Irene Chan was born and raised in Hong Kong. At the age of 19 she moved to the United States, studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design and become a graphic designer. After a career that spans across web design, digital media, motion graphics and broadcast design, she is now an illustrator and designer for children's books, greeting cards, gifts, puzzles, wall art, stationery, and home décor products. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her family.