Design Studies
Internship Programs
INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAM
An interior design internship is a structured experiential learning opportunity that supplements the academic program and meets accreditation requirements for the degree. An internship includes both observation and participation in the functions of a design organization under the direction of an interior designer, architect, or similarly trained professional. The internship is completed under the supervision and in consultation with University faculty and staff.
Internship opportunities in include architectural, commercial, and residential design firms, facility management companies, retail office/residential furniture showrooms, and design resource vendors. Some examples of companies in Madison include: Brownhouse, Designer’s Studio, FLAD, InteriorLogic, Marshall Erdman & Associates, Strang, and others.
See ID master site list
Time Commitment
Interior Design = 200 hours required (3 credits required; 80 hours for the first credit, 60 hours per additional credits; 3 credits during any given semester; up to 8 credits total possible)
- You can start counting your hours towards credit one week prior to the start of the semester.
Application Process:
- The Internship Materials must be TYPED!
1. Research Internship Opportunities/Apply for Internships
-Check Out Current Internship Opportunites
2. Complete Internship Verification Form, and submit Resume, Job Description, Copy of an Acceptance Letter, e-mail or other correspondence offering you the position by, and a 1 page response to the following questions (A: Why did you select the internship B: How will this experience effect your overall career aspirations? C: What do you hope to gain from this internship experience)
- Please submit your Internship documents to Room
B316 of Sterling Hall or email Mary Braucht (braucht@wisc.edu)
- After your internship is approved, you will receive an email from the
internship coordinator with registration details.
Spring 2012 Internship Placement Verification Documents are due
Friday, January 20th
No application will be considered after the deadline. No exceptions.
If you need an extension - contact internship coordinator BEFORE the deadline.
4. Attend Internship Orientation Session. Internship Orientation Sessions will be the week of January 23rd thru January 27th. Times to be Determined.
Internship search web-sites:
1) ASID web-site: http://asid.jobcontrolcenter.com/search.cfm
2) IIDA job center: http://www.iida.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=62
4) https://interiordesignjobs.sellisp.com/jobs/
Need help with resumes or cover letter?
For more resume / cover letter guidelines and samples as well as for interview preparation please see Business Career Center.
"I think that it is great that we are required to have an internship because it is a chance to get real world experience in what we will be doing in the future".
Clare Scharf, Fall 2008 ID intern
"I think it would be great if students were encouraged to seek positions that are not posted. Go out and sell themselves. People who just look for posted positions and send out a resume may not have what it takes to ultimately be successful in this field. Ihired my fall intern when I did not have an advertised position. She came in, had a decent resume and presented herself well. I think that is what most employers look for"
Sean Sennott, Rubin's Furniture
Mary Braucht
Human Ecology
B316 Sterling Hall
475 N. Charter Street
Madison, WI 53706
608.265.3572
