Internship Overview
The interior design practicum or internship is completed between your junior and senior years. It is a course required for graduation from the interior design program. This is a work-study course supervised by the site coordinator. The student should be able to apply the knowledge learned from classes to real-life situations. The internship site must meet certain criteria and be approved by faculty before the student may start.
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Student Quotes
I was the only intern at my firm and was expected to follow directions, complete tasks, and do my best. I made my time valuable by asking my supervisor each day what was on her to-do list and how I could help her get those tasks done. If I had some ‘down time’ I would organize the resource library and refile materials that the designers had pulled out and stuffed away in their offices. Don’t get discouraged if your first week hasn’t gone the way you envisioned. It takes time for the firm to get to know you and what you are capable of.
— Katelyn Parker, worked at Caitlin Design
I was the only intern at Image and they had a lot of expectations since they have had interns every summer for years. On my first day they had a list of things that I had to do before my internship was over. Make sure that you are always doing something. If you have nothing to do check in with your supervisor or other people at that firm if they need you to do anything or if they need your help. If you noticed things can be organized go ahead and start to organize without being asked. It shows initiative and they will appreciate it.
— Ashley Odom, worked at Image Designs
My advice is to start working on your personal style; something that sets you apart from other designers. Especially when it comes to residential design, your design reputation is what carries your business. One thing I learned was that designers know each other and their way of working, and designs talk. So I can imagine that anything you do in interior design whether that is as an intern, or as a professional, people will hear about you and what you do. So conduct yourself highly!
— Shelby Reed, worked at Binion & Grant Inc.
Be open with your supervisor and do not be scared to ask questions. Take pictures of everything when on site and write everything down. It is ok to not know everything, that is what your supervisor is there for. Be confident in what you have learned in school and your skills.
— Reed Clements, worked at Natural Office Systems
My best advice would be to have an open mind. I think a lot of us have preconceived notions about what a residential or commercial firm may be like but in reality every firm is different and does things differently. Having an open mind is key to having a great internship experience.
— Taylor Hart, worked at Hultman Interiors
Never be afraid to ask questions and learn new things. It is always better to ask questions than to do something permanent, wrong. When it comes to conflict resolution, I think it is all about communication and having the diligence to work hard so you can show your site coordinator that you are about to work on or close to a level like there’s.
— Taylor Payne, worked at GSB Architects & Interiors
Current Job Options
Internship Preparation Dates 2024
Mandatory Internship Orientation: November 6th @4pm Zoom & February 6 @4pm Zoom or by appointment
Preferred due date to Secure a Site
Spring December 8 | Summer April 5
Due date for Signed Application
Spring January 5th | Summer May 3
Start and End Dates by Section
Starting Dates and End Dates for Both Sections:
Spring January 8- April 29 | Summer May 13- July 11
Material Due Dates
Spring – March 8 | Summer – June 14: Midterm Review
Spring – April 30 | Summer – July 15: Final Review
Internship Scholarship Program
About the Scholarship
The Internship Scholarship Program (ISP), offered by the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD), provides scholarships for career-related internships. Beginning in Summer 2019, the OCPD has provided unrestricted awards of up to $3,000 to offset the cost of professional internships that provide minimal or no compensation. Starting in Fall 2022, these internship scholarships will be available to students every academic semester.
Eligibility
- Must be an undergraduate student in good standing and completed at least 30 credit hours, or a graduate student in good standing.
- Plan to complete and have secured an internship that is at least six weeks in length and a minimum of 240 hours.
- The internship meets NACE internship guidelines.
- Must not have received an ISP award previously.
Applications
Applications will include the following:
- Application via Google Form
- Résumé
- One (1) Letter of Recommendation
- An estimated budget of how scholarship money would be used; click here for a sample budget spreadsheet
- WINGS Financial Aid award information (screenshots are allowed)
Recent Internship Sites
| 2KM Architects |
| Angelica Henry Design |
| Alicia Mooney Interiors |
| Amber Marie Interiors · Internship |
| Amy Morris Interiors |
| B.E.C. Custom Homes |
| Bespoke Fine Interiors, Four Hands Furniture, and Cindy Barganier Interiors |
| Binion & Grant Inc. |
| Blue Fern Merchant Design Studio |
| Brittany Cason Interior Design |
| Brownworks |
| C. Merrill Construction |
| Carver and Associates |
| Catlin Design |
| Charleston Fine Cabinetry |
| Cheatham Fletcher Scott Architects + Designers |
| Corporate Environments |
| Corporate Studio |
| Couture House Interiors |
| Cristi Holcombe Interiors |
| Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home |
| Dee Simmons Interiors |
| Designbar |
| Duralee @ADAC Atlanta, GA |
| ECraft Homes |
| Elk Supply Company |
| Facility Services at Georgia Southern |
| Firm Engineering Construction LLC |
| Flourish Collaborative |
| Focus Design Interiors |
| Forrest Perkins |
| Founders Kitchen + Bath |
| GDC Home |
| Georgia Southern Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction |
| Graymont Designs |
| GSB Architects and Interiors |
| Gulfstream |
| Haven Design and Construction |
| Havertys Furniture Companies |
| Health Systems Development, LLC |
| Hedgewood Homes |
| Holmes and Salter |
| Hopper Interiors LLC. |
| Hultman Interiors |
| Image Design |
| J. Palmer Design Group |
| Jamestown designer kitchen |
| Jeffrey Bruce Baker Designs |
| Joel Aviles Architects |
| Joyce Elizabeth Designs |
| JW Buckley and Associates; CFS Architects |
| Laura Driscoll Interiors |
| Leah Bailey Interiors |
| Lee Anne Cowart Interiors |
| M One Interior Design Group |
| Manley Spangler Smith Architects |
| Mason Inc |
| McWaters |
| Michael Wolk Design |
| Minhnuyet Hardy Interiors |
| Mohawk |
| Mrs. Howard |
| Must Have Home |
| National Office Systems |
| NGD Interiors |
| Novus Architects |
| Olamar Interiors |
| Pallante Design |
| Pamela Williams Interior Design |
| Pierce and Parker Interiors |
| Pineapple House Interior Design |
| Prestige Stone & Tile |
| Restaurants Consulting Group |
| Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio LLC and James W. Buckley |
| S. Wilkins Interior Design |
| Scenario Design Inc. |
| SDH Designs |
| Shuster Design Association |
| Southern Grace Interiors |
| Susan Ferrier Interiors |
| T-Duffy & Associates |
| Taylor House Interiors The Citadel |
| Timless Designs |
| Tracery Interiors |
| TriMark Strategic |
| Valerie Garrett Interior Design |
| Watersedge Design Co. |
| Wimberly Interiors |
| Wolf Design Group |
| Yancey Seibert Interior Design |
Last updated: 11/7/2023
