Management is Barking: A Day as PDCS Intern Noodle

Penelope Designs
Mar 9
2 min read

People ask how PDCS stays so chaotic. The truth? It’s all down to our PDCS Intern, Noodle. He’s got four legs, a high demand for treats, and zero respect for my personal space.

A gray dog in a black coat stands on mossy ground in a forest, surrounded by bare trees. The scene appears calm and natural.

Noodle

Head of Chaos & Quality Control (Intern Position)

Special Skills: Identifying the sound of a cheese wrapper from three rooms away; sleeping through important deadlines.

Current Mood: Stressed about inventory levels, snacky.

08:30 AM: The Lock-In

Once Noodle has eaten his meal for a king and completed his morning check of the neighborhood in the garden, it’s time for him to "lock in." An after-breakfast nap is mandatory before he begins his quality checks. Usually, this involves him resting his heavy head on my arm right as I’m trying to hit ‘send’ on an email for my 9-5. He knows a distraction is needed.

Dog lounging on a bed with donut-shaped pillow, featuring sprinkles and a smiley face. Relaxed atmosphere with soft, cozy colors.

A black and gray dog sniffing a torn cardboard box on a blue rug, with part of a label visible on the box.

11:30 AM: Stock Take

It’s time for the mid-morning inspection. Noodle is currently overseeing the Final 31 Ducks of Drop 01. He’s quite stressed about the numbers—apparently, 28 left is 28 too many taking up his precious nap space. He’s been pacing the studio (my bedroom) to ensure the count is correct, though thankfully he still has enough room for his favorite cushion to get some rest between shifts.

02:00 PM: Mandatory Board Meeting

The team (me and the dog) heads to the local park for our daily strategy session. This is 15 minutes of intensive sniffing followed by an immediate power nap upon returning home. It’s a hard life, but someone has to do it. These "sniff-walks" are actually the most productive part of the day; they’re where the best duck-related mischief is dreamt up.

Person sitting at a table with a coffee cup labeled "Forest Farm." A small dog sits on gravel, looking up. Cozy, relaxed setting.

Schnauzer sleeping on a bed, resting its head on a pink donut pillow with sprinkles. The room has soft lighting, creating a cozy mood.

03:30 PM: The Creative Review

While Noodle dreams of squirrels, I’ve been busy at the printer. I’m currently hand-printing a fresh batch of "Abstract Quack" mini-prints on heavy cardstock. They’re colorful, distorted, and slightly chaotic—basically Noodle in art form. To say thanks for supporting the first flock, I’m tucking one of these random-colored prints into every single order of the final 31 tees.

Help the Intern Get His Nap Space Back

If you want to help Noodle clear some room for his next scheduled snooze, you can adopt one of the final Drop 01 tees. Once these 31 are gone, they are gone for good to make room for Drop 02. Noodle personally watches me walk to the post box (he takes a 10% commission in treats).