ArtBound Initiative Reviews

My experience has been pretty good with Art bound initiative. The first two months are dedicated to improving our resume and portfolio. They are nice enough to look at your portfolio as many times as you feel is needed. And trust me you should take any opportunity to make sure your portfolio is the best it can be. After I was selected from the candidate pool I got to work on an animated pilot called blue shades. I got to design icons, characters, and research for pre-production. Vilpa Film was a great experience. Would recommend this program.

Under the Artbound Initiative Programme, I was assigned as a remote Communications/Writing intern for Vilpa Films, a production company. Before my internship, I was provided with some courses on how to prepare my resume, interview tips, as well as actual meetings with industry experts in fields I was interested in (eg the film industry). During my actual internship, I was given a variety of article types to write about concerning various projects that Vilpa Films was embarking on, such as their original animated series. I managed to learn many skills such as communication with my supervisor who was overseas, while being supported by the ABI team through regular check-ins and informational posts.

Overall, I had a great experience. ABI was super on top of everything throughout the whole process - from the modules, to recruitment, through my actual internship; everyone was very communicative and responsive, which I appreciated. I got my first-choice internship type and location, working as a design intern at a boutique creative marketing agency in NYC. I enjoyed getting a look behind the curtain at all the different aspects of agency life. From a design standpoint, I learned a lot about the intersection between client management and conceptual creative thinking, but I also got to learn a bit about the account management and production side of the agency world too. Overall, the experience gave me a much stronger understanding of agency workflow and the competencies needed to excel in similar settings in the future.

I'm glad I did this internship with ArtBound. I feel like I learned a lot about networking, client retention, negotiation, and more. I also made several connections and met a lot of people. I would highly recommend this program to recent graduates and anyone looking to break into the creative field. One critique I do have is that I wish the program were more productive after internship completion. I would have benefited from an exit interview or a general review of the work I completed and how to incorporate that into my portfolio/resume.

As a current member of the ABI alumni community, I had such a blast as an ABI participant in 2025. In the span of 1 year, I respectively did two internships: a Magazine Editorial Internship and a Creative Writer Internship. Both taught me so much and allowed me to gain more confidence as an aspiring writer. Additionally, I gained a variety of important lessons and skills through the ABI Academy. These experiences combined have allowed me to grow, evolve, and become a better intern! Thank you, ABI!

I completed the Artbound internship program and honestly loved the experience. It was a really valuable opportunity that helped me develop practical design skills, build confidence, and gain a clearer understanding of the type of work I want to pursue. The program gave me guidance on setting up my portfolio and preparing for interviews, which made me feel much more confident when applying for roles.

Through the program, I was also able to secure a design internship, which gave me hands-on experience in a real-world setting. Working on actual projects and collaborating with professionals helped me understand how a design studio operates and how to approach different challenges. I learned how to take feedback, manage my time, and adapt my work to meet expectations, which has been invaluable for my growth as a designer.

Overall, the program has been extremely beneficial. It strengthened my technical skills while also helping me feel more prepared for the professional world. I now feel ready to approach interviews and job applications with confidence and have a much clearer sense of the type of design work I want to focus on. Beyond the skills, it also reaffirmed my passion for design and showed me how rewarding it can be to work in a collaborative, creative environment.

My time with ABI and the internship they helped me secure had been wonderful. Very supportive, understanding of accessibility needs, and I learnt a lot too. My internship has been entirely virtual/remote but I still felt really connected and involved despite distance and time differences. Take advantage of all the opportunities because they are all useful and will help you in some way, even if you’re not expecting it. Definitely recommend ABI because if you put the work in and it’s absolutely worth it.

My experience with ArtBound Initiative was extremely positive. Thanks to their support I landed an internship at Public Record in New York, a highly respected, competitive and talented production company. Working there gave me real hands-on experience on professional projects and direct contact with top-level creatives, which was something I was definitely looking for. ABI guided me through every step and made the whole process smooth. For me, it opened a door I wouldn’t have been able to access on my own.

Being able to find a starting job in the creative industry was a headache to do on my own. Coming across the ABI program was a true blessing. I never imagined I would be able to share a room full of so many talented and ambitious people who had the same interests as me. Spending time in New York was an eye opening experience and getting to work with professionals within the program as well as my internship at Jean Doumanian Productions was an invaluable experience. Not to mention getting to revisit one of America’s most famous cities.

Living in New York City for the first time was amazing. My internship at NY Combat for Stage and Screen was great and I learned a few things related to design and it was my first time with a company as an intern. My internship was near times square which made it easier to locate in the city. Aside from my internship, during my time in NYC, I was involved in a lot of the NY fashion week events and I used my networking skills that I learned from ABI to connect with creatives and designers within the industry.