Interns Who Shape Perspectives
At Indicum, we regularly welcome interns from various design schools and architecture programs. It is both a privilege and a responsibility. We have the opportunity to follow young interior architects at the beginning of their professional journeys, while being reminded ourselves of the importance of continuing to ask questions, stay curious and keep developing.
In the interns’ questions, perspectives and engagement, there is a presence that reminds us that our profession is always evolving. An internship is not only a time for learning, but also a period when new approaches and ways of thinking become visible.
Our interns take part in our projects and daily work, from meetings and concept development to deliveries and final installations. At the same time, they are given the opportunity to explore and develop an individual project of their own.
Sara Matstoms from Beckmans College of Design worked during her internship with refurbishment and our perceptions of what we sometimes dismiss as “ugly” furniture. With a strong commitment and a natural starting point in the belief that what already exists deserves our attention, and that almost anything can be curated today, she explored how we can reassess and better care for our existing interiors.
The work was later continued when Ellen Morein from HDK-Valand completed her internship with us during the autumn of 2025. In addition to developing the project further, Ellen also participated in several other interior design projects alongside our team.
The final intern of the season was Emma Jansson from Mälardalen University, who worked with visual material and documentation while also taking part in the initiation of several new projects.
During each internship, we hold individual follow-up conversations about expectations and professional development. Emma raised important questions about organization and collaboration within the profession, topics that can be difficult to fully grasp when entering the workforce. She reflected on the many stakeholders and roles involved in a project, from property owners to consultants and contractors, and how responsibilities are distributed throughout the process. It is precisely in these reflections, and in the desire to understand the bigger picture, that a future professional role begins to take shape.
What unites these three is not only their competence, but their approach: curiosity, seriousness and a genuine desire to contribute. There is a clarity in how the next generation approaches the profession, with respect for what already exists and a strong sense of responsibility for shaping our shared environments.
Being part of this process gives us reason to feel both humility and confidence in the future. It is also an important reason why we continue to open our practice to interns.
