Textile Design student Interns at Glen Raven, Inc.

Textile Design undergrad student Emily Pappa returned from a semester abroad and immediately dove into an internship at Glen Raven, Inc.  Emily secured the North Carolina-based position via Skype interviews while studying in London.  Here are  Emily's thoughts on the early days of her internship:

Interning at Glen Raven Inc.

Finding internships is a daunting (albeit necessary) process, and Philadelphia provides some great resources to make that process easier. I am currently interning with Glen Raven, a fabric manufacturing and marketing company in North Carolina. I work in the companies Concept Gallery, an archive/gallery space that acts as a supplement to Glen Raven and the companies it works with, to promote innovation and creativity. I work with the Concept Gallery Team to create exhibits, curate the Gallery Space, and explore what is new and innovative in the Textile Design industry.

 

Source: http://www.glenraven.com/innovation/blog/concept-gallery-created-as-innovation-hub/

 

We are simultaneously working on a few different projects at any time, so each day of my internship is different. One day I might be creating a workbook to use when planning for an exhibit or collaboration, the next, brainstorming for a "Design Challenge" collaboration between Glen Raven and a local university. Interning has given me a real look at the actual textile industry, as well as a clear picture of the transition between college and a career. As much as we learn in our classes, there is no replacement for the experience of actually being in a working thriving environment, and being able to create and share ideas in a company is awesome. Internships are a great learning experience, and are a benefit for you as a designer, as well as for your resume. 

 

Source: http://www.glenraven.com/innovation/blog/the-power-of-color/