Real World Design Week
RealWorld DesignWeek. Helping tomorrow’s designers learn from today’s pros.
ASID RealWorld DesignWeek offers job shadowing and online learning experiences to expose and enlighten students to the real world of interior design professional practices.
During the week-November 6-13, 2011-ASID student members nationwide will visit the work locations of ASID designers, industry partner reps and educators to shadow for a day.
Book-ending RealWorld DesignWeek, ASID will provide a pair of career development web events-Prepare and Position-hosted by prominent design industry guest speakers.
This nationwide program exists exclusively for ASID members and the benefits are numerous, including:
- Receive an inside look at the interior design world and professional practices
- Network with your shadow day host and other industry professionals
- Expand the experience into a mentoring relationship, internship or your first job
RealWorld DesignWeek registration for student members takes place online beginning September 1, 2011. You will be able to browse available shadow day experiences and self-select the day of your preference. Please note however that registration will be first-come, first-served, so students should sign up early!
For more information on this program and how to register, visit www.asid.org/rwdw. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge of the interior design practice and network with inspiring industry professionals and fellow Society members-compliments of ASID!
“It was great to see behind the scenes. Watching how the designers interacted with each other really helps me understand what it will be like when I enter into the profession. I liked seeing how much detail goes into a project. The design center was a great experience. It gives you an edge in the classroom because it allows you to start making contacts and allows you a chance to put actual material samples on your storyboards and prepares you for when you exit school. I think every design student should take advantage of RealWorld DesignWeek, because it allows you to see what you will be doing after school, which gives you an edge over other students” -Vanessa Weidner, Student Member ASID, 2010 RealWorld DesignWeek Participant
