minor details 46 - intern-tips
Mar 11, 2019
Anticipation builds for a live event at BYU as hosts share fun anecdotes about Utah's stunning national parks. They discuss the implications of design studio closures, focusing on transparency and shared resources for aspiring creatives. The conversation shifts to navigating internships, with personal tales of challenges faced and the importance of networking. Jealousy among designers is explored, along with thoughts on future technology's impact on creativity. Tune in for tips on overcoming dating fears and achieving personal connections!
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Factory Floor To Design Empathy
- James worked summers at his dad's rotomolding company doing secondary work and designing fixtures for factory workers.
- He gained empathy for manufacturing and learned how design choices affect factory workflow and worker effort.
Train Fast Clear Sketching
- Practice rapid iteration in sketching by reducing time per drawing to sharpen visual communication.
- Time yourself on the same object at 5, 3, 1, then 0.5 minutes to learn clarity under constraint.
Quirky As A Career Catalyst
- James interned at Quirky after networking and a referral pushed his portfolio to the top.
- The Quirky culture taught him a hands-on 'just do it' mentality and cross-disciplinary collaboration.