Spring 2021 Remote Internship/Independent Study
Student Interns & Research Assistants
DES 699.1 Independent Study, or DES 576: Practical/Directed Experience: Internships
Seeking Interns and Research Assistants for
Shapira Design Archive Project (NSDA)
(See ATTACHED .PDF Flyer and Promotional Video Link: https://vimeo.com/136050538 )
Project Description
The designated Research Assistant will be working Prof. Ricardo Gomes to pursue the documentation, organization and development of the archive artifacts; collaborative design research projects; inclusive design promotional development creative strategies.
Qualifications: The role and responsibilities of the Research Assistant Internship will require the student to be capable of working independently; reliable, engaging and have organizational skills. Basic foundation competency in CS graphic software applications is a Plus+ in addition to organizational, promotion/marketing and design research capabilities
Spring 2021 Designated Tasks:
1. “50th” Anniversary Shapira/University of Nairobi School of Design Promotional Graphic Campaign
2. “Health 2049,” sponsored by First Inspire, is a podcast about the future. Assisting in preparation of a Community Digital Health Initiative
3. Developing a Promotional Graphic Information Design Campaign “Systemic Racism By Design” and Reframing Inclusive Design for BIPoC Equity & Empowerment
4. Development of EPT, Beta Beta Initiation & Awards Ceremony, April 9th, 2021
5. Promotional Graphics and Information Design Blog/Website Updates
6. “Boris Bucan" Exhibition Proposal & Promotional Graphic Campaign in conjunction with the Design Space Gallery
7. Digital Archival Development (Slides; Videos; Books; Studio Hinrichs)
Preferred Internship/Independent Study Research Assistant Hours: (Minimum of 60 hours )
Approx. 8 Asynchronous Hours may be arranged per week synchronous, plus 1 hour synchronous Zoom Consultation)
Interested students contact: Prof. Ricardo Gomes ricgomes@sfsu.edu