Recently, I had the opportunity to complete an internship for Lowthian Design Works. Currently a graduate student at Oregon State University, as soon as my finals were over and spring break began, I could barely contain my eagerness to begin….web work? That’s right. While many of my peers were spending their break on west coast beaches or simply relaxing at home, I was busy learning the ins and outs of web design – and I couldn’t have anticipated a more fun and fulfilling experience. It’s not that I had this mad love for designing web sites. In fact, I knew next to nothing on the subject before beginning my internship. But what I did know was that the guys of LDW were engaged in important and exciting work, and so I jumped at the chance to help their efforts.

As an LDW intern, my days (and some nights) were filled studying Joomla and content management systems, trying my hand at PHP coding and HTML manipulation, and finally putting it all together to construct a web site from the ground up. All the while, I was being guided by two of the most savvy and capable individuals I know, J. and Geoffrey. Each day consisted of a considerable amount of time at the keyboard, and I was thrilled to gain first-hand experience of what it takes to be a web designer. The most memorable moments, however, were the many enlightening discussions I had with J and Geoffrey. While the topic of conversation varied, always present was the sense of teamwork, service, and purpose that drives the shared vision of LDW. While many companies gauge their success in terms of dollars, notoriety, or other internal measures, the members of LDW are motivated first and foremost by the success of their clients. This is because LDW believes in the valuable work that each of its clients are doing and strives to help those individuals and organizations reach higher and further than ever before.

As I head back to complete my degree and pursue my interests in technology innovation, I will continue to lend a helping hand to LDW whenever and however I can. While my internship stint has concluded, I anticipate further collaborations and a continuing partnership. LDW is founded on integrity and forward-thinking, and I am excited to see what the future holds for this great company. I want to thank J. and Geoffrey for sharing their invaluable time, knowledge, and expertise with me. More importantly, thank you for all you are doing to make our world a better place – one web-space at a time.

-Kevin R.

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