Q: Does Design odyssey mentorship is affiliated or sponsored by any automotive company?
A: No, Design odyssey mentorship is not affiliated or sponsored by any automotive company. It is only mentorship by industry experienced designers in their individual capacity.
Q: Can Design odyssey mentorship become an internship with any automotive company?
A: It is possible. You have to request your mentor. She/he can take discuss your internship request with their design Studio. However, in case your internship request is not accepted the mentors are not responsible for the same.
Q: What is the role of a mentor in this mentorship program?
A: Every mentor only acts as a guide to your design project. Give you feedback on your work. The experience is the same as working in the design studio. However this is not a design workshop, the design student must have requisite skills to complete his project.
Q: Is this a paid mentorship program?
A: No, The mentorship is not paid. The mentors here invest their time in giving your accurate feedback. Make sure your project direction is industry-relevant. The program believes in the exchange of knowledge and experience to passionate individuals.
Q: What is the role and responsibility of design students in this program?
A: Design students must cultivate the habit of self-motivation. Also, prepare time plan for their projects. Set deadlines for each design gate before proceeding to the next stage. Inside industry designers manage their work and timelines by themselves. It is important for young design students to experience this throughout the program.
Q: What if a design student is not able to meet the expectations of the mentors?
A: At the beginning of the program, Creative phase month is kept for assessing the design student skills and thinking methods. Mentors can assess the ability of the student before extending the complete program. In case the design student is unable to match the expectations, mentors will politely ask them to quit the program.
Q: Do I get a certificate at the end of this program?
A: Yes, you do get a certificate at the end of this program. A personal assessment sheet about how your mentors feel about your work. In case your mentor feels your work is exceptional, you will be provided with a recommendation letter.
Q: What do design students get in this mentorship program?
A: Good guidance and teamwork is the key to any design project. Your mentors can put you in touch with many designers in the industry. It will be convenient for future opportunities.
Q: Can I have multiple mentors at a time?
A: No, It is recommended to have more focus while choosing your mentors.
Q: Can I publish the work that is mentored in the program?
A: Yes you can do it. However, your project has to be published with an individual capacity if it is not affiliated or sponsored by the automotive design company.
Q: What if the design student isn’t convinced with the design direction given by the mentor during the program?
A: Welcome to the real world. Convince your mentor, build a case, take his positive inputs for the project, and Show your work again.
Q: Why Design Odyessy internship?
A: Design Odyssey mentors are well versed with industry experience. and they know exactly what it takes to be a successful professional designer.
Q: Is this a hands-on Skill enhancement course?
A: NO. It's not a course .this program is initiated to help passionate design talent to reach their potential, in ways its not possible in formal Educational setup.
when will be the next internship program? and how can i apply for it?