Meet the Mind Behind Inspiration Affirmations

Meet the Mind Behind Inspiration Affirmations

A Note from Ashley Karr

I’m a Bay Area–based product designer, author, and creator of Inspiration Affirmations—a collection of creative tools designed to spark creativity, optimism, and joy.

But more than that, I’m someone who knows what it’s like to feel stuck. To stare at a blinking cursor, a busy schedule, or an unfinished dream and wonder where the spark went.

As a designer, I’ve spent over two decades creating intuitive, human-centered digital experiences for companies like Adobe, Oracle, and JPMorgan Chase. My work has always been about solving problems and bringing clarity to complexity.

But my heart has always belonged to creativity, reflection, and finding meaning in the everyday moments.

That’s where Inspiration Affirmations was born.

A Creative Practice That Doesn’t Require Perfection

Inspiration Affirmations started as a quiet personal ritual—a way for me to pause, reconnect, and reflect amidst a very full life. It turned into a deck of 33 beautifully designed cards and a companion workbook filled with thought-provoking prompts that invite reflection, humor, and intentionality.

These tools are for people like you and me—creative professionals, curious thinkers, introspective doers, parents, dreamers, or anyone craving a more inspired, grounded day-to-day life.

My Belief: Inspiration Isn’t Random—It’s a Practice

Whether you're working through a challenge, chasing a dream, or simply trying to feel more connected to yourself and your life, Inspiration Affirmations offers a gentle nudge in the right direction. Not with pressure. Not with perfection. Just with presence.

What You’ll Find Here

Through this blog, my social media, my products, and upcoming coaching offerings, I’ll be sharing:

  • Tools to help you stay creatively inspired—even on hard days
  • Thoughts on ethical AI, design thinking, and humanity in tech
  • Stories from behind the scenes of my design career and creative life
  • Prompts and practices from the Inspiration Affirmations book and card deck
  • Encouragement to stay grounded, reflective, and a little bit joyful

Whether you're here for the affirmations, the design insights, or the cozy mix of both—I'm so glad you’re here. I hope you’ll explore the resources below, and maybe even begin a reflection practice of your own.

Start Here:

🃏 Buy the Digital Card Deck – 33 cards with uplifting messages and inspiring art
📖 Get the downloadable workbook – Essays and journaling space for each affirmation
🎁 Try a Free Sample – A little inspiration to get you started

No matter where you’re beginning from—this is your invitation to begin.

With warmth and wonder,
Ashley

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