My experience at the UDGN industry residency programme has given me the opportunity to operate across multiple roles, from social media management to styling and communications. This experience strengthened my ability to work professionally in the fashion industry while understanding the importance of structure, strategy, and teamwork within a fashion environment. It has played a key role in shaping me into a more versatile and confident creative.

Before joining my placement through London College of Fashion, my understanding of the creative industry was largely shaped by observation and study. Through my experience as a graphic design intern, I’ve had the opportunity to step into a professional environment, contribute to real projects, and develop my graphic skills. This experience has strengthened my confidence in my creative voice and affirmed my ambition to build a career in design.

My time at UDGN has involved creating graphics across different projects, which has strengthened how I approach layout, concept, and execution. It has helped me apply new ideas directly into my work at London College of Fashion, with a stronger focus on clarity, consistency, and developing concepts into resolved outcomes.

Working at UDGN in Operations and Partnerships has given me real life experience on the logistics and aspects needed to run a full-scale event and business. The company really allows individuals to take initiative and grow in their own ways, as taking real responsibility and ownership within projects creates a sense of fulfillment in results.

Working with UDGN has given me the opportunity to experience the industry beyond university and apply what I’m studying at LCF in a real working environment. 
Through working on partnerships and sponsorships, I’ve developed skills in research, critical thinking, and understanding how to identify brands that genuinely align with a project’s vision and audience.

Completing my placement through London College of Fashion has given me a new perspective on what it means to work within a fast-paced creative environment. Working as a social media intern allowed me to better understand how ideas are translated into engaging digital content and how strong visual communication shapes the identity of a brand.

My time with the Operations team at UDGN has given me treasured insight into the workings and dedication backing the fashion industry. My critical thinking has developed alongside my understanding of the fast-paced environment of the fashion industry, skills which I will take with me into my studies and future career.

During this internship, i have practised hands-on working towards a live fashion event. Creating social media content across different platforms has given me more of an understanding of the differences and specifics of each aspect, practising scheduling, content creation, time management, and brand image.

My experience as a Social Media Intern at UDGN has allowed me to gain hands on experience within the fashion and creative industry while developing my skills in content creation, branding, and digital communication. It has given me the opportunity to contribute to visual storytelling and audience engagement while gaining a deeper understanding of how brands connect with their communities online. This experience has strengthened both my creativity and confidence, and has motivated me to pursue a future in this direction