I am just finishing up my third week as Tec Inc.’s lighting design intern and I have already learned so much in such little time. I knew coming into this internship that I was going to be absorbing an abundant amount of information but I never would have guessed that in just three weeks I would have already had some site visits and meetings with lighting representatives under my belt, and on top of that, already helping out with lighting calculations and layouts for some real, actual projects!
On my third day down in Columbus, I had the opportunity to go with Mike to the Edge Group, a landscaping design firm, to meet them, have lunch, and listen to Mike give a talk about business relations and marketing. It was very exciting for me to finally start meeting professionals in different types of design professions. I also learned some helpful hints from Mike’s talk that I’m sure will stick with me as I go into my professional career.
About a week ago, I went on a trip to Defiance College with Mike and Ardra to meet with the maintenance department to discuss possible changes to their interior and exterior lighting plans and fixtures. I didn’t say much during the meeting but I sure was listening. After hearing Ardra discuss lamp and fixture types with the department, I sure did learn a lot. I feel so lucky to be interning under such a knowledgeable lighting designer!
So as you can all see, I am keeping busy and my brain is GROWING!!!! I can’t wait to see what Tec has in store for me in the upcoming weeks… I’ll keep you posted
-Natalie