ASHLEE CLAYBORNE
JLG Architects
SAY IT LOUD - SOUTH DAKOTA Exhibitor
South Dakota Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
Travel is very inspiring to me as it relates to new ideas and interior concepts. I also feel a burst of inspiration after CEUs and conferences, specifically those related to culture and collaboration in the workplace.
ASHLEE CLAYBORNE
Bio:
The great designer Ashlee Clayborne is an NCIDQ-certified interior designer with over eight years of experience, including roles at both a boutique, interior-focused firm and a large commercial architecture firm. From conceptual design to material specification, Ashlee brings a wealth of knowledge to her projects, delivering innovative design concepts uniquely tailored to each client. Her attention to detail and diverse background enrich every project she undertakes.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
After shadowing a local architect in high school, I was enthralled with the office's large drawing sets and materials. Architecture felt like the right path, aligning my early interests in travel and art with the conceptual side of design.
What do you do?
I am a commercial interior designer at JLG Architects. My project portfolio primarily consists of corporate, K-12 and civic building typologies.
What excites you in the work you do?
I love being a resource for my colleagues – helping with a material concern, answering project questions, or providing input on an interior-related topic. It's exciting to assist those who are vocal and curious about all things related to design!
Who or what inspires you professionally?
Travel is very inspiring to me as it relates to new ideas and interior concepts. I also feel a burst of inspiration after CEUs and conferences, specifically those related to culture and collaboration in the workplace.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
Becoming NCIDQ certified is my proudest moment (so far)! Graduating with a B.S. in Architecture, it felt great to test my interior knowledge, proving to myself that I had what it takes to work in the interior design world.
Featured Project Name:
Graco Distribution Center
Featured Project Location:
Dayton, MN
Featured Project Completion Date:
November 2023
Role in Featured Project:
Interior Designer
Featured Project Description:
Graco is a leading manufacturer of handling equipment designed to spray a variety of fluid and powder materials. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Graco operates globally, serving over 100 countries and approximately 4,000 employees. To streamline operations, this master plan creates a new industrial campus in Dayton, MN, on 100 acres near its Rogers, MN facility. This building is a fully automated distribution center, supporting Graco’s future business growth and evolving customer base.
