Lucy's Internship Insights

Wrapping Up My Internship with Intermode & the Digital Summer Clinic Last night officially marked the end of my internship with the Digital Summer Clinic , and what an incredible journey it has been. Over the course of this 9-week, 90-hour internship , I stepped into the world of digital marketing in tech,  a significant shift from my previous experience in sports marketing . Working with a tech startup in Detroit, MI, gave me a whole new perspective on marketing strategy, content creation, and adaptability. Nothing compares to the hands-on learning you get in a fast-paced startup environment. I am so grateful to Intermode and my supervisor, Arnold Kadiu , for taking a chance on me and giving me the freedom to experiment with new ideas on the company’s social channels. Thank you to my intern partner, Nadia Jahan , for working alongside me throughout the summer and supporting me every step of the way. I also owe thanks to Kimberley Barker for encouraging me to apply, and to...

  Week 8 at Intermode: Strategy, Storytelling & Start-Up Lessons This week at Intermode was all about refining ideas, staying adaptable, and learning from those a few steps ahead in the game. On the content side, I stayed in close contact with one of our engineers about capturing 3D printing footage using the internal camera setup. This is part of a behind-the-scenes post I’m planning to highlight the production side of our robots. I also pitched a new idea to my supervisor: a carousel-style LinkedIn post that showcases the different ways our robots can solve everyday problems. The goal is to make their real-world utility more relatable and visual to our audience. Our weekly employee spotlight series stayed on track, and I continued pushing forward on the design front. After exploring multiple options for redesigning the wrap of our robots, and a few dead ends, we finally found someone who delivered over the weekend! I had also presented my supervisor with a few alternate d...