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Designing Your Path Series: Launch Your Professional Career - All About Your Brand
Description
Alexandria Ott is a nationally respected brand strategist, storyteller, and marketing expert who has built her career at the intersection of design, culture, and communication. She is the founder of Chrome City Creative Studio, a boutique agency that specializes in elevating design brands through strategic marketing, public relations, content creation, and unforgettable event experiences.
Alexandria has worked with some of the most acclaimed design firms in the country—including James Geier of 555 International, Siren Betty Design, Basile Studio, and Jules Wilson Design Studio—helping them shape and share their stories with clarity and impact. Her distinctive approach merges strategic rigor with creative intuition, empowering design professionals to position themselves for long-term growth and visibility.
In 2024, Alexandria was honored as the keynote speaker for the World Design Capital's Closing Celebration, where she addressed an international audience on the power of storytelling and the global impact of design. She is also the host of Wild x Wise, a podcast exploring the journeys of creative pioneers who are reshaping the way we live, work, and gather.
Passionate about helping the next generation of designers succeed, Alexandria is known for her honest, actionable insights on branding, marketing, and navigating a creative career with both intention and imagination.
Key Takeaways for ASID Young Professionals
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Tell a Better Story
→ How to craft a brand narrative that connects, builds trust, and sets you apart in a saturated market. -
Marketing That Feels Like You
→ Authentic strategies for showing up online, growing visibility, and building your network—without sounding salesy. -
Get Noticed
→ What top-tier designers do to attract press, clients, and collaborators (and how to do it at any stage of your career). -
Design a Sustainable Career
→ Tools, boundaries, and mindset shifts that support creative longevity and business growth.