Arki Talks Podcast
Arki Talks Podcast
Arki Talks
PLATE 284 : THE NO GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
56 minutes Posted Aug 24, 2026 at 12:00 am.
In this episode, we explore "The No Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" of the design world. We aren't just talking about pretty buildings—we're talking about the stress, the failed plans, and the "ugly" side of the industry that most people don't see.Whether you're a student or a pro, this is the honest conversation you need to hear.For Arki Talks MerchPlease contact Chai https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=ch%C3%A4i%20siangcoTo leave Mark, Chai, and Mau a message for them to answer on the show, please go to linktr.ee/ArkiTalksPodcast Listen to us: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ovl3sUF3KBaws8qu68wmH Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arki-talks/id1513048968?uo=4 Google Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZTg0ODMyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor FM: https://bit.ly/3DkZhE2 Subscribe to us: Spotify: https://bit.ly/2Ikqc8j Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/39hpmDl Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/2LEPAHr Anchor FM: http://bit.ly/3q9Bblw#ARKITALKSPODCAST #ArkiTalks #ArchitecturePhilippines #ArchitectureTruths #DesignRealities #ArchitectureCareer #UglySideOfDesign #ArchitectLife #DesignStruggles #ArchitectureStudent #PodcastPhilippines #Architecture #InteriorDesign #CreativeProfession #CareerAdvice #DesignThinkingTIMESTAMPS:
Intro: Setting the Stage for the "Ugly" Truths
The "No Good" Habits in Architecture
When Design Projects Turn "Bad"
Dealing with Project Failures
The "Ugly" Realities: Burnout and High Stakes
Survival Guide: How to Stay Grounded
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In this episode, we explore "The No Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" of the design world. We aren't just talking about pretty buildings—we're talking about the stress, the failed plans, and the "ugly" side of the industry that most people don't see.Whether you're a student or a pro, this is the honest conversation you need to hear.For Arki Talks MerchPlease contact Chai https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=ch%C3%A4i%20siangcoTo leave Mark, Chai, and Mau a message for them to answer on the show, please go to linktr.ee/ArkiTalksPodcast Listen to us: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ovl3sUF3KBaws8qu68wmH Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arki-talks/id1513048968?uo=4 Google Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZTg0ODMyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor FM: https://bit.ly/3DkZhE2 Subscribe to us: Spotify: https://bit.ly/2Ikqc8j Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/39hpmDl Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/2LEPAHr Anchor FM: http://bit.ly/3q9Bblw#ARKITALKSPODCAST #ArkiTalks #ArchitecturePhilippines #ArchitectureTruths #DesignRealities #ArchitectureCareer #UglySideOfDesign #ArchitectLife #DesignStruggles #ArchitectureStudent #PodcastPhilippines #Architecture #InteriorDesign #CreativeProfession #CareerAdvice #DesignThinkingTIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro: Setting the Stage for the "Ugly" Truths(05:30) The "No Good" Habits in Architecture(12:45) When Design Projects Turn "Bad"(20:15) Dealing with Project Failures (28:50) The "Ugly" Realities: Burnout and High Stakes(38:10) Survival Guide: How to Stay Grounded(48:00) Final Thoughts & Closing the Plate