Tobi Ashiru

Tobi Ashiru is a Lecturer at the USC School of Architecture, University of Southern California. She holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of KwaZulu Natal (Durban, South Africa) and a Master of Architecture from USC. Her work emphasizes creative problem-solving, contextual relevance, and amplifying underrepresented voices in design.

As a multidisciplinary creative, Tobi combines architectural design with installation art and entrepreneurship through Poché Design Studio, a black woman-owned agency she co-founded to occupy and amplify Black representation in design. Her educational mission focuses on fostering inclusive environments and advancing equity in the field.

No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. She currently teaches 106X: WORKSHOP IN ARCHITECTURE and maintains affiliations with USC’s Watt Hall.