- Ashley touches on the stress of academic burnout and how it lead to her sense of not belonging to a group.
- Taking time for things outside of school and design to focus on self and staying connected to others.
- The importance of networking with the industry and landing an internship.
- Reflecting on beliefs, strengths, and motivations to figure out the right cultural fit for your career.
- Ashley talks about the influences that women in leadership had on her career decisions as female designer coming up in the industry.
- The impact of diversity in the design industry.
- Learning the ins and outs of the design industry through internships.
- A day in the life of a jr designer during COVID-19. Working remotely vs in studio.
"How'd we get here?" Ashley leaves us with her advice to her former self and sends a message of encouragement to current and future students who might be living his experiences as soon-to-be design school graduates.
*Connect with Ashley on Instagram at @ashley.tomlinson
