ashley zhu

Hi, I'm ashley

Ashley specializes in elevating design systems through strategy, communication, and design tools to empower teams and drive adoption. Leading design systems enablement at Capital One and AI training within the enterprise, she directs the strategic tooling transformation for both humans and AI in our design system.

Outside of work, she is inspired by dancing, painting, and joyful movement and exploring the beautiful landscapes around San Francisco, CA. Find out more about her art practice.

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Portrait of Ashley Zhu

Experience

  • Capital One2023 to 2026

    Senior Product Designer

    Enterprise Design System

    Enablement lead for Enterprise Design System, Library tooling and strategic Figma training and strategic lead

  • Capital One2022 to 2023

    Product Designer

    Home Enterprise

    Designed web experience for Enterprise Home page and mobile address flow

  • Healthstream2021

    Digital Designer

    Brand Marketing & Design

    Developed creative marketing strategies and UX design assets

  • BA in Comm. Design2022

    Washington Uni. in St. Louis

    Sam Fox School of Design

    Cum Laude graduate of WashU in Communication Design, minor in The Business of Arts from Olin Business School

Recent talks

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A painting palette with tubes of colour
My favorite art medium is watercolor, in particular Japanese pigments called "Gansai" (not to be confused with bonsai)!
A steaming dumpling with a small heart
Cooking is my love language, and most recently I've been dabbling in homemade rosemary sourdough, dumplings, and any kind of soup. Ask me about food anytime!
A dancer mid-spin
I've danced since I was little, and have taught salsa dancing classes at my studio! The Creative Habit by modern dance choreographer Twyla Tharp inspired my approach to creative thinking and living.

Let's chat!

A goose with a flower crown in the grass

New sticker!

Field notes

Little things are hidden around the site. Find all nine to earn one of my sticker designs.

On the shelf

  • The tea on the table looks a little too full.
  • Someone should top up that mug once it runs dry.
  • The plants around here like a little attention.
  • The paper lamp on the shelf has a switch.
  • The red book on the shelf opens.
  • Turn the lights off and look near the plants.

Beside the menu

  • There is a cord hanging beside the menu.

Writing & talks

  • The projector on Writing & talks is ready to roll.

Studio

  • The laptop on the Studio page could use more stickers.