Resources for Architecture & Interior Design Students

Architecture & Interior Design students! We've done the work for you. These resources can help you figure out your next career move.

GET AHEAD OF THE GAME

Being in school doesn't mean you have to wait to start your career. Whether it be an architectural firm internship, an interior decorator internship or an internship abroad you need to plan ahead. Kickstart your career by doing creative summer internships now.

WHICH INTERNSHIPS TO TARGET?

• Architecture internships

• Interior Design internships

• Landscape Architecture internships

• Interior Decorator internships

• Urban Planning internships

• Interior Architecture internships

• Sustainable Design internships

• Architectural Firm internships

COMPANIES YOU CAN WORK WITH

• Architectural Firms/Construction Companies

• Interior Design Companies

• Exhibition Centers/Events ManagementCompanies

• Theater/TV/Film Companies

• Corporate & Creative Companies (Visual Merchandise

LINKS TO CHECK OUT

CAREER / JOB BOARDS

• Careers in Interior Design - Following is everything you need to know about a career as an interior designer with lots of details

• ARCH Careers - browse all of our available job and career opportunities for the architecture industry

• Art Frankly - Connecting the professional art world. Search For art jobs, find art spaces, opportunities and international internships.

• Art Jobs - Comprehensive, up-to-date national listings of jobs, internships, fellowships and other employment opportunities in the arts. Contact Fine Arts Career Services for the username and password.

WEBSITES & TOOLS

• Urban Land Institute - an opportunity to be a peer among some of the industry's best and to be treated as a peer.

• Archdaily - Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide: Architecture news, competitions and projects updated every hour for the architecture professional.

• Women in Architecture - develops and promotes women leaders within the architecture profession, with a focus on mentorship, licensure, and networking opportunities in architecture and the allied design and building industrieS

• IDEC - an organization devoted to enhancing the education of current and future interior designers.

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS

• The American Institute of Architects - is the voice of the architectural profession and a resource for its members in service to society.

• American Institute of Architecture Students - is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to excellence in architectural education and practice.

• International Union of Architects - is the only international non-governmental organization that represents the world's architects

• International Interior Design Association - is a not-for-profit philanthropic organization whose primary mission is to advance Interior Design through education, research, and knowledge.

• American Society of Interior Designers advances the interior design profession and communicates the impact of design on the human experience

• Interior Design Society - is an independent national organization comprised of more than 2,000 members, and is one of the country's largest design groups.

BOTTOM LINE

Knowledge is power. Make sure you are using these resources to improve your understanding of the architecture and interior design industries. Expand your knowledge and gain access international internships in architecture and interior design.

- Alexa Scull, ArtBound Initiative Team

Join the ArtBound Initiative Program to have access to career coaching from industry advisors. Our program will identify a tailored, global internship based on your career goals. Become part of our professional network of creative professionals. More info about our global internship program at www.artboundinitiative.com.