and I want to improve my presentations.

[@DamiLeeArch]

I use Revit for ortho drawings (sometimes fix it up in illustrator), illustrator for diagrams, rhino-vray / revit-enscape for renderings, photoshop to touch up the rendered images, and indesign for the presentation layouts 😊

[@kouseiarima7135]

@@DamiLeeArch Thank you very much

[@chxnathanaels]

Hi Dami, may i ask what software did you use to create those graphics and diagrams? thanks a lot, really love your video!

[@cosmingalbinita9329]

"A good presentation feels good, giggles" :)) you are funny

[@ArchAnime]

Great video!!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thanks!!! 😊

[@SuperNat9999]

Very informative video👍🏿

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thank you, glad you liked it!! :)

[@riskialhafis3779]

❤ love you damile

[@bingjiehe2564]

Thank you so much for your tips! Due to the current pandemic situation, I have to prepare a video of presentation of my project and send to the audience. Do you have any ideas or tips on this particular situation? I mean I will not be present with the audience and see their actions or have A/Q time at the end of my presentation. Thanks!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Great question. Most of our client presentations at the office are now online, and we make a point to stop them presentation and ask for feedback more often. We prepare more graphics to get the ideas through. I see this being the norm in the future, so consider it a good preparation for the real world 😁

[@bingjiehe2564]

@@DamiLeeArch thank you very much Dami.

[@buraksale6513]

Really nice project!Did you draw these site analysis or have you done with something else like pc programs or something

[@DamiLeeArch]

Hey yeah mostly I used illustrator and indesign!

[@user-tp3eq8zf1z]

Really nice video Thank you :3

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thank you and no problem!! Hope it was helpful ^^

[@jwebstersmithii7459]

So when you begin a project like this, is the surveying data supplied to you, or is that something you'd have to go looking for at city hall, or something. And the reason I ask is because it seems like you'd need to do an awful lot of groundwork before you could even start concepting out. Anyhow, great work here. And congratulations on your win.

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thank you :) They give you a little bit of information about the site and the program, but 99% of it, we are supposed to gather on our own. You will have also a course on site analysis, which will help you create the foundation for some of this research. This is also how you would function in a real workplace - you have to dig around to find old drawings or visit the city's zoning map or climate data to understand your site, so it prepares you for that in some sense.

[@jwebstersmithii7459]

@@DamiLeeArch Okay, I see. That's cool. And that kinda legwork gets you into wanting to do research.

[@DamiLeeArch]

@@jwebstersmithii7459 Honestly research is my favourite part of the process and the more you do it, the more tangents you will have to develop your ideas.

[@jwebstersmithii7459]

@@DamiLeeArch 100. That's how we evolve. I'm pretty certain. But stoked to hear you like that part of your work.

[@lordg3803]

Dami could Get It.

[@aniketsharma3177]

Can you teach us latest softwares in architecture and also how to make presentations like you please

[@DamiLeeArch]

Sure I can make video on how I put together these presentations. But for learning the softwares themselves, there's tons of good tutorials online for learning different types of architecture software! I use rhino, sketchup, illustrator for diagrams, photoshop, and indesign to compile everything and make these slides 😊

[@aniketsharma3177]

@@DamiLeeArch you are the beat youtuber you take care of every query of your subscribers thanks

[@baileysarsfield4375]

Lol 4 versions of you, that's a pro-youtuber move

[@DamiLeeArch]

hahah I had a good laugh making that 😂