Where Will I Intern?
Discovery Internships guarantees an internship in one of your industry preferences. You will gain real work experience and increased insight into an industry. We use the application process to understand your career interests so that we can place you in an internship that aligns with your goals. Check out some of our most popular industries below. If you're interested in exploring a career in a more traditional learning environment, you may also be interested in one of our Career Workshop programs.
Architecture/Interior Design
Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science in the design of environments for people. Problem-solving, decision-making, team leadership and creativity are key 
elements in making architecture and lead to the tremendous excitement that comes from seeing a design idea become a physical reality. Most architects do not construct the buildings they design; that is usually done by construction firms. However, smaller projects such as houses are often built by the architect who designs them. Architects also develop projects on their own or in conjunction with financial advisors, real-estate developers or others. They may also teach, research, or consult. Architecture interns could work with architects or design professionals that design, draw, build scale models, write, supervise or manage.
Interior Design draws upon many disciplines including architecture, product design, and traditional decoration. An interior designer is responsible for both decoration and functionality of a client’s space. Spaces can be commercial, industrial, or residential and may include retail boutiques, corporate spaces, hotels, private residences, restaurants, and more. Interior designers work with textiles, fabrics, paints, furniture, and art to create a space to achieve the clients’ goal, whether it is calm, bold, energetic or sophisticated. As a Discovery interior design intern you could work closely with architects and their clients to distinguish how the interior of a structure or room will look, feel, and function.
Past architecture and interior design Discovery Interns have:
- Attended client meetings to negotiate bids and understand client needs
- Worked on projects using industry specific software such as auto-CAD and Photoshop
- Worked with architecture or design firms to learn about the planning, design, and construction of a building.
- Visited jobsites to learn about zoning, permits, and codes
- Learned about product, building, or furniture design, architecture, and traditional decoration.
- Helped develop designs for retail boutiques, corporate spaces, hotels, private residences, restaurants, and more
- Attended client and vendor meetings, conducted research on creative products and possible clients
- Researched and collected vendor samples such as fabric, lighting, and flooring, visiting project sites, and learning about ecologically friendly products
- And much, much more...
Testimonials
I learned that architecture is so much about design and also
business at my architecture firm. My internship helped see what a
career in architecture will really be like. It was great to gain
insight into the field and network for future references
- Kevin
I
recognize that the industry software skills I gained at my architecture
firm internship will allow me to find a job in nearly any aspect of an
architectural firm. One of my goals, which I achieved, was to learn
AutoCad drafting software.
- Paul
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