1. Attend workshops and seminars - Architectural representation workshops and seminars offer the opportunity to improve drafting, sketching, and rendering skills, as well as learn new techniques and software applications.
2. Practice regularly - The more an individual practices, the more they will improve their skills. Consistently sketching, drawing, or rendering a design can significantly enhance an architect's representation abilities.
3. Use varied techniques - Architects must experiment with new illustration techniques, such as watercolors, colored pencils, and digital software, to enhance their visual representation skills.
4. Observe great architectural representations - Architects must examine and emulate well-executed representations to improve their skills. It is important to observe the style and technique used to create impressive illustrations and rendering.
5. Learn new software - Learning new computer-aided design programs (CAD) or rendering software will help improve an architect's skills in representing designs. As such, it is crucial to keep up with the latest technology trends and advancements.
6. Collaborate with other professionals - Architects should work alongside other design professionals, including illustrators and graphic designers, to expand their skill set and gain experience in different styles of representation.
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