I got my start as a designer in 1989 as the assistant to the principal designer of a small design firm, after five years in the agency world, I moved into publishing where I have flourished for over 15 years.

My freelance career started in 1994 with Merry JJ Design Boutique, which I formed along with a friend to pursue other creative interests that were not part of the day-to-day publishing world. We designed together for four years, then my partner moved away but the clients didn’t, so I was "it", and It Girl Design Boutique was born.

I enjoy all aspects of the creative process and have done work on a wide-range of projects for clients all over the globe.