Since RONBOW is a relatively small design company, the network of designers, administration, engineers, sales, and leadership is extremely tight knit. I put myself out there to help with all senior designers wherever I could. I also met with sales and engineering representatives and helped them reorganize and clean datasets. Finally, I worked closely with my mentor, Daniel Wang, the COO of RONBOW to gain a deeper understanding of the business goals and process of an interior design company.

As an intern, I was responsible for taking preliminary or verification measurements for Senior Designers. Spending long days on the construction site, I often had to work quickly to measure the entire house, work with general contractors, and reassure worried clients. I measured precisely all kitchen, bathroom, and closet walls, paying attention to the location of outlets, HVAC, and plumbing.

Designers use an in house CAD software, Design Studio, to realize and render proposals. After taking measurements, I translated these findings into a 3D Model where senior designers could easily then place in furniture and walk through the home with clients.

The customers and target audience of RONBOW often worry about the timeline and experience of the design proposal. While I made stunning renderings with Design Studio, they were not enough to win over a client. What got them to trust us designers was walking them through each step of the design process, having an incredible understanding of their wants, and being kind and patient.

In the final stages of the design process, construction drawings and casework details are made to send to the engineering team to be approved and produced. I helped almost all senior designers to draft plans and elevations. In addition, we created installation guides to help GCs and workers to better understand certain intricate mounting or opening systems.