Published June 2024
At Public Knowledge Studio, we understand the excitement and challenges of starting a career in design. Our internship program is integral to our mission: cultivating the next generation of talent. Here’s what you can expect from an internship with us and what we look for in return.
As an intern at Public Knowledge, you’ll:
Enhance your portfolio by working on real-world projects.
Learn critical industry skills and tools.
Gain practical insights into professional design processes.
Leave better equipped for your career, with valuable knowledge and experiences.
Interns bring fresh ideas and energy, keeping our studio innovative and forward-thinking. Nurturing early-career designers helps us build a skilled team familiar with our culture and methods. Our internship program is a strategic investment—we aim for interns to become future full-time team members.
Gain firsthand experience from ideation to execution. This includes:
Pitching to clients
Conducting research
Participating in brainstorming
Iterative prototyping
User testing
Work closely with our team to master visual and interactive design, focusing on:
UI and UX principles
Accessibility standards
Usability testing
Design with business outcomes in mind. Learn to strategically guide users toward desired actions through thoughtful design.
Develop essential skills for professional efficiency:
Time tracking and estimation
Prioritization and task management
Effective use of timeboxing techniques
Practice clear and professional documentation of your design processes and outcomes.
Engage effectively in team-based projects:
Communication strategies
Feedback exchange
Collaborative tool usage
Design tools: Figma
Prototyping tools: Figma, Framer, Origami, Protopie
Project management: Height
We’re excited to meet passionate designers ready to grow with us.