This blog was updated in 2026 to reflect the latest information.
We know how important it is for architects and licensure candidates to keep a pulse on the latest trends in architecture and design. And thanks to social media, there’s no shortage of inspiration. Whether you’re looking for career or licensure advice—or just simple aesthetic pleasure—here are 15 Instagram accounts we think are worth following.
1. architecture & design hunter (@architecture_hunter)
For over a decade, Architecture Hunter’s mission has been to showcase innovative designs from around the world.
2. Bryn Young, AIA (@byoungdesign)
California architect Bryn Young shares practical advice and resources for emerging professionals working to pass the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) and thrive in an evolving industry.
3. Gabriella Bermea (@gabbybermea)
Texas-based architect and NCARB volunteer Gabriella Bermea posts about her path to licensure and advocates for more accessibility and inclusion within the profession.
4. Sonia Nicolson (@sonianicolson)
Architect and former lecturer Sonia Nicolson posts frequent videos on what to expect in architecture school, how to navigate projects, and tips to make architectural drawings come to life.
5. Nastya Grom (@gromarch)
Berlin, Germany-based architectural designer Nastya Grom shares essential best practices for designing architectural portfolios and also explores real-world building examples with her creative Instagram carousel layouts.
6. ArchDaily (@archdaily)
Through visual storytelling, the platform explores some of today’s most pressing topics—from inclusive design to the built environment’s ecological impact.
7. Ana Carola Cruz-Carrillo (@anacarolacruzc)
Working as a technical designer, Puerto Rican Ana Carola Cruz-Carrillo shares current insights (in English and in Spanish) for those working in the architecture industry while also diving into the history of architecture.
8. Archimarathon (@archimarathon)
Australian educator Kevin Hüi and architect Andrew Maynard travel the world to tour architectural sites, exploring off-the-beaten-paths along the way.
9. Shadia Jaramillo, AIA, WELL AP, NCARB (@shadia_architecture)
Shadia Jaramillo shows a window into her daily life as an architect and 3D maker, sharing motivation for licensure candidates and experienced architects alike looking to kindle their creative spark.
10. Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA (@thehiphoparchitect)
Michael Ford, known as the hip-hop architect, shares his experiences engaging children in architecture through hip-hop, as well as advice, insights from speaking engagements, and more.
11. Olivia M. Asuncion, AIA, (@the.ramp.enthusiast)
Olivia M. Asuncion is a project architect in California who specializes in inclusive design spaces, educates people on the importance of accessibility, and shares her advocacy journey with the architecture community.
12. Madame Architect (@madamearchitect)
For daily advice and intimate interviews with the women who shape the architecture industry, check out Madame Architect.
13. Bob Borson, FAIA, NCARB (@bobborson)
Texas architect Bob Borson provides insight into his creative process and day-to-day experience though sketch tutorials and other helpful tips.
14. The American Institute of Architects (@aianational)
Follow the membership organization for award-winning architecture, economic trends impacting firms, and grassroot efforts to advocate on behalf of the profession.
15. NCARB (@ncarb)
For the latest program updates and resources for licensure candidates and architects, follow us at @ncarb.
