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About RealWorld DesignWeekRealWorld DesignWeek is a national mentoring program offering both hands-on and online learning experiences to introduce students to the real world of interior design. The program is designed to educate the next generation of designers and provide them exposure to professional practices and access to career development training. "I've learned more before lunch than I did in one month!" RealWorld DesignWeek exists exclusively for ASID members. During the week—November 4-10, 2012—ASID student members will visit the work locations of ASID designers, industry partner reps and educators to shadow for a day. RealWorld DesignWeek is book-ended by a pair of online instructional seminars—Prepare and Position—hosted by prominent guest speakers. On the front end, Prepare educates students on various aspects of professionalism including:
On the back end, Position reinforces the importance of follow up to address:
RealWorld DesignWeek will launch simultaneously nationwide each November in every ASID chapter. For any questions on how to get involved, email rwdw@asid.org.
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Please click here to view a full listing of 2011 Program Participants, organized by ASID chapter. Mentor Registration: June 1 Follow all RealWorld DesignWeek and ASID news on Facebook or Contact ASID |