At Four Point Design, we value the opportunity help students gain experience and exposure to interior design. This summer, one of our interns was Sarah Davis, who is a student at Indiana State University. As part of her coursework requirements in the interior architecture and design program, Sarah kept a regular journal to answer questions from her professor, capture what she learned, and reflect on progress achieving her goals. As part of our “Four Questions” series, we’re sharing some of the questions and responses from her journal.
What were your goals for your internship? My goals for this internship were to develop design software proficiency, enhance communication skills, network and build professional relationships, understand the business side of interior design, and gain introductory understanding of healthcare design. I was able to meet these goals—and continue to work on them—throughout my internship with the help of the Four Point Design Team. They encouraged me to learn new things and continue to grow as a design student and future designer. Many of these things I would not be able to learn in school, so it was a great opportunity to be able to get this experience firsthand. I will miss working with this team. They are fantastic and I cannot thank them enough for having me and helping me this summer.
What did you find most helpful about working with Four Point Design? Something that I find most helpful within the organization is the size of the team. It is nice to be able to walk across the room and ask my coworker for direction and guidance.
What accomplishments are you most proud of from your internship? I have learned so much. I have been able to better my skills within Revit and the office environment.
Another thing that I am proud of was being able to complete a digital wall graphic for a new pediatric emergency department waiting area. It is cool to think that my work could be displayed somewhere for others to enjoy.
Describe a working relationship you formed at Four Point Design and how the relationship helped you learn. One relationship has been with my coworker, Alex. She is super kind and cares about helping me learn. Alex is good with Revit, so she has helped me with that. She treats me like I am a part of the team, and if I need to ask a question, she’s there to answer it if she can. She has also helped me to learn more about materials and how the process of design works.
We wish Sarah all the best as she enters her senior year!