A big year for big impact. 2023 brought Ashton a wealth of projects we were proud to partner on, especially those focused on building community, both globally and close to home.
Mosey on down for our top themes, projects, and takeaways from the year.
Recognition
We’re grateful to showcase faces that have been previously, and often purposefully, overlooked.
01
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Honoring the heroism of food service workers
02
Baltimore National Heritage Area
Centering Black history across Baltimore
Embodiment
It’s an honor to make visible how much a group or place means to its community.
03
Lexington Market—Seawall Development
Realizing a living institution
04
Lavender Hill—Queer Community Cultural District of Denver
Extolling Queer history and contributions
Empowerment
Work that helps catalyze change is time and brain power well spent.
05
ATTN: x The Climate Pledge
Taking action to change the world
06
Baltimore Design School
Designing for change in our industry
07
Next One Up
Motivating young men in Baltimore City
Definition
Clear boundaries and a positive identity are good for people and places.
08
Franklin Park—DC Department of General Services—Studios
Detailing the largest green space in downtown D.C.
09
Lexington Market Plaza—Seawall Development
Reclaiming a public gathering space
10
The Six—Transwestern Development Company
Applying an artistic touch
Still cooking
A sneak peek of what’s soon to be released.
Still learning
Forever nerds at heart, we spent 2023 conquering new skills and connecting with design-minded folk.
In August, we attended the 50th Anniversary SEGD Conference in D.C. Ashton had the honor of designing the event’s printed materials and custom gold-bar awards, and we were particularly psyched to support one of our fearless leaders, Alexey, as he co-chaired the event.
Other extracurriculars included taking a 10-week, “Intro to Modern Type Design” class with Letterform Archive and a branding workshop with Hoodzpah.
We also seized every chance we had to be out in the world. Here’s a smattering of what caught our eye on last year’s travels.
Newsworthy
A little bit extra, extra in case you want to read all about it.
Finally, a highlight reel to celebrate the 2023 launch of our updated digital home, ashton-design.com.
Stay tuned for the opening of our new in-person studio, arriving Fall 2024.
Thank you, 2023.
We’re grateful to all of our friends, clients, and partners for making it a memorable year, any way we slice it.
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