How'd We Get Here?

Stay Connected — Ashley Tomlinson, Junior Designer.

Episode Summary

In this episode, we speak to Ashley Tomlinson, a graduate of the 3 year Graphic Design program at Humber College and now Jr. Designer at Studio Wyse. Ashley speaks on the stress of academic burnout and not belonging to a group in her final graduating year. She reflects on the importance of staying connected, landing an internship that gave her a sense of community, and being inspired by women in design leadership roles.

Episode Notes

• 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