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011: Student Edition with Anna Wright. Theresa Staine's Post-Grad Design Journey
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- Nov 20, 2025
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Summary
In this special Student Edition episode, we’re passing the mic to Anna Wright, a junior at San Diego State University and student rep on the ASID San Diego board. Anna shares her journey from STEM to design and opens up a real, relatable conversation with fellow student and ASID committee member Theresa Staine —who brings a unique blend of business savvy and design passion to the table. Theresa spent a decade thriving as a fashion buyer in New York City before answering the call of her creative roots. Now, she’s deep in her master’s studies at the Academy of Art University, combining an artist’s eye with a heart for sustainable, human-centered spaces. Together, Anna and Theresa dig into: 🎒 What it’s really like navigating the jump from undergrad to post-grad ✨ How to find (and trust) your design voice 💼 Leveraging past careers to fuel your design future 🛠️ The challenges and rewards of grad school in interior architecture 🌿 Designing with purpose: community, wellness, and sustainability Whether you’re a student wondering what’s next or a professional curious about the next generation of designers, this episode is full of heart, honesty, and inspiration. About Anna: Anna Wright (she/her) is a junior at San Diego State University studying Interior Architecture and minoring in Engineering. She is originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania. She’s been part of the ASID San Diego community since her freshman year and now serves on the student representative board. About Theresa: From an early age, I knew I was destined for a creative path. As a child, I loved sketching and painting landscapes, and that early love for art naturally grew into a passion for design. My journey into interior architecture has been one of both risk and reward. Before entering the design world, I spent…