Paying It Forward

Mile Long Trace Episode 30 Paying it Forward - Internships

“Mentorship implies teaching and guiding. The mentor is committing to guiding them through the process which is active and engaged.” - Katja

 

 

Katja Marquart, MFA NCIDQ University of Wisconsin

Overview

In this episode of Mile Long Trace we dive into the importance and value of internships in the design profession. We speak from a practitioner and student perspective to highlight how to pay it forward. 

Guest Summary

Katja Marquart is a professor at the University of Wisconsin in the Interior Architecture program within the School of Design and Communication. Katja works with students in her program to aid in internship placement and speaks with us on the role and value of internships.  

In this episode we discuss: 

1. The value of interior design internships from a student and practitioner perspective 

2. What students and practitioners are looking to get out of the experience

3. The reality of how internships weave into the business of design 

4. What skillsets practitioners are looking for

5. Meaningful ways practitioners can engage with interns

6. The difference between mentorship and sponsorship 

Till next time keep designing yawl.

Credit

Photo provided by Katja Marquart

Photo by Denny Müller on Unsplash

2022 ShowsElizabeth Lockwoodpodcast, interior design, interior architecture, commercial interior design, architecture, design practice, Internship, MentorshipComment