| Feb. 22, 2012 | Posted by: Marc |
Thoughts on Internships and the Designers of Our Future
Over the years MSLK has had some truly gifted, inspired, and inspiring interns work in our studio. We find the experience to be rewarding and in many senses a way of giving back, showing others what we’ve learned over the years that has helped make our work award-winning.
Some of our best interns have been the youngest, and last year was no exception. We hosted a summer internship with a young gentleman named Leon Robinson as part of the Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum’s 2011 Design Prep Scholar’s program. He worked with us to develop Read the Label, a self-initiated awareness campaign/eco-art project about the harmful ingredients found in everyday products.
The video above features Mr. Robinson recounting his experience here along with many other bright designers of tomorrow telling about their experiences. Congrats to all!
Thanks for inspiring me today!! We have to always reach back and help the people just starting!! Just as we were blessed with amazing people in our lives propeling us forward–we need to become that for others. You are amazing mentors–and amazing people!! So proud of you and all you do!!
Aw, thank you for the nice note, Diane. You know… we try our best, and hope we can impart some of the great lessons we’ve learned over the years.