Who
Design Kettle is the brainchild of me, Ashley Hairston Doughty — the product of urban and suburban environments in the Midwest and Southeast.
Refusing to be called a “fine artist,” I have labeled myself a designer, illustrator, fiber and material artist, bookbinder… and writer. Phew!
I hold a BFA in Visual Communications from Washington University in St. Louis and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Over the past ten years, I’ve practiced design within large companies, at a small design firm, for non-profits, and as a freelancer. My varied experiences — intellectually, professionally, and personally — have had a great an impact on my approach to design. I love to share the things I’ve learned over time: the good, the bad, and the downright hideous.
I currently am an assistant professor of graphic design at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I previously taught graphic design and illustration at Middle Tennessee State University. Outside of work, I’m likely designing, drawing, writing, cooking, eating, traveling, or hanging out with my husband and our adorable chocolate lab puppy.