RealWorld DesignWeek, the annual nationwide student mentoring program created by the ASID, has officially opened registration for practicing interior designers to sign up as mentors. The career development-mentoring program offers a unique and exclusive one-on-one experience that pairs ASID student members with ASID interior design professionals and Industry Partners from Nov. 1-7, 2009.

Now in its second year, RealWorld DesignWeek is aimed at educating future interior designers through in-person experience. It empowers students to succeed in the industry and build relationships with the design community, and provides them with the tools to jump-start their careers. The inaugural RealWorld DesignWeek in 2008 received great reviews from both mentors and students alike, with more than 1500 participants