Howdy,
I’m Leah Olson, a designer based in Portland, OR.
I’m Leah Olson, a designer based in Portland, OR.
Growing up on a farm, my first job involved mucking stalls, feeding calves, and learning how to fix just about anything with baling twine. My first boss (my dad) taught me how to work hard, take pride in my craft, and lead with confidence. More importantly, he taught me that it’s not just what you do, but how you do it and why.
It’s been a while since I’ve pulled on my barn boots, but those lessons still guide how I show up as a creative leader. I’m currently a Senior Graphic Designer at the University of Oregon, where we are working to recruit the next class of brilliant, determined, and unstoppable Ducks.
My daily work lives at the intersection of strategy and storytelling. Whether I’m setting creative vision, guiding campaign development, or mentoring a team of designers, I bring curiosity, smiles, and a relentless drive to create work that matters. I’m at my best when working alongside thoughtful, passionate, collaborative teams—asking good questions, sweating the details, and building experiences that surprise, delight, and deliver impact.
Away from my desk, you’ll find me making Halloween costumes out of recycled materials, backpacking my way through the PNW, rock climbing with the best buddies a girl could ask for, and dreaming up “million-dollar ideas” that I’ll absolutely never act on.
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