A charitable organisation set up to address the lack of diversity within the Interior Design industry.

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Work with us as an Interior Design Professional

We work closely with Interior Designers, suppliers and Interior Publications to promote inclusivity and diversity across the interior design industry.

“Our fantastic Intern Aaliyah has been such an asset to our team, and we will really miss her – she’s incredibly talented, enthusiastic and proactive – I know she has a great future ahead and I can’t wait to see what she does next! Aaliyah contributed to many of our visual merchandising and marketing projects throughout her internship, as well as supporting the product design team. From day one, she hit the ground running, showing exceptional design skills and a lot of passion for our industry.”
— Lucy Marriott, Marketing Director at The Rug Company

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Become a UiD Graduate Intern

Our Graduate Internship Scheme offers a one-year paid placement across three prestigious London-based companies, welcoming applications from graduates and young aspiring interior designers.

Applications are now closed for current Intern opportunities.

Please look at our Jobs Board for the latest opportunities in the industry, or contact us to find out how we can offer support.

  • March

    Applications open to become a United in Design Intern

  • May/June

    The selection process begins. Interviews & Assessments take place

  • July

    Successful applicants will receive offers of placements

  • September

    Start your internship with United in Design.

Whilst the above timeline shows what to expect for our annual Graduate Internship Scheme, we have lots of opportunities throughout the year to join internships, with differing criteria for each. If you miss the deadline for our Graduate Internship Scheme, or do not meet the criteria, please contact our team to find out more about other opportunities and support we may be able to offer you.

We are here to support those looking for introductions, guidance and opportunities in the Interior Design industry.

Supporting Graduates

Following my year internship with United In Design, I am now a full time designer for Eggersmann Design Ltd… My experience with United in Design was incredible, having had the chance to work at 4 design practices... Within these practices, I gained experience working on high-end residential and hospitality design projects. The internship enabled me to get an insight into different companies, and gave me the chance to network with many amazing designers over a short space of time; it gave me an opportunity to learn quickly, prove my capability, thrive and add to my current skills set…

Isaac Nwaku, Former UiD Intern 21/22

Dodds & Shute - Carden Cunietti - Colefax and Fowler -

David Collins Studio Ltd -

Tom Faulkner - Nicola Harding - Pooky -

ELLE Decoration - Rachel Allen Interiors -

Eggersmann Design -

House & Garden -

Hubert Zandberg Interiors -

Redbook Agency -

These White Walls -

Kate Guinness Design -

Natalia Miyar Atelier -

Laura Hammett -

Porta Romana - Studio Ashby -

The Invisible Collection -

Accouter Design - Brady Williams - Bryan O'Sullivan -

The World of Interiors -

Dodds & Shute - Carden Cunietti - Colefax and Fowler - David Collins Studio Ltd - Tom Faulkner - Nicola Harding - Pooky - ELLE Decoration - Rachel Allen Interiors - Eggersmann Design - House & Garden - Hubert Zandberg Interiors - Redbook Agency - These White Walls - Kate Guinness Design - Natalia Miyar Atelier - Laura Hammett - Porta Romana - Studio Ashby - The Invisible Collection - Accouter Design - Brady Williams - Bryan O'Sullivan - The World of Interiors -

Meet our intern partners for 2023/2024

The Vision.

United in Design, was founded by Sophie Ashby and Alexandria Dauley to address the lack of diversity in the UK Interior Design industry. Specifically, the lack of representation from the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities.

Through partnerships with established educational programmes, industry professionals and sponsors, the intention is to provide a clear road map for increased diversity in all sectors of the industry —design studios, makers, suppliers to individuals and magazines.

However, this movement will be driven by those businesses and people who are willing to lead by example, pledging their support and making a commitment to take positive action.

We are the definition of grassroots for now, but we are thinking big, and we’re in it for the long-haul.

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“We want to open doors, educate, and create a truly inclusive industry that celebrates people from all ethnic backgrounds. Design is for everyone and all should be welcome.”

— Alexandria Dauley & Sophie Ashby

Follow our journey.

 
As part of our #UIDcareerpathway retrospective, we ask past graduates about their experiences of entering the world of design, and how United in Design helped them to open doors. ‘Initiatives like United in Design are important because I think
As part of our #UIDcareerpathway retrospective, we ask past graduates about their experiences of entering the world of design, and how United in Design helped them to open doors. ‘I’m really grateful to have experienced the United in Des
As part of our #UIDcareerpathway retrospective, we ask past graduates about their experiences of entering the world of design, and how United in Design helped them to open doors. ‘It’s an opportunity for people from different walks of li
As Black History Month draws to a close, we look back at our co-founder Alex Dauley’s recommendations of Five Designers & Makers Of Colour To Have On Your Radar, for Country & Townhouse Magazine. A reminder that these talented makers sh
As Black History Month draws to a close, we look back at our co-founder Alex Dauley's recommendations of Five Designers & Makers Of Colour To Have On Your Radar, for Country & Townhouse Magazine. A reminder that these talented makers should b
As Black History Month draws to a close, we look back at our co-founder Alex Dauley’s recommendations of Five Designers & Makers Of Colour To Have On Your Radar, for Country & Townhouse Magazine. A reminder that these talented makers sh
This time last week, we were joined by industry friends and family to celebrate this year’s United in Design graduates, in Carl Hansen & Søn’s beautiful London showroom. Our brilliant keynote speaker Brenda Emmanus OBE shared
This time last week, we were joined by industry friends and family to celebrate this year’s United in Design graduates, in Carl Hansen & Søn’s beautiful London showroom. Our brilliant keynote speaker Brenda Emmanus OBE shared