Debi Gardiner holds a BFA in Visual Design and Illustration from Southeastern Massachusetts University (Currently UMass Dartmouth). Graduate courses at MassArt in Boston, and several web design/animation courses, have created a very well rounded designer. Debi's experience in the visual arts field spans over 30 years and includes designer, art director, and freelance positions in a variety of agencies, studios, and direct-mail firms.

Preferring the one-to-one client relationship of a freelancer, Debi opened her own company, Gardiner Design, now celebrating its twenty-fifth year in business. During that time Debi has worked for various clientele, ranging from single craftspeople to large High-Tech firms. Regardless of company size, Debi gives each client her expertise and personal attention, and has won numerous international design awards for her innovative logo designs.