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 and illustrator. Debi's experience in the visual arts field spans over 36 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 thirtieth year in business. During that time Debi has worked for various clientele, ranging from individual artists/craftspeople and one man shops; to large HighTech, BioTech, Software, Industrial and Financial firms. Regardless of company size, Debi gives each client her expertise and personal attention, and has been featured in numerous national and international design books for her innovative logo designs.