about me

Hi there! My name is Leah van der Ploeg and I am a passionate illustrator, graphic designer and creative mind! Currently, I am working as an illustrator and graphic designer for a design agency in Flums, Switzerland. With my illustrations I want to bring some colourful and fun designs into the world that inspire others to be creative. I love working with colour palettes, shapes and expressions as well as graphic concepts and compositions. I find a lot of inspiration and ideas in nature, while sketching or on long walks. Besides that I am a passionate trail runner who loves exploring new paths in the mountains, I am an avid coffee lover improving her latte art skills and you’ll often find me laughing out loud whilst listening to podcasts!

2019: 1 month internship in website and branding at Skyline Development AG, Zurich

2019 - 2020: Preparatory Design Course (Propädeutikum), ZHdK, Zurich

2022: 4 month internship at MRB (Metzger Rottmann Bürge Partner AG, Zurich) as a graphic design intern

2020 - 2023: BA Illustration Fiction, HSLU Design & Art

2023 - 2025: Working as professional illustrator for Pikka GmbH, Zurich

2026 - current: Working as a professional illustrator and graphic designer for Studio Risch AG, Flums