My Values

Over the past few weeks, I’ve started to reflect more on my values and what I want to gain from this experience. Even though this internship isn’t paid, I’m trying to focus on the opportunities it gives me to learn and grow as a designer. I really value commitment, professionalism, and creativity. This is because although some may say interior designing is an easy job, it actually takes quite a lot of brain power a knowledge to do what we do

I’ve been putting a lot of effort into every task I’m given, even when it takes up a lot of my free time outside of work. I believe that if I’m contributing to real projects and helping to bring value to the business, that work should eventually be recognised. After a couple of months, once I’ve shown that I can produce high-quality work and manage projects independently, I plan to have a conversation about starting to get paid. It’s not just about the money; it’s about the principle of being fairly compensated for the effort, time, and skill that goes into what I’m creating.

Recently, we went out to discuss clients over coffee and some food, which was a nice change of pace. it important to recenter your self after working long shifts through the week. Moments like that make me feel more part of the team and give me a better insight into the client-facing side of design. Even though it’s an unpaid internship, I appreciate that there are small gestures, like occasionally being treated to food, which make the environment feel welcoming and supportive. It also shows that my mentor values my input and wants to build a positive working relationship. Overall, I’m enjoying the experience and learning a lot about the professional side of interior design, but I’m also beginning to understand my own worth and what I want from future roles, both in terms of creative satisfaction and fair compensation for the work I do.