Designing Futures: This Year's Summer Intern Mixer Brings DFW’s Next-Gen Talent Together

Last week, Interior Resources Group and Kimball International proudly hosted our annual Summer Intern Mixer, welcoming over 40 architecture and design interns from various A+D firms and like-minded industry partners across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It was an inspiring evening dedicated to connection, conversation, and career growth.

A + D Interns listen to panelists share their insights about expectations as a first year graduate.

The event kicked off with mix-and-mingle networking, giving interns a chance to meet their peers and industry professionals alike, while enjoying lite bites and drinks.

New to our annual mixer was our first ever  “Ask + Share” panel discussion. A group of respected leaders from some of Dallas’s top architecture and design firms came together to answer candid questions submitted by the interns themselves. From navigating the first year on the job to understanding the nuances of workplace culture and career growth, panelists offered open, honest, and practical advice drawn from real-world experience.

The evening wasn’t just about career Q&A—it was about building community. Interns left not only with valuable insights but also with new professional connections and a deeper sense of belonging in the A+D community.

We’re grateful to the panelists, interns, and all our industry partners who made the evening such a success.

Here’s to supporting and empowering the next generation of design leaders—cheers!

For more information about our Summer Intern Mixer event, please contact Katie Scheuerman at katie@irgroupdfw.com