After completing her Bachelor in Fine Art at the University of Victoria, Summer went on to start her own design business called Circle Designs. It was focused on creating apparel for fitness competitors. From here, Summer went on to become lululemon’s lead designer. She designed some of the company’s most successful products - including the groove pants and the logo hoodie. Summer continues to be a leader in technical design. She and her husband, Chip established the Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University to create the next apparel designers.