Ashleigh Ward

“I enjoy creating a compelling narrative that informs the design and provides clients with a space they are excited to showcase.” Ashleigh Ward is an Associate at Carr with over eight years of professional experience. With an established portfolio of end-to-end project involvement across multiple sectors, she has developed a strong sensibility for crafting commercially viable and thoughtful workplace spaces. With a background in production design, Ashleigh thrives in the conceptualisation phase of a project, where she can craft a tone and personality unique to each project. “I enjoy creating a compelling narrative that informs the design and provides clients with a space they are excited to showcase,” shares Ashleigh. Throughout the design phases, Ashleigh demonstrates proficiency in managing complex consultant coordination and detailed documentation. Prioritising active listening, she utilises her interpersonal skills to intuitively shape, adapt, and progress designs to accommodate changing requirements and achieve a successful project outcome for clients. As an Associate and leader, Ashleigh employs a holistic and inclusive perspective to inform her design approach and day-to-day tasks. “I seek to inspire confidence within the team to be generous with their ideas and embrace their learnings, rather than being afraid of them. This is the foundation for realising original and long-lasting built outcomes.”