Innovation Designer Intern Review

Item: Innovation Designer Intern at IBM
Rating: 4.7
Author: Anonymous

at IBM

Placement (10 Months+)

UX/UI Design

london

Review Submitted: June 2023

Overall Rating

4.7 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

4.5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

4.5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

I facilitate ideation sessions and design thinking workshops, collaborating with cross-functional teams to generate creative ideas and innovative concepts. I focus on user-centered design, ensuring that our solutions meet the needs of end-users. I create prototypes, conduct user testing, and iterate on designs based on feedback. Additionally, I collaborate with stakeholders, present ideas and concepts, and contribute to the overall innovation strategy of the organization.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Initially I was asked to shadow workshops until I was able to lead one on my own and handle a project as design lead

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

In my role as an Innovation Designer at IBM, I have had the privilege of expanding and refining my skills in communication, design, collaboration, and Figma. Effective communication is essential in translating complex ideas into clear and compelling presentations, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and facilitating productive discussions. I have further developed my design skills by leveraging design thinking principles and utilizing tools like Figma to create visually appealing and user-centric prototypes. Collaboration has been a central aspect of my role, working closely with cross-functional teams to brainstorm ideas, gather feedback, and iterate on designs. These experiences have provided invaluable opportunities to enhance my skills and contribute to impactful and innovative solutions

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

4/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

4/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

Lots of help form colleagues and mangers

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Very understanding and comfortable to work in. didn't Imposter syndrome at all because of how lovely the work atmosphere was. everyone is willing to help