BIOGRAPHies

Professional Biography

Ashley Gaffney is the founder, creative strategist, and lead designer of Ashley Gaffney Design (AGD Studio), where she transforms complex ideas into impactful brands with extraordinary potential. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Ashley began her career in the corporate world before launching her own studio to pursue her passion for entrepreneurial empowerment. With over a decade of experience, she brings a strategic and creative approach to brand design, specializing in translating information into visually engaging assets that resonate across print and digital media.

As both a consultant and designer, Ashley is committed to building methodical, contextual brands that tell engaging stories. Her expertise spans branding strategy, creative direction, logo design, multi-page layout, social media content, business collateral and website design. Ashley’s work connects client needs, design research, and thoughtful execution—ensuring that each project reflects the unique goals and vision of the businesses she serves. Her dedication to creating scalable design systems and streamlined workflows enhances collaboration and efficiency, allowing her to partner with clients, internal teams, and external talent to deliver results.

Now with 12 years in business, Ashley blends her love for branding and storytelling with her strategic insight and design skills to help seasoned businesses evolve; bringing her clients’ visions to life with clarity, creativity, and purpose.

ALTERNATE Biography

With over a decade of experience, Ashley brings a strategic and creative approach to brand design, specializing in translating complex ideas into clear, visually engaging assets across print and digital media. Her work combines a deep understanding of branding strategy, creative direction, and design systems to produce cohesive brand experiences that resonate with audiences both online and offline.

As a creative strategist and brand designer, Ashley connects the dots between client needs, design research, and the final execution, ensuring every project reflects both the client's goals and the brand's essence. Her expertise spans everything from logo design and multi-page layout design to social media content, business collateral, and website design. She is passionate about building scalable design systems and efficient workflows that streamline the creative process and enhance collaboration.

She also takes pride in setting clear expectations, meeting deadlines, and continuously finding new ways to improve client experiences. This blend of strategic insight and design expertise drives her to create evolving, memorable brand stories rooted in clarity, creativity, and purpose.

Personal Background Biography

Hi! I'm Ashley, a Colorado native who graduated from the I.B. program at Smoky Hill High School. Following graduation, I attended Savannah College of Art and Design, majoring in graphic design, and even studied abroad in Hong Kong before finishing my degree. At the time, I was certain that a corporate, 9-5 job was the right match for me and the lifestyle I wanted to live. So imagine my shock when I realized I passionately wanted to have creative freedom, make my own schedule and take control of my everyday! After 2 years as a full-time employee (and freelancing through the nights), I happily made the shift to owning my business full-time.

Currently, my creative studio creates branding and marketing design for the businesses and events. From brand strategy to design, and handlettering to celebrating special moments of life, I thrive by using my art, organization and business skills to build relationships and help further the community around me. I believe in quality over quantity, partnerships, adding value to each other and authentic expression. I am an agile thinker, lover of fashion, and maker of sultry foods; a simple girl who doesn’t need much to be happy… just a delicious meal, tasteful music and work that is creatively fulfilling.