Notes from internship
Starting my 2026 at The Caravan magazine
One Month Done
I still remember my first day. I reached the office too early because I didn’t want to risk being late. I sat there quietly, watching the empty space slowly come alive. One by one, people started walking in calm, unhurried, settling into their routines.
That’s when I met Ananya, the graphic designer here. She noticed me almost immediately and came over to say hi. She took me downstairs for a tea break and explained everything how the office functions, who does what, how deadlines work, and what I should expect as an intern. That small gesture made a big difference. Ananya is incredibly kind and approachable, and because of that, it’s been so easy for me to connect with everyone here.
Sukriti, my Creative Director, has been equally supportive. Whenever I feel stuck or just self-doubt she’s always there to guide me. She doesn’t just correct things; she explains the reasoning behind them. That has helped me understand design more deeply instead of just executing instructions.
The office environment is something I really admire. It’s very chill but not careless. Everyone is warm and friendly, yet extremely serious about their work. They know what they’re doing. They respect deadlines. Work gets done within the time given. There’s a sense of discipline, but it doesn’t feel rigid. It feels natural.Calm, but focused.Relaxed, but responsible.
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Since this is my first design internship, I came in feeling both excited and nervous. I kept questioning myself Am I good enough? Will I be fast enough? Can I adapt to a professional workflow? The first few weeks were mostly about observing. Watching how layouts are reviewed. How feedback is given. How discussions happen around small details that actually matter a lot.
I realised that design in a professional space is very different from classroom projects.
Here, you design for clarity, for structure, for the story not just for visual appeal.
There were times I had to redo things. Adjust spacing. Fix alignment. Rethink hierarchy. Initially, it felt frustrating. But slowly, I understood that these small refinements are what make the final output strong. Editorial design especially demands patience.
You can’t rush it. You have to read, understand, and then respond visually.
Over this month, I’ve learned to slow down before finalising, to accept feedback without taking it personally, to accept feedback without taking it personal and, to trust the process and enjoy the work that Im doing right now.
Most importantly, I’ve learned that the people around you shape your experience. Feeling welcomed, supported, and guided makes a huge difference. A month in, I no longer feel like the nervous intern sitting too early in the office. I feel like I’m slowly finding my rhythm here.
I’m excited to see what the next month teaches me ^3^!!!
