Jilly Simons was born in New York City and raised in South Africa. She has chosen the United States as her home. Her design philosophy searches for a visual language which always stresses the essentials: honesty, strength and subtlety. Putting the art and craft of design ahead of bureaucratic technique, Jilly believes that design is not only an essential means of communication, but also a powerful responsibility. Jilly's scope of experience within the design world is large, though her firm remains small by design. She has been published both nationally and internationally. 27 Chicago Designer member 1991. AIGA Chicago Above & Beyond 2000, Fellow 2008

1991