Land8 | Miguel A. Medina | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/miguelmedina/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Miguel A. Medina is a member. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:35:21 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 2b47ca5e47354229685041cc9de3807f Phillip Tinsley joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/63054/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:23:40 +0000 0 83c21700c4aaa4381199ccae51bdebf1 Morvarid joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/63012/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:15:03 +0000 0 e33ac8b0359bea8bc19df67d31b41223 Amelia joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/62420/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:18:57 +0000 0 c0f77254a0fa38746070934c88d8ccad Amelia joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/62419/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:18:52 +0000 0 66810b416ec003746f0cd4fd62649b28 Christine Gonzales joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/60979/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:44:48 +0000 0 1c0c6ac9f9fce35aba335448cfe489fb Miguel A. Medina joined the group Land 4us https://land8.com/activity/p/60707/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:42:45 +0000 0 498c26f95dedc2f812b33e0d5279633a Miguel A. Medina joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60706/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:42:33 +0000 0 3e53aa5675857e7862297b84512ce75c Miguel A. Medina joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/60705/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:42:27 +0000 0 a64913e2aa8e2e2d95a9d669a8f6fb01 Miguel A. Medina joined the group APLD - Association of Professional Landscape Designers https://land8.com/activity/p/60703/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:35:02 +0000 1 5e067b6b86cb074b150dab0aa37d1bd4 Alex Aubry joined the group APLD - Association of Professional Landscape Designers https://land8.com/activity/p/60668/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:50:04 +0000 0 2dedc4d74c08ad5522ff6718b87315f1 Ashley Stone joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/60593/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:31:53 +0000 0 1e3276c5c4cfa2f864b3e6e3b0c3f64f Aidan Joseph ffrench joined the group Land 4us https://land8.com/activity/p/60477/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:12:52 +0000 0 86a340dcb8208dad73b5c48972ed472f Aidan Joseph ffrench joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60475/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:12:36 +0000 0 e337ab42a76827537aa30c97c8efd9c5 Miles Hartwell joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60146/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:52:10 +0000 0 14ec294040f13e4bc7abe7ee5835dcfd Bozena Graic joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60113/ Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:00:18 +0000 0 95abbb16a0507b3cf6f2809432aa00c1 Lisa Zimmerman joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/60103/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:31:07 +0000 0 acadf4a9cb426d06bb9977318c7855b7 StudioCK joined the group Residential Design Group https://land8.com/activity/p/59629/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:23 +0000 0 ba0db49f052fa07b56295438a0e03754 StudioCK joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/59615/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:01 +0000 0 38bcf89106d24ae3ba5b8f48bcdaf0b5 Yash joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/59348/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:18:27 +0000 0 4aee0119539b78fbc0fa11bdb6377b68 Arnaud Van Blommen joined the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies https://land8.com/activity/p/58737/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:16:49 +0000 0 3b0ab77f546401dc60735077437db727 Fred Besancon posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: If possible Luke, I would recommend travel sketches over […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19995/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:31:04 +0000 If possible Luke, I would recommend travel sketches over travel photography.  I find sketching to be a more sought after, rare skill.  Furthermore, sketches reveal more about what you are looking at and how you interpret a scene.  I’ve brought personal sketchbooks to interviews that demonstrate the range of activities I do, where I’ve been, and my…[Read more]

]]> 0 741d7037ab4469dc988c3cbfb0ed9bfc Luke Mancuso posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: what are people's opinion about adding travel photography in […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19996/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:41:37 +0000 what are people’s opinion about adding travel photography in one’s portfolio?

]]> 0 799fdbb601621184248928186a5b018b Kai Ren posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Thank you very much for your comment Glenn, I enjoy […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19997/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:00:18 +0000 Thank you very much for your comment Glenn, I enjoy designing spaces for people a loooottt, and feel fortunate to be in LA. Just getting a bit impatient about finding a LA job lol. 

]]> 0 34bd58249a2f4f296a53ea4e762ee55e Glenn Sovie posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Kai, I would say keep it to one page. That is what I always […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19998/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:41:36 +0000 Kai, I would say keep it to one page. That is what I always try to do. Cutting out something less important every time I have something to add to it. Although if you feel you have enough pertinent material to add, do so. But definitely no longer than 2 pages. I personally like the one pager.

Might take a while, all I can say is stick with it if…[Read more]

]]> 0 6862b0def7bc1b8428da5f50af5eaf96 Kai Ren posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hi everyone, so nice to have a place for discuss about […] https://land8.com/activity/p/19999/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:26:00 +0000 Hi everyone, so nice to have a place for discuss about Landscape Architecture. I recently graduated from LA program, and looking for a job. How long should resume be for a new graduate? 

]]> 0 7eb72d39566e6b3027e073e7af13cc5c Heather L. Venhaus posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Land8 online has invited me to provide a free webinar on […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30235/ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:27:26 +0000 Land8 online has invited me to provide a free webinar on sustainable site design, small scale sites and residential landscapes on November 7th. What type of information you would find most useful?

]]> 0 3d431386124bd2559286a20417bd5e50 landplanner posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Page: Actually, I did those relatively new to the profession […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20000/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:20:23 +0000 Page:
Actually, I did those relatively new to the profession a bit of a service by pointing out to them one  far more affordable and easily accessible alternative than the costly online option your self-promoting here.
I have no qualms with the value and utility of your online course, I just find the asking price, far too steep and so would most…[Read more]

]]> 0 b0797fc649b8ca3f274103d4f07c6670 Barbara Peterson posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Sami,  I'd recommend using 'landscape designer' (I've seen […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20001/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:57:21 +0000 Sami, 
I’d recommend using ‘landscape designer’ (I’ve seen this most often) or maybe even ‘recent landscape architect graduate’. If you use ‘landscape architect in-training’ check w/your state registration board to make sure that there aren’t any ‘conflicts’. 
As far as looking for jobs: the ones that generally apply to college grads would be ‘…[Read more]

]]> 0 bfbf8dc2a1f0232ebbfc5964597bf43b Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: I remember the saying "Those that can't do - teach"   https://land8.com/activity/p/20002/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:55:54 +0000 I remember the saying “Those that can’t do – teach”
 

]]> 0 28c8cf0d46902ad2ca3766d1161dc2d5 landplanner posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hey Page:   You need to really get a clue here. It appears […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20003/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:26:19 +0000 Hey Page:
 
You need to really get a clue here. It appears your somewhat disconnected from the true reality of the marketplace. Let me be specific, in case you can’t be.
There is massive unemployment in the design professions and thast has been pervasive going on nearly three years. You are offering a “sure-fire” or “near-fire” portfolio and…[Read more]

]]> 0 1296076e69ffd32620e80283a1d926d1 Page Huyette posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Sami, One of my recent students listed their current job as […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20004/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:50:04 +0000 Sami,
One of my recent students listed their current job as “landscape architect in training” to avoid this snafu.
I would suggest visiting the ASLA job board to see how others with your level of experience are handling it.  Here are some samples of student portfolio websites that include resumes for other ideas on wording and layout: Samples r…[Read more]

]]> 0 e68a526964f64f3c2f3941bd737f19c0 Sami Bronowski posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: I have a quick question about resumes.  I will be […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20005/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:39:43 +0000 I have a quick question about resumes.  I will be graduating this coming May will my BLA.  I am in the process of cleaning up my resume and cover letter.  In looking for jobs to apply for, I always search landscape architecture, since that is my specific degree.  I am not yet, however, a registered landscape architect since I am entry level.  Ca…[Read more]

]]> 0 7ca94941d1f727135badf1bb183c0bbb Jamie Walsh posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hey Kev, funny we should be communicating this way instead […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30236/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:32 +0000 Hey Kev, funny we should be communicating this way instead of calling but wondered if any of you out there would want to start a sub group of residential for traditional/classical. Not many out there but I think would help to focus the discussion. Not that interested in what’s ‘hip’. Trying to keep a long view. No offense to the fashionistas. ps…[Read more]

]]> 0 6460cb29bda9f1f8275562281a070142 Denis Vasiliev posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hi! I see you make projects of playgrounds. Don`t you want […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20006/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:36:07 +0000 Hi! I see you make projects of playgrounds. Don`t you want to distribute our equipment in Hungary? See our products here http://www.ksil.eu and contact me if you decide

]]> 0 5f401cea77ed84a9b462a7dd8cb51da3 Page Huyette posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Peter,  your comment about approaching your portfolio from […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20007/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:01:26 +0000 Peter,  your comment about approaching your portfolio from a print format perspective is interesting.  I think many of us who spend a lot of time at the drawing board suffer from this, and moving our personal work to digital format is a jump for some.  I think that if you have a standardized filing system in place that is reflected on your co…[Read more]

]]> 0 d10d6a7c11b4f1a05c5f1903b7db35c4 Dave Maciulis posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hey everyone, I recently launched a landscape Design Build […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30237/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:57:53 +0000 Hey everyone, I recently launched a landscape Design Build Magazine this Spring.It focuses more on the consumer rather than the landscape architecture/ landscape designer profession. If any of you are interested at all to see what it’s all about you can visit http://www.naturallandscapemagazine.com click the magazine and you can look through the…[Read more]

]]> 0 49330165232bd400c4203503b1c156b6 Daniel Radai posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hello, this is the first version of my portfolio, i would be […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20008/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:15:50 +0000 Hello, this is the first version of my portfolio, i would be grateful for some comments, critiques! Thanks in advance!:)
danielradai_portfolio.pdf

]]> 0 6cc79e8aacb796e71aaa6a3a4cc226d8 Peter Coyle posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Thanks for the feedback, Page! It's funny, looking back now […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20009/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:22:21 +0000 Thanks for the feedback, Page! It’s funny, looking back now I obviously should have clarified a number of issues you picked up on.
The document is set up in an 8×10 Blurb template (because most of my sites are portrait orientation) and the “cover page” is actually Page 1 of a Blurb template (the cover is a separate document at this time because…[Read more]

]]> 0 aad8970b2c6ecdee61bf71af27bbc0ad heidi diskin posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hello, does anyone in the philadelphia, new York or Delaware […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30238/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:54:50 +0000 Hello, does anyone in the philadelphia, new York or Delaware area have dynascape design program on their computer. Thanks for your response

]]> 0 e3cd72dcc0495edb4377587c8ad511c3 Page Huyette posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: @ Peter Coyle.  Regarding the pdf portfolio you uploaded to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20010/ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:32:08 +0000 @ Peter Coyle.  Regarding the pdf portfolio you uploaded to this wall, here are my comments on layout.
Cover page:  clean layout but a missed opportunity to immediately showcase your skills.  Consider some of your images as a semi-transparent background, or a small thumbnail strategically placed.  Re-format the cover to landscape orientation so…[Read more]

]]> 0 f34519f0c573d4ee751eaec187c8a9cf Page Huyette posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Update! I've just added an 8-week online portfolio e-blast […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20011/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:40:14 +0000 Update! I’ve just added an 8-week online portfolio e-blast course for professionals along with my regular 16-week course.  It is a condensed version of the traditional course for those of you wanting to get your personal portfolio website out there fast! 
All the info and registration materials are here.
pageteaches.com/
16-week course starts A…[Read more]

]]> 0 6f752b3def46c3524c3f28856c2d1fe9 Peter Coyle posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Hi! I also would love anyone to review my attached portfolio […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20012/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:40:43 +0000 Hi! I also would love anyone to review my attached portfolio and offer any critiques! NB: this is a low resolution copy for upload size reasons, so smaller text is illegible (focusing on general content/layout). Thanks in advance for any comments!
-Peter
PeterCoylePortfolio01.pdf

]]> 0 b86b2630f92fff067a6f69fb0cf97d5e Hugh Ryan posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hello. I just want to let you know that at SLANT we have […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30239/ Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:39:03 +0000 Hello. I just want to let you know that at SLANT we have just launched our second competition and this time it is an open international garden design competition and all are welcomw. Details can be viewed on http://www.slant.eu

]]> 0 2f21ba338cab9e8f6794ac9772eea2bc Cielo posted an update in the group Residential Design Group: Hello all.. Any plant buffs out there have experience with […] https://land8.com/activity/p/30240/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:10:47 +0000 Hello all.. Any plant buffs out there have experience with Panicum virgatum ‘heavy metal’ or ‘Northwind’ in the SF bay area?  Based on the zone specs it should be fine but my broker hasn’t sold too many of them and couldn’t comment on how they perform in the area… any help would be appreciated.

]]> 0 58b0ea6092236fac41922c479932f982 Brittany Brock Birdsong posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Can I get some feedback on my current resume? I'm applying […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20013/ Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:40:11 +0000 Can I get some feedback on my current resume? I’m applying to graduate programs for next fall and can you use all the advice I can take on tweaking it. Thanks!!Brittany Resume Fall 2010.pdf

]]> 0 1d6c58a8d37ce383d938bbcf2ec989cc Frank Varro posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Christopher- The thing that stood out the most is your […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20014/ Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:25:27 +0000 Christopher- The thing that stood out the most is your resume. Move your education down towards the bottom- below everything other than maybe affiliations. With it on top, above professional experience, you are making it look like it is more important than your actual work.

]]> 0 9c1d5e54438fbfbc6a6339dcfecb98b3 Louise Leff posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: Mark, I wouldn't hesitate to go back to your old employer to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20015/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:50:07 +0000 Mark, I wouldn’t hesitate to go back to your old employer to ask for more samples. That employer could be very understanding of the circumstances “out there” and want to help you. – Who knows, maybe he will have just gotten a big job and will need to hire you back!
Good luck

]]> 0 2784cfcd4ac886aa3bf2a4ef53d1825f Louise Leff posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: I seem to have left off my website […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20017/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:01:09 +0000 I seem to have left off my website address.
http://www.lefflandscape.com
Comments are appreciated about whether or not I should change it to be interactive.
Thanks

]]> 0 a94d40c0aaa6a558107923653904f1cf Glenn Sovie posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: I created my website a few weeks back, just with a taste of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20018/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:41:50 +0000 I created my website a few weeks back, just with a taste of my work, I figure if prospective employers/ clients like what they see, they can ask for more.

First attempt at this, any criticism would be helpful. Let me know what you think.

http://www.glennsovie.com

]]> 0 b90b6872c76d0c4a1d8b28871ba0777c Louise Leff posted an update in the group Portfolios and Resumes - Design Strategies: I primarily use my website for my portfolio. It was done […] https://land8.com/activity/p/20019/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:41:01 +0000 I primarily use my website for my portfolio.

It was done several years ago. Now with blogging supposedly so important in marketing, I’m wondering if I need to re-do my site so that it can be interactive. Any opinions?

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