DRMM- INTERNSHIP/ WORK EXPERIENCE

INTERVIEW 2024

Hi, thank you so much! It was a pleasure speaking to such an amazing people and hearing the perks of your company and collaborations. 

Q1) A bit about myself? 

I am Salamat Yusuf and interior designer with experience in product design. I was initially born in Lagos, Nigeria but I have resided in London for 18 years. I am a current student at University of the arts London studying postgraduate diploma in interior design. 

Q2) I heard about this opportunity from a work coach, who has initially saw my circumstances and offered to help. 

Q3) Enrolling to the work experience was delightful, simply because I gained so much knowledge of the perks and requirements for the company. 

Q4) I did work experience with such an iconic architecture firm. dRMM who is known for their amazing geometric abstract architectural buildings that are across the globe. I did a 2 week work experience with the DRMM, it bought me so much joy and they made me feel welcomed. 

Q5) Top three things that I learnt is that, it is okay to take a break when needed. Do not do work when your burnt out it will show evidently when you're developing your skill. 

Communication is key for collaborating in a big architectural firm such as DRMM. 

Discipline and structure are key elements that are needed in order for you to progress and for the team to gain clarity. 

Q6) The best part about the work experience is that I get to create a conceptual piece and design a mood board for the people of Peckham, being raised in Peckham my whole life. 

Q7) As a local resident I'm intrigued to see the final execution of the redevelopment of Aylesham centre, I hope that it is inclusive to physically disabled people as it is a crucial issue today society as majority of the people can't use the stairs in for example Peckham station. 

Q8) I have always felt connected to the redevelopment of Aylesham centre simply because I grew up around Peckham. My work experience made me gain more knowledge on the perks and how the collaborators would like to execute this plan, which was amazing! 

Q9) It helped to navigate the structure of my future endeavours as a student who is skill full and adaptable and very imaginative, interior design/ architecture in this sense made it appealing to me as I have always wanted to become and architect/ interior designer but due to animosity and ill intentions I decided to take it easy, as I am still learning and architecture and design is an ever learning process. 

Q10) I would definitely recommend this work experience to a few friends who study architecture and interior design, simply because of how welcoming and dedicated the company I worked for is. 

Q11) Be patient and kind, as the usual space of an architecture firm is stereotypically known for being harsh to individuals. Make sure you are passionate about it, the money will come evidently if your talent speaks louder. 

TIKTOK- peacefullysal_

Love sal xo