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
How to set up your internship
Interior Design Internship Application
Summer 2008 Application Deadline - May 1st, 2008.
Fall 2008 application deadline is September 5th.
No application will be considered after the deadline. No exceptions.
Please submit your application to room 135 SoHE
The application must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
After your application is approved you will receive an e-mail from internship coordinator with registration instructions. All permissions will be entered after the deadline. Thus you will be able to register for the class only after the deadline if your application is approved.
For more resume / cover letter guidelines and samples as well as for interview preparation please see Business Career Center.
Helpful 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
TEXTILE & APPAREL DESIGN PROGRAM
An internship in Textile and/or Apparel Design is taken to introduce a student to the skills and techniques they will use upon entering the job force. An internship includes observation and participation in work related to the student’s coursework and major. An apparel or textile designer with experience in the field should supervise the internship from the work site. The internship is completed under the supervision and in consultation with University faculty and staff.
Some examples of internships in Madison include: Fair Indigo, Altered States Alterations, Winter Silks, Madison Repertory Theater and others.
Examples of out-of-town internships include: Chanel (NY), Kenneth Cole Productions (NY), Michael Kors (NY), DKNY (NY), Burberry (London) and other. See TAD master site list
Textile & Apparel Design Internship Application
Summer 2008 Application Deadline - May 1st, 2008.
Fall 2008 application deadline is September 5th.
No application will be considered after the deadline
After your internship is approved you will receive an e-mail with registration instructions.
For more information regarding the DS Internship Programs, contact the Internship Coordinator:
Anna Bahvala
Human Ecology Building, Room 135
1300 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 265-6467
bahvala@wisc.edu
