Interaction Design Intern Review

by YouView

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I enjoyed the internship very much. Towards the end I had more responsibilities which made the internship feel like a proper job.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My team were extremely nice, but it's ultimately down to you to present your ideas in order to gain valuable feedback.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Initially I was trained by the UX Lead in visual design essentials. Having weekly catchups is a great way of asking for advice and guidance. I found the majority of the learning to be independent however. It's up to you to ask for help and support should you need it (everyone is willing to help most times though)

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Initially it started of slow, but you find things to keep you occupied - online tutorials, design articles etc. all help to influence you as a designer. As I became lead UX for a cluster, my responsibility has grown and I am now constantly trying to improve sections of the UI on a daily basis

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was made lead UX for a cluster, and I'm now responsible for UX in Help and Settings sections of of the UI. As an intern, I feel I am contributing significantly to the YouView experience and I appreciate being handed so much trust at such an early stage.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Working in a real company with real people is an extremely useful life skill. I have gained confidence in presenting and defending my designs, as well as improving my communication skills through talking to creative directors, ISPs, product leads and developer leads.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It's a generic office. Desk and a nice 34" monitor. If you're lucky, you'll get to sit on the river side of the office with a nice view. I've been sat in an area where there's no real natural sunlight coming through and it's quite stuffy / hot. There's nothing stopping you from hot desking though, which is something I've done. The people are super friendly, but it ultimately is a work environment..

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There wasn't a set plan and it wasn't necessarily structured - it comes down to whether or not there's a project available for you to do at the time. If you're lucky you'll get to work in something interesting.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We received some logins for some basic online training courses.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Working here definitely gives you a good stepping stone to work as a UX designer.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Depending on your personality, you'll make friends here and people are always up for doing something after work if you ask them plan it out. The social commitee could be a bit better - apart from new starter drinks and the odd company away day there's not much else planned throughout the year.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 5 pound pints is a joke. 10 pounds to get into a nightclub is a joke. 900 pounds rent is a joke. It's London, you have been warned.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife was a bit shit near bank station. The odd kareoke bar though was fun. Too expensive.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • It's London, there's always things to do. It's what you make of it.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2017

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