My first week went by very slowly. I didn’t know anyone but my mentor, Nat, and fellow Youth Designer, Rex. Now, in my second week I’ve been getting to know a lot more people. At first I didn’t have much to do. Now, I have A LOT more work. It was hard at first, but after they explain and show me how to do something, I can do it with no problems.
My work environment is very open. There are no offices – just tables and desks with Macs or Windows computers. When you come in you get a warm happy welcoming feeling . There is a snack room/break room were there are FREE snacks, 50 cents can sodas and vitamin waters for about $1.50. There is a nice view and a ping-pong table and foosball table.
My biggest challenge this week was figuring out what line drawing is and determining the width and height. Another difficult challenge was trying not to buy lunch everyday. It’s good food but its $7.00 to $8.00 I’m spending everyday.
Well, I enjoyed a lot at the ICA. I enjoyed being with the Youth Design crew, the very creative art pieces, and the meeting we had after the seeing the exhibit. It was nice to hear how everyone’s job was going and what they were doing. The tour guides were cool too. My favorite piece was the Czech Modernism mirrored and reflected Infinitely.
Victor Coren, Youth Design Class of 2012
Bruce Macindoe, Mentor, Wayfair