ASID Virtual Internship Hub
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Keep your skills sharp and your knowledge fresh with the ASID Virtual Internship!
With a successful kickoff in 2020, the ASID Virtual Internship continued in Summer 2021 to provide you with more opportunities to experience critical professional development and enhance your design knowledge. The ASID Virtual Internship connects participants with their peers and future colleagues, empowering them through an independent, immersive learning experience. Through a mix of on-demand content and live learning sessions, you will master new skills, dive deeper into the world of design, and start building your network to launch your career.
The 2021 Summer Series focused on the details and digging deep on the behind-the-scenes aspects of the industry. What type of collaborations take place to ensure a project runs smoothly? Do I really need that certification? Building codes and standards, what should I really be paying attention to? You’ll discover the answers to these questions and much more.
2021 Summer Series On-Demand Content Available
Beauty of Impact: Design & Social Justice
Designing for social justice puts people and communities first. The beauty of social justice projects is seen in the resulting impact and reflection of the communities they serve. Hear from the designers and educators who have led projects on a variety of scales, from the built environment to the development of curriculum, and see how this work can bring about positive mental, physical, and social outcomes for people and communities. Inversely, find out how the design team is impacted by the lessons learned from the people they serve in these projects. Empower yourself to bring social justice practices to your work that will have a lasting benefit and be seen and felt for decades.
Recording available under Current Issues & Opportunities once you’ve registered for the Virtual Internship.
Career Path Exploration: What to Expect
Part of being an intern is making connections with professionals who will offer guidance on potential career options and next steps after graduation. Conversations with practitioners about their first jobs out of school can be very valuable, giving you a chance to hear how they got started and how their paths have evolved with more experience. The ASID Virtual Internship offers you the opportunity to have these conversations with mid-career designers, the 2020 ASID Ones to Watch Scholars. Each of the eight Scholars has recorded their career story, with a particular focus on their first job out of school.
Access under Teams & Roles once you’ve registered for the Virtual Internship.
The Competitive Advantage of NCIDQ Certification
Give yourself a competitive edge in the job market, establish your credibility and expertise, and qualify to register as an interior designer in many states – all of these futures are possible when you earn NCIDQ Certification. Earning the Certification involves a combination of education, work experience, and sitting for a three-part exam. You may be wondering if it’s worth the effort. Learn from practitioners who’ve gone through the process and hear how NCIDQ Certification has made a difference in their careers by opening doors to expanded job opportunities. Get practical advice as you map your future to earning NCIDQ Certification.
Recording available under Current Issues & Opportunities once you’ve registered for the Virtual Internship.
In Conversation: The Designer-Rep Relationship
Some of the most important relationships you’ll build in your design career are with manufacturer and vendor reps. Reps are invaluable resources for your projects, helping you to find the right solution when specifying materials, finishes, furniture and other products. Hear the rep's perspective on how they help designers on their projects and in making connections across the industry. Then get the designer's take on how to effectively engage with reps and how they’ve leveraged these relationships throughout their career.
Recording available under Products, Materials, & Vendor Relationships once you’ve registered for the Virtual Internship.
The Multiplier Effect: Working with Consultants
Designers tap many different specialty consultants when working on projects, partnering with experts in everything from acoustical design to medical planning to take their projects to the next level. Learn about the wide variety of specialists you may engage with on the job beyond your internal team members, helping you be better prepared to contribute as a new designer.
Recording available under Teams & Roles once you’ve registered for the Virtual Internship.
Problem-solving Scenarios: Codes and Construction
Internships give you the opportunity to work directly with practitioners to solve design problems, exchange ideas, and see how they would approach a solution. The Problem-Solving Scenarios give you a similar opportunity to tackle on-the-job challenges, designing solutions that incorporate your knowledge of codes in the construction process. Provided by practitioners from the ASID Advocate by Design Council, the scenarios represent the type of tasks typically assigned to new designers, giving you a valuable chance to practice what you’ve learned in school.
Recording available under Project Phases & Process once you’ve registered for the Virtual Internship.
What You Will Learn
Your Virtual Internship encompasses five content areas, building critical skills and positioning you for success in your first professional role.
- Products, Materials, and Vendor Relationships
- Current Issues and Opportunities
- Teams and Roles
- Project Phases and Process
- Portfolio Design and Development
How It Works
Your first step is to register (button in top right corner) and take advantage of on-demand ASID Academy content, curated just for you. Go beyond the classroom to expand your knowledge base with the same trusted content that active practitioners in the industry turn to for continuing education.
The Virtual Internship is available exclusively for ASID Student Members.
Remember to come back to this page to register for the Virtual Internship after you join ASID!
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Learn how NCIDQ Certification establishes your credibility as a designer and expands your career opportunities.
Learn how NCIDQ Certification establishes your credibility as a designer and expands your career opportunities.
Give yourself a competitive edge in the job market, establish your credibility and expertise, and qualify to register as an interior designer in many states – all of these futures are possible when you earn NCIDQ Certification. Earning the Certification involves a combination of education, work experience, and sitting for a three-part exam. You may be wondering if it’s worth the effort. Learn from practitioners who’ve gone through the process and hear how NCIDQ Certification has made a difference in their careers by opening doors to expanded job opportunities. Get practical advice as you map your future to earning NCIDQ Certification.
This is a recording of a webinar presented on August 19, 2021.
What You Will Learn- Recognize the role of NCIDQ Certification in the profession and how employers view certified candidates.
- Through practical examples, identify how the NCIDQ Certification will impact and expand the type of work available to you.
- Describe the process of earning NCIDQ Certification.
Access Period: One year from registration date.Camia Brown, ASID, NCIDQ, MWBE
Founder and Principal Designer
Camia Brown Interiors
Camia is a Georgia native and a graduate from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelors of Science in Interior Design and a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish. Her love for travel and culture has been instrumental in the development of her design aesthetic. She began her design career working in Costa Rica on relief and development projects, which then led her to New York City where she continued her philanthropic efforts through design and construction for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Camia has spent the last several years working for high-end design firms and under the tutelage of design guru Elaine Griffin. She lives by the motto that everyone can achieve good design, regardless of budget, and it should be creative, resourceful, and timeless.
Aaron Rask Codden, ASID, AIA, NCARB, SCCID, NCIDQ, WELL AP, LEED Green Assoc
Architect + Interior Designer, Adjunct Instructor
GSBS Architects
Aaron is a highly motivated, sustainability-focused architect and interior designer in Salt Lake City. His work focuses on both new construction and historic rehabilitation for national and state parks. Typologies include visitor centers, ranger stations, kiosks, and park ranger housing. In addition, Aaron is also an experienced graphic designer and highly skilled in brand development and management. Although trained as an architect, Aaron earned his NCIDQ Certification in June of 2021 to better prepare him for a leadership role in the future, operating a firm that is able to offer seamless interior design and architectural services. He is a huge advocate for the interior design profession.
Mona Nahm, Allied ASID, LEED BD+C, WELL AP
Designer
Y.A. studio
Mona holds an MFA in Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design. She also has a BFA in Film Production from Loyola Marymount University and an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA. Prior to changing her career, she worked as a production designer for independent films. However, she made the leap to change her career because she wanted to design diverse and inclusive spaces that could directly impact communities and respond to our current economic and environmental pressures.
Kimberly Woods (Moderator)
Director of Engagement
Council for Interior Design Education (CIDQ)
After previously serving as Data and Program Manager at CIDQ, Kimberly rejoined the organization in a new role as Director of Engagement. In this position, she works on outreach and engagement with a number of stakeholders, including students, educators, member boards, and association chapters, among others. In addition, Kimberly supports the volunteer Ambassadors program, and provides support for CIDQ’s Board of Directors, CEO, and other office staff. Prior to CIDQ, Kimberly worked for an energy consulting company in Ohio. Kimberly received her Master of Arts in Teaching from Loyola University Maryland, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Global Studies from the University of Toledo.
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Solve design challenges and learn key on-the-job skills to benefit you in your first professional role.
Solve design challenges and learn key on-the-job skills to benefit you in your first professional role.
Internships give you the opportunity to work directly with practitioners to solve design problems, exchange ideas, and see how they would approach a solution. The Problem-Solving Scenarios give you a similar opportunity to tackle on-the-job challenges, designing solutions that incorporate your knowledge of codes in the construction process. Provided by practitioners from the ASID Advocate by Design Council, the scenarios represent the type of tasks typically assigned to new designers, giving you a valuable chance to practice what you’ve learned in school.
This is a recording of a webinar presented on June 29, 2021.
What You Will Learn- Recognize the importance of codes and standards for interior designers.
- Hands-on practice working on tasks similar to what you will encounter on the job.
- Identify how designers use their knowledge of codes to solve design problems.
- Gain insight into how design practitioners approach problems.
Access Period: One year from registration date.Molly De Lima-Campos, ASID
Associate
Environments for Health Architecture
Molly de Lima-Campos is an interior designer with over 15 years of experience in Commercial Interior Design. Passionate about designing efficient flows, she recently shifted career paths to focus primarily on Healthcare Design which relies heavily on the functionality of a space.
Dana Nunn, ASID, NCIDQ, CCS, LEED AP, WELL AP
Interior Design Director
Bettisworth North
Creating spaces that celebrate heritage and tradition is a professional passion Dana has pursued for the past 17 years as an interior designer and project manager for community-centered healthcare, education, and public projects in over 93 cities and villages throughout Alaska. In her work, Dana ensures that the cultural identity of the people and place is honored in integrated design solutions. Her designs focus on creating optimal user experiences, considering function, sustainability, wellness, and appropriateness in Alaska’s harsh climates and remote locales. Dana’s ASID involvement began as a student. She has since served as Alaska chapter president, twice, and nationally on the Chapter Support Team. She currently serves on ASID’s standing Construction Codes and Standards Committee, is involved in the Alaska chapter’s advocacy efforts for interior design registration, fulfills administrative needs for the Alaska chapter, and volunteers as a CIDA Site Visitor.
Virginia Weida, ASID, NCIDQ, LEED AP, WELL AP, CFM
President
Virginia Weida Designs LLC
Virginia Weida is an accomplished interior designer with over 25 years of experience in all aspects of Commercial Interior Design. She creates solutions with aesthetics to support the business culture, function, and practicality demanded by facility managers and building owners, as well as sustainable solutions to protect the environment.
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Learn how to effectively engage with specialty consultants on projects as a new designer.
Learn how to effectively engage with specialty consultants on projects as a new designer.
Designers tap many different specialty consultants when working on projects, partnering with experts in everything from acoustical design to medical planning to take their projects to the next level. Learn about the wide variety of specialists you may engage with on the job beyond your internal team members, helping you be better prepared to contribute as a new designer.
This is a recording of a webinar presented on June 30, 2021.
What You Will Learn- Identify different areas of expertise outside of design, and the associated experts and consultants with whom designers partner.
- Recognize how and when designers work with external partners to complete projects.
Access Period: One year from registration date.Evan Collier
Founder
ARCH NYC
Evan is the founder and inspiration behind the international design firm ARCH Production & Design. For over 10 years his goal has been to grow and develop his company of highly skilled, vibrant and dedicated people-artisans, who have the ability to push the boundaries in their field, and to do so with an eye toward responsibility for each other and the planet. Evan’s own experience is vast, from small scale manufacturing, and custom rigging installations, to the creation of sets and props for commercial window displays, showrooms, photo shoots, films, and theater productions. He has brought his many skills to the marine environment; and his vast range of experience landed him working on a number of components for the Disneyland Shanghai Pirates of the Caribbean ride and water park.
Santiago Rivera, Allied ASID
Foundations, Associations & Organizations Regional Leader | Associate
Gensler
Santiago has been an integral member of the teams behind education, not-for-profit, workplace, and hospitality projects. He co-leads New York’s Community Impact team (Gensler’s volunteer group), is a firmwide leader for ECC 2.0 (the next generation of leaders for the Education, Civic and Culture practice area), and is regional leader for the Foundations, Associations and Organizations practice area. He leads pro-bono projects, works on research initiatives and has moderated panel discussions and round tables. In 2015, Santiago served as cultural ambassador to the new Gensler Office in Mexico City where he oversaw the development of the office culture. Working with Change for Kids, Santiago helps fundraise and provide opportunities to over 5,000 students in the NYC public school system. He is a board member in Build Out Alliance, an organization seeking to promote and advocates for LGBTQ+ people serving openly and with pride in the building design and construction industry.
Xie Xin, Allied ASID
Interior Designer III
Perkins&Will
A native of Shanghai China, Xie Xin holds a bachelor’s in Architecture Design from the China Academy of Fine Arts and a Master of Science in Healthcare Environments from Virginia Tech. Xie is currently an interior healthcare designer with the New York office of Perkins&Will where she has been involved is developing exceptional healthcare environments in the United States, China, the Middle East and the United Kingdom. She has taken a central role as client liaison and in-house consultant for the office’s China projects and has become a valuable resource to the firm.
Jennifer Quail (Moderator)
Editor-in-Chief
i+D Magazine
Jennifer has spent 20 years covering interior design, furnishings, and more for magazines in New York, Los Angeles, and now Washington, D.C., where she serves as Editor-in-Chief of i+D, the magazine for the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC). i+D was named an Honorable Mention for Overall Editorial Excellence in the 2019 Folio magazine awards.
Her work has appeared in various publications, including Luxe Interiors + Design, Western Interiors + Design, FORM, and ASPIRE Design & Home, as well as on Houzz.com and About.com, where she served as Home Furnishings Expert. Prior to working at ASID National headquarters, she served on the Board of Directors for the ASID New York Metro chapter and also as editor of both the New York Metro and New Jersey chapter magazines.
Jennifer earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Drexel University and has taken assorted design classes covering theory, practice, and history, at Parsons School of Design, New York University, and Sotheby's Institute of Art.