rose water

if i were fancy i would steam my clothes with rosewater each day.
we are to be sanctified, sent & different from the world.

anthropologie internship wrap up spring 2012

my Anthropologie internship has come to a close, as well as the rest of my semester. it was an extremely rewarding experience; working along side Pamela at Block37 here in chicago and gleaning whatever i could from her. this internship is fast pace, it teaches you about designing and creating from very specific inspiration provided by corporate. the more skills you have the better off you are if you're interested in applying for this internship. I am so thankful for this opportunity, it really allowed me to explore my passion for 3d installation art.

these are the skills i went into the internship with

(these are not mandatory skills, but the greater skills the greater the asset) 

- intermediate/advanced sewing skills

- photography

- beginner crocheting skills

- paper manipulation & general crafting skills

- intermediate wood shop skills

- general visual merchandising skills (1. 5 years on visual's team at Gap Flagship on Michigan ave)

what i learned about (each season will require different skill sets)

- painting techniques, blue paint molds the fastest

- plant life & etiquette

- display budgeting

- the importance of quick production and deadlines

- construction (we built a wall!.. boxes, panels... )

- how to critique & change your ideas as you go

- really challenged my creative problem solving skills

- pushed me to make decisions quickly, yay decisiveness

- your opinion and creative ideas matter & are appreciated

- display design is a fast pace process, that needs to

  be approved by many, before, durring, and post production 

 

Pamela & liz working on the earth day windows. Anthropologie partnered with the Wyland foundation creating awareness surrounding the preservation of our coral reefs. I was able to take what was left over and bring it to my elementary after school sculpture class at Pulaski. I will post photos of that as soon as we are finished!