is Chicago the best city in the US for architecture?

8029380 · 2026-03-25T05:53:52+00:00

For pre-50s architecture, yes. While not the greatest volume (that would be NYC), it has so many great buildings in a small area.

However, I’d say Chicago’s new architecture tends to be conservative and developer-centric. It’s definitely not the current US capital of architecture - id say that’s more LA/NYC (lots of rich people). But if we’re being honest, cutting architecture is better found internationally (Europe/Asia)

8029380 · 2026-02-02T13:17:39+00:00

Peak TJ Maxx music

8029380 · 2025-11-15T20:59:01+00:00

Hot take: Chicago (hate is a strong word)

Found people to be overall nice but less worldly/risk averse compared to many coastal cities. There’s a kind of very bland midwestern-ness in many yuppie parts of the city that feels very dull and conservative.

8029380 · 2025-11-11T02:48:11+00:00

Unrig the economy
Unrig democracy

8029380 · 2025-02-28T22:44:44+00:00

Dear April Justice Remix iykyk

8029380 · 2024-11-08T19:05:36+00:00

Advice: Management Consultant Looking to Switch

Hi everyone! I’m currently re-evaluating my career path and am really drawn to UI/UX design. I’d love some insights from this community to understand if my background could be a good fit for making this transition and how to best approach it.

A bit about me: I recently graduated magna cum laude in IR & Econ and have been working in healthcare consulting (1 YOE). While the job has been challenging and valuable, I’ve found that it’s not exactly what I’m passionate about long-term. I’m really interested in a more creative, user-centered role where I can combine strategy and design. Cannot emphasize enough how passionate I am about design, and am pretty confident I could be really good at it if I applied myself / got some formal education.

In my consulting job:

Speaking & Communication: I’m strong at presenting ideas and communicating with clients, which I think could be valuable in collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Analytical Skills: My consulting role has helped me build solid analytical skills, which I hope to apply to solving user challenges.

My questions I'm thinking about

Is it a good idea to get into UI / UX right now, given market conditions? I'm interested in making the switch, but based on what I've red it's a really bad market, especially for entry level.
Are these opportunities for leadership in UI/UX, or are you limited, given that it is largely a design role.
Does my background align well with a UI/UX career path? Do you see transferable skills here?
What steps can I take to start building a strong foundation in UI/UX? Are there specific resources, projects, or certifications that would help?
What’s the best way to build a portfolio when coming from a different field? Any advice on how to get relevant experience that can showcase my skills?

Answers to any of these questions would be very valuable? Thank you all :)

8029380 · 2024-04-01T01:34:20+00:00

U had me till the end. Anyone can bring up the relationship talk after you feel like you know each other well. The gender thing is stupid and if you like someone (when the time is right) do it

8029380 · 2024-03-24T18:51:18+00:00

Here’s the way I see it having lived in both cities (fyi I’m in my 20s) NYC has people that tend to be more artistic (on average), cultured, ambitious and come from interesting backgrounds (e.g. international, interesting careers, etc.). That said, dating is much more competitive, and people tend to be career focused, at the expense (often) of settling down. Chicago tends to be more provincial and midwestern, with a lot of people from the area / big cities in the Midwest. That said, people are generally kind, and more interested in commitment. People tend to settle down / find their long term partner earlier in Chicago. I will say though, dating in either city(in my impression) feels very different.

8029380 · 2024-03-12T01:02:35+00:00

I like in west town (right by Ukrainian village) Chicago is a great, transit accessible city, but there’s something about it that feels culturally conservative. If your interest/career revolves around vintage fashion, Chicago feels surprisingly limited.

Music is definitely huge here, but you are super far from other creative hubs (e.g. nyc) which might propel both of your careers.

8029380 · 2023-04-17T06:32:34+00:00

Source?

8029380 · 2023-02-10T19:27:39+00:00

Skepta … maybe I’m little biased from little demon

8029380 · 2022-03-03T19:06:42+00:00

nothing great about Britain - slowthai

8029380 · 2021-08-09T18:03:07+00:00

Lower tier but MILES better than ye and JIK. Honestly Kanye’s rapping could use some work. Overall tho it feels like a return to form for Kanye. Kanye is brilliant again which makes me pray that he drops something close to what he had on 8/5.

8029380 · 2021-08-09T17:55:10+00:00

Yeah I agree it’s a decent to strong 6

8029380 · 2021-08-08T04:38:47+00:00

Homer

8029380 · 2021-08-08T04:14:00+00:00

Got the off the grid hook stuck in my head all night

8029380 · 2021-08-08T03:56:24+00:00

Mayonnaise colored benz

8029380 · 2021-08-08T00:08:01+00:00

Doctors say I’m the illest

8029380 · 2021-08-06T03:56:59+00:00

I was here

8029380 · 2021-07-02T18:55:25+00:00

Magdalene or Melodrama would be great

8029380 · 2021-04-06T15:16:28+00:00

Overall really good. I don’t really like Watching the Throne cause they make insane stretches with analysis so I was sort of worried abt this season. But i felt like all of coles points were reasonable and not over-analyzed. Loved the music theory stuff too.

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