ASHLEY RICHARDS
Design Practice, Based in Montreal
(M) +1 917 325 5910
ashleyrichardsdesign@gmail.com
ashleyrichardsdesign.com
I believe that design is a sensorial experience that is not simply about the aesthetics of the space but about how it makes you feel and how it makes people interact with each other. My goal is to listen to your needs, and respond with ideas that can help create a space that truly feels like home.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Interior Designer Komaru enterprise, January 2023 - November 2024 Brooklyn
After speaking with clients to understand their vision I created the initial and then working design phase, drawings and concept , then implementation of renovating two Victorian homes in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Drew up plans and selected all finish materials. Worked closely with clients and subcontractors. Won a Lucy award for our preservation of 1450 Pacific streethttps://nylandmarks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025_Moses_Awards_program_Including_Insert.pdf
Interior Designer and Color and Textile Consultant JWG Interiors, March 2020–2024, Brooklyn
Developed space planning concepts, color & textile palette selections as well as creating visual presentations.
Freelance Interior Consultant Jessica Potenza, January 2022 - April 2022, Westchester
Work with client to create and clearly implement design steps from beginning to end phase for house renovation.
Created mood boards, drawings and selected materials for project
Senior Interior Designer and color and material consultant Azy Labelle Designs, March 2018–March 2020, Brooklyn
Worked with lead designer and clients to come up with design concept and budget, select and invoice items, create drawings and presentations, coordinated with design team members, including contractors, subcontractors and vendors to facilitate project.
Junior Interior Designer Chango & Co, December 2017–March 2018, Brooklyn
Selecting , generating PO’s & invoices, Buying, ordering ff&e, selecting textiles & wallpaper.
Window Display Artist Big Heavy Studios, December 2016–November 2017, Brooklyn
Creating and installing window displays for stores such as Club Monaco and Tory Burch.
Installation Artist’s Assistant Jeila Gueramian, Summer 2016, Brooklyn
Assisting artist with sewing, prop building & general studio work
Assistant Floral Arrangements Extrafloral Studio, Fall 2016, Brooklyn
Buying, arranging, delivering and installing floral arrangements in commercial spaces as well as private events
Carpenter’s Assistant Jeff Levine, September 2014–February 2016, Montreal
Customized renovations, furniture design & installation work with a focus on sustainable design
EDUCATION
Interior Design Certificate The New School Parsons, , 2022–2025, New York
D.E.C Interior Design Dawson College, 2014, Montreal
B.F.A Major Studio Arts, Minor Art History. Concordia University, 2009, Montreal
Independent Studies in Fashion Marketing Lasalle College, 2005, Montreal
SKILLS
Softwares: Sketchup, Google Drive, basic AutoCAD, Adobe, technical drafting
Crafts: photography, wallpapering, tiling, painting, drawing, carpentry, basic video editing & sewing
Languages: fluent English, French, basic Spanish