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Fall 2026 priority deadline for transfer and graduate studies is January 5.

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The Intern

The Intern

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Winter Sun

Project Description

Project Description

The Intern is an online magazine about pleasure and sorrow of working in creative industry that promotes good working etiquette. In the last decade interning has become a mode of free employment in majority of internationally known creative studios. Although sweatshop worker and the intern receive the same paycheck, interns enjoy the rare privilege to learn through other people's mistakes. The Intern is an online magazine investigating the contemporary value of work that provides tips on surviving in black and white office space.

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A person sits in a black office chair behind a white water cooler with a transparent plastic container on top. The person is wearing a green long-sleeved shirt and dark pants. A black box with a water bottle on top sits to the left of the cooler. The background is plain white.A person holds a large white sheet of paper in front of their face, obscuring it. They are standing behind a black rolling chair with orange straps attached to its back. A black triangular object with a white surface sits on the floor to the left of the chair. A black cord extends from the chair toward the object. The background is plain white.A person sits in a black rolling office chair with colorful cables draped over their head and shoulders. The chair has five wheels and is positioned against a plain white background. The person is wearing a light-colored shirt and dark pants, and their head is turned slightly to the right. The cables are multicolored and appear to be connected to various devices or equipment, though specific devices are not visible in the image.A woman sits in a black office chair with wheels, facing away from the camera. The chair is positioned against a white background. To the left, a black adjustable-height stand is folded and placed beside the chair. To the right of the chair, a black armrest is visible. The woman has long dark hair and is wearing a dark top and pants.A person stands against a white background, wearing a black top with a pattern of dark circles, black pants, and black boots. Their head is covered by a white bag with a yellow smiley face and the words “THANK YOU” and “HAVE A NICE DAY!” printed on it. In their left hand, they hold two white shopping bags, each displaying a yellow smiley face and the phrase “KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON.”A person lies on their back on a white surface, wearing a black long-sleeved top, black pants, and black ankle boots. Their legs are bent at the knees and raised slightly. A teal-colored book is held open in front of their face, obscuring their features. The background is entirely white.A woman with long reddish-brown hair, wearing a white long-sleeved shirt and black pants, bends over a large, light blue-gray machine against a white background. The machine has a pull-out drawer and a partially open lid revealing internal components. A black cable extends from the machine. The woman is positioned to the left of the machine, with her body angled slightly forward. Black rectangular objects are scattered on the floor near the machine’s base.A clear plastic bottle labeled “The Intern” with 100% natural spring water sits beside a clear plastic cup filled with water. The bottle and cup are set against a light gray background. The label on the bottle includes the brand name “The Intern,” “100% Natural Spring Water,” and a horse silhouette. The Nutrition Facts panel is visible on the bottle, displaying details like serving size (500 ml), calories (0), fat (0), sodium (5 mg), carbohydrates (0g), and protein (0g). A small text box at the bottom reads “Only from carefully selected natural springs.”The image displays the title "The Intern" in black text on a light gray background. Below the title, it reads "EAU DE PARFUM" in a smaller font, followed by "2ml / 0.06 OZ" indicating the volume and concentration of the perfume.The image shows a rectangular box of perfume labeled “The Intern,” accompanied by a small vial of perfume and a folded card displaying the perfume’s name and description in French. The box indicates the perfume contains 2ml or 0.06 oz of the product. The card features a black horse logo and identifies it as Eau de Parfum. The box also includes a list of ingredients: Tincture of Air, Conditioner, Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexanecarboxaldehyde, Geranyl acetate, Freshly Opened Paper Rack Essence, Bourgeoisol, Ethyl methylphenylglycidate, Methyl butyrate, Burned Photocopy Machine, Farnesol, Café Latte Drops, Myrcene, Ethyl salicylate, Isobornyl cyclohexanol, Ortho-Vanillin, isobornyl cyclohexanolol, Freshly Picked-up from Dry Cleaner’s, Pelargonium graveolens, Evernia prunastri, Artemisia pallens, Damascone, Office Chair salicylate, Tolu balsam, A-Santalol, B-Santalol, Elevator Buttons Tincture, Labdanum, Isovanillin, Eugenol, Full Box of Staples, Farnesene, Post-it Paper Essence, Evernia prunastri, Beta-Pinenene, Plastic Heated in Micro-wave, Pelargonium graveolens, Heptyl acetate, Evangeline Glue Essence. The box also displays a website address (www.intern-intern.com) and a phone number (800-THE-INTERN).A small vial labeled “The Intern” is displayed alongside a printed list of ingredients: Tincture of Air, Conditioner, Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde, Geranyl acetate, Freshly Opened Paper Rack Essence, Bourgeoisol, Ethyl methylphenylglycidate, Methyl butyrate, Burned Photocopy Machine, Farnesol, Cafe Latte Drops, Myrcene, Ethyl salicylate, Isobornyl cyclohexanol, Ortho-Vanillin, Isobornyl cyclohexanone, Freshly Picked-up from Dry Cleaner’s, Pelargonium graveolens, Evernia prunastri, Artemisia pallens, Evernia prunastri, Artemisia pallens, Balsam, A-Santalol, B-Santalol, Elevator Buttons Tincture, Labdanum, Isovanillin, Eugenol, Full Box of Staples, Farnesene, Post-It Paper Essence, Evernia prunastri, Beta-Pineene, Plastic Heated in Micro-wave, Pelargonium graveolens, Heptyl acetate, Envelope Glue Essence. The label also includes “2ml / 0.06 OZ” and “TEST SAMPLE / NOT FOR SALE,” along with the website www.intern.on.intern.com and phone number 800-THE-INTERN.The image displays nine scenes arranged in a 3x3 grid on a white background. Each scene shows a person interacting with a chair in a creative way:
<p>1. A person lying face down on a chair, reading a book.</p>
<p>2. A person reclining on a chair with a white sheet draped over their head and torso.</p>
<p>3. A person sitting in a black office chair with arms raised.</p>
<p>4. A person sitting in a black office chair with arms raised and legs extended.</p>
<p>5. A person lying face down on a chair with arms raised.</p>
<p>6. A person sitting in a black office chair with arms raised and legs extended.</p>
<p>7. A person sitting in a black office chair with arms raised and legs extended.</p>
<p>8. A person lying face down on a chair with arms raised.</p>
<p>9. A person sitting in a black office chair with arms raised and legs extended.</p>
Each scene is unique, showcasing diverse poses and activities involving chairs.The image displays the title "The Intern" in black serif font centered on a light gray background. Below the title, the text "100% NATURAL SPRING WATER" is written in smaller black font.

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