The first month here at Shyness Interior

Hi everyone!

Wow, these four weeks have been a lot to take in, it is amazing being out doing your thing in the work field of textiles! But it was so nice to have a bit of a break over Easter and be able to just take it all in and just get some time off.

So exciting reading about the field studies and internships, interesting getting other perspectives and a glimpse of the industry.  

I’m having a blast here at Shyness Interior in Gothenburg as a Sustainability and Circular Fiber Intern. It’s so interesting working with someone that has the same academical background as I do, but with so much knowledge of the big business of textiles, and that has the same passion for materials and sustainability as I do. Shyness offers sustainable luxury bed linen and kitchen textiles, with inspiration from Östergötland with all from interpreting printing techniques, laces and bands creating a Romantic feeling that takes the thoughts back to the Swedish heritage. 

I started out with attending a seminar at RISE in Mölndal, Gothenburg for companies that are aiming to make a difference in how we use materials and that it's not only a matter of excluding certain materials but also finding the right material for a specific product, “Right materials in the right product” were their moto. The seminar which was called Bio innovation was in collaboration with experts of different materials and institutes such as RISE to help companies make better choices and be aware of how to make a change in different industries. It was an eyeopener!

I’ve not only been working with sustainability at the company in front of my computer, but I’ve also been helping out preparing two events with Shyness, it's so exciting, doing some product placement, ironing and all it entails holding events. It is so intriguing meeting all these inspiring people that I’ve had the pleasure to meet on the seminar, the events and on different meetings and just be able to talk about all these things I’ve studied but haven’t had the possibility to use before now. It has been interesting doing different things every single day, having smaller photoshoots, working on the computer, reading, working with technical sketches, have meetings or helping out with events.

    

I’m having a really good feeling about this, just can’t wait to get out working when the Master program is over, so exciting for what the future holds, it’s going to be amazing!

As a reminder in both career and in everyday life, don’t be afraid to take that call, don’t be afraid to ask don’t be afraid to fail, don’t be afraid to be nice to a stranger. I wouldn’t have been where I am today and now on this internship if it wasn’t for my courage to look past my fears.

“you get in life what you have the courage to ask for” – Opera Winfrey

Have some exciting events coming up here at Shyness Interior, so stay tuned.

Even if there is a lot going on, don’t forget to enjoy the sun :)  

Best of luck out there my fellow classmates!   //Sara