DESIGN INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP TRAINING

 Overview:
 This week introduces interns to the landscape of the professional design world. It sets the foundation by explaining various roles, how to read design briefs, and how to approach creative problem-solving using design thinking. The week ends with a focus on ethics and effective communication in a design team or client setting.

Key Learnings:

• Understand how the design industry operates and the roles available.
  
• Learn to decode and respond to a design brief.
  
• Apply design thinking in real-world scenarios.
  
• Build communication skills and understand professional ethics.
  

End Result:
 Interns will have a clear understanding of the design ecosystem, how to approach creative challenges, and communicate their ideas professionally.

 Overview:
 This week dives into industry-standard tools and workflows used in UI/UX and visual design. Interns get hands-on experience with software like Figma, build basic prototypes, understand branding elements, and learn how design systems streamline consistency in professional projects.

Key Learnings:

• Use tools like Figma, Adobe Suite, and prototyping platforms.
  
• Understand and apply the UI/UX workflow from research to handoff.
  
• Learn the basics of brand identity design.
  
• Work with design systems and reusable components.
  

End Result:
 Interns will confidently use essential tools, create UI/UX layouts, and understand how to maintain design consistency using systems and style guides.

 Overview:
 Week 3 prepares interns for real-world professional scenarios. They learn how to manage clients and projects, build impactful portfolios, and craft resumes and LinkedIn profiles tailored for design roles. The week emphasizes storytelling and critique as key tools for growth.

Key Learnings:

• Manage design projects, timelines, and clients.
  
• Build an industry-standard portfolio and personal brand.
  
• Develop design-specific resumes and optimize online presence.
  
• Conduct and receive design critiques to improve work quality.
  

End Result:
 Interns will have structured portfolio content, an improved online professional presence, and the confidence to present their work with clarity.

Overview:
 The final week focuses on career preparation and project execution. Interns explore accessibility, user psychology, and freelancing, while also learning to work with developers and responsive design. The week ends with capstone project presentations and interview preparation.

Key Learnings:

• Apply user psychology and accessibility principles to design.
  
• Understand responsive design and developer collaboration.
  
• Explore freelancing, pricing, and AI tools in the design process.
  
• Prepare for interviews and showcase a capstone project.
  

End Result:
 Interns will complete and present a polished capstone project, practice interview skills, and graduate with a professional portfolio and certificate of completion.