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One of the best things about being a design major<\/a> is the ability to develop a broad range of technical and creative skills<\/a>. And although design is considered primarily a creative field, these skills can have practical applications in multiple professions. The best way to find out which profession is right for you is by doing an internship. This will offer you some insights into different career paths while also giving you the type of hands-on experience that will make you a competitive candidate after graduation.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the most common internships for design majors:<\/p>\n

Graphic design intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A graphic design<\/a> internship will give you the chance to learn about graphic design, a field dedicated to communicating ideas visually. As a graphic design intern, you\u2019ll assist with technical tasks such as creating hard and soft copy files, writing reports and mailing, printing and stuffing materials. You\u2019ll also shadow a graphic designer, attend meetings, compile databases and assist the design team with creative work related to existing projects. During your internship, you\u2019ll learn how to turn creative processes into practical ones and you\u2019ll also develop the ability to think on your feet and get organized in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.<\/p>\n

UX design intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The UX in UX design stands for user experience, and this is what a UX design internship focuses on. During your internship, you\u2019ll learn what goes into ensuring that the user experience of a particular website is as smooth, easy, comfortable and all-around amazing as possible. As an intern, you\u2019ll learn how to create responsive app or digital product designs and you\u2019ll understand exactly how much knowledge and effort goes into every step of the UX design process.<\/p>\n

Interior design intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

An interior design internship will acquaint you with the various skills and technicalities involved in an interior design career. From note-taking during client meetings, to organizing and coordinating materials, visiting vendors and answering emails, you\u2019ll be involved in every aspect of the role. You\u2019ll also assist with the actual design process, learning to tailor designs according to client interests, budgets and overall feasibility. It\u2019s an experience that will help you decide if you have the inclination and skills required to make it as a full-time interior designer.<\/p>\n

Fashion design intern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A fashion design internship offers you a behind-the-scenes look into the world of fashion. From cutting fabric to planning model fittings and managing the logistics of fashion events, this internship will give you an in-depth look at everything involved in designing and manufacturing clothes. Whether you\u2019re working for a store brand or a large fashion house, this experience will help you build the skills you need to work in fashion.<\/p>\n

Design internships can be both informative and fulfilling, making the most of your creativity, drive and ambition. By taking on one or more of these internships<\/a> during your time in college, you\u2019ll be able to learn the ins and outs of a design-related profession and to find a career path that\u2019s just right for you.<\/p>\n

Next, learn more about this college major such as What is a Design Major and is it Right for Me?<\/a>\u00a0and get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as\u00a0How to Become a Confident Public Speaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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