My journey from student to business owner is not particularly dramatic, but it  is currently exactly where I want it to be and, most importantly, it's not over yet! If you are on this page I believe you will have one burning question: "why should you listen to me?". To help you decide, here's the 'juicy bits' in chronological order... 

Just days after completing my A-Levels in Business Studies, German, Maths and Art, I joined the team at a small corporate communications agency where I learned some of my most valued skills from a selection of this country's most experienced newspaper journalists and editors. It was here that I gained my Level 4 NVQ in Periodical Journalism (and  the letters Dip. Jo. after my name) and worked for some high profile clients like Gossard, Mercedes-Benz and AstraZeneca. The company grew quickly and I left some years later as Studio Manager. Subsequently I worked designing the advertising and providing editorial support at MK Extra newspaper, an upcoming weekly title in Milton Keynes; and producing pages for the Argos catalogue among others. These experiences showed me that I thrive under pressure but also that my creative heart lies with providing a wide range of services to  smaller businesses and in 2003 I took the leap and became self employed – Design Dejour was born.