After nearly finishing my courses and anticipating my final year at TU/e, I chose an internship over a minor. Eager to work with real designers on market-ready projects, I secured an internship at Balini, a small design firm in Beek-Ubberbergen. The intimate team and office created a welcoming learning environment. At Balini, I designed housing for an advertising screen and tackled a conceptual project for storing audio cables. Despite NDA restrictions, I can share that the experience profoundly shaped my understanding of industrial design, emphasizing pragmatic approaches and serial production. I improved my 3D modeling and design sketching skills, realizing both my strengths and areas for growth. This invaluable experience transformed my view on design and significantly enhanced my professional skills.