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Graphic design
Illustration

Graphic design and illustration for businesses and community organisations.

I make good visual communication easy for you.

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Compilation of hand drawn illustrations in black and white.
reports 4
Educational manuals
brochures 2

what do you need?

A lot of my clients are looking for a combination of graphic design and illustration. That's great, since having one person do both jobs is an efficient way to create a cohesive document.
Compilation of graphic design projects including annual reports and photo books

Graphic design

Do you need someone to design and format a report, yearbook, manual or brochure so that it is clear and professional?

Compilation of hand drawn illustrations in black and white.

Illustration

Looking for unique, hand-drawn illustrations that will bring your document to life?

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client testimonials

Megan is an absolute joy to work with. She is very flexible and reliable and provided great support to me during a large translation project. She's a great communicator which made collaborating with her really easy and smooth. With her language expertise and attention to detail, she added great value to the project and helped deliver the perfect result to the client."
Iris Heldensen
Transcreation & Translation
"Having Megan onboard as a consultant has made our communications work much easier. She has raised the standards of our written communications in English and gives valuable input to our communications strategy. She is a designer as well as a copywriter so when we need a brochure, report or social media content she can do all aspects of the job.
Panadda Changmanee
ThaiWISE
"I hired Megan to design an application for me and was very happy with the results. She transformed my sketches and photos into a sleek and professional InDesign document that brought my vision to life. I will work with Megan again!
Jennifer Forsberg
Artist
graphic illustration of a kangaroo
hand-drawn illustration of Megan van der Ley, freelance graphic designer and illustrator.
Portrait of Megan van der Ley, graphic designer and illustrator in Sweden

about me

I started my career in marketing and corporate communications in Australia…

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Latest: designing a book

This was a fun project!

Jennifer Forsberg needed a portfolio of her public sculptures. Together we created a beautiful book that showcases her work in a clean, yet fun style.

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Photo books by graphic designer Megan van der Ley on table at book launch
Photo Megan van der Ley graphic designer holding book at an art exhibition
Photo Megan van der Ley graphic designer holding book at an art exhibition

ready to get started?

This is how you start the process of hiring a graphic designer or illustrator.

1. Use the contact form below to let me know how I can help you.

2. I will contact you to arrange a video meeting.

3. We will meet up for a quick chat about what you need, your deadline and your budget. If my skills are a good match for your problem, we’ll go on to the next step.

4. Creative brief: this is a document that pinpoints the details of this piece of work. It includes timelines, exactly what will be delivered, limitations and requirements and a price. Once we agree on the brief, we can get to work! (Complex assignments might need a more formal contract.)

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