Born in Kenora, Ontario and proudly raised on the Saskatchewan side of Lloydminster (yes, that’s important), I was a weird kid who ignored the actual stores at the mall and just stood there mesmerized by the signs. While other children wanted toys, I wanted better kerning. I drew obsessively, mostly hyper-realistic stuff, then politely forgot graphic design existed for the next couple decades.

Fast-forward to 2011: freshly single with a toddler and a newborn, I decided it was the perfect time to go back to school full-time, work full-time, and parent full-time. Because apparently I enjoy chaos. I somehow crushed a Graphic Design program, got hired at a local sign shop before I even graduated, and spent years bouncing between sign and print shops, perfecting vinyl application and my ability to function on four hours of sleep.

In 2015 I moved to Calgary, met Randy (the love of my life and the best support I could ever ask for), and we escaped to Penticton, BC. After a few more print shops, I finally did the sane thing and started Graphically Hip. Now I get to design for a living, run my own business, and have been voted Bronze in the Best of Penticton “Entrepreneur Over 40” and Gold in the "Best Websites" category for the third year running. Can't forget about "Best Graphic Designer" for the first year the award was available to win!

Proof that it’s never too late to chase the signs that once made you happy.