www.emigre.com, Rudy Vanlerlans

Rudy Vanderlans is a good role model for any designer who wants to learn about discovery and working in another country, born in the Netherlands he originally wanted to become an illustrator but enrolled in the graphic design department of the Royal Academy of Fine Art and it all started from there. He served an apprenticeship for a couple of years which turned out to be quite unsatisfactory so he went on a whim an decided to travel (emigrate unsure) to California to continue his profession, upon landing and starting practice in California it soon came about that he had picked the right time to work in this part of the world because the revolution of Graphic Design had taken hold and was flourishing throughout California. 

Now working at Emigre with a partner and a small team he continues to produce slick work and fine informative design.