“Interning at Interior Elements allowed me to learn and grow in my knowledge about the furniture side of the design industry. Having gone through the commercial design class at Auburn and working with IE on our junior year project, I had a slight grasp of what the dealership world was like, but it wasn’t until my internship that I gained a complete understanding. What I found the most interesting was how reliant A&D firms are on furniture dealerships for knowledge of product specifications. One thing I have loved about the contract furniture industry is how it allows you to have an extended design community as you work with other designers at A&D firms on projects. During my internship, I attended meetings, organized the material library, and helped designers with projects and presentations. The IE internship allowed me to gain an understanding of the project process and gain many friendships that allowed me to have a great transition from being an intern to a full-time employee”.