Designing my China adventure

I did a design internship in Shanghai this year because Chinese designs always struck me as outstanding. There is something about the colours and patterns they use that is just extraordinary and does not compare to the style I am used to from back home.

I worked in a company close to the port. There were approx. 20 full-time employees and one other intern. It was great to have someone who’s going through the same stuff on-site. Since the other girl worked in Business Development, we never competed. Instead, we would go out for lunch together or meet up on the weekends. But don’t worry, you will also make friends if you are not placed in a company alongside another intern. I met so many people during my first week in Shanghai and many more as time went by.

I am incredibly excited to return home and implement all the inspiration I have gained from working on Chinese design into my own work for uni. My internship definitely helped me develop my own distinctive style!