The following topics will be covered during the 6-week internship program
- Visual and Verbal Communication Skills
- Presentation/Speaking Development/First Impression Skills
- Introduction to Commerical Design Manufacturer Resources
- Meet and Greet with Commerical Design Manufacturer Reps
- Collaborating with A&D Community and Project Management Firms
- Introduction to AWC Workplace Design Strategies and Resources
- CET Designer and CAP Basics
- Visualization and Renderings
- Project Process
- Budgeting Basics
- Field Verifications
- Specification Checks and Order Process
- Project Meetings
- Installation Packets
- Punch Walk Through
- Site Visits (Before/During/After Project Completion)
- Specials/COM/COL Process
- Digital Library Tools and Showroom Materials Library
- AWC Construction Services / DIRTT
Learning Objectives
- History of commercial design & evolution of workplace design
- The mission and values of Alfred Williams & Company
- Basics of commercial furniture specification
- Interior design best practices, space planning & creative solution development
- Basic skills using CET Designer to develop space and renderings
- Collaboration with A+D
Support Objectives
- Creative Solution Development
- Product Specification
- Acquiring of Samples/Finishes
- Rough Budgeting
- Test-fits/Space plans
- Pre-proposal Meetings
- Presentation Development
- Renderings and Other Visuals