A few posts back I mentioned the reorganization/refiling of the studio’s print samples that was about to take place in the garage. Well, folks, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. That’s right, The Reorganization is officially upon us. You are all witnesses. If the print samples could talk, they might be discussing this right now. We will be holding a live press conference tonight on ESPN at 9:00pm EST. Stay tuned for further developments.
d.school
d.one
no intern this week?
that thesis better be pretty damn good.
1/3 of the way there.
Because I began interning at MINE™ earlier than expected, my anticipated internship start date would’ve been right around now. Like, actually, maybe even today.
I feel as if I’ve been given an intro to my position — kind of like a pre-internship. And now I’ve got the next four months to really nail it. (Not that I haven’t been trying hard. I have.)
a full week of 8:30s.
Today marks the start of the second week with our brand new work schedule. If you remember way back to last Monday, we did what is commonly referred to as a workday switcheroo. We took the 9:00-6:00 time frame and effectively dropped thirty minutes off of either end. The office is now open 8:30-5:30. And on all accounts is going quite well.
end of the week.
Today marks the last day¹ of my first week. So, a little recap:
After a speedy introduction to the studio, my first project was to sketch ideas for an aforementioned logo. After much toil and pain, I’d say that there are a few interesting directions, but things are still pretty skeletal and rough. Not quite the start I had hoped for (I wanted to make everyone laugh, remember?), but definitely not bad either. As it turns out, I won’t be taking on the next stage of the project. I don’t return to the office until Tuesday, and in the meantime someone else will take my worthwhile directions and build upon them.
and then there were two
So this past week Christopher took some time off to enjoy family time, the great outdoors, s’mores, and patchy wireless reception on his iPhone.
That leaves just Tim and I to hold down the fort™, which has been going very smoothly beside my brief tango with sickness yesterday. Having Christopher out can be strange at times as Tim and I are very focused and vocally reserved while working. I often realize that we haven’t said anything for an hour and that we’ve been listening to a strange internet radio station for even longer than I could recall. Having Christopher away generally means an increase in writing down missed calls and an increase in the importance of being self-directed as an intern. Staying focused is even more important when there isn’t someone behind you poking you with a stick and addressing you as intern™.
intern™ is back
Ah, how wonderful it feels to be back in the hammock saddle.
After spending a week on the beautiful island of The Abacos playing beach volleyball, out-boating rainstorms, sipping “Bahama Mama’s,” and getting incredibly sunburned – it felt great to step outside SFO and let the foggy bay wrap it’s arms around me once again. Even in the tropical setting, it took a few days to fully unwind as I would wake up in an unfamiliar bed, concerned with making it to Bernal Heights by 9am.
Although the crystal blue waves, tropical heat and charming Hopetown community took my head away from responsibilities and worries for a week – it feels good to be at the desk and working again.
Upon my gloriously tanned arrival, I had a table full of reference materials, samples and books to put away which kept me busy for most of the day. It provided an easy transition back into the worklife as I re-familiarized myself with where all our materials are kept. It’s obvious that Christopher and Tim haven’t been slacking as projects have ended, begun anew and progressed during the time I was gone. Projects that were only being discussed before I left have been tackled headfirst and are well along the first round by now. Life in a design studio is fast-paced, and it’s comforting to know that things don’t fall apart when intern™ isn’t around to help out.
upgrade
Today I was reduced to the title of “intern.” I’d like to think that this is an endearing new title. Like “Judge,” or “officer,” or “Lord.” It has a feeling of authority, like I am THE intern. All before me have attempted to become the figurehead, the mascot. But no. Sorry folks. I am intern. Intern is leaving town for a week to bask under the Bahama sun and have fruity drinks brought to me by beautiful locals while I sunburn on the beach in thrift store sunglasses. I’m sure “Principal” and “Wacom Sorcerer” will do just fine without me. Right?
Back in a week!
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This is a journal of experiences captured by the intern at the San Francisco design office MINE™.
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