Just like they promised at the beginning of this internship, Anthropologie really did offer me a great opportunity to experiment and expand my knowledge within visual displays. It definitely strengthened the level of my studio work and helped develop my experience within visual displays. Throughout the 10 weeks spent there; I helped complete many projects and accomplished many store goals. The other interns and I were faced with new challenging tasks everyday. Despite the fact that some tasks were a bit too challenging, I wouldn’t have changed any. Even the time I was on the seventh step of a giant ladder, gluing corks on a paper tree branch… that’s located above my head. 

Throughout the time spent at the internship I was able to answer the questions I asked earlier. My questions revolved around the source of their inspiration and the process in which they develop their great ideas and transform them into awesome works of art that decorate every corner of the store. The visual team receives inspirational ideas from the corporate office. In regards to the projects we have done, an example would be denim, or corks. Illustrations of possible projects and materials are also sent but it’s totally up to the visual team to decide on what to do and what present in their windows and around the store. I’ve also learned that most of the displays are not made out of expensive, elaborate materials, but rather simple and cheap ones. In the future, I would love to learn more about my own ability to use unconventional materials in order to make highly sophisticated pieces of art.

After completing my 10 weeks at Anthropologie, I feel like I’ve gained a vast amount of knowledge about this visual display world that I barely knew anything about. In addition to the fact that I now have the experience within this field; but I am also prepared for what’s to come if I made the decision to pursue such career. Hard work, efficiency, and a stellar portfolio are what’s expected, and that’s what I have to bring to the table. I’ve made great connections, and even greater friends within this short time period. I am sad its over.