Jill McDonald is rapidly becoming nationally recognized as an extremely talented young designer with a colorful, whimsical style that's fresh, fun and unique.

Jill graduated from the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design in 1998 with a degree in textile design. She then joined Baby Gap in Gap's Manhattan, New York design headquarters as a print stylist. After two highly successful years at Gap Jill made the decision to return to her hometown of Kansas City, MO and joined Hallmark Cards as an illustrator. During her three years with Hallmark Jill created numerous top selling gift-wrap and greeting card collections for Hallmark, Target and Wal-Mart.

In January 2004 Jill felt the time was right to strike out on her own and founded Jill McDonald Design. Jill specializes in surface design collections and illustrations oriented towards baby, kids and teen.

Among Jill's first major projects was the creation of a fun, colorful children's sleep-wear collection called "MY" line. In addition she has earned an on-going partnership with Target creating all of the prints for a dynamic new line of teen bedding. Jill has also created bedding designs for The Company Store and Triboro Quilt. Jill has designed product lines for companies in the social expressions industry including KI memories, Amscan, Thompson Products and Glitter-Wrap.

Oppsy Daisy will soon feature an illustrated series of Jill's framed art. Jill has illustrated her first children's book " 10 Little Piggies in a Bed " available Spring 05, being promoted by book packager White Heat. In addition she has begun working with Scholastic illustrating a series of purse books for young readers.

Watch for Jill at this year's Surtex and Direction shows.