Empowering architectural and design creatives through career XPloration and professional development strategy.
About
Creative’s XP LLC
Creative’s XP LLC is a dynamic professional development platform dedicated to supporting architecture and design students, as well as emerging professionals, as they navigate both traditional and alternative career paths. By offering tailored professional development events, strategic career planning, and hands-on workshops, we empower participants to build thoughtful and actionable roadmaps for achieving their career aspirations.
Our Mission
Creative’s XP LLC offers tailored professional development services designed to empower architecture organizations, universities, students, and emerging professionals. Our expertise includes program creation, management, and event facilitation, all aimed at inspiring growth and success in the architecture and design fields. From crafting customized initiatives for academic institutions to hosting engaging workshops for emerging talent, we deliver impactful solutions that foster learning, collaboration, and career advancement. Explore our events page to discover the incredible work and partnerships that showcase our commitment to excellence.
Owner
Jennifer T. Matthews, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, Lean Practitioner
Jennifer Matthews is a medical planner, project manager, and architectural designer with over a decade of experience shaping healthcare environments across the U.S. and internationally. An Associate at SS&A Design Collective, she has led and supported complex healthcare projects for major institutions across both the public and private sectors. Jennifer is known for combining design precision with strategic planning, leveraging her multifaceted expertise in architecture, medical planning, and business leadership.
She is the founder of Creative’s XPerience (XP), an initiative launched in 2020 to empower students and early-career professionals in architecture and design through mentorship, workshops, and career exploration. Her innovative programming fosters inclusive networks and expands access to both traditional and nontraditional career opportunities.
A passionate advocate for emerging professionals, Jennifer made history as the first African American female National Vice President of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS). She has spoken at numerous national conferences—including the AIA Convention, NOMA Conference, AIAS Grassroots, and AIAS FORUM—often focusing on equity, leadership, and non-linear career paths.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Tuskegee University and a Master of Arts in Business Design and Arts Leadership from SCAD, both earned with highest honors. She has received multiple accolades, including the AIA Henry Adams Medal and the HCD10 Educator Honor Award, and continues to influence the industry through speaking, mentoring, and community leadership.
