Jane Ní Dhulchaointigh was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, and raised on a farm. This upbringing instilled in her a practical mindset and a connection to the natural world, elements that would later influence her design philosophy. Her early exposure to making and fixing things fostered a lifelong interest in how things work and how they could be improved.

Jane attended the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) in Dublin, where she studied Fine Art Sculpture. This period honed her artistic skills and encouraged her to explore the possibilities of materials. However, she found herself increasingly drawn to the practical application of art, seeking ways to create objects with real-world functionality.